Semiconductors
- Korea's Two-Speed Second Quarter: Record Exports, Record Retail Decline
South Korea's Q2 2026 exports hit an all-time $275.5 billion on the chip boom, while hypermarket sales fell a record 9.4% amid Homeplus's rehabilitation.
- Foreign Investment in Korean Stocks Jumps 30% in a Year, Led by US Funds
Foreign firms' investments in major Korean listed companies rose about 30% over the past year, with US-based investors accounting for more than half.
- SK Hynix Shares Pull Back After Nasdaq ADR Debut
SK Hynix's Korean-listed stock fell sharply after its American depositary receipts began trading on the Nasdaq, even as demand for the new listing ran strong.
