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South Korean Kospi Sets Record High as Market Doubles Over Past Year — Static01.nyt.com

South Korean Kospi Sets Record High as Market Doubles Over Past Year

The South Korean stock market rose for three straight days this week and the benchmark Kospi index set fresh records each day, closing above 5,000 for the first time on Tuesday, the New York Times reported on Jan. 30, 2026. The rally has pushed the Kospi to double over

Mexico asks South Korea to help secure more BTS concerts amid high demand — I.guim.co.uk

Mexico asks South Korea to help secure more BTS concerts amid high demand

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has formally asked South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, to help arrange more concerts by K-pop group BTS in Mexico, saying “Everyone wants to go,” she told reporters and adding she had sent a diplomatic letter. Sheinbaum said around 1 million young people want

Trump says he will raise tariffs on South Korean goods amid trade dispute — I.guim.co.uk

Trump says he will raise tariffs on South Korean goods amid trade dispute

Donald Trump said he is raising tariffs on South Korean goods, including automobiles, lumber and pharmaceuticals, accusing Seoul of not living up to a trade deal struck last year and briefly sending shares in Korean carmakers tumbling. In a post on social media the president said tariffs on South Korean

Trump says he will raise South Korea tariffs back to 25 percent — Static01.nyt.com

Trump says he will raise South Korea tariffs back to 25 percent

President Trump announced he was raising tariffs on South Korean exports, including cars, back to 25 percent, saying Seoul was not moving fast enough to implement a recent investment agreement. South Korean officials said the announcement caught them off guard. In October, Mr. Trump agreed to lower tariffs on South

Trump threatens to raise South Korea tariffs to 25% — Static01.nyt.com

Trump threatens to raise South Korea tariffs to 25%

President Trump said on Monday he would raise tariffs on South Korean exports, including cars, faulting Korea’s National Assembly for not approving a trade deal with the United States quickly enough. In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump wrote: "Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our

Japan and South Korea leaders play K-pop drums together in Nara summit — Static01.nyt.com

Japan and South Korea leaders play K-pop drums together in Nara summit

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan and President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea played drums to K-pop at a summit in Nara, Japan, in a lighthearted session meant to signal warming ties between the two countries. The impromptu performance came after a joint news conference in a hotel conference

South Korea to probe alleged civilian drone flights into North Korea — Static.independent.co.uk

South Korea to probe alleged civilian drone flights into North Korea

Independent.co reports South Korea said there would be a thorough investigation of a civilian possibly having operated drones into North Korean airspace, making clear its stance of having no intention of provocation. Kim Yo Jong, the North Korean leader's sister, urged Seoul to investigate the incidents in