AI Pet Homecare Transforms Industry

Korean pet tech startups are revolutionizing pet healthcare with AI-powered home diagnostic apps. Companies like AIforPet, 11Liter, and PetPhoTalk offer medical device-approved vision-based diagnostics, expanding into commerce, insurance, and subscriptions.

Banks' Capital Rules Eased, NIM Rising

Korean financial authorities rationalized bank capital regulations, adjusting risk weights on unlisted stocks. Hana Securities forecasts improved capital ratios and rising net interest margins (NIM) for major banking groups.

KOSPI Falls to 6190s

KOSPI closed at 6191.92, down 0.55%, amid high oil price concerns and US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. SK Hynix fell 2%, while foreign investors sold 2 trillion won worth of shares.