The Iran War Made the North Korea Problem Worse
Forget about the $25 billion. That’s the estimate the Pentagon has tentatively picked for the direct cost of the Iran…
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South Korea says ship was struck by ‘unidentified flying objects’ in Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran
NewsFeed South Korea says it is investigating an incident on May 4 when two unidentified objects struck a Korean-operated cargo…
South Korea crypto holdings crash 50% as investors chase stocks
South Korean investors cut their crypto holdings by more than half over the past year as capital moved toward the…
Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Hits 2% for First Time Since Pre-War Market Shock
Key Takeaways The Cryptoquant Korea Premium Index (KPI) hit 1.98% on May 7 as BTC topped $80K across South Korean…
South Korea tightens rules on overseas crypto transfers
South Korea has passed a new amendment to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, tightening control over companies that move crypto…
Judge clears path for Aave to move $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack
A Manhattan federal judge has cleared the way for Aave’s recovery effort to move forward after last month’s North Korea-linked…
South Korea Pushes 22% Crypto Tax on Gains Above $1,850 Starting in January
Key Takeaways Moon Kyung-ho of the Finance Ministry confirmed virtual asset taxation will begin on Jan. 1 next year. Over…
Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea | Technology News
A Buddhist temple in Seoul introduced South Korea’s first humanoid robot monk ahead of celebrations for Buddha’s birthday. The robot,…
Crypto traders face 22% tax as South Korea locks 2027 timeline
South Korea plans to start taxing virtual asset income on Jan. 1, 2027, according to a new public statement from…
Here’s the latest stock market to be leapfrogged by South Korea in the world rankings
A heavier representation by tech stocks and exposure to new industries has made South Korea’s index a worldbeater in 2026…