Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
South Korea’s exports started the year on a strong note, with outbound shipments surging in January on more working days and robust semiconductor demand.
Asian manufacturers started the year on a strong note, with factory activity ticking up in major exporters like Japan and South Korea, and business sentiment brightening.
Earnings at the company’s core semiconductor business rose sharply amid demand for advanced chips needed for the AI infrastructure build-out.
Trump has sowed doubts about the staying power of his trade deals after vowing to resurrect tariffs on Seoul despite an accord.
The South Korean internet giant delivered record annual results, led by growth in its search, e-commerce and financial-technology businesses.
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