- US to likely resume sanctions on Iranian oil after one-month exemption...Increased pressure on Iran
- The US administration of Donald Trump is reportedly planning to end the temporary sanctions waiver on Iranian crude oil after April 19 and resume sanctions.Reuters reported on the 14th (local time), citing admi...
- 2026-04-15
- [Korea-US Data Lab] Report "How Effectively Does AI Make Money"
- The US is nurturing AI as an independent industry and has entered a large-scale recovery competition,while Korea is in the phase of increasing revenue efficiency by adding AI to existing platforms and enterpris...
- 2026-04-13
- [Hanmi Data Lab] April Week 2 (6-10) Money Insight
- This week, Seoul delved one question deeper than New York.This week's rebound was not about relief but a reprieve, not about optimism but restoration.The Korean market first calculated how much a good news stor...
- 2026-04-11
- [Hanmi Data Lab] April Week 2 (6-10) Stock Radar
- Semiconductors have once again confirmed their role as leading indicators for the index.Defense, shipbuilding, and nuclear power continued to serve as havens during the period of uncertainty.This week's market ...
- 2026-04-11
- [Hanmi Data Lab] April Week 2 (April 6-10) Capital Rotation Radar
- Money has not left the market, but has simply chosen a new spot.Semiconductors were the main event, while defense, shipbuilding, and nuclear power served as temporary refuges during a period of uncertainty.The ...
- 2026-04-11
- [Hanmi Data Lab] Money Radar: April 2nd Week (April 6-10)
- The expectation of a ceasefire provided an opportunity for a rebound, but it was not a guarantee of a trend reversal.The Seoul market prioritized oil prices, exchange rates, and foreign investor flows over the ...
- 2026-04-11
- Samsung Electronics reclaims No. 1 in the first-quarter smartphone market, thanks to strong sales of the Galaxy S26.
- Samsung Electronics, which lost its top spot in annual smartphone sales to Apple last year, has reclaimed the number one position in the first quarter.Market research firm Omdia announced on the 10th (local tim...
- 2026-04-11
- Government services also with 'AI Agents'... Ministry of Science and ICT's AI-NEXT in full swing
- Government Operations to Utilize 'AI Agents'… Ministry of Science and ICT Fully Embarks on AI-NEXTAutomation in 5 Areas Including Review, Budget, and National Assembly ResponsePublic AI Transitions from Simpl...
- 2026-04-10
- The Monetary Policy Committee "expects this year's growth rate to be below 2.0% and inflation to significantly exceed 2.2%."
- Monetary Policy Board: "Expected growth rate this year to fall below 2.0% and inflation to significantly exceed 2.2%""Future monetary policy will be determined by monitoring the Middle East conflict, inflation,...
- 2026-04-10
- Yellow Envelope Act One Month, Subcontracting Negotiation Requests 1,000+ ... Ministry of Labor "Gradual Stabilization"
- Yellow Envelope Law One Month In, Subcontractor Bargaining Requests Exceed 1,000… Ministry of Employment and Labor "Gradual Stabilization"1,011 Bargaining Demands from Subcontractor Unions to 372 Prime Contra...
- 2026-04-10
- US-Iran Ceasefire Leads to Oil Price Plunge...Below $100 Per Barrel
- International oil prices plummeted below $100 per barrel on the 8th (local time) as the United States and Iran unexpectedly agreed to a two-week truce.On the London ICE Futures Exchange that day, Brent crude fo...
- 2026-04-09
- [Industry Analysis] Explosive Performance by Samsung Electronics, What's the Stock's Upper Limit?
- Stock Price Remains a Calculation Despite 57.2 Trillion Won Profit… The Market is Asking "How Many Multiples?"PBR is the Main Metric Over PER… 12-Month Fair Value Between 225,000 and 279,000 WonThe Lower En...
- 2026-04-08
- [Explanation] The Meaning of Inclusion in the World Government Bond Index... The Path Paved by the Yoon Administration
- Inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI) is not merely symbolic. It signifies that Korean government bonds have entered a major benchmark index of the global bond market, opening a channel for instit...
- 2026-04-07
- [Hanmi Data Lab] April Week 1 (30th-3rd) Money Insight
- Why is the Korean Market More Sensitive to Exchange Rates Than Good News? This week, the Korean stock market repeated a familiar pattern: indices rallied on positive news from the U.S., but the sustainability ...
- 2026-04-05
- [Hanmi Data Lab] Week 1 of April (30th-3rd) Stock Radar
- Even among large-cap stocks, why did some falter while others held firm? This week, the Korean stock market's focus was on individual stocks rather than the indices. Although the KOSPI experienced sharp declin...
- 2026-04-05
- [Hanmi Data Lab] 1st Week of April (March 30 - April 3) Capital Rotation Radar
- Money did not leave the market, but moved to different positions as headlines changed. The key to the Korean stock market this week was not the rise and fall of the index, but the movement of money. Although th...
- 2026-04-05
- [Hanmi Data Lab] Week 1 of April (30th-3rd) Money Radar
- A Week Where Exchange Rates and Supply/Demand Priced in Before Strong Earnings In the first week of April 2026, the Korean stock market did not falter due to weak fundamentals. In fact, real economic indicators...
- 2026-04-05
- Trump, Marking the 1st Anniversary of Liberation Day, Strengthens Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals and Steel
- President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 2nd), exactly one year after imposing tariffs on the rest of the world on Liberation Day (April 2nd, 2025), imposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals and strengthened tariffs ...
- 2026-04-04
- Powell: Not concerned about energy market impact from Iran war
- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated on Monday that he is not overly concerned about the energy market shock caused by the war in Iran, noting that energy supply disruptions have historically been shor...
- 2026-04-01
- Preview of the hearing… 5 key verification points for Bank of Korea Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song
- The assessment of Shin Hyun-song, the nominee for Governor of the Bank of Korea, is clear from the outset. On March 22nd, President Lee Jae-myung nominated Shin, describing him as a "world-renowned authority in...
- 2026-03-31
Iranian Foreign Ministry: "Continuing Message Exchanges with the U.S. and Activities of Mediating Countries"
Esmaeil Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Xinhua, Yonhap News file photo]Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the 26th
President Yoon: "Do You Think You Are Safe from the Special Counsel?"... Final Statement Video Released
President Yoon Suk Yeol rebuking the special prosecutor on the 24th. [Court video / @birds_justice X account subtitle GIF] A video of President Yoon Suk Yeol's closing statement at his trial rega
President Yoon, regarding the first-instance ruling on the Public Official Election Act: “An excessive political verdict that distorts the facts… We will appeal immediately.”
The first-instance sentencing hearing for President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding violations of the Public Official Election Act is being broadcast live at Seoul Station on the 27th. [Photo=Yonhap News]Pres
WSJ: "SK Hynix ADR Premium Is a Sign of AI Trading Overheat"
Advertisement for SK Hynix ADR listing in New York's Times Square [Reuters=Yonhap News file photo]The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has pointed out that the price of SK Hynix’s American Depositary Recei
'Godfather of Japanese Mystery Novels' Keigo Higashino Passes Away After Battle with Cancer at 68
Famous Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino [AFP=Yonhap News]It has been belatedly reported that Keigo Higashino, the "godfather of Japanese mystery novels" and author of bestsellers such as "The
[Park Pil-kyu Security Column] To the Ignorant Trying to Clothe a Beast in Sheep's Clothing
Rep. Kim Byung-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea [Photo=Yonhap News]“The Air Force Academy doesn't teach you how to fly a plane!” “The Army, Navy, and Air Force academies are exactly the
[Issue Diagnosis] Two Effects of the Election Petition Review
[Photo] Evidence of Election Fraud Flooding U.S. Media… Trump Had 2.7 Million Votes Stolen
[Video] U.S. Semiquincentennial Air Show... 'Art in the Sky' streaks across New York
[Editorial Cartoon] A Draconian Law That Undermines Freedom of Expression
