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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Seoul, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Mixed Market Open Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge
Stock markets open mixed amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in oil prices. U.S. President Trump claims full U.S. control over the strait, while Tel Aviv indi…
Rami Levy Launches Pop-Up K-Beauty Hub to Meet Growing Demand in Israel
Rami Levy's Good Pharm has launched Israel's first dedicated K-Beauty pop-up, investing 200,000 shekels to offer Korean skincare products and consultations for six months, reflect…
Chelsea Draws 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim in Preseason Friendly
Chelsea drew 3-3 with Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim in Singapore, with a late own goal saving Chelsea from defeat. Matias Nahuel, a new signing and former Maccabi Haifa p…
Shvil HaDrakon Offers Unique Organized Tours to East Asia and Beyond
Shvil HaDrakon organizes expertly planned tours to East Asia and other destinations, blending authentic cultural experiences with comfort and professional guidance. Their offering…
Jerusalem Outranks Tel Aviv in New Global Tourism Ranking for 2026
A new 2026 global tourism index ranks Jerusalem 48th overall and 10th in culture and history, surpassing Tel Aviv, which placed 120th. New York leads the ranking, followed by Pari…
Singapore Investigates Massive Attack for Raising Palestinian Flag During Concert
Singapore is investigating British band Massive Attack after they raised a Palestinian flag during a concert, possibly violating local laws against public displays of foreign symb…
Global Market Declines Impact Israeli Stocks and Shekel Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Global stock declines, led by U.S. tech and Asian markets, weigh on Israeli stocks and weaken the shekel ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Israeli chip stocks fell sha…
Asian Chip Stock Plunge Deepens Ahead of Tel Aviv Market Opening
Asian semiconductor stocks plunged sharply ahead of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opening, following steep declines on Wall Street. Seoul’s market dropped nearly 10%, with Samsung a…
Carrefour Israel Plans November IPO Amid Sharp Chip Stock Gains in New York
Carrefour Israel plans a November IPO to raise 350 million shekels amid strong semiconductor stock gains in New York. The Zelkind family may distribute shares to avoid pyramid iss…
Asian Markets Rebound Amid US-Iran Tensions; Wall Street Futures Rise
Asian markets rebounded after weekend losses amid ongoing US airstrikes on Iran, while Wall Street futures rose. US stocks fell on Monday due to geopolitical tensions, with techno…
Asian Markets Plunge Sharply as Tech Sell-Off and Global Pressures Mount
Asian stock markets plunged sharply on Friday, led by a 6.4% drop in South Korea's Kospi and a 5.6% fall in Japan's Nikkei, amid a tech sell-off and global economic pressures. Sou…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Surges 2.7% Led by Banks with Mizrahi Tefahot Up 5.6%
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange surged with the TA-35 up 2.7%, led by a 5.2% jump in the banks index. Cellcom shares rose 7.3% after Fortissimo Capital confirmed it will retain its st…
El Al Expands Loyalty Program and Travel Services with IsraCard Partnership
El Al is transferring its FLY CARD loyalty program to IsraCard and launching El Al Travel to offer bundled travel experiences. The airline provides unique benefits like 100,000 fr…
Global Duty-Free Shops Ranked by Best Deals and Shopping Experience
International airports vary widely in duty-free shopping quality and pricing, with London Heathrow leading in experience and Dubai excelling in alcohol and tobacco deals. Asian ai…
South Korea Blends Futuristic Cities and Ancient Traditions in Unique Travel Experience
South Korea offers travelers a unique blend of futuristic urban life and ancient traditions, showcased in Seoul's modern infrastructure and cultural heritage sites. Visitors exper…
Asian Markets Rise Slightly Amid US-Iran Clashes; Oil Prices Continue Climbing
Asian markets edged higher amid US-Iran military clashes, while oil prices climbed above $80 per barrel. US stocks fell due to geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs. China…
Asian Markets Fall Amid Rising Oil Prices and Escalating Iran Tensions
Asian stock markets fell amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices, with China reporting stronger-than-expected trade growth in June. U.S. military strikes in Iran…
South Korean Chipmaker SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Record Nasdaq IPO Surpassing $1 Trillion Market Cap
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in a record Nasdaq IPO, becoming the largest foreign U.S. listing and surpassing a $1 trillion market cap. The company dominat…
SK Hynix Debuts on Nasdaq After Record $26.5 Billion U.S. IPO Amid Mixed Futures
SK Hynix begins trading on Nasdaq after raising a record $26.5 billion in the largest U.S. foreign IPO, amid mixed futures and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions affecting oil prices and…
Omer Engineering Wins Major Jerusalem Construction Contract Amid Global Market Gains
Omer Engineering secured a 480 million shekel contract to build a major office tower in Jerusalem, starting in 2026. Global markets rose overnight, boosting Tel Aviv's upcoming tr…
SK Hynix's Nasdaq IPO May Become Second Largest Ever, Raising $25.7 Billion
SK Hynix is set to raise about $25.7 billion in a Nasdaq IPO, potentially the second largest ever, driven by strong institutional demand. The offering highlights SK Hynix's role a…
Jerusalem Ranks Seventh Globally and Tops Middle East in Travel + Leisure's 2026 City Rankings
Jerusalem ranked seventh globally and first in the Middle East and Africa in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards, based on over 661,000 reader votes. The city outperformed…
Chip Stocks Plunge After Samsung Misses Expectations and Chinese AI Firm Develops Own Chip
Within a day, the semiconductor sector was hit by Samsung missing earnings expectations and Chinese AI firm DeepSig developing its own AI chip, causing global chip stocks to plung…
Oil Prices Surge After US-Iran Escalation Amid Mixed Asian Market Reactions
Following US military strikes on Iran and cancellation of concessions, oil prices surged while Asian stock markets showed mixed reactions, with declines in Tokyo and Seoul but gai…
Samsung’s Q2 Operating Profit Surges 19-Fold on Soaring Chip Demand
Samsung’s operating profit for Q2 2024 soared 19 times year-over-year to 89.4 trillion won due to high memory chip demand and prices. Despite strong earnings, shares fell amid AI…
Mixed Market Open Expected Amid Global Tensions and Strong Chip Earnings
Global markets open mixed amid geopolitical tensions and strong chip earnings, with Asian markets down sharply and Israeli stocks rising after a Bank of Israel rate cut. US market…
Samsung Reports Record Q2 Profit Amid AI Chip Demand Concerns, Shares Drop 9%
Samsung Electronics reported a record Q2 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won, driven by rising memory chip prices and AI demand, but its shares fell 9% amid concerns over the su…
Asian Markets Open Mixed as Oil Output Rises and Tech Stocks Fluctuate
Asian markets opened mixed with declines in Tokyo and Seoul but gains in Hong Kong, amid OPEC+ raising oil output for August. Japanese industrials and Chinese pharmaceuticals led…
South Korea's AI Boom Boosts Retail and Stock Market but Masks Deep Social Crisis
South Korea's AI-driven economic boom has boosted retail sales and stock prices, fueled by domestic wealth effects and increased Chinese tourism. However, this growth masks a seve…
Seoul Stock Exchange Surges 5% Led by Samsung and SK Hynix Gains
Asian markets rallied strongly with Seoul's Kospi up 5%, led by Samsung and SK Hynix gains, while Japan and Hong Kong also saw notable rises. Oil prices edged up moderately, and U…
Asian Markets Show Mixed Trends as US Stocks Close Strong Quarter
Asian markets opened the new quarter with mixed results, while US stocks closed the previous quarter with strong gains, led by tech shares. Hong Kong's market was closed for a pub…
South Korea’s Mirae Asset Misses Out on SpaceX’s Historic $75 Billion IPO Due to Order Miscommunication
South Korea’s Mirae Asset Securities failed to secure any shares in SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO due to a miscommunication about order submissions, leading to client apologies and reg…
South Korea Unveils $1 Trillion Plan to Boost Chip Manufacturing and AI
South Korea launched a $1 trillion investment plan to enhance semiconductor manufacturing and AI technology, aiming to lead global tech innovation and revitalize regions outside S…
Mixed Asian Markets as Nintendo Rises 5.5% and Lenovo Drops 8%
Asian markets showed mixed results with Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi falling, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose. Nintendo shares climbed 5.5% after announcing a 10% salar…
Northern Israel Launches Family Adventures, New Illusions Museum, Lotus Festival, and Interactive Heritage Game
Northern Israel's Gushrim Hotel launches a summer family adventure program, while Tel Aviv's Museum of Illusions debuts a new exhibition. Jerusalem hosts a lotus festival and poet…
South Korea Trains 500,000 Soldiers as Drone Operators Amid Rising Security Threats
South Korea is training all 500,000 active soldiers to operate drones, aiming to integrate drones as standard combat equipment amid regional threats. The move follows lessons from…
Tel Aviv Market Set to Open Lower as Global Selloff Deepens
Tel Aviv shares are expected to open lower on Friday, pressured by declines in Asia, weaker U.S. futures, falling oil prices and a softer shekel. The previous session ended with l…
Asian chip stocks surge after Micron beats forecasts; oil falls again
Micron beat quarterly expectations and raised its revenue outlook, sending chip stocks sharply higher in Asia. SK Hynix jumped 10% after announcing plans for a Nasdaq ADR listing…
South Korea Says Five of Its Ships Have Left the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea said five of its ships have left the Strait of Hormuz. Thirteen South Korean vessels with 87 crew members remain there as Seoul works with other countries to help them…
North Korea Launches Its Largest Warship Yet, Signaling a Bigger Naval Ambition
North Korea launched its biggest warship, the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, at Nampo shipyard on Tuesday. Kim Jong Un said the navy had ended decades of stagnation and ordered fa…
South Korea Says It Detained a North Korean Soldier Near the Border
South Korean military detained a North Korean soldier near the inter-Korean border, according to local reports citing Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff. South Korea's Defense Ministry…
Starbucks Shuts More Than 2,000 South Korea Stores for Cultural Sensitivity Training After Backlash
Starbucks shut more than 2,000 South Korean stores on Monday to train about 24,000 workers after a campaign using the slogan “Tank Day” sparked outrage. The franchisee apologized…
Seoul Trading Halted Twice as Asian Tech Selloff Deepens
Asian markets slumped Tuesday, with South Korea’s KOSPI falling nearly 10% and triggering circuit breakers twice. The selloff followed weak tech trading in the US, while investors…
Kim Says North Korea Will Expand Nuclear Arsenal, Rejects Denuclearization Talks
Kim Jong Un said North Korea will keep expanding its nuclear forces and will not discuss denuclearization. He blamed the United States and South Korea for tensions, and also order…
South Korea jails former justice minister for 25 years over martial law role
South Korea sentenced former justice minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 2024 martial law declaration. Yoon has already…
Tokyo Rises as Oil Falls on Signs of Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks
Asian markets opened mixed after reports that U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made encouraging progress toward a final deal within 60 days. Oil prices fell, while Tokyo and Seoul a…
Asian Markets Choppy After U.S.-Iran Talks Are Canceled in Switzerland
Asian markets traded choppily after Switzerland canceled planned U.S.-Iran talks, while Wall Street futures fell and U.S. markets were shut for Juneteenth. Chip stocks surged on I…
Five Things to Know Before Trading Opens
Markets open with tensions over canceled U.S.-Iran talks, mixed global trading, and continued pressure from the Fed’s hawkish stance. Tel Aviv, Wall Street, bonds, currencies, com…