Daily brief
South Korean stocks crashed over 12% in their worst single-day drop since 2008, triggering automatic trading halts. The plunge was driven by fears that a conflict in the Middle East could cause a global energy shock. The South Korean won also fell sharply against the US dollar.
The South Korean government stated the country's oil and gas reserves are sufficient to prevent supply disruptions in the short term.
Samsung added satellite connectivity to its new Galaxy S26 and some older phone models.
Philippine and South Korean firms signed agreements in shipbuilding, energy, and aerospace.
A polar scientist called for South Korea to increase its activities in the Arctic.