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Samsung Electronics Introduces Samsung Wallet Trips for Travelers

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) introduced a new service called Samsung Wallet Trips, which is designed to improve the travel experience for Galaxy users, the electronics products maker said in a Monday release.The service allows users to manage boarding passes, hotel bookings, and event tickets in one place through the Samsung Wallet app. The service combines information spread across multiple platforms, the release said.The service allows direct registration of reservations and tickets, while Samsung Knox ensures data protection via encryption and biometric authentication, it said.Shares of Samsung Electronics rose nearly 1% in recent trade.

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South Korean Shares Open Higher Despite US-Iran Tension

South Korean shares opened higher on Monday despite the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, with no definitive solution to the U.S. blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian telling Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif that Tehran will not negotiate with the U.S. under siege, threats, or pressure.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, gained 0.9%, or 57.97 points, to open at 6,533.60. The Kosdaq gained 9.29 points to open at 1,213.13.Amid the regional tensions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, with talks expected to focus on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, regional tensions, and broader negotiations involving the US and Israel.Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's envoy to international organisations in Vienna, said Monday that the U.S. must leave behind "blackmailing" and "ultimatums" in its negotiations with Iran if talks are to move forward.Market movers Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK Hynix (KRX:000660) added 1.82% and 5.24% in Monday morning trade.

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South Korean Shares End Flat on Friday as Investors Weigh Middle East Tensions

South Korean shares closed flat on Friday as investor sentiment remained muted amid little progress in the U.S.-Iran conflict resolution.President Donald Trump said the US had total control of the Strait of Hormuz and had ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot and kill boats laying mines in the strait, while Iran has also reportedly reactivated its air defense systems.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi fell 0.18 points to end at 6,475.63. The Kosdaq increased by 29.53 points, or 2.5%, to close at 1,203.84.Investors particularly purchased shipbuilding stocks such as HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KRX:009540) and Samsung Heavy Industries (KRX:010140), which offset the declines by major technology and automotive stocks such as Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380), and Kia (KRX:000270).In corporate news, Hana Financial Group (KRX:086790) plans to retire about 1.8 million treasury shares, valued at 200 billion won, according to a Friday filing with the Korea Exchange. Shares of the group rose 2% at market close.In other news, GigaVis (KOSDAQ:420770) secured a contract to supply semiconductor substrate inspection and repair equipment to domestic chip substrate manufacturers, according to a Friday filing with the Korean Exchange. Shares of the industrial machinery and electronic parts manufacturer jumped more than 9% at market close.

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Tech Rally, US-Iran's Ceasefire Extension Push Kospi to New High

South Korean shares closed at a new high on Thursday, just shying away from touching the 6,500 level, as investor optimism rose after the US and Iran extended their ceasefire indefinitely. In addition, SK Hynix's (KRX:000660) stellar first-quarter earnings also buoyed sentiment.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi rose 57.88 points, or 0.9%, to end at 6,475.81. The Kosdaq, however, decreased by 6.81 points, or 0.6%, to close at 1,174.31.Technology stocks such as Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and LG Corporation (KRX:003550) also drove gains, as investors focused on their upcoming first-quarter earnings releases. Shares of Samsung Electronics added over 3% while those of LG Corp. added nearly 2% at market close.In economic news, South Korea's real gross domestic product increased 3.6% in the first quarter of 2026 from the same period last year, following a 1.6% annual expansion in the prior quarter, an advance estimate by the Bank of Korea indicated on Thursday.According to a median forecast of economists polled by Reuters, the country's real GDP was expected to grow 2.7%.On a quarterly basis, the economy grew by 1.7% in Q1, which also surpassed the Reuters estimate of 1%.Meanwhile, gross domestic income increased 12.3% on an on-year basis and 7.5% on an on-quarter basis in Q1In corporate news, Tovis (KOSDAQ:051360) posted first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of 16.05 billion won, up 77% from 9.07 billion won a year earlier, according to a Thursday filing with the Korea Exchange.The South Korean display models manufacturer's sales jumped 10.4% year over year to 169.8 billion won from 153.8 billion won.Shares of Tovis rose more than 4% at market close.

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Market Chatter: Samsung Workers to Hold Rally Amid Labor Unrest

About 37,000 unionized Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) workers plan to participate in a rally on Thursday in South Korea, Reuters reported on the same day.The protest will be held at the South Korean company's chip complex in Pyeongtaek, the report said.In March, unionized Samsung workers authorized a strike in May over wage disputes.Shares of Samsung rose more than 2% in recent trade.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Samsung Electronics Launches Induction Cooktop with Built-in Hood

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) unveiled a hood-integrated induction cooktop under its Infinite premium appliance line, the electronics products maker said in a Wednesday release.The product comes with a centrally built-in hood that removes smoke and odors from below, along with a heat output of up to 7,400W across all burners.It comes in Satin Black and is priced at 4.79 million won, the release said.Shares of Samsung Electronics fell nearly 1% in recent trade.

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Samsung Electronics Launches EHS Heat Pump Boiler in South Korea

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) launched the EHS Heat Pump Boiler in South Korea on Monday, which is in accordance with the government's heating electrification promotion project, according to a same-day press release.The pump boiler uses natural air heat and electricity to provide indoor heating and hot water, and can generate over four times the amount of heat against the input electrical energy, Samsung said.The South Korean government unveiled a plan earlier in April to deploy 3.5 million heat pumps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.18 million tons by 2035.It will invest 14.4 billion won in 2026 and hasten the move from fossil fuel boilers by providing subsidies covering up to 70% of installation costs per household, according to the release.

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Market Chatter: Samsung Electronics Seeks Court Injunction to Block Possible Production Disruption by Union

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) filed for a court injunction with the Suwon District Court earlier on Thursday to stop its union from possibly occupying key facilities and stalling production, Yonhap News said in a same-day report.The chipmaker emphasized that its injunction bid aims to stop illegal actions and prevent operational losses, not restrict lawful union activity. The unionized workers of the firm have planned a general strike on May 21. The strike comes after wage talks between the company and its union stalled in March after both sides failed to reach an agreement on removing the cap on performance-based bonuses, the report said.Samsung Electronics didn't immediately respond to a request fromfor comment.Shares of the company rose more than 3% at market close.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Samsung Electronics Launches AI-Powered TV Models

Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) launched new TV models for this year, which are equipped with key AI features.The 2026 lineup includes TVs such as the Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED, and UHD, alongside lifestyle TVs (The Frame Pro, The Frame), portable "Moving Style" screens, Music Studio 5/7 Wi-Fi speakers, and Q Series all-in-one soundbars.The TV lineup incorporates AI service platforms, including Bixby, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot.Shares of the company rose more than 2% at market close.

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South Korea's Kospi Closes Near 6,100 Points on Renewed Hopes of US-Iran Talks, Possible End to Middle East Confict

South Korean shares closed sharply higher on Wednesday on hopes of renewed Washington-Tehran talks after initial negotiations failed in Islamabad last week.Investor optimism picked up after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said fresh peace talks could take place over the "next two days." However, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that there was "no information" about further talks with the US.The Korea Composite Stock Price Index or Kospi rose 123.64 points, or 2.07%, to end at 6,091.39. The Kosdaq also increased by 30.55 points, or 2.7%, to close at 1,152.43.In economic news, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in South Korea in March edged down to 2.7% from 2.9% in February, data from Statistics Korea indicated Wednesday.On an annual basis, the unemployment rate fell to 3.0% from 3.4%.In other economic news, South Korea's export prices rose 28.7% year-over-year in March, while import prices gained 18.4%, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea released on Wednesday.On a month-on-month basis, the export price index and the import price index increased 16.3% and 16.1%, respectively.The net barter terms of trade index gained 22.8% on-year during the month.In corporate news, Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) launched new TV models for this year, which are equipped with key AI features.The 2026 lineup includes TVs such as the Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED, and UHD, alongside lifestyle TVs (The Frame Pro, The Frame), portable "Moving Style" screens, Music Studio 5/7 Wi-Fi speakers, and Q Series all-in-one soundbars.The TV lineup incorporates AI service platforms, including Bixby, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot.Shares of the company rose more than 2% at market close.

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C&G Hi Tech Shares Jump 8% on KRW38 Billion Samsung Contract

C&G Hi Tech (KOSDAQ:264660) secured a semiconductor manufacturing equipment contract from Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), according to a Monday filing with the Korea Exchange.The contract, valued at 38.1 billion won, is valid till Nov. 30.Shares of C&G Hi Tech jumped over 8% in recent trade, while those of Samsung Electronics declined over 1%.

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