BOK Identifies Seven Major Risks Including Depegging and Coin Runs Issuance by Big Tech Firms Would Undermine the Banking–Commerce Separation Principle “Not About Blocking Innovation — Stability and Trust Must Be Anchored in Bank-Led Management”

Rising Security Tensions Across Europe After the Russia–Ukraine War Germany Pushes to Expand Troops Under ‘Strong German Army’ Initiative Croatia Reintroduces Conscription Aiming for Mobilization Next Year Following Russia’s invasion

Two-Day High-Level Trade Talks End with ‘Framework Agreement,’ Says U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Talks Covered Agriculture, TikTok, Fentanyl, and Rare Earths Optimism Rises Ahead of Oct.

Hackings Targeting Japan and Singapore Exchanges Money Laundering in Russia and Cambodia Funds Cashed Out via Brokers and Used for Weapons Trade North Korea has reportedly stolen a total of $4 billion worth of digital assets between

Surging power demand from data center expansion Electricity costs passed on to consumers Global ripple effect of energy inflation emerging Electricity prices across the United States have surged, with artificial intelligence (AI) data center

Exynos to Power Even the Ultra Model Yield Improvement to 50% from Initial 30% Positive Outlook for Both Semiconductor and Smartphone Divisions Samsung Electronics is set to strengthen its system semiconductor competitiveness by equippin

‘Chip War’ Ends, Rare Earth Battle Begins China Tightens Grip on Rare Earths, U.S. Hits Back With 100% Tariffs Showdown Looms Ahead of APEC Summit in Gyeongju U.S.

Collapse of Dollar Credibility Sparks Fracture in Reserve Currency System Accelerating Shift Toward “Non-Dollar Assets” Shrinking U.S. Share of Global GDP Fuels De-Dollarization Signs of a shift in U.S.

Growing Rate-Cut Pressure Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions IMF Identifies ‘Trade Uncertainty’ as a Key Downside Risk Powell Hints at Policy Shift Toward Ending Quantitative Tightening Stephen Myron, Member of th

China remains Apple’s largest market outside the United States and a key production hub Despite President Donald Trump’s tariff warnings, Apple continues to cooperate locally The company’s strategy: maintaining investment in China while diversifying its supply chain

Komeito: “LDP’s response to slush fund scandal inadequate” Even allies turn their backs, Takaichi faces growing crisis Without a new coalition partner, premiership nomination uncertain As Japan’s parliamentary vote to nominate a new prim

Based on Nvidia H100 Metrics UAE and Saudi Surpass China in AI Infrastructure Middle East AI Drive Stuck in Investment-Led Growth The Middle East is deploying its oil wealth to open a new front in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) dom

Trump’s tariff threat sparks crypto crash “COVID-scale bombshell” — XRP halves in 30 minutes Bitcoin plunges over 8% in two days The crypto market’s fragile leverage structure has once again hit its limit.

China Encroaches on Korea’s Solar Industry Domestic Supply Chain Shaken at Its Core Korea Outpaced Not Only in Price but Also in Quality Chinese solar cells have captured more than 95% of the Korean market as of last year.

Second-quarter cosmetics unit posts loss Market capitalization overtaken by APR amid slump Urgent tasks: China decoupling and brand competitiveness Lee Sun-joo, President of LG Household & Health Care/Photo=LG H&amp

Miran’s Claim of Lower Neutral Rate JPMorgan: “Insufficient Case for Large Cuts” Economic Indicators Provide No Support Stephen Miran, Federal Reserve Governor/Photo=Getty Images Stephe

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Canadian Prime Minister: “Engaged in constructive negotiations with China” Potential follow-up talks including meeting with Xi Jinping Considering repeal of EV tariffs amid damage to domestic industries On September 23 (

POSCO Raises $238 Million Through Sale of Nippon Steel Stake Nippon Steel Also Unwound POSCO Stake Last Year Cross-shareholding Alliance Between Korean and Japanese Steelmakers Set to End POSCO headquarters in Samseong-dong

Last Remaining Sea Passage on Earth, the Arctic Route Travel Time Cut by More Than Half Compared With Existing Routes Geopolitical Safety and Other Strategic Advantages Once the realm of exploration, the Arctic passage is being transform