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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged parliament on 2 November 2026 to back the 2027 budget, including 21.3 trillion won for AI and three major projects involving semiconductors, physical AI and data centres.
South Korean exports reached $115.28 billion in October 2026, up 93.7% from a year earlier, according to ministry figures released on 1 November. Imports rose 36% to $72.78 billion.
Samsung brought about 50 affiliate executives together with OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman in Yongin, South Korea, on 31 October 2026. The group aims to complete AI training for all employees by February 2027.
The KOSPI, South Korea's benchmark stock index, closed on 30 October 2026 at 5,730.74 points, down 206.92 points, or 3.48%. It recovered part of the losses recorded during morning trading.
Inje University’s Ilsan Paik Hospital in Goyang announced the introduction of AITRICS VitalCare in intensive care on 30 October 2026, Korean medical reporting says. The tool estimates risks of patient deterioration.
South Korean actor Choi Bool-am died on the evening of 29 October 2026 while hospitalised in Seoul, his family and Korean media announced on 30 October. South Korean reporting gives his age as 87.
SEOIL Corporation inaugurated a factory at Logintek in Settat province on 29 October 2026, according to La Vie Éco, Le Matin and local media reports.
Samsung Electronics reported operating profit of 107.4 trillion won on 29 October 2026 for July–September, on revenue of 195.3 trillion won. The detailed results follow preliminary guidance issued on 8 October.
South Korea’s KOSPI ended the 28 October 2026 session at 6,012.44 points, gaining 374.10 points, or 6.63%. The index regained the 6,000-point level at the close.
South Korea's stock exchange triggered a five-minute suspension of programme buying at 9:54 a.m. Seoul time on 28 October 2026. KOSPI was up more than 4% at the time, Korean media reported.
South Korean chipmaker FuriosaAI announced a $620 million Series D on 28 October 2026, at a post-money valuation of $2.9 billion. South Korea's National Growth Fund is contributing $280 million.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced on 28 October 2026 that third-quarter operating profit reached 691 billion won, up 165.5% year on year. Revenue was approximately 3.763 trillion won.
This dossier follows Samsung Electronics earnings and AI memory development, distinguishing guidance, reported results and announced capacity.
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This dossier follows South Korean stock market sessions and KOSPI changes, distinguishing observed prices from interpretations.
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