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- 1Chip-led growth faces headwinds from weak demand, high oil prices●Chip-driven growth faces headwinds from weak domestic demand, high oil prices
South Korea's export recovery powered by semiconductors is being weighed down by sluggish domestic consumption and elevated oil prices, according to The Korea Times. While chip shipments continue to drive overall economic growth, weak household spending at home and rising energy import costs are tempering the outlook, leaving the broader economy facing uneven conditions despite the semiconductor upturn.
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South Korea is pursuing a broad national strategy to make artificial intelligence widely accessible across its economy and society. The Financial Times reports on the country's push to scale AI adoption beyond big companies, positioning it as a key driver of future growth. The plan reflects Seoul's ambition to remain competitive as AI reshapes global industries.
- 3Scammers impersonate finance chiefs to target retail investors▼Scammers impersonate financial chiefs to lure retail investors online
Fraudsters are posing as senior financial officials and prominent finance chiefs to trick retail investors online, according to a Korea Times report. The impostors use the credibility of well-known figures to persuade victims to hand over money or personal details through fake investment schemes. Authorities and experts urge investors to verify identities and be wary of unsolicited approaches promising returns.
- 4Semiconductors Behind Nearly 40% of Korean Tech Leaks●Nearly 4 in 10 Korean industrial technology leaks involve semiconductors: data
New data reported by The Korea Times shows that nearly 40% of South Korea's industrial technology leak cases involve semiconductor technologies. The figure highlights how heavily the country's flagship chip industry is targeted for industrial espionage, reinforcing concerns in Seoul about protecting critical technologies amid intense global competition over semiconductors.
- 5Researchers Develop Real-Time Monitoring for Parkinson's Treatments●Researchers develop technology for real-time monitoring of Parkinson's treatments
Researchers have developed technology that allows real-time monitoring of Parkinson's disease treatments, according to The Korea Times. The system could let doctors track how patients respond to medication as it happens, potentially improving how therapy is adjusted for the progressive neurological disorder, which affects millions worldwide and currently relies largely on subjective symptom assessment.
- 6South Korea's Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Trading Plunges 92%▼South Korea's Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Trading Plunges 92% as Retail Investors Get Trapped in 'Negative Compounding' Quagmire
Trading in single-stock leveraged ETFs in South Korea has collapsed by 92%, with retail investors described as being trapped in a 'negative compounding' quagmire. The leveraged products, which amplify daily moves in individual stocks, are said to erode returns over time through compounding effects, leaving small traders with heavy losses and sharply reduced market activity in these instruments.
- 7The paradox of deterrence: peace through military strength▼The paradox of deterrence: Why peace strategy requires focused military
The Korea Times argues that lasting peace depends on a credible, focused military posture, presenting deterrence as a paradox: preparing for war is framed as the surest way to prevent one. The piece comes amid ongoing debate over defense strategy and security policy, and it is drawing attention as readers weigh the balance between diplomatic engagement and military readiness.