CNBC Daily Open: Trump turns tariff pressure back on South Korea — but markets are focused on Big Tech earnings

U.S. equities remain resilient, as investors positioned themselves ahead of Big Tech earnings.

Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs on South Korea to 25%

President Trump threatened to increase tariffs on South Korean exports, including cars, citing the country’s slow ratification of a trade deal.

Pentagon plans to give South Korea primary role in deterring North Korea threats under new strategy

A new Pentagon document says its defense strategy is pivoting toward burden-sharing as the U.S. plans a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea and other parts of the world.

South Korea's Hyundai Steel plans $2.9 billion capital increase for US steel plant

By Joyce Lee and Heekyong Yang SEOUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Steel said in a regulatory filing on Monday its affiliate Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana LLC plans a capital increase worth $2.9 billion for facilities investment in a US steel plant.

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

The immense popularity of K-pop group BTS has seen their upcoming Mexico concerts escalate to a presidential matter, with fan demands reaching President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Monday news briefing. Following a rapid sell-out last week,