Thursday, March 19, 2026

South Korea

Petrochemical Crisis Puts Industry Giants on the Brink

The petrochemical industry faces a severe crisis as Yeochun NCC struggles to secure funds to keep operating. This sector, one of the largest ethylene...

Korea Eyes Billions in US Naval Deals as Shipbuilding Partnership Expands

Korea’s shipbuilding partnership with the United States is gaining momentum as both countries move toward legislative reforms. The “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again” initiative...

Defense Sell-Off Wipes Gains as Stock Market Rally Stalls

The stock market fell as investors locked in profits from earlier gains, with the defense sector leading the declines. The Kospi Index dropped 0.55%...

Hyundai Surges Past Volkswagen to Claim No. 2 Spot in Global Profits

Hyundai Motor Group has overtaken Volkswagen Group to become the world’s second most profitable carmaker in the first half of the year. The result...

Debt Standoff Pushes Petrochemical Producer to Brink of Default

South Korean petrochemical producer Yeochun NCC Co. (YNCC) faces a default risk as its owners clash over fresh capital support. The joint venture is...

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