South Korea
Israeli-media coverage mentioning South Korea, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Tech and AI Drive Positive Momentum in Israeli and Global Markets Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Israeli and global markets open positively driven by technology and AI sectors, with strong bank earnings and rising US Treasury yields raising economic concerns. SpaceX shifts fo…
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…
S&P 500 Retirement Funds See Mixed July Amid Market Volatility and Currency Shifts
July’s market volatility driven by Iran tensions and tech stock swings led to slight losses for most Israeli pension funds, except the S&P 500 track which gained due to currency e…
Chinese Car Exports Surge, Raising Risks for Israeli Buyers Amid Market Flood
China's vehicle exports have surged to record levels in 2026, with Israel seeing Chinese cars take nearly half its market. Despite lower prices, Israeli consumers face risks from…
Israeli Footballers Feature in Preseason Matches Across Europe and Asia
Israeli players Daniel Peretz, Roy Nawi, Yonatan Cohen, and Abdallah Khalihal participated in recent preseason and league matches across Europe and Asia, with Peretz's Southampton…
Singapore Bans British Band Massive Attack Over Palestinian Flag Display
Singapore bans British band Massive Attack from future entry after they displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted pro-Palestinian slogans during a recent concert, violating local l…
Global Markets React to Middle East Tensions and Strong Tech Earnings Ahead of Tel Aviv Opening
Tel Aviv's stock market opens amid Middle East tensions and US peace announcements, with oil prices falling and tech stocks rallying globally. Asian markets surge led by South Kor…
Israeli Premier League Ranks 45th Globally Behind Leagues in Peru and Algeria
The Israeli Premier League is ranked 45th globally by Opta, trailing leagues from Peru, Algeria, and Egypt, while the second-tier Liga Leumit stands at 126th. This ranking comes a…
Oil Prices Ease Amid US-Iran Tensions; Asian Markets Show Mixed Trading
US military strikes on Iran escalate tensions, impacting global markets and energy prices. Asian stocks trade mixed, with tech firms showing gains and chip stocks falling amid AI…
Global Chip Stocks Plunge After 160% Surge, Raising Questions on Market Outlook
After soaring over 160% in under a year, global semiconductor stocks, especially in South Korea, have sharply declined, driven by Chinese competition fears, AI investment slowdown…
Israeli Épée Team Reaches World Championship Semifinals for First Time
Israel's épée fencing team reached the World Championship semifinals for the first time, beating Italy and South Korea in Hong Kong.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Amid Middle East Tensions and Anticipation of US Fed Rate Decision
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened amid heightened Middle East tensions after Iran's missile strike on a US base in Jordan, causing oil prices to surge over 4%. Mixed performance…
Israel Faces Historic Low US Support, Urgently Needs New Strategic Alliance Approach
Israel faces unprecedented low support in the US less than three years after the October 7 attack, with bipartisan skepticism rising. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit underscores…
UAE Considers Expanding Civil Nuclear Program Amid Regional Developments
The UAE, the only GCC country with a civilian nuclear power plant, is considering expanding its nuclear program amid Saudi Arabia's emerging nuclear ambitions potentially backed b…
Chinese Chipmaker Founder Gives 40% of $10 Billion Windfall to Employees Amid Memory Chip Boom
Chinese chipmaker CXMT’s founder Zhu Yiming gained $10 billion in one day after the company’s IPO and pledged 40% of his shares to employees. The move aims to close the gap with S…
Iran Faces Major Corruption Scandal as $1.6 Billion in Oil Funds Disappear
Iran is embroiled in a major corruption scandal after $1.6 billion in oil revenues disappeared through a secret network of intermediaries. Authorities have launched investigations…
Global Markets React to Middle East Tensions and Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
Global markets opened cautiously as Iran signals a ceasefire if the US maintains its truce, causing oil prices to drop sharply. US futures rose while Tel Aviv stocks fell due to s…
Electric Cars Gain Market Share in Israel Amid Rising Gas Prices and New Affordable Models
Electric vehicles are gaining market share in Israel amid rising fuel prices and new affordable models, with EVs expected to exceed 15% market share by year-end. Germany saw EVs b…
UNESCO Declares Ancient City of Tyre in Lebanon a World Heritage Site in Danger
UNESCO has declared the ancient city of Tyre in southern Lebanon a World Heritage Site in Danger due to damage from recent conflicts, following Lebanon's request. The site, known…
Global Markets Open Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Prices
Global markets open amid rising Middle East tensions, with US military buildup and Houthi threats pushing oil prices above $96. Asian markets show mixed gains, US futures dip slig…
Asian and African Reinsurers Gain Ground as European Firms Reduce Israeli Market Presence
European reinsurers are reducing their presence in Israel, leading local insurers to increasingly rely on Asian and African reinsurers. This shift is driven by losses in auto insu…
