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Trump Beijing visit — the first US presidential trip to China in 9 years. 14 CEOs in tow. Iran, chips, Taiwan, and Boeing all on the table. 2017 data applied to 2026 Korea market impact.
Korea oil-price relief payment opens its second round on May 18 for the bottom-70% — about 36M people. ₩100,000 to ₩250,000 per person by residence; eligibility set by health-insurance contribution, not income.
Korean ISA account drawbacks honestly broken down — 3-year lock, contribution cap, no direct foreign equities — alongside 2026 tax-free limits and the ₩470,000 yearly saving.
![[Breaking 21:30 KST] US April CPI 3.8% — oil spike kills Fed rate-cut bets](https://getdir.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/01_cpi_trend-768x380.png)
US April CPI surprised at 3.8% headline and 2.8% core. The Iran-war oil shock flushed 2026 Fed rate-cut bets and hit Korean investors’ four core assets at once.