KRX:030200 6 July 2025

Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G Ambitions

Nearly 89% of broadband connections in South Korea are fiber-optic, the highest global share as of 2023. SK Telecom reported over 15 million 5G subscribers by late 2023. The government targets commercial 6G by 2028, with a LEO satellite test planned for 2027. Starlink received regulatory clearance and is expected to launch service in June 2025.

6 July 2025

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US Stocks, Bonds, and Gold Slide Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Prices
March 20, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT. US stocks and bonds declined sharply as the Iran war intensified, pushing oil prices up and gold to its worst week in 40 years. The Russell 2000 index fell 2.7%, nearing correction territory (a 10% drop from peak). The Dow dropped 444 points (0.96%), S&P 500 fell 1.51%, Nasdaq slumped 2.01%, with the Nasdaq nearly in correction at down 9.65% since late October. The conflict raised energy prices, elevating inflation concerns and complicating central bank policies. Treasury yields surged, with the 10-year yield reaching 4.39%, the highest since July. Gold plunged 2% on Friday, marking a 10% weekly loss. Brent crude rose 3.26% to $112.19 per barrel. Market uncertainty persists over conflict duration and oil prices, with investors cautious about further downside.