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The U.S. stock market experienced a significant downturn on April 16, 2025, with all major indices closing sharply lower. This dramatic selloff was primarily triggered by NVIDIA’s announcement of export restrictions on its H20 chips to China, coupled with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s cautionary comments on tariff policies. As tech stocks led the decline,…

South Korea is making a strategic move to secure a larger slice of the United Arab Emirates’ booming infrastructure market, with government officials and industry leaders joining forces in an unprecedented push. The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced a high-level delegation heading to the UAE, targeting lucrative contracts in railways, airports,…

The escalating tariff war between the United States and China is increasingly undermining the dollar’s traditional status as a safe-haven asset. This geopolitical tension comes at a critical time for Korean retail investors—colloquially known as “Seo-hak-gae-mi” (Western stock ants)—who have heavily concentrated their portfolios in Nasdaq stocks. As market volatility increases, financial experts are urgently…

The recent U.S. decision to exempt solar cells and modules from tariffs represents a significant shift in trade policy with far-reaching implications for global renewable energy markets. This unexpected move by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has created both opportunities and uncertainties for Korean solar manufacturers already navigating a complex international market. While…

A wave of viral videos revealing the actual production costs of luxury goods has taken American social media by storm, igniting debates about pricing ethics and trade policies. The footage, reportedly shot inside Chinese factories, shows the stark reality behind the astronomical markups consumers pay for designer items – most notably, the revelation that an…