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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 discusses its potential as a safe haven amid government shutdown concerns and anticipation for a historically strong October. Bullish sentiment is fueled by the expectation of institutional adoption and potential price surges, while some traders remain cautious, watching key resistance levels and potential market corrections.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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DJT is trending amidst a government shutdown, sparking heated debates about healthcare for undocumented immigrants and the release of the Epstein files. The community is divided, with opinions clashing over political affiliations, economic policies, and the role of government. Discussions range from concerns about the shutdown's impact to accusations of political corruption and influence.

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The SPY is trending amidst concerns about a potential government shutdown and its possible impact on markets. While some traders anticipate a market dip due to the shutdown, others point to historical data suggesting previous shutdowns led to market gains, creating mixed community sentiment. Discussions also revolve around inflation, potential economic impacts, and political reactions to the shutdown.

NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, equipment, and services. It operates through the following segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA), Global Brand Divisions, Converse, and Corporate. The North America, EMEA, Greater China, and APLA segments refer to the design, development, marketing, and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Global Brand Divisions segment represents its NIKE Brand licensing businesses. The Converse segment designs, markets, licenses, and sells casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The Corporate segment is composed of unallocated general and administrative expenses. The company was founded by William Jay Bowerman and Philip Hampson Knight on January 25, 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

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Nike is trending following a surprise revenue increase and earnings beat, fueling investor optimism about the company's turnaround efforts despite ongoing concerns about tariffs and weakness in the Chinese market. Bullish sentiment is growing, with analysts upgrading price targets and the community anticipating a potential short squeeze. Discussions also focus on the evolving competitive landscape and Nike's strategic collaborations, such as the partnership with SKIMS.

Upstart Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of a cloud-based artificial intelligence lending platform. It operates through the following segments: Personal Lending, Auto Lending, and Other. The Personal Lending segment focuses on unsecured personal loans and small dollar loans. The Auto Lending segment is involved in auto refinance and auto retail loans. The Other segment refers to HELOCs and other. The company was founded by David Joseph Girouard, Anna Mongayt Counselman, and Paul Gu in December 2013 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Upstart is trending amid a recent pullback, leading to divided opinions on potential bottom-fishing versus further downside. Community members are actively discussing short squeeze opportunities, potential support levels, and the impact of broader market factors like interest rates and a possible government shutdown. Some traders point to a BTIG analyst report raising concerns about delinquencies as a catalyst for the stock's recent struggles.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. It provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. The firm also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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RDDT is trending as the stock experiences volatility, with community members debating whether to buy the dip or anticipate further decline. Discussions include potential support levels and upcoming events, while some traders point to positive analyst ratings and long-term growth potential despite near-term concerns. A potential hearing in Congress is also on investors' radars.

BYTE is a novel meme token that creatively intertwines the worlds of cryptocurrency and popular culture. Inspired by Grok's answer to "What would you name your dog?", Grok answered, 'Byte.' When Grok was asked who created Byte, it says he was created by the xAI team lead by Elon Musk as a gift to Grok AI to keep him company in the metaverse. BYTE serves as a playful reference to the unit of digital information, as well as a nod to the AI's technological nature. Distinctively, Byte acts as a gateway towards Ai adoption and stands out in the crypto space due to its zero-tax policy, a feature that is increasingly appealing to many investors. Additionally, it upholds the principles of transparency and investor trust by having its liquidity permanently burned and the contract ownership renounced. This ensures that Byte remains a community-driven project, with its fate firmly in the hands of its holders. The combination of a playful theme, generative AI, and a nod to a tech icon makes Byte an intriguing addition to the meme token ecosystem, especially AI related meme coins.  Through pioneering AI this story has grown more and more robust and continues to evolve, Byte pledges its dedication to community efforts and and has consistently appeared in the Top 10 of LunarCrush’s social engagement leaderboards on multiple occasions.

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BYTE.X is trending as the community rallies behind it as a potential mascot for xAI and Grok, with some speculating about Elon Musk's interest. Community members highlight the strong community, zero taxes, and burned liquidity as reasons to be bullish. There is also discussion around the existence of scam versions of the token.

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which engages in the provision of online sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports product offerings, DraftKings Marketplace, retail sportsbook, media, and other consumer product offerings. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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DKNG is trending downwards as the community discusses potential competition from prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood, which some believe could draw users away from traditional sports betting. Investors are also concerned about the company's leadership and its ability to innovate in the face of increasing competition. Some senators are expressing concerns about the legality of event contracts used for sports betting.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company. It engages in the provision of structure-guided drug design with the goal of developing oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat rare diseases. The company was founded by William M. Spencer III, Charles E. Bugg, and John A. Montgomery in 1986 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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Biocryst is trending as investors digest the implications of the completed sale of its European business, with community discussions focused on whether this move signals a potential acquisition of the company or a shift in strategic direction. Some express concern about management decisions and the stock's performance relative to its peers, while others remain optimistic about the long-term potential and upcoming data readouts. Chatter also revolves around the impact of potential competition from new drugs in the HAE market.

Peloton Interactive, Inc. provides an at-home fitness platform for live and on-demand indoor cycling classes. The firm pioneered connected, technology-enabled fitness, and the streaming of immersive, instructor-led boutique classes for its members. It operates through the Connected Fitness Products and Subscription segments. The Connected Fitness Products segment includes the sales of bikes, tread & related accessories. The Subscription segment refers to the monthly subscription and credits from live studio classes. The company was founded by John Foley, Graham Stanton, Thomas Cortese, Yony Feng, and Hisao Kushi in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Peloton is trending amid news of upcoming hardware and AI product launches, sparking speculation about a potential turnaround. The community is actively discussing the stock's potential for a short squeeze and comparing it to other turnaround stories, like Carvana. Discussions also include the impact of potential price increases and the company's move into profitability.

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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.

Shipping containers stacked in the container terminal at Busan Port on November 05, 2021 in Busan, South Korea. 

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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