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Last update: 6 hours agoSamsung Labor Truce: Samsung Electronics has averted an 18-day strike after an 11th-hour union deal, sending Seoul stocks up more than 8% and lifting the KOSPI to a fresh surge on chip and AI optimism—though the agreement includes hefty bonuses (about $416,000 for some) that are already raising fresh questions. Middle East Diplomacy: South Korea welcomed Israel’s release of two detained activists heading to Gaza, but Seoul’s anger over the initial detentions remains part of a wider diplomatic backlash after Israeli officials posted taunting footage. North Korea Watch: Reports say China’s Xi Jinping could visit North Korea as early as next week, with Seoul suggesting Xi may try to mediate between Washington and Pyongyang. Markets Mood: The rally is also tied to Nvidia’s record earnings and AI/robotics outlook, while oil easing and Hormuz traffic signals helped risk appetite. Justice & Governance: Separately, South Korea’s political week also included fallout from the martial law probe, where a former spy chief got 18 months for perjury.
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