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KOSPI hits all-time high as AI chip exports surge from South Korea's semiconductor giants.
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Breaking: KOSPI Hits Unprecedented High as AI Chip Surge Powers South Korean Economy

March 1, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea — March 15, 2026: The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) shattered its previous record today, closing at an unprecedented high as a powerful boom in artificial intelligence semiconductor exports fuels the national economy. The benchmark index surged past the 3,450-point barrier in afternoon trading, driven overwhelmingly by stellar performances from tech […]

Bank of Korea headquarters where the central bank decided to hold the benchmark interest rate steady.
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Bank of Korea Interest Rate Holds Steady: A Calculated Pause in Monetary Policy

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – The Bank of Korea (BOK) has decisively maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.50% for a fifth consecutive meeting, reinforcing a prolonged period of monetary policy stability. This significant decision, announced today, extends a holding pattern initiated in July of last year. Consequently, the central bank continues its careful navigation between […]