South Korea
Israeli-media coverage mentioning South Korea, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Trump Administration Proposes $100,000 Fee to Restrict Skilled Worker H-1B Visas
The Trump administration is introducing a $103,000 fee on H-1B visas to limit skilled foreign workers, aiming to protect American jobs and raise billions in revenue. The move affe…
Tel Aviv Market Set to Open Lower Amid Global Trade Tensions and Tech Sector Pressure
The Tel Aviv stock market is expected to open lower due to negative arbitrage from Wall Street and semiconductor sector pressure amid global trade tensions. U.S. Treasury yields h…
Chip Stocks Slide Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as Asian Markets Dip
Global chip stocks declined as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings report, which is expected to shape AI stock trends in 2026. Asian markets mostly fell, led by South Korea, while…
Iran Blacklists 45 Oil Tankers in Response to Trump’s Economic 'D-Day' Against Tehran
In response to President Trump's economic "D-Day" against Iran, Tehran blacklists 45 oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening fines and seizures. The move esc…
Tel Aviv Investors Brace for Volatile Week Amid Security Tensions and Global Market Swifts
Investors in Tel Aviv prepare for a volatile trading week amid escalating regional security risks and global market fluctuations. US bond yields hit decade highs, pressuring marke…
Israeli Expert Urges Doubling Public Funding for Culture to Boost Economy and Exports
Rami Ungar’s Ray Shipping Orders Over $1 Billion in New Car Carrier Ships from China
Ray Shipping, owned by Israeli businessman Rami Ungar, has ordered over $1 billion worth of new car carrier ships from China amid record Chinese car exports. The company is expand…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Awaits Opening Amid Wall Street Declines and Quarterly Reports
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange prepares to open after Wall Street's declines and amid ongoing quarterly earnings reports, with mixed performances in local stocks and a notable drop i…
Wall Street Gains Boost Asian Chip Giants and Markets
Asian stock markets rose sharply, led by South Korean chip makers, following Wall Street gains and a U.S. Treasury bond buyback boost. U.S. bond yields dropped significantly, lift…
US Army Selects South Korean K9 Howitzer Over Israel's Elbit Sigma in $7 Billion Tender
The US Army selected South Korea's K9 howitzer over Israel's Elbit Sigma in a $7 billion artillery tender, marking the first US purchase of South Korean weaponry. Elbit Systems, d…
Trump Seeks New Summit With Kim Jong Un Amid North Korea's Strengthened Position
Donald Trump is preparing for a potential summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in November, despite North Korea's stronger geopolitical position and Kim's firm stance on re…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Mixed Amid Global Tensions and Strong Corporate Earnings
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened mixed amid global geopolitical tensions and strong corporate earnings, with notable declines in chip stocks and gains in software and real estat…
Trump Signals Shift Away From Traditional US Allies by Cutting South Korea Military Drill
President Donald Trump is reducing a key military exercise with South Korea, signaling a shift away from traditional US allies amid criticism of their support against Iran. He pra…
Global Chip Stock Sell-Off Hits Asia Hard as Nasdaq Short Positions Reach Record High
Global markets fell sharply as semiconductor stocks plunged, hitting Asian markets hard with South Korea's Kospi down nearly 6%. US bond yields rose, pressuring gold and fueling i…
Holon Launches Pilot Program Using Water Sprinklers to Cool Bus Stops Amid Heatwave
Holon has launched Israel's first pilot using water sprinklers to cool a bus stop during summer heat. The "7-7-7" project runs for seven days at a single location, aiming to ease…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Forward Derek Williams Signs One-Year Deal with AEK Athens
Derek Williams, former Maccabi Tel Aviv forward, returns to European basketball by signing a one-year deal with AEK Athens after a year off. He last played in Europe in 2022/23 wi…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Security Tensions and Mixed Global Market Signals
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens amid regional security tensions affecting investor sentiment and market risk premiums. Mixed performances are expected with dual-listed stocks ga…
Global Markets Rise Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
Global markets opened higher amid rising US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Asian indexes leading gains and US futures mixed. Oil prices remained stable despite the…
Israeli Shipping Firm Zim Surges Ahead of Earnings While Payment Platform Nayax Drops Sharply
Israeli shipping company Zim's shares rose 12% ahead of earnings following competitor Maersk's strong results, while payment platform Nayax dropped over 25% after cutting cash flo…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Higher Amid Regional Tensions and US-Iran Stalemate
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened higher following a strong previous session, despite regional tensions and stalled US-Iran talks. Asian markets were mixed, US futures stable, an…
AI Boom Sparks Global Market Optimism with South Korea Leading Rally
Global markets rally on strong AI sector growth and robust tech earnings, with South Korea's KOSPI leading a 4.1% surge into bull market territory. U.S. tech giants report record…
South Korea Deploys Robots to Offset Military Manpower Shortage Amid Global Defense Tech Advances
South Korea is deploying autonomous robots to compensate for declining military personnel, with the Arion-SMT robot entering service next year. Globally, the UAE is developing dro…
Samsung Rolls Out August 2026 Security Update First to Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Samsung has started releasing its August 2026 security update first to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, an older model, focusing on fixing 56 security issues. The update is initially avail…
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads to Five More Countries Including UK and Japan
OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT ads to the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea as part of a commercial trial, excluding Israel for now. Ads are separate from AI responses and d…
AstraZeneca Israel Appoints Maria Miller as New CEO After Leadership Shift
AstraZeneca Israel named Maria Miller as its new CEO after Ohad Goldberg moved to lead AstraZeneca South Korea. Miller, with 20 years of pharma experience, will return from the Ne…
Azerbaijan Distances Itself from Israel Amid Growing Security and Diplomatic Shifts
Azerbaijan is distancing itself from Israel amid diplomatic tensions following Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide and growing Azerbaijani ties with Turkey and the Pales…
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…
South Korean Beauty Products Excel Globally but May Not Suit Israeli Skin and Climate
South Korean beauty products are globally acclaimed for innovation and gentle formulations but may not suit Israeli skin and climate due to differences in skin sensitivity, aging…
US Military Ammunition Shortages Raise Concerns Over Russian and Chinese Strategic Moves
The US military's prolonged engagement in Iran has depleted missile and ammunition stocks, raising concerns that Russia and China might exploit weakened US forces in Europe and As…
Veteran Israeli Journalist Oren Nahari Bids Farewell to Radio Amid Muscle Degeneration Battle
Oren Nahari, a prominent Israeli foreign news journalist, has ended his radio career on Kan Reshet Bet due to advancing muscular dystrophy. In his final prerecorded broadcast, he…
Billionaires’ Wealth Surpasses National GDPs, Raising Democracy Concerns
Elon Musk briefly became the first trillionaire in July 2026, highlighting a trend where billionaire wealth and corporate valuations surpass national GDPs. This concentration of w…
Bnei Herzliya Signs Former NBA Forward Nathan Knight for Upcoming Season
Bnei Herzliya has signed former NBA player Nathan Knight, who played for Atlanta and Minnesota and recently starred in China and South Korea, to bolster their squad for the upcomi…
Azerbaijan Shifts Away from Israel as US Firm Ondas Gains Ground in Defense Deals
Israel Conducts Secret Arrow 3 Missile Defense Test Amid Iran Threats
Israel secretly tested its Arrow 3 missile defense system to counter Iranian ballistic missile threats, choosing not to publicize the event amid ongoing regional tensions. The Arr…
South Korea's Kospi Drops 5% This Week Amid Mixed Asian Markets and Rising Oil Prices
South Korea's Kospi index fell 5% this week amid mixed Asian market trends and rising oil prices driven by Persian Gulf tensions. Investors await the US July jobs report, while Ch…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Global Downturn and New Index Inclusion
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opens amid global market declines and the inclusion of Palo Alto Networks in its main indices. Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions push US bond…
Ecovacs LilMilo Robot Dog Offers Emotional Interaction but Lacks Realistic Movement
Ecovacs’ LilMilo robot dog offers emotional interaction with lifelike expressions but lacks mobility and full realism. Available in Israel, it costs about $600 internationally and…
North Korea Escalates Tensions with Missile Launch and Military Moves Amid Global Concerns
North Korea increased military tensions this week with missile launches and deployment of troops to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. In the US, pro-Palestinian candidate Abdul El…
Maccabi Ramat Gan Signs Guard/Forward L.J. Figueroa as Fourth Foreign Player
Maccabi Ramat Gan signed Dominican guard/forward L.J. Figueroa as their fourth foreign player ahead of the new season. Figueroa, returning to Israel after playing for Hapoel Be'er…
Global Tech Sector Pressure Weighs on Tel Aviv Stock Market Ahead of US Jobs Report
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is set to open lower due to global tech sector weakness following declines in Asian and US markets. Israeli dual-listed tech stocks face negative gaps…
Asian Markets Plunge as Israeli Tech Stocks Lose Over $1 Billion Amid Mixed Global Trading
Asian markets fell sharply, led by South Korea and Japan, while U.S. futures showed mixed trends. Israeli tech stocks Taboola and SolarEdge lost over $1 billion combined due to di…
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…
SpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes Into Moon Creating 18-Meter Crater
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage launched in 2025 unintentionally crashed into the Moon's Einstein crater at nearly 8,700 km/h, creating an estimated 18-meter-wide crater. No direct…
Asian Markets Rise on Iran Deal Optimism and Wall Street Rally
Markets in Asia and the U.S. surged on optimism over a potential Iran deal and strong corporate earnings, with Wall Street hitting record highs and key Asian indexes rising. Oil p…
Israeli Government Invests in Hydrogen Fuel Despite Environmental and Economic Concerns
Israel's Ministry of Energy is investing 10 million shekels to develop hydrogen fuel infrastructure in the Negev, promoting hydrogen as a future fuel. However, experts criticize t…
Volkswagen and Champion Motors Ordered to Pay 5.6 Million Shekels Over Gear Selector Defect
Champion Motors and Volkswagen must pay 5.6 million shekels to Israeli consumers for a gear selector defect in 2015-2019 Volkswagen Group vehicles. The court ruled the companies f…
Mixed Asian Markets as Oil Prices Drop 4% Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Asian markets showed mixed performance Monday amid a 4% drop in oil prices and rising US bond yields. Strong US tech earnings, especially from Amazon, boosted optimism, while Japa…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Global Market Optimism and Key Corporate Developments
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened with optimism following global market gains and geopolitical easing, while key corporate developments and upcoming earnings reports are set to i…