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BUSINESS12h agoSouth Korean carmaker Hyundai plans 'strategic' investment of $15.5 billion in India by 2032Korean car company Hyundai says India is a strategic core marketCNBC
BUSINESS2d agoSouth Korea hails success of its first Arctic shipping trialA South Korean container ship has returned from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping. The PanStar Acro made the round trip to Europe in less time than the conventional route through the Suez Canal, officials said. The initiative has drawn concerns that increased traffic could accelerate Arctic ice loss. The Arctic route could also expose operators to sanctions-related risks because it...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoRound trip via Northern Sea Route a first for South Korean container shipIn vijftig dagen van Zuid-Korea naar Europa en weer terug met een gigantisch containerschip. Dat was lang onmogelijk, maar is nu gelukt. De 212 meter lange en 33 meter brede Panstar Acro vertrok op 22 augustus uit Busan, een havenstad in Zuid-Korea. Nu, vijftig dagen later, is het schip terug nadat het verschillende Europese havens heeft aangedaan, waaronder Rotterdam op 11 september. Dat is gelukt door een route te kiezen die tot een paar jaar geleden zonder ijsbreker onmogelijk was voor dit soort containerschepen. De Panstar Acro voer als eerste Zuid-Koreaanse containerschip heen en terug viNOS Buitenland
BUSINESSOct 7Viral trapped shark in South Korea brings tourism, retail windfall to BusanA marooned three-metre-long (nine feet) shark in South Korea has drawn more than a million visitors to the coastal city of Busan, boosting local retail sales and triggering a trademark war, as authorities rush to stop opportunistic vendors from cashing in on the viral phenomenon. The shark, nicknamed “Bukangi” in reference to the park where it has become trapped, has become an internet darling and tourist sensation after non-stop local media coverage about multiple failed efforts to encourage it...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong’s first-store appeal grows as more Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands arriveJapanese, South Korean and Thai brands have increased their share of new entrants in Hong Kong’s retail property market by 7 percentage points to more than one-third in the first nine months of 2026, while the demand for shops from mainland Chinese brands has slipped, according to Cushman & Wakefield. A slew of new brands helped lift the combined share of Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands to a three-year high, according to Cushman, which said it expected the trend to continue. This year,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6With Karina Milei and Santilli, a South Korean giant inaugurated a lithium plant and prepares new investmentsPosco inaugurated the second Sal de Oro plant and is analyzing two new expansion stages. The project received a RIGI for US$208 million in July, when the work started in 2024 was already advanced and was expected to begin operations.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 6South Korea’s $60 Billion Semiconductor Exports to Drive the KOSPI’s ResurgenceSouth Korea’s economy has become intrinsically linked to the ongoing artificial intelligence boom.The Diplomat
BUSINESSOct 2Trump wants South Korea in on Alaska LNG. Here’s why Seoul is cautiousSouth Korea remains cautious on Alaska LNG amid concerns over its high costs and commercial risks.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 1Trump unveils South Korean investment in US energy projectsDonald Trump said South Korea has agreed to invest in an LNG project in Alaska, but Seoul has said it will only proceed once certain conditions are met.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Trump reveals $200bn South Korean investment plan , Seoul hedges on Alaska LNGFormer President Trump has revealed a significant investment plan for South Korea, while Seoul is reportedly reconsidering its stance on Alaska LNG. This involves major international economic and energy agreements.bdnews24.com · Bangladesh
BUSINESSOct 1Trump announces $200bn in South Korean energy investment plansUS President Donald Trump announced Wednesday plans for $200 billion in South Korean investments in US energy projects, including $54 billion for a long-planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that Seoul said it had not yet agreed to invest in.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US projectsDonald Trump announced a $200 billion investment from South Korea into US projects, signifying a major international economic deal.business-standard.com · India
BUSINESSOct 1Trump touts $200B South Korean investment for Texas power, nuclear, and Alaska LNGFormer President Trump is promoting a $200 billion South Korean investment aimed at developing power, nuclear, and LNG projects in Texas and Alaska. This significant international investment could boost US energy infrastructure and create jobs.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boomExports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Trump touts US$200 billion South Korean energy deal ahead of US midtermsUS President Donald Trump has announced US$200 billion in energy investments from South Korea, including US$54 billion towards a long-discussed liquefied natural gas project in Alaska and more than US$100 billion in planned longer-term nuclear power investments. Besides the Alaska LNG project and pipeline and the nuclear plants, the Trump administration announced a US$22.3 billion natural gas-fired power project in Texas that would be supported by Seoul. “The colossal package of investments we...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Trump announces $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska natural gas projectPresident Trump on Wednesday announced a $54 billion investment from South Korea in an Alaska natural gas project. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News
BUSINESSSep 30Trump announces South Korean investment of 54 billion for gas export from AlaskaCorea del Sur invertirá $54,000 millones en un gasoducto en Alaska para exportar GNL a Asia, parte de un amplio acuerdo con EE.UU.El proyecto busca transportar 3,900 millones de pies cúbicos diarios, fortaleciendo la relación energética entre EE.UU. y Asia.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30South Korea to invest up to $200B in Alaska LNG pipeline, US power plants, Trump announcesSouth Korea’s government will invest up to $200 billion in U.S. energy infrastructure, including a natural gas pipeline in Alaska, President Trump announced Wednesday. The investment also includes a natural gas plant in Texas and eight new nuclear power plants across the country, Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office. Trump said the deal…The Hill
BUSINESSSep 30Trump expected to announce $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG , sources sayDonald Trump is expected to announce a $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG projects. This indicates a large-scale international economic deal impacting the energy sector.wadenapj.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 29Trump set to unveil $200B South Korean U.S. investment planA $200 billion investment plan between South Korea and the U.S. is expected to be unveiled. This represents a substantial economic commitment between the two nations, impacting trade and economic ties.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 23South Korean solar stocks jump as curbs on Chinese sector expected to remain in placeSouth Korean solar stocks jumped as U.S. restrictions on Chinese solar products came into focus ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 23South Korea Stock Market May See Profit TakingThe article suggests that the South Korean stock market might experience profit-taking. This indicates a potential short-term financial trend in the region.finanzen.ch · Switzerland
BUSINESSSep 21South Korea steps up to plug Europe’s jet fuel deficitEurope faces a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit, even as it turns to far-flung suppliers including South Korea, which is set to boost its jet exports to Europe to a four-year high in September, according to analysts and shipping data. The continent has been importing more jet fuel from nations including Nigeria, the United States and Canada since the outbreak of the Iran war over half a year ago, which hit Middle Eastern supplies and cut off around half of Europe’s jet imports. Europe remains...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 18$2299 & up -- South Korea weeklong guided trip w/flightsSee Seoul's royal palaces before exploring scenic Suwon. Visit ancient villages in Gyeongju and conclude your adventure along the Busan coast.travelzoo · united states of america