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US-China Summit: Trump left Beijing after a cordial, low-on-breakthroughs meeting with Xi, with Taiwan and Iran still hanging over the relationship—Trump said he made “no commitment” on Taiwan while Xi warned mishandling could spark conflict. Samsung Labor Shock: A looming 18-day Samsung strike over bonus pay threatens to hit DRAM production and deepen the AI-chip supply crunch, while investors watch who gets a bigger share of the AI boom. Tokenized Securities Roadmap: South Korea’s FSC is preparing detailed rules for tokenized securities in July, aiming to bring blockchain-ledger assets under formal oversight by 2027. Crypto Banking Move: Hana Bank’s $670M stake in Dunamu (Upbit operator) is already boosting XRP trading volumes in Korea. Middle East Shipping Pressure: The US Navy is enforcing an Iran blockade with MH-60R Seahawk operations, as Strait of Hormuz tensions keep reshaping global logistics. Tech Markets: Wall Street pushed to fresh records on strong Cisco results, but Samsung’s strike risk and oil worries are rattling sentiment.

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South Korea sets July deadline for tokenized securities rules

South Korea sets July deadline for tokenized securities rules

South Korea's Navy deploys 4,400-tonne destroyer to Cheonghae unit amid ongoing Iran war

South Korea's Navy deploys 4,400-tonne destroyer to Cheonghae unit amid ongoing Iran war

South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 6% From Record High as Samsung, SK hynix Lead Tech Sell-Off

South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 6% From Record High as Samsung, SK hynix Lead Tech Sell-Off


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