How South Korea’s economy benefits from global AI boom
02 June 2026

How South Korea’s economy benefits from global AI boom

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① Brazil’s foreign minister is on a visit to China. Is China-Brazil partnership becoming globally important? (00:53)
② Driven by soaring demand for semiconductors and AI servers, South Korea’s exports recorded the fastest growth since 1984 in May. We explore how South Korea is benefiting from a global AI boom. (13:38)
③ What is motivating Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new prime minister, to try to remove the country’s president from office? (24:55)
④ Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning has signed a long-term partnership with NBA star Stephen Curry. How could this partnership help Li-Ning go global? (33:15)
⑤ What is fueling the emergence of companionship economy in China? (44:10)