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South Korea , Sunday 18 October 2026

News South Korea: AI-Linked Hacking Wave Hits 16 South Korean Financial Firms, Exposes 100,000 Records

Published on: Thursday 15 October 2026
AI-Linked Hacking Wave Hits 16 South Korean Financial Firms, Exposes 100,000 Records
News source: https://www.ibtimes.sg/ai-linked-hacking-wave-hits-16-south-korean-financial-firms-exposes-100000-records-95154

A suspected AI-driven hacking wave has affected 16 South Korean financial firms, exposing about 100,000 personal records and prompting regulators to tighten cybersecurity rules.

News South Korea: KIC workers form first union, oppose forced HQ move in South Korea

Published on: Monday 12 October 2026
KIC workers form first union, oppose forced HQ move in South Korea
News source: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2026/10/13/3E67AB47LFASXAUQDL35YE3HMY/

According to the KIC union on the 13th, the union issued its first official statement since its launch that day and said, "The relocation of the headquarters of the sovereign wealth funds should not ...

News South Korea: NH NongHyup Financial to open financial hub in South Jeolla, Gwangju to support AI, semiconductor industries

Published on: Wednesday 07 October 2026
NH NongHyup Financial to open financial hub in South Jeolla, Gwangju to support AI, semiconductor industries
News source: https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10895835

NH NongHyup Financial Group will establish a new financial base to support strategic industries in South Jeolla Province and Gwangju, including AI, semiconducto ...

News South Korea: South Korea Gift Card Business Report 2026: $10.6 Billion Market Led by Kakao Pay and Naver Pay as Ecosystem-Embedded Digital Cards Drive Adoption - Forecast to 2030

Published on: Thursday 19 February 2026
South Korea Gift Card Business Report 2026: $10.6 Billion Market Led by Kakao Pay and Naver Pay as Ecosystem-Embedded Digital Cards Drive Adoption - Forecast to 2030
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-gift-card-business-091200765.html

The South Korean gift card market is poised for growth through mobile wallet integration, becoming crucial in corporate rewards, loyalty systems, and digital ecosystems. Emphasis on platform-managed distribution will eclipse independent aggregators, fostering consolidation around dominant platforms that integrate commerce, payments, and loyalty. South Korean Gift Card Market South Korean Gift Card Market Dublin, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Korea Gift Card Business and Investment

News South Korea: FPT and Inswave Partner to Advance Talent Development and System Integration in South Korea

Published on: Thursday 08 October 2026
FPT and Inswave Partner to Advance Talent Development and System Integration in South Korea
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/fpt-inswave-partner-advance-talent-023000838.html

SEOUL, South Korea, October 08, 2026--Global technology corporation FPT and South Korean enterprise software provider Inswave have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand collaboration in talent development, system integration (SI), and application delivery in South Korea. The partnership will combine Inswave’s enterprise software expertise with FPT’s large-scale delivery capabilities to build specialized technology talent and strengthen enterprise application delivery for customers

News South Korea: South Korea’s free SME cover: what the limits leave exposed

Published on: Wednesday 07 October 2026
South Korea’s free SME cover: what the limits leave exposed
News source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/asia/news/sme/south-koreas-free-sme-cover-what-the-limits-leave-exposed-592667.aspx

Government baseline cover caps property at KRW 50 million and excludes business interruption, creating clear space for broker-placed commercial lines

News South Korea: Bank Of Korea's Returns On Foreign Assets Near $12.5 Billion In 2025

Published on: Friday 09 October 2026
Bank Of Korea's Returns On Foreign Assets Near $12.5 Billion In 2025
News source: https://menafn.com/1111789263/Bank-Of-Koreas-Returns-On-Foreign-Assets-Near-125-Billion-In-2025

Bank Of Korea's Returns On Foreign Assets Near $12.5 Billion In 2025. Seoul, Oct 11 (IANS) South Korea's central bank posted nearly 17 trillion won ($12.5 billion) in returns from foreign assets in 2025, helped by a weaker won and a rally in stock markets, data from th

News South Korea: Blackstone Expands South Korean Footprint With Industrial Real Estate Joint Venture

Published on: Wednesday 09 September 2026
Blackstone Expands South Korean Footprint With Industrial Real Estate Joint Venture
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/blackstone-expands-south-korean-footprint-083455207.html

Blackstone (BX) and ESR said Thursday that funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate Partners acquired a majority interest in Sanha Logistics Park II, a dry storage logistics development in South ...

News South Korea: CR REITs in South Korea struggle as rentals stall and vacancies surge

Published on: Sunday 11 October 2026
CR REITs in South Korea struggle as rentals stall and vacancies surge
News source: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-realestate/2026/10/12/3JPP5HSOURFR3BLX6PQVFRPHD4/

CR REITs in South Korea struggle as rentals stall and vacancies surge Vacancies and weak demand weigh on provincial CR REIT rentals despite government revival push ...

News South Korea: South Korea Semiconductor Memory Market Size, Trends, Competitive Landscape, and Forecast to 2032 | DRAM, MRAM, Automotive, and Telecom Demand Unlock Growth Opportunities

Published on: Thursday 08 October 2026
South Korea Semiconductor Memory Market Size, Trends, Competitive Landscape, and Forecast to 2032 | DRAM, MRAM, Automotive, and Telecom Demand Unlock Growth Opportunities
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/south-korea-semiconductor-memory-market-134700342.html

Explore South Korea’s semiconductor memory market through demand trends, growth drivers, opportunities, competitive positioning, distribution, and entry strategiesDublin, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "South Korea Semiconductor Memory Market: Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The South Korea semiconductor memory market research report provides a comprehensive assessment of market conditions, demand forecasts

News South Korea: South Korea Prefabricated Construction Market Size, Share and Forecast, Q2 2026 | Public Housing, BIM, and Factory Automation Drive 4.1% CAGR to 2030

Published on: Monday 05 October 2026
South Korea Prefabricated Construction Market Size, Share and Forecast, Q2 2026 | Public Housing, BIM, and Factory Automation Drive 4.1% CAGR to 2030
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/south-korea-prefabricated-construction-market-082100523.html

Target public housing and schools; invest in factory automation, BIM/DfMA workflows and Tier-1 partnerships to cut costs, boost utilization and secure recurring tendersDublin, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "South Korea Prefabricated Construction Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 100+ KPIs, Market Size & Forecast by End Markets, Precast Products, and Precast Materials - Q2 2026 Update" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The South Korea prefabricated c

News South Korea: South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll

Published on: Monday 20 July 2026
South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/south-korean-economy-likely-slowed-004044772.html

BENGALURU, July 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's economy likely grew at a much slower pace in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year, as ‌robust export growth was offset by ...

News South Korea: South Korea’s $60 Billion Semiconductor Exports to Drive the KOSPI’s Resurgence

Published on: Tuesday 06 October 2026
South Korea’s $60 Billion Semiconductor Exports to Drive the KOSPI’s Resurgence
News source: https://thediplomat.com/2026/10/south-koreas-60-billion-semiconductor-exports-to-drive-the-kospis-resurgence/

Monthly export value for semiconductors surpassed $60 billion in September, breaking the $120 billion total export threshold for the first time in South Korea. The trend was driven by accelerating ...

News South Korea: Variable-rate share in South Korea household loans climbs to 57.3%

Published on: Saturday 10 October 2026
Variable-rate share in South Korea household loans climbs to 57.3%
News source: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2026/10/11/3MEWC5D6EFAGJL3BKNK6F53ZK4/

The share of variable-rate loans steadily increased from 53.2% at the end of last year to 53.4% in January, 54% in March, and 55.2% in May this year. It reached 56.7% in July. By contrast, the share ...

News South Korea: South Korea warns of legal action if Russia-bound fuel shipments violate domestic laws

Published on: Sunday 11 October 2026
South Korea warns of legal action if Russia-bound fuel shipments violate domestic laws
News source: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1419552-south-korea-warns-of-legal-action-if-russia-bound-fuel-shipments-violate-domestic-laws

South Korea has warned it will take legal action if an investigation finds that fuel shipments from its ports to Russia violated domestic laws.The announcement follows an investigation by The...

News South Korea: South Korea's AI Mania Spills Into Crypto, With Worldcoin as Top Pick

Published on: Monday 05 October 2026
South Korea's AI Mania Spills Into Crypto, With Worldcoin as Top Pick
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/south-koreas-ai-mania-spills-043752810.html

Worldcoin drew $7.41 billion in Korean won trading as AI tokens outpaced crypto, while slower unlocks and a 2027 tax loom.

News South Korea: South Korea Hits E-Commerce Giant With Record $409 Million Fine Over Data Leak Of 33 Million Users

Published on: Friday 12 June 2026
South Korea Hits E-Commerce Giant With Record $409 Million Fine Over Data Leak Of 33 Million Users
News source: https://www.ibtimes.com/south-korea-hits-e-commerce-giant-record-409-million-fine-over-data-leak-33-million-users-3804038

South Korean authorities have imposed a record $408 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang after concluding that a massive data breach exposed the personal information of more than 33 million ...

News South Korea: South Korea to step up monitoring of investments in overseas private debt

Published on: Monday 25 May 2026
South Korea to step up monitoring of investments in overseas private debt
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/south-korea-step-monitoring-investments-063136198.html

SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) - South Korea will step up monitoring investments by domestic pension funds and banks in overseas private debt, the ‌country's financial watchdog said on Tuesday, as regulators ...