(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on U.S. gains amid eased inflation woes

[Opening Market] KOSPI Opens Up More Than 2%, Touching 7,000

On the morning of Aug. 14, the domestic stock market started higher across the board, influenced by the easing of U.S. inflation burdens and the strength of tech stocks in the New York stock market.

14m ago ·businesskorea.co.kr

South Korea Tightens Crypto Exchange Screening

The scope of screening for virtual asset service providers will be expanded from existing representatives and executives to include major shareholders, and substantive verification of financial…

• South Korea expands crypto exchange screening to major shareholders and social creditworthiness.
• Debt-to-equity ratio limit set at 200% or below for compliant exchanges.
• Operators required to have 4 AML staff, compliance officer, and ISMS certification.

14m ago ·businesskorea.co.kr

Match group director Glenn Schiffman sells $626k in shares

• Glenn Schiffman sold 17,030 shares of Match Group for $626,363 on August 11, 2026.
• Schiffman's direct ownership in Match Group stock was 59,340 shares after transactions.
• Match Group reported adjusted EPS of $0.70, beating forecast of $0.65 in Q2.

36m ago ·investing.com

Japan’s July core inflation seen at 1.8% on higher energy costs

• Japan's core consumer inflation projected at 1.8% in July
• Rising food prices and Middle East conflict driving costs
• Bank of Japan may raise rates more aggressively soon

36m ago ·investing.com