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Polymarket prices 67 percent chance U.S. tech layoffs rise in 2026

Polymarket has priced in a 67 percent chance that U.S. technology industry layoffs in 2026 will be larger than in 2025. The contract will be decided by June 2027 based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics information-sector employment data, with trading ending on Feb. 28, 2027. Market anxiety has been fueled by Meta’s plan to eliminate about 8,000 jobs on May 20 and freeze hiring for 6,000 vacancies.

Industry

April ICT exports hit $42.71 billion on semiconductor tailwinds

South Korea\'s information and communications technology exports in April rose 125.9% from a year earlier to $42.71 billion, while imports increased 33.3% to $16.16 billion, resulting in a $26.55 billion trade surplus. Exports stayed above $40 billion for a second straight month. Semiconductors, mobile phones, computers and peripherals, and communications equipment posted gains, while displays fell. Exports to major markets including the United States and China increased.

Telecommunications & Media

KT joins \'I Am Solo Run\' as main sponsor, runs hands-on booths

KT said on Saturday it took part as main sponsor in the \'2026 I Am Solo Run\' marathon held at Yeouido Park in Seoul on May 9. The 10-km event drew about 5,000 participants and was co-hosted by ENA, SBS Plus and Chonjang Entertainment. KT ran an on-site booth featuring hands-on demos of its services and events, and also operated pacemaker helpers and provided giveaways and prizes.