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South Korea A tracked procurement-relevant organisation, company, supplier, country, region, port, commodity, regulator, route or similar subject.

Country 3858 mentions The number of distinct real collected signals in which the entity has been identified. First seen 15th July 2026 Last seen 23rd October 2026

  • 31Open events Canonical events linked to this entity that are still Breaking, Active or Monitoring -- not yet Closed, rejected or merged into another event.
  • 31Linked events
  • 0Developing situations
  • 6Report appearances

Events Canonical events linked to this entity that are still Breaking, Active or Monitoring -- not yet Closed, rejected or merged into another event.

Headline The concise title of the canonical procurement event. Type The kind of real-world development identified, such as a supply shortage, contract award, regulatory change or production disruption. Significance Significance estimates the potential procurement impact of the event, including factors such as supply, cost, operations, geography and strategic importance. Confidence Confidence indicates how reliable ProcIntel considers the event assessment based on the quality, quantity and independence of the supporting evidence. It does not measure the event's importance. Lifecycle Lifecycle shows the current state of the development: Breaking is newly detected, Active remains current, Monitoring is being watched for further changes, and Closed is no longer actively developing. Articles The number of source articles linked to this canonical event. Several articles may describe the same underlying development. Evidence strength A plain-language assessment of how much independent evidence supports the Developing Intelligence thread.
JB Financial Group expands into Central Asia with Kyrgyz acquisition Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Samsung family heirs join forces in JoongAng Ilbo takeover bid Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
China's CXMT pushes into next-gen DRAM, but can it compete on cost? Capacity expansion 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Samsung SDS buys Woojung Air to bolster global air freight Acquisition 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
HD Hyundai snaps up Goltens in $247m ship repair deal Acquisition 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Russia Imports Petroleum Products From South Korea to Ease Fuel Crises Production disruption 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Shinsegae backs Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover with $1b Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
LG wins 5GW AI cooling deal in North America Major contract award 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Korea Investment Securities to buy 400 billion won worth of SK shares Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Galaxy S27 prices could rise more than planned after S26 price increase Commodity price movement 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Hyundai Mobis to sell lighting business to OPmobility in W600b deal Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
August 2026 Reliability in Asia at 32.3% Port congestion 3 · Material 3 · Moderate Breaking 1 Low
FTC opens review of Uber's $13.7b takeover for Baemin's parent Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Crew claims hackers seized control of LNG carrier safety systems Cyber attack 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Labor unrest spreads across Korea’s steel, shipbuilding sectors Labour strike 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
POSCO workers stage 2nd partial strike over wage demands Labour strike 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Posco strike continues into second day as longer walkout looms Labour strike 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Samsung poised to benefit from memory crunch: report Supply shortage 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Homeplus wins court approval for rehabilitation plan, averting bankruptcy Supplier bankruptcy 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Consumer price hike seen at 2.5% without mobile bills: finance ministry Commodity price movement 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Lim Jong-ryong buys 5,000 Woori Financial shares Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Consumer prices up 3.1%in Aug. on fuel, mobile subscription fees Commodity price movement 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
SK hynix open to US investment, sees memory shortage through 2030 Supply shortage 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Samsung Biologics to raise W3tr via rights offering Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Samsung’s $700 Galaxy 26 FE Gets a Price Hike Even With Many Tradeoffs Supply shortage 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Korea Investment affiliates pursue spinoff merger Acquisition 2 · Moderate 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Samsung, SK hynix gain pricing power as Nvidia AI server prices rise Commodity price movement 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Hyundai Motor union stages first full-day strike in 10 years Labour strike 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Hyundai union intensifies strikes amid stalled wage talks Labour strike 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low
Asiana shareholders approve merger with Korean Air Acquisition 2 · Moderate 3 · Moderate Breaking 1 Low
Samsung bets on Texas expansion as memory shortage stretches into 2028 Capacity expansion 3 · Material 2 · Low Breaking 1 Low

Developing Intelligence An evolving procurement situation made up of several distinct but clearly related events over time.

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This entity is not currently part of any Developing Intelligence thread.

Reports Weekly Intelligence Report editions in which an event or Developing Intelligence thread linked to this entity has appeared.

EditionProductSectionVia
7 – 13 September 2026 Weekly Intelligence Supply Chain Logistics Samsung poised to benefit from memory crunch: report
7 – 13 September 2026 Weekly Intelligence Supply Chain Logistics Posco strike continues into second day as longer walkout looms
31 August – 6 September 2026 Weekly Intelligence Supply Chain Logistics Consumer prices up 3.1%in Aug. on fuel, mobile subscription fees
31 August – 6 September 2026 Weekly Intelligence Supply Chain Logistics Lim Jong-ryong buys 5,000 Woori Financial shares
31 August – 6 September 2026 Weekly Intelligence Supply Chain Logistics Consumer price hike seen at 2.5% without mobile bills: finance ministry
31 August – 6 September 2026 Weekly Intelligence Supply Chain Logistics Homeplus wins court approval for rehabilitation plan, averting bankruptcy

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Timeline Every recorded action involving this entity -- source mentions, linked events being created or updated, Developing Intelligence links, report appearances and entity-record actions such as merges -- in one dated feed. Nothing here is inferred; each entry is drawn from an existing record.

  1. Mentioned in "NYK’s LNG carrier named in South Korea"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  2. Mentioned in "South Korean Corn Buyers Visit Key Export Cogs In Nebraska, Kansas And Washington"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  3. Mentioned in "South Korea Follows Japan's Playbook With $22.3 Billion Texas Gas Bet"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  4. Mentioned in "A small hub carrying a US$150 billion promise"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  5. Mentioned in "NTS chief calls for tax support for Korean firms in Mexico"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  6. Mentioned in "Hanwha Aerospace sets up Saudi unit in Middle East defense push"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  7. Mentioned in "Do Korea's sidecars still work?"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  8. Mentioned in "Navios tied to four boxship newbuilds in South Korea"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  9. Mentioned in "From shipyards to steel: Why Korea leads humanoid deployment"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  10. Mentioned in "Hanwha Aerospace, KAI team up on long-range missile for KF-21"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  11. Mentioned in "Will Oriental Brewery's first soju make a splash?"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  12. Mentioned in "Beauty of Joseon dazzles UK TikTok"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  13. Mentioned in "Kakao ramps up won-based stablecoin push with new partnerships"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  14. Mentioned in "DSV expands pharma offering in South Korea"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  15. Mentioned in "SK On signs W1.1tr LFP materials deal with Posco Future M"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  16. Mentioned in "Asian Development Bank Raises S. Korea's 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.2%"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  17. Mentioned in "Citibank Korea names first new chief in 6 years"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  18. Mentioned in "LG Electronics, SK Enmove team up on AI data center cooling"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  19. Mentioned in "CLdN extends HD Hyundai run with fresh order"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  20. Mentioned in "Seoul stocks open sharply higher on chip gains, easing Mideast tensions"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  21. Mentioned in "ADB raises S. Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 3.2%"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  22. Mentioned in "South Korea Aims to Cut Middle East Crude Reliance to 50% by 2035"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  23. Mentioned in "AI trade outlook brightens on falling oil and Meta’s Muse agent ahead of Xi-Trump meeting"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  24. Mentioned in "[보도자료] 민주노총 “평화와 평등의 한가위 되기를” …추석 귀향 기자회견"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  25. Mentioned in "South Korea plans to cut its reliance on Middle crude oil imports to 50% by 2035"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  26. Mentioned in "[보도자료] 민주노총, 10월 7일 사회적교섭 참여 여부 결정할 대의원대회 개최"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  27. Mentioned in "Major Retailer Sales Rise 7.7 Percent in August 2026"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  28. Mentioned in "[보도참고] 식약처, 혁신 의료제품 상담사례 공개로 제품화 지원"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  29. Mentioned in "추석 성수식품 일제점검 결과 위반업체 150곳 적발·조치"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  30. Mentioned in "Hanwha Defense to establish $2.2B manufacturing campus in Arkansas"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  31. Mentioned in "FTC opens review of Uber's $13.7b takeover for Baemin's parent"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  32. Mentioned in "Seoul stocks edge up on chip gains amid renewed AI optimism"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  33. Mentioned in "KRX sees high volatility in first week of extended trading"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  34. Mentioned in "LG, Microsoft step up AI partnership across data centers, physical AI"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  35. Mentioned in "Why VIG Partners could pair Air Premia with Eastar Jet"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  36. Mentioned in "Boryung scores $277m anti-cancer drug supply deal in China"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  37. Mentioned in "LG Electronics, LG Energy Solution join Nvidia AI data center push"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  38. Mentioned in "Samsung C&T to invest up to $100m in Kairos Power partnership for next-gen SMRs"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  39. Mentioned in "Hyundai E&C bolsters overseas real estate push with Sydney high-rise project"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  40. Mentioned in "NC pushes global expansion with Astrae Oratio in Japan, Aion 2 worldwide"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  41. Mentioned in "Daewoo E&C expands global nuclear, energy push"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  42. Mentioned in "Hanwha Aerospace invests $2.2b in US ammunition hub"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  43. Mentioned in "HD Construction Equipment partners with Manitou on compact equipment"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  44. Mentioned in "China's grip on LCD supply tests Samsung, LG in holiday TV push"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  45. Mentioned in "CXMT advances DRAM with G5, eyes next move into NAND"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  46. Mentioned in "[성명] 더는 또다른 김승모 노동자가 희생되지 않도록 할 것이다"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  47. Mentioned in "Incheon Innovation Cluster expands global network to 11 hubs"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  48. Mentioned in "APR obtains two international AI certifications"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.

  49. Mentioned in "Holders Italy face South Korea in Davis Cup Final 8, Spain meet Austria"

    The text "South Korea" in the article matched a known alias of South Korea.

  50. Mentioned in "CJ CheilJedang brings Korean spirits brand Jari to the US"

    Already tagged as "South Korea" during collection, matched to South Korea.