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KOSPI ends at 5,642.21, up 1.59% Trump: “Iran gave us a gift… related to oil and gas” The KOSPI extended gains for a second straight session as expectations for negotiations between the United States and Iran came into focus despite rising internatio

Director Yang Gi-wook: "Confirmed the US will not apply secondary sanctions" No supply disruption despite Qatar LNG ‘force majeure’ declaration The South Korean government has received official confirmation from the United States that payments for Ru

The government has concluded that the key risks that had effectively blocked imports of Russian crude oil and naphtha have largely been resolved. It explained that, with concerns eased over payment mechanisms and the risk of secondary sanctions, dome

"The ripple effects of a Middle East war on the global economy would be far greater than those of the U.S. administration’s tariff policy. Even if the war ends, it is hard to be optimistic that oil prices will fall easily." On the 25th, at a breakfas

Kim Min-seung’s ₿-ficial Can a won-denominated stablecoin “CONNECT WALLET”? In the early 2000s, South Korea’s internet was the fastest in the world—but also the most inconvenient. The culprit was the public certificate. You needed it for everything f

Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX is expected to begin the initial public offering (IPO) process as early as this week. Reuters reported on the 24th (local time), citing IT outlet The Information, that SpaceX plans to file its prospectus with regu

Trump: “Iran gave us a tremendous gift… related to oil and gas” Kakao Games up 9%… Pearl Abyss also sharply rebounds by around 15% The KOSPI is rising more than 2% in early trading as expectations for an end to hostilities between the U.S. and Iran g

Iran said it will allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz only for “non-hostile vessels” that have been pre-coordinated with the country. According to the UK daily Financial Times (FT) on the 24th (local time), Iran’s Foreign Ministry sent a lette

U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to pursue ceasefire talks with Iran, but concerns have emerged in Iran that the initiative could be a trap aimed at assassination. On the 24th (local time), The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing Iranian official

With reports emerging that the United States and Iran will declare a one-month ceasefire, South Korea’s stock market is expected to extend gains on the 25th. U.S. equity index futures are climbing across the board, while international crude prices ar

Malaysian ringgit holds firm despite broad Asian currency declines As the fallout from the war in the Middle East intensifies, Asian currencies have been shaken sharply. With the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global crude flows—fully blo

Major U.S. stock indexes on the New York market fell across the board as uncertainty deepened over ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran. On the 24th (local time), at the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed a

◆ New York stocks close lower as Iran war talks shift by the minute The three major New York stock indexes closed lower on the 24th local time. Investor sentiment weakened as doubts grew over U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks that the United Stat

"Even if ceasefire talks proceed, the war will continue" Speculation is growing that the United States could hold a senior-level meeting with Iran as early as the 26th. U.S. online news outlet Axios reported on the 24th (local time), citing sources,

Claims “regime change achieved and the war is over” U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 24th (local time) that he had received a “very big gift” from Iran’s negotiating counterpart. Speaking to reporters at the White House during the swearing-in

Iran on the 24th (local time) appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new chairman, succeeding Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. According to Iran International (IRANINTL)

Economic activity slows, input costs post biggest rise in three years ECB Governing Council member: “Beware the risk of slipping into stagflation” As inflation pressures mount due to the war between the United States and Iran, the eurozone’s private-

Prelude to peace, or a smokescreen for airstrikes? Five big questions over the ‘end-of-war’ talks Ghalibaf, IRGC deny contacts with the U.S. Possible face-to-face talks soon in Pakistan Deadlock over regime change, uranium removal Iran-side concessio

Trump: "Positive negotiations with Iran" Oil plunges; KOSPI rises Volatility persists after Iran denial Topped 1,500 won intraday With U.S. President Donald Trump postponing a strike on Iranian power plants, the won-dollar exchange rate fell by more

The United States and Iran are reportedly exploring their first direct, face-to-face talks this week to discuss an end to the war. Reuters, citing a Pakistani government source on March 23 (local time), reported that as early as this week Vice Presid

The won-dollar exchange rate plunged more than 26 won after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had moved to hold back-channel talks with Iran. On the 24th in the Seoul FX market, the won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1,490.9 won, down 26.4 won from

Large sums of money are pouring into prediction-market contracts betting on the possibility of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, fueling suspicions of insider trading. According to The Guardian, a UK daily, on March 23 (local time), Pol

The KOSPI opened with a sharp surge. Investor sentiment appears to be recovering after U.S. President Donald Trump showed what’s being dubbed “TACO” (TACO·Trump Always Chickens Out), signaling he is looking to step back from a war with Iran. As of 9:

Major New York stock indexes rebounded after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was in talks with Iran and put off the previously flagged attack on Iranian power plants. However, the rebound narrowed as Iran denied holding talks with the U.S. On Jun

◆ U.S. stocks climb on hopes of an early end to the war…Dow up 1.4% All three major U.S. indexes closed higher. On the 23rd (local time), the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.38% from the previous session to 46,208.47, the S&P 500 gained 1.15% to

The won-dollar exchange rate plunged by about 30 won in overnight trading. Risk-on sentiment quickly revived after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone attacks on Iranian power plants for five days. At 2 a.m. on the 24th, the won-dollar

Trump: "Both the U.S. and Iran want a deal…high chance of reaching an agreement" Iran’s demands for guarantees against renewed attacks and war reparations remain a key variable U.S. President Donald Trump said he held "productive" talks with Iran aim

International oil prices fell sharply after US President Donald Trump said he had held productive talks with Iran to resolve the Middle East war and, as a result, put on hold for five days the previously signaled strikes on Iranian power plants. As o

Review of 15 papers by BOK governor nominee Focus on housing loans and foreign-currency liquidity rules Preemptive response seen coming through financial-stability tools Wary of excessive central-bank transparency Attention on whether BOK retains its