South Korea hosted a fashion catwalk for humanoids last week as human and robotic models strutted their stuff together as part of a showcase by Galaxy Corporation.
South Korea's robust export momentum continued in May, up a greater-than-expected 53.2% year-on-year, while an upbeat manufacturing PMI suggests exports will continue to support growth.
Oil prices have gained and stock markets in Japan and South Korea have hit fresh record highs on enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom, as investors await a decision on the ceasefire extension of the Iran war.