Lee reiterates his warning against transnational scam crimes targeting S. Koreans
This photo captured from President Lee Jae Myung's X account on Jan. 30, 2026, shows his stern warning against transnational crimes targeting South Koreans, written both in Korean and Cambodian. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Jan.

Seoul stocks open higher on rosy outlook for chipmakers
This file photo taken Jan. 29, 2026, shows the dealing room of Woori Bank in Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Jan.

Finance chief holds annual consultations with Moody's on sovereign credit rating
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol (L) shakes hands with Anushka Shah, vice president of Moody's Investors Service, during their meeting in Seoul on Jan. 29, 2026, in this photo provided by the finance ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Jan.

No. of firms required to disclose English filings to increase starting May
People are seen cheering inside the dealing room in Woori Bank of central Seoul after the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surpassed the landmark 5,000 points, in this photo taken Jan. 27, 2026. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Jan.

SK hynix to launch new U.S.-based AI solution firm
This photo taken Jan. 28, 2026, shows SK hynix Inc's headquarters in Icheon, south of Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tech giant SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it will launch a new U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) arm, committing a US$10 billion investment.

(2nd LD) Samsung Electronics posts record operating profit in Q4 amid AI boom
This file photo, taken Jan. 8, 2026, shows Samsung Electronics Co.'s building in Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.

Lee to visit former site of Korea's provisional government in Shanghai
President Lee Jae Myung (L) and first lady Kim Hea Kyung arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on Jan. 6, 2026. (Yonhap)
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SHANGHAI, Jan.

Hyundai Motor chief meets Nvidia's Huang at CES 2026, fanning hopes for autonomous driving tie-up
Euisun Chung (C), executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, visits the exhibition zone of CES 2026, a major consumer electronics trade show, held in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korea's automotive giant Hyundai Motor Group met Tuesday (local time) with the chief executive officer (CEO) of Nvidia Corp.

Nat'l athletic training center opens for new year ahead of Winter Olympics, other major events
South Korean athletes attend the ceremony marking the opening of the Jincheon National Training Center for the new year in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province, on Jan. 7, 2026. (Yonhap)
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JINCHEON, South Korea, Jan.

Samsung Electronics' robotics capabilities to prioritize manufacturing automation: CEO
Roh Tae-moon, CEO of Samsung Electronics Co., speaks during a press conference in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2026, in this photo provided by the company. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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LAS VEGAS, Jan.

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