South Korea News Brief – Tuesday, 31 March 2026
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South Korea's Kospi leads losses in Asia as won slides to 2009 low amid Iran war worries Asia-Pacific markets declined on Tuesday, with South Korea leading the losses, as rising crude oil prices and the raging Middle East conflict keeps. South Korea considers nationwide driving curbs as oil prices soar, Asia News – AsiaOne SEOUL — South Korea is considering extending driving curbs to the general public if global oil prices climb further, senior officials said,. South Korea invests US$166 million in chip startup Rebellions – digitimes South Korea has approved a KRW250 billion (approx.
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South Korean data points to firm first-quarter growth, but Iran risks abound | snaps – ing think
South Korea’s activity in February exceeded expectations, pointing toward a robust recovery in the first quarter. Output across industries bounced ……
South Korea to start crude oil swap with local refiners, ministry says – Reuters
South Korea will introduce ‌a policy allowing oil refiners to swap crude supply from its national ​reserve, a spokesperson from ​the industry ……
South Korea invests US$166 million in chip startup Rebellions – digitimes
South Korea has approved a KRW250 billion (approx. US$166 million) investment in local artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup Rebellions, ……
February saw South Korea's year-on-year industrial output fall to -2.2%, reversing from 7.1 …
This sharp decline points toward a potential slowdown in broader economic growth in the coming quarter. Implications For The South Korean Won. This …..
South Korea considers nationwide driving curbs as oil prices soar, Asia News – AsiaOne
SEOUL — South Korea is considering extending driving curbs to the general public if global oil prices climb further, senior officials said, ……
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