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SK D&D, South Korea's only listed real estate developer, saw its stock price plummet over 28% to the 7,000 won range on the previous day after announcing high-intensity financial restructuring measures including asset sales and a rights offering. The sharp decline reflects investor anxiety over

South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Koo Yoon-cheol announced the government's second-half economic strategy on the 15th at Cheong Wa Dae, targeting consumer price inflation below 3% through agricultural product discounts, expanded supply, and frozen public utility rates.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki stated GPIF may adjust asset allocation if the investment environment changes significantly. The statement triggered strong buying in the 20-year JGB auction, where the tail reached 0 for the first time since May 2010. GPIF manages 293.6 trillion yen with a

Market participants in Seoul's foreign exchange market are focusing on clues to the Bank of Korea's future rate hike path ahead of the July 16 Monetary Policy Board meeting, with unanimous expectations for a 25 basis point increase. A survey by Yonhap Infomax of 19 domestic and international

South Korea's Financial Services Commission on July 15 imposed a 30% cap on stock-backed loans issued by online investment-linked financial service providers, effective the following day. The regulator introduced the measure to curb household debt growth as stock market activity drives increased

Seoul bond market participants expect the Bank of Korea to raise its base rate at the July 16 monetary policy meeting, according to a survey released on the 15th. All 19 domestic and international financial institutions surveyed by Yonhap Infomax unanimously forecast a 25 basis point increase to 2.7

Chainalysis announced that its on-chain analytics software met the Daubert evidentiary standard, a key test for admitting scientific and technical evidence in federal court. The blockchain analytics firm explained how its software satisfies the standard's requirements for reliability and relevance i

South Korean corporations recorded net forward exchange sales of $17.4 billion in Q2, marking the highest quarterly volume since Q2 2008, according to Bank of Korea data. The surge occurred as the quarterly average KRW/USD exchange rate exceeded 1,500 won, prompting exporters to actively lock in

Senators Chris Murphy, Jeff Merkley, and Chris Van Hollen, on July 15 at a press conference, opposed the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act (CLARITY Act), arguing that the bill does not address “Trump’s cryptocurrency corruption”—referring to how Trump connects his business interests with the crypto industry through meme coins, World Liberty Financial, and other companies. Press Conference Statements From the Three Senators: The Core Argument of the Moral Clause Push (Source: Chris Murphy) Ba

South Korea's employment market added 63,000 jobs in June 2026 compared to the same month last year, returning to positive growth after May's decline of 40,000, according to the National Data Office's employment report released on July 15. The rebound follows a volatile employment trend that saw

Democratic Party of Korea floor leader Han Byung-do announced on the 15th plans to pursue a hearing targeting MBK Partners and Meritz Financial regarding the Homeplus bankruptcy crisis. The announcement follows the Seoul Rehabilitation Court's decision on the 3rd to abolish Homeplus's

SK Hynix participated in electronic bidding for public corporation bonds, marking a shift from its previous private placement approach. On the 13th, Busan Port Authority (AAA-rated) conducted auctions for 2-year and 3-year bonds, allocating 1,000 billion won and 1,300 billion won respectively,

SK Hynix stocks experienced a historic single-day crash on the 13th, closing at 1.845 million won per share, down 15.37% from the previous trading day — the largest decline in the company's history. Broadcaster Seo Dong-ju, who purchased shares at 2.59 million won, publicly disclosed losses

The Czech Ministry of Finance added Polymarket to its list of unauthorized online gambling platforms on July 13. The Czech Gambling Regulatory Research Institute (GCIB) announced the news on July 14; internet service providers (ISPs) have 15 days to block access to Polymarket, and the Ministry’s blacklist currently covers thousands of websites. Czech Ministry of Finance Blacklists Polymarket on July 13 According to reports, on July 13, 2026, the Czech Ministry of Finance added Polymarket to its

Seoul's bond market is expected to show strength on the day before the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee meeting, buoyed by favorable US inflation data and domestic employment indicators. June core CPI in the US registered 0.0% month-over-month, below the 0.2% market forecast, easing

SK Hynix perpetual futures tracking the Korea Exchange-listed stock recorded approximately 10.6 trillion KRW (~7.097 billion USD) in trading volume on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, on the 13th-14th. The surge was driven by significant stock price volatility during this

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to around $64,800 on July 15, rising 2.3% that day. The catalyst was the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: the month-over-month decline was 0.4%, better than market expectations; on an annualized basis, inflation slowed to 3.5%, the first drop in five months. As inflation cooled, the market believed near-term rate-hike pressure eased, benefiting both stocks and crypto assets in tandem. June CPI Data: Three Key Inflation Indic

Korean stocks surged in morning trading, with the KOSPI index climbing 6.37% to 7293.82 as of 9:38 AM, recovering above the 7300 level. The rally was driven by slower US inflation data and a rebound in semiconductor stocks, attracting bargain-hunting from foreign and institutional investors

MicroStrategy reportedly purchased 15,400 BTC for approximately $1.5 billion, according to decrypt.co. The acquisition expands the company's corporate Bitcoin treasury holdings. The purchase represents one of the firm's substantial Bitcoin accumulation moves, adding to its existing position as a

Hyundai Motor shareholders have seen ordinary share values drop approximately 36% over the recent one month period, exceeding declines posted by semiconductor stocks SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics in the same timeframe. The stock demonstrates asymmetric correlation with the KOSPI index, falling