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Bitcoin is the first successful internet money based on peer-to-peer technology; whereby no central bank or authority is involved in the transaction and production of the Bitcoin currency. It was created by an anonymous individual/group under the name, Satoshi Nakamoto. The source code is available publicly as an open source project, anybody can look at it and be part of the developmental process.  Bitcoin is changing the way we see money as we speak. The idea was to produce a means of exchange, independent of any central authority, that could be transferred electronically in a secure, verifiable and immutable way. It is a decentralized peer-to-peer internet currency making mobile payment easy, very low transaction fees, protects your identity, and it works anywhere all the time with no central authority and banks.  Bitcoin is designed to have only 21 million BTC ever created, thus making it a deflationary currency. Bitcoin uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with an average transaction confirmation time of 10 minutes. Miners today are mining Bitcoin using ASIC chip dedicated to only mining Bitcoin, and the hash rate has shot up to peta hashes.  Being the first successful online cryptography currency, Bitcoin has inspired other alternative currencies such as Litecoin, Peercoin, Primecoin, and so on.  The cryptocurrency then took off with the innovation of the turing-complete smart contract by Ethereum which led to the development of other amazing projects such as EOS, Tron, and even crypto-collectibles such as CryptoKitties.

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Bitcoin is trending as the community anticipates potential volatility amid government shutdown concerns, often viewed as a bullish catalyst due to its decentralized nature. The cryptocurrency's potential as a safe haven asset and the start of 'Uptober' are also fueling positive sentiment. Community members are closely watching key resistance levels, anticipating a possible breakout.

A project grown out of the community's love and passion for the weed culture. Launched around early 2025, $weedcoin, “Like Bitcoin but way higher,” emphasizes its alignment with cannabis culture and a laid-back vibe. Unlike other Weed communities, this project leans heavily into community engagement over technical utility, aiming to build a “stoner community” through social media presence and decentralized governance. We also aim to focus on onboarding web2 businesses and users onto web3 through the token.

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Weedcoin is gaining traction as a cryptocurrency merging blockchain with cannabis culture, sparking interest in its potential for growth and innovation. Community members are actively sharing contract addresses and celebrating the coin's unique identity. The coin is presented as more than just a currency, but a movement towards freedom and cultural expression within the digital space.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, the vision is to create a world computer that anyone can build applications in a decentralized manner; while all states and data are distributed and publicly accessible. Ethereum supports smart contracts in which developers can write code in order to program digital value. Examples of decentralized apps (dapps) that are built on Ethereum includes tokens, non-fungible tokens, decentralized finance apps, lending protocol, decentralized exchanges, and much more.  On Ethereum, all transactions and smart contract executions require a small fee to be paid. This fee is called Gas. In technical terms, Gas refers to the unit of measure on the amount of computational effort required to execute an operation or a smart contract. The more complex the execution operation is, the more gas is required to fulfill that operation. Gas fees are paid entirely in Ether (ETH), which is the native coin of the blockchain. The price of gas can fluctuate from time to time depending on the network demand.

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Ethereum is trending as the crypto market anticipates potential gains in the coming month, with some eyeing historical performance trends and others pointing to technical indicators suggesting a possible rally. Community members are actively debating potential price movements and key levels to watch, while also considering the impact of broader market factors. Some are discussing the influence of major financial institutions entering the crypto space.

Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

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XRP is trending as the crypto community discusses potential catalysts for a price surge in October, including speculation around ETF approvals and the impact of a possible government shutdown. Some traders are weighing short-term bearish possibilities against the longer term outlook. Community members are also analyzing XRP's relationship with broader crypto market trends and developments with SWIFT.

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SPY is trending as the government shutdown looms, sparking debate about its potential impact on the market. While some traders anticipate a dip, drawing parallels to past shutdowns that saw gains, others believe current high valuations make this situation different. The community is weighing the potential for market volatility against historical trends, with some eyeing safe-haven assets.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix is trending as Elon Musk and others are reportedly canceling subscriptions due to concerns about the platform's content, sparking community debate about potential impacts.  While some anticipate a resulting dip, others dismiss the cancellations as insignificant, pointing to Netflix's large subscriber base.  The broader discussion involves content strategy and potential market effects in the competitive streaming landscape.

Pfizer Inc. is a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, marketing, sales and distribution of biopharmaceutical products worldwide. The firm works across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases. The company was founded by Charles Pfizer Sr. and Charles Erhart in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Pfizer ($PFE) is trending due to its agreement with the Trump administration to lower drug prices via a new platform, coupled with a $70 billion investment in R&D and U.S. manufacturing. The community is weighing the potential impact on profit margins against the benefits of tariff exemptions and increased government favor. Some investors are also focusing on the company's acquisition of Metsera and its potential in the weight-loss drug market.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

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Strategy ($MSTR) is trending as the community discusses its correlation to Bitcoin's price movements and potential for future growth, with some highlighting Michael Saylor's continued influence and the company's large Bitcoin holdings. Recent market activity has sparked debates about potential short squeezes and whether the stock is currently overvalued or undervalued relative to its net asset value (NAV). Discussions also involve potential government actions affecting crypto and their impact on $MSTR.

Draganfly, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of commercial unmanned aerial vehicle systems and software serving the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying markets. Its products include quad-copters, fixed wing aircrafts, ground based robots, hand held controllers, and software used for tracking, live streaming, and data collection. The firm also offers custom engineering, training, simulation consulting, as well as data and flight training services. The company was founded by Zenon Dragan and Christine Dragan in 1998 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

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Draganfly ($DPRO) is trending due to increased community interest and positive sentiment around its potential in the drone and AI/IoT sectors, particularly following news of a US Army deal. Traders are actively discussing the stock's low float and potential for a short squeeze, with many anticipating significant upside and contract details to drive the price higher. Some see it as undervalued compared to other drone companies, like $RCAT and $ONDS.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. is a blockchain technology company, which engages in industrial scale digital asset mining, equipment sales, and hosting operations. It operates through the Cryptocurrency Mining Industry segment. The company was founded on August 16, 1995 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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BMNR is trending amid positive sentiment around Ethereum, with the community anticipating a potential rally and discussing the company's growing ETH holdings. Talk of a government shutdown and its potential impact on crypto is circulating, with some expecting BMNR to benefit. Technical analysis and predictions of significant price increases are also contributing to the heightened interest.

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South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Friday he had pressed U.S. officials for progress in talks and called for a swift resolution of visa problems affecting Korean workers.&nbsp;His comments came after more than 300 South Korean employees were detained earlier this month at a Hyundai Motor battery plant under construction in Georgia.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/south-koreans-return-home-after-hyundai-plant-raid-shackled-workers-greeted-with-tears/chw8K68RdwN">The workers were later released</a> and returned home.Yeo said both sides acknowledge the gravity of the matter but refused to disclose details of the talks, describing it as a sensitive issue. “These are matters that go directly to the national interest,” he told reporters at Incheon, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-19/us-korea-talks-remain-unresolved-over-auto-tariff-visa-issues">report</a>.&nbsp;The talks also cover auto tariffs and the $350 billion investment package pledged under the trade deal signed in July. The accord, reaffirmed at last month’s White House summit, set a 15% tariff on Korean goods, but implementation details remain unsettled.&nbsp;U.S. President Donald Trump has not signed the order lowering duties on Korean vehicles, leaving Korean automakers at a disadvantage as Japan has already secured tariff cuts under its own deal with Washington.On Monday, ahead of his Washington meetings with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and members of Congress,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/another-key-south-korean-trade-official-to-visit-us-after-hyundai-plant-detention-row/chwv662RdxS">Yeo said</a>, “We’re working hard to achieve an outcome that is reasonable and meets our national interests.” His trip followed Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan’s meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.The finance ministry said Sunday it was in talks with Washington to minimize the investment package’s impact on the onshore currency market, but declined to confirm whether this included a foreign exchange swap line.&nbsp;Yeo also confirmed that South Korea does not intend to further open its agricultural market, another sticking point in the negotiations, and said outreach to U.S. lawmakers will continue.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ with ‘high’ message volume for both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and the Invesco QQQ Trust, while sentiment on the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF was ‘neutral’ with ‘normal’ activity.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 13.7% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 16.8%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY</a> has surged 58.7%, sharply outperforming both U.S. benchmarks.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A South Korean women holds a South Korean and U.S. flag during the celebration of The March First Independence Movement Anniversary on March 1, 2005 in Seoul, South Korea. 

South Korea Presses US On Visa Dispute After Hyundai Plant Detentions As $350B Trade Deal, Auto Tariffs Stall

The July accord set a 15% tariff on Korean goods, but Washington has yet to finalize implementation, leaving Korean automakers disadvantaged compared to Japan.

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South Korea’s top trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, is visiting the U.S. on Monday in a bid to finalize the trade agreement the two countries struck in July."We're working hard to achieve an outcome that is reasonable and meets our national interests," Yeo said to reporters, according to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/south-koreas-top-trade-envoy-heading-us-amid-stalled-trade-talks-2025-09-15/">Reuters News report</a>. Yeo’s visit follows Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan’s meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, which did not yield any progress.The primary issue of contention is the structure of the $350 billion package the Asian powerhouse pledged to invest in the U.S. South Korean officials have flagged that Seoul cannot agree to similar terms agreed in a U.S.-Japan trade deal due to foreign exchange market implications.According to the report, the finance ministry said on Sunday that it was in talks with Washington to minimize any impact on the onshore currency market from the investment package. However, it reportedly declined to confirm if these included a foreign exchange swap line.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.Yeo also reportedly confirmed that South Korea did not intend to open up the agricultural market further, which has been a sticking point.His visit comes on the heels of a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/south-koreans-return-home-after-hyundai-plant-raid-shackled-workers-greeted-with-tears/chw8K68RdwN">controversial detention </a>of hundreds of South Korean nationals at a Hyundai Motor battery plant. While Seoul struck an agreement to release the workers, the images of South Koreans in chains incited public anger, with the local media describing the facilities as worse than prison.On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the need for foreign workers by saying that foreign businesses should be allowed to bring in their employees to train Americans for complex industries.The EWY ETF has risen over 52% this year, compared with 11.6% gains of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-starmer-to-sign-u-s-uk-nuclear-deal-to-expedite-small-reactor-deployments/chwvxMTRdxQ">Trump, Starmer to Sign US-UK Nuclear Deal To Expedite Small Reactor Deployments</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Another Key South Korean Trade Official To Visit US After Hyundai Plant Detention Row

South Korea is reportedly in talks with the U.S. to minimize any impact on the onshore currency market from its $350 billion investment package.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said a U.S. immigration raid that detained more than 300 Korean workers at a Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution battery plant in Georgia has unsettled investors and could weigh on future direct investment.&nbsp;“They simply needed skilled technicians to install the equipment to build the plant because there aren’t workers available in the U.S.,” Lee said Thursday, saying the incident left him “baffled,” Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-11/south-korea-s-lee-warns-us-immigration-raid-may-hit-investment?srnd=homepage-americas">reported</a>.Meanwhile,<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-warns-hyundai-follow-us-immigration-laws-after-300-south-korean-workers-detained/chwW0I2RdqM"> President Donald Trump urged foreign companies to respect U.S. immigration rules</a> while reaffirming that America welcomes investment. Writing on Truth Social, he stated that the U.S. will “make it quickly and legally possible” to bring in technical talent, but emphasized that firms must adhere to U.S. law and prioritize hiring and training American workers.The raid, which is the largest ever at a single site, saw 475 workers detained, including 316 South Koreans.&nbsp;South Korea’s presidential office said it has reached an agreement with Washington to release its citizens, with a charter flight planned once administrative steps are completed.Images of shackled workers circulated widely in South Korea, fueling public anger and casting a shadow over Lee’s presidency just 100 days in. Local media described the detention facilities as “worse than prisons.”&nbsp;The episode comes less than two weeks after Lee met Trump at the White House, where Korean conglomerates pledged hundreds of billions in U.S. investment, including Hyundai’s commitment of $26 billion through 2028.&nbsp;Hyundai stated that none of its direct employees were detained, while LG confirmed that 47 of its workers were held and has suspended U.S. business travel.Lee also linked the raid to wider trade tensions, noting a July deal that kept a 15% levy on most Korean imports and lingering disputes over Seoul’s $350 billion U.S. investment pledge.&nbsp;“What’s on the surface may look rough, excessive, unreasonable, even irrational,” he said. “But the final conclusion will come out in a reasonable way, and we must make sure it does.”On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘neutral’ for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) amid ‘high’ message volume and for the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) with ‘low’ volume, while it was ‘bearish’ for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) amid ‘normal’ volume.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 12%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 14%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY</a> has surged 51%, outperforming both U.S. ETFsFor updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a press conference at the presidential office on June 04, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.  

South Korea’s President ‘Baffled’ After 300 Workers Detained In US Raid, Warns Fallout Could Hit Future Investment

The episode comes less than two weeks after Lee met Trump in Washington, where Korean firms pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S. investments.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, with autos and semiconductors among the sectors most exposed to new U.S. tariffs.The Trump administration’s new trade deal imposed a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, a key supplier of cars, semiconductors, smartphones and machinery.&nbsp;Automobiles made up 10% of South Korea’s exports last year, while chips accounted for 21%, with exports totaling more than 40% of the economy, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-25/five-things-to-watch-in-south-korea-s-lee-first-trump-meeting">reported</a>.Lee will be joined by executives from Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and LG Energy Solution.&nbsp;South Korean media reported that firms could announce up to $150 billion in new U.S. investments, adding to existing projects such as Samsung’s Texas chip plant and Hyundai’s $21 billion investment in vehicle and steel facilities.The July 31 trade deal also created a $350 billion South Korean fund for U.S. projects. Trump said he would direct the investments, and 90% of the profits would return to the U.S., while Seoul stated that most of the fund would be in the form of loan guarantees, with less than 5% in equity.&nbsp;Of the total, $150 billion is earmarked for shipyards, and Lee will visit one in Philadelphia.Agriculture is another flashpoint. Trump said South Korea would be “completely open” to U.S. farm goods, though Seoul excluded rice and beef as politically sensitive. Concessions on agriculture may be weighed against lower tariffs for autos and semiconductors.Defense spending will also be discussed. Trump has pressed allies to pay more, calling South Korea a “money machine.” The country hosts 28,500 U.S. troops and plans to allocate 2.32% of its GDP to defense this year.North Korea will be on the agenda as well. Trump met Kim Jong Un three times in his first term without curbing Pyongyang’s nuclear program, and Kim last week vowed a “rapid expansion” of his arsenal as U.S.-ROK military drills began. Analysts say engagement is unlikely unless drills are suspended and denuclearization dropped as a policy goal.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> with ‘normal’ message volume, ‘neutral’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> with ‘high’ volume, and ‘bullish’ for the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> with ‘high’ volume.SPY is up 10.8% year-to-date, QQQ has gained 12.2%, while EWY has surged 44.5%, outperforming both.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his wife depart from Haneda Airport. (Photo by David Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Hyundai, Samsung Join Lee-Trump Summit As Autos And Chips Face Tariff Crossfire

South Korean firms could announce $150 billion in new U.S. projects, adding to Hyundai’s $21 billion and Samsung’s Texas chip plant, with a $350 billion fund and farm trade also in play.

South Korea’s exports grew for most of August, despite the heavy tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which has upended global trade.According to a Bloomberg News report, citing customs data, the value of shipments gained 7.6% in the first 20 days of this month, compared with a 5.8% rise for the whole month of July. Despite imports rising slightly by 0.4%, the Asian country posted a trade surplus of $833 million.By sector, semiconductor exports, Korea’s top product, rose about 30%, while auto exports gained 22%, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-21/korea-s-early-exports-show-resilience-despite-us-tariffs-toll?srnd=homepage-asia">report</a> added. Unadjusted exports to the U.S. slipped 2.7% while exports to China rose 2.7%.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.South Korea is heavily reliant on trade, with exports making up 40% of the country’s economy. Last month, the country struck a last-minute deal with the U.S. to get a 15% tariff rate, compared to the 25% proposed by the Trump administration initially.However, the reduced rates will take a while to come into effect. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday that written documentation on the trade deals with Japan and South Korea is “weeks away.”The country’s exports have held their ground this year due to frontloading of shipments. South Korean firms such as Samsung Electronics have also benefited from the exemption granted to smartphones and other consumer electronics goods by the Trump administration.However, other sectoral tariffs, such as autos and steel, continued to weigh in on exports. During the first 20 days of August, steel exports slipped 4.5% while petroleum product shipments were down by 4%.The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF has risen 39% this year, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust is up 8.3% this year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gavin-newsom-mocks-bed-bath-and-beyond-as-bankrupt-company-after-retailer-opts-to-skip-store-openings-in-california/chsSi7WRdL3">Gavin Newsom Mocks Bed Bath &amp; Beyond As ‘Bankrupt’ Company After Retailer Opts To Skip Store Openings In California</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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South Korean Exports Hold Ground Despite Steep US Tariffs 

According to a Bloomberg News report, citing customs data, the value of shipments rose 7.6% in the first 20 days of August.

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington, D.C., later this month to hold his first in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.According to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20250812/korea-us-summit-confirmed-to-take-place-on-aug-25">report </a>by the Korea Times, both sides have finalized the schedule for the Korea-U.S. summit, which is set to take place on Aug. 25. Lee will travel to the U.S. on Aug. 24 and depart on Aug. 26.“They are expected to discuss ways to advance the Korea-U.S. alliance into a future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership in response to the changing international security and economic environment," presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung reportedly said.The summit will take place weeks after South Korea managed to seal a trade deal that reduced U.S. tariffs to 15% from 25% imposed by Trump. The Asian country also granted Washington access to $350 billion in U.S.-controlled investments and pledged to purchase $100 billion in American LNG and energy products, as well as further open its markets to U.S. goods.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">iShares MSCI South Korea ETF</a> (EWY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:798/94;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/EWY_Aug_11_JPG_18a6b5cab8.webp" alt="EWY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:29 p.m. ET on Aug. 11, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="798" height="94"><figcaption>EWY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:29 p.m. ET on Aug. 11, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Kang reportedly said that the two leaders will discuss measures to strengthen military ties, as well as cooperation for building peace and achieving denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. They will also discuss shipbuilding, semiconductors, batteries, and other advanced technologies.A Washington Post report had stated earlier that the Trump administration seeks enhanced operational flexibility for the U.S. Forces Korea to deter an increasingly assertive China, as well as for Seoul to increase its defense spending.Trump had proposed the summit last month following the conclusion of tariff talks. &nbsp;The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF has risen 42% this year, while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust has gained 7.9%.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/exelon-s-bge-says-no-more-outages-expected-after-substation-failure-cuts-power-to-thousands-in-maryland/chrDo31Rdeq">Exelon's BGE Says No More Outages Expected After Substation Failure Cuts Power To Thousands In Maryland</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Donald Trump conducts a news conference in the White House briefing room on Monday, August 11, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Trump To Meet South Korean President This Month With Focus On Defense Spending, North Korea

The summit will take place weeks after South Korea managed to seal a trade deal that reduced U.S. tariffs to 15% from 25% imposed by Trump.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam agreed Monday to accelerate cooperation and nearly double annual trade to $150 billion by 2030, part of a broader push to counter the impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs.At a joint press event in Seoul, Lee referred to Vietnam as “a very important neighboring country” in both trade and security, while Lam stated that expanding military ties could help strengthen regional stability, according to Bloomberg.Vietnam is South Korea's biggest investment target and its third-largest trading partner. As of May, there are 94 billion dollars of registered projects in Vietnam. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $81.5 billion last year, an increase of 7.3% over 2023.Both nations recently reached separate trade deals with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s tariff plan.&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-secures-full-and-complete-trade-deal-with-south-korea/chohs8MR5Cn">secured a 15% levy</a> after avoiding a potential 25% rate from August and agreed to measures, including&nbsp;granting Washington access to $350 billion in U.S.-controlled investments, purchasing $100 billion in American LNG and energy products, and further opening its markets to U.S. goods.&nbsp; Vietnam’s deal set a 20% tariff on its exports&nbsp;to the U.S.Lee said the deal removes the uncertainty of exports and levels the playing field,&nbsp;allowing South Korean companies to compete on an equal footing with major countries. He said the partnership will concentrate on shipbuilding, semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotechnology, and energy.Lee and Lam also agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, defense and infrastructure during talks on Monday.&nbsp;South Korean companies are expected to participate in Vietnam's major infrastructure projects, including the development of new cities, high-speed rail systems, and nuclear power plants. Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu said the visit would also open up more opportunities for cooperation on semiconductors and artificial intelligence.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) and ‘bullish’ for the VanEck Vietnam ETF (VNM), with both seeing ‘normal’ and ‘low’ message volume, respectively.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VNM">VNM</a> is up 49.7%, outperforming&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY">EWY’s</a> 44.4% gain.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) attends with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (L) during a joint statement at the presidential office. (Photo by Song Kyung-Seok - Pool/Getty Images)

South Korea, Vietnam Plot $150 Billion Trade Boost To Counter Trump Tariff Heat

Leaders from both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including critical minerals, defense, infrastructure, and advanced technology.

As the Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches, South Korea has become the latest nation to strike a trade deal with the U.S., ending the uncertainty over the trade deal limbo.Announcing the deal on his Truth Social account, President Donald Trump said he was pleased to announce that the U.S. has agreed to a “Full and Complete Trade Deal” with South Korea.&nbsp;“We have agreed to a Tariff for South Korea of 15%,” the president said, adding that America will not be charged a tariff.The development spurred buying interest in Korean stocks, with the Kospi rising 0.47% in early trading on Thursday.&nbsp; The Korean Won also rose against the U.S. and was last trading up 0.04%.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, a measure of broader U.S. market performance, has gained nearly 9% this year, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY"> iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> has surged up about 45%.The trade agreement also provides for South Korea:<ul><li>Giving Washington access to $350 billion for investments owned and controlled by the U.S.&nbsp;</li><li>Purchasing $100 billion worth of&nbsp;LNG, or other energy products’</li><li>Investing a large sum of money in the U.S.</li><li>Opening up its market for trade with the U.S.</li><li>Accepting American products such as cars and trucks, agricultural products, etc</li></ul>&nbsp;Trump said the size of the proposed investment will be announced in the next two weeks when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.South Korea is&nbsp;the United States' sixth-largest trading partner.&nbsp;Following Japan’s trade deal, which lowered the levy to 15% on exports to the U.S., South Korea was under pressure to negotiate a rate equal to or lower than this. In the event of a “no-deal,” a 25% rate would have applied, starting in August.&nbsp;A Bloomberg report, quoting U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/trump-says-us-to-impose-15-tariff-on-south-korean-goods-in-deal">said</a> the discounted rate would apply to automobile exports from South Korea but not to steel and aluminum exports.Details of the deal were not yet&nbsp;fully clear. After Trump’s announcement, Lee reportedly said in a Facebook post: “Through this agreement, the government has eliminated uncertainties in the export environment and created conditions for our companies to compete on equal or superior terms with major countries."He also highlighted shipbuilding, semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotechnology, and energy as areas where the country would invest.&nbsp;Yonhap&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250731003051315?section=national/politics">reported</a> that Kim Yong-beom, the presidential chief of staff for policy, told reporters that South Korea did not agree to further open its markets in rice and beef, which have remained contentious issues.Earlier in the day, Trump also stated that the U.S. had concluded a trade deal with Pakistan, with both countries agreeing to collaborate on developing the Asian nation’s massive oil reserves. In the post announcing the deal, he expressed hopes that the U.S. could begin selling oil to India, which currently relies on Russia for its oil needs.The president also pressured India to budge, threatening a 25% rate and further penalties if it didn’t agree to a deal by Aug. 1.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wingstop-soars-27-percent-upgraded-growth-outlook-retail-extremely-bullish/choXakwR5Cl">Wingstop Soars 27% On Upgraded Growth Outlook, Retail Turns Extremely Bullish</a>

United States President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at the White House in Washington DC, United States, on July 29, 2025. 

Trump Secures 'Full And Complete' Trade Deal With South Korea, Unlocking $350B Investment Framework

Trump stated that the size of the proposed investment will be announced within the next two weeks, when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.

 Trump Secures 'Full And Complete' Trade Deal With South Korea, Unlocking $350B Investment Framework

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Trump stated that the size of the proposed investment will be announced within the next two weeks, when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for bilateral talks.


U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will reportedly skip the “2+2” meeting touted by Seoul’s Finance Ministry due to a scheduling conflict.The development comes even as South Korea steps up efforts to strike a trade deal with the U.S. before the Aug. 1 deadline set by President Trump.Following Japan’s trade deal, which lowers the levy to 15% on exports to the U.S., South Korea has been under pressure to negotiate a rate equal to or lower than this. In the event of a “no deal,” a 25% rate would apply, starting in August.&nbsp;&nbsp;South Korean Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Jung-kwan is currently in Washington, along with a high-level delegation, for negotiations.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/south-korean-feels-the-heat-after-japan-inks-trump-trade-deal-officials-in-dc/ch8wK2GR5M7">2+2 meeting,</a> involving South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, along with their U.S. counterparts, Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, was originally scheduled to take place on Friday.The South Korean Kospi ended Thursday’s session up 0.13%.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> has gained 8.9% this year, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY"> iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> has surged up over 45%.A Bloomberg report, citing a communication from the South Korean Finance Ministry on Thursday,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-24/bessent-set-to-miss-key-us-south-korea-trade-talks-this-week">said</a> the meeting has now been postponed.The report stated that the South Korean trade minister and Greer would still meet this week, although the timing had not been finalized yet.Bessent’s absence could take some of the momentum out of the bilateral talks, but Seoul looks forward to pressing ahead with Yeo, who has been designated as the chief negotiator.&nbsp;Jeong Woo Park, a Nomura Holdings economist, said, “From the US perspective, they probably don’t view the Korea discussions as urgent since they have successfully wrapped up their talks with Japan," according to Bloomberg.Yonhap reported Wednesday that South Korea will likely discuss its ban on American beef from cattle 30 months old or older, proposed online platform regulations, and restrictions on the export of high-precision map data.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-schedules-rare-fed-visit-as-tensions-with-powell-simmer/ch8yZ5AR5ul">Trump Schedules Rare Fed Visit As Tensions With Powell Simmer</a>

Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks with guests before U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks during a White House Faith Office luncheon at the White House on July 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Bessent To Skip South Korea Trade Talks Due To Scheduling Conflict Even As Seoul Scrambles To Get Deal Done  

In the event of a “no deal” with the U.S., a 25% rate would apply on imports from South Korea, starting in August.  

South Korea is under pressure after Japan struck a trade deal with the U.S., with the new Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan reportedly heading to Washington to resolve the trade issue.South Korean News Agency Yonhap reported that the Trade, Industry and Energy Minister, who is on a three-day visit to the U.S., will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.&nbsp;His visit comes a week ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline issued by the U.S.&nbsp;U.S. President Donald Trump communicated a 25% tariff for South Korea in a letter sent to President Lee Jae-myung in early July, unchanged from the “Liberation Day” rate.The South Korean Kospi, a key stock market gauge, languished below the unchanged line for the better part of Wednesday’s session before recovering in late trading.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> has gained nearly 8% this year, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWY"> iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)</a> has surged up over 43%.“Given the significant impact that tariff negotiations could have on our economy, the government will thoroughly respond by carefully considering the sensitivities across different sectors," the South Korean minister reportedly&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250723003300320">said</a>."We will make every effort to ensure that this negotiation becomes an opportunity to upgrade the Korea-U.S. cooperation in the industrial and energy sectors, producing a positive-sum outcome for both countries."Commenting on the development, Kim Sung-rae, an analyst at Hanwha Investment &amp; Securities, said, “Investors see the Japan-U.S. deal as a benchmark for the Korean deal,” Reuters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-scrutinise-us-japan-trade-deal-officials-fly-washington-2025-07-23/">reported.</a>"The deal would put pressure on Korean negotiators to come up with a similar, or better, deal." The Japan trade deal announced by the U.S. lowered the levy on imports from Japan to 15%, down from the previously announced 25% rate by Trump.Kim Yong-jin, a management professor at Sogang University, reportedly said, “It will be difficult for South Korea to have U.S. tariff rates lower than 15% on Japan and 10% on Britain.”Yonhap&nbsp;reported that South Korea will likely discuss&nbsp;its ban on American beef from cattle 30 months old or older, proposed online platform regulations, and restrictions&nbsp;on the export of high-precision map data.&nbsp;The report&nbsp;stated that “2+2” talks involving South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, along with their U.S. counterparts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, are scheduled for Friday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/japan-pm-shigeru-ishiba-reportedly-mulls-stepping-down-after-striking-us-trade-deal/ch8wh6ZR5Mc">Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Reportedly Mulls Stepping Down This Month After Striking US Trade Deal</a>

South Korea Feels The Heat After Japan Inks Trump Trade Deal — Officials In DC To Salvage Terms Before August Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump communicated a 25% tariff for South Korea in a letter sent to President Lee Jae-myung in early July, unchanged from the “Liberation Day” rate.

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