29 October 2026 Markets
Samsung achieves the biggest profit in tech history
Samsung Electronics posts, with an exceptional third quarter, the largest profit ever recorded by a technology company.
Overall score
2/100
Calm
- Since 23 Oct.
- ▲ +2
- Rank
- 162nd of 193 countries tied
- Updated
- 29 Oct.
No particular danger for a visitor, and an economic and social situation without notable strain.
Safety 4 + Economy 0 ÷ 2 = 2
The overall score is the average of the two detailed scores below. Each score runs from 0 (nothing to report) to 100 (extreme situation): calm under 30, tension from 30 to 59, crisis from 60. The calculation is fixed and the same for every country: no AI gives its opinion.
Safety on the ground
4/100 CalmWhat it measures: the danger for someone travelling to the country right now (crime, terrorism, unrest, disasters, epidemics).
What it does not measure: the state of the economy, daily life for residents or long-term political stability.
| Criterion | Today | Scale | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian and US travel advisories | “Exercise normal security precautions” · United States: level 1 of 4 | average of both advisories, from 0 (normal precautions) to 70 (do not travel) | 0/70 |
| Ongoing disaster (GDACS) | no alert | orange alert 8, red 15 | 0 |
| Reported epidemic (WHO, 30 days) | none | common disease 6, severe disease 10 | 0 |
| Internet outage (IODA) | none | outage 5, major outage 8 | 0 |
| In today's news | In today's Geopolitics | World 2, Geopolitics 4 | 4 |
In short: the score comes from travel advisories (0 points out of 70); added on top: In today's Geopolitics (+4).
Where the data comes from: Global Affairs Canada (travel advice) · US Department of State (travel advisories) · GDACS (UN and EU disaster alerts) · WHO (Disease Outbreak News, 30 days) · IODA, Georgia Tech (internet outages) · Horizon briefing of the day.
Score based on advisories written for foreign travellers: it does not describe everyday life there.
Economy and society
0/100 CalmWhat it measures: how fragile the country is: public finances, jobs, prices, lender confidence and protest in the streets.
What it does not measure: the danger for a visitor, nor the future: it is neither a forecast nor financial advice.
| Criterion | Value | Scale | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public debt · what the state owes, relative to a year of output | 47.3% of GDP | 0 up to 60% of GDP, 15 from 150% of GDP | 0/15 |
| Budget deficit · what the state spends beyond its revenue | −1.3% of GDP | 0 from −3% of GDP, 10 at −8% of GDP or below | 0/10 |
| Growth · increase in output | 3.3% | 0 from 2%, 10 at −2% or below | 0/10 |
| Unemployment · share of the labour force without a job | 2.8% | 0 up to 5%, 10 from 15% | 0/10 |
| Inflation · price rise over a year | 2.7% | 0 up to 3%, 15 from 30% | 0/15 |
| Spread over Germany · extra cost of borrowing over 10 years, a sign of lender confidence | euro area only: not counted for this country | 0 up to 0.5 pt, 20 from 3 pts | — |
| Protests and strikes · in the news over the last 7 days | 0 events in our briefings 0.6% of GDELT events | average of two measures: our briefings (1 event = 6 points, 5 or more = 20) and the share of protests in GDELT (0 up to 2%, 20 from 10%) | 0/20 |
In short: what weighs most is no criterion in particular. Not weighing: public debt, deficit, growth, inflation, unemployment and protests.
Where the data comes from: IMF, World Economic Outlook (2026 forecasts): debt, deficit, growth, inflation, unemployment · ECB, 10-year government bond yields (September 2026), euro area only · GDELT Project (protest events, 7 days) · Horizon briefings of the last 7 days.
Score calculated on 6 of 7 criteria: the points obtained are scaled to 100.
Scores over time
This country in the news web (3D) →
In the news
October 2026 12 events
29 October 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
North Korea fires around ten ballistic missiles
According to South Korean military command, North Korea has fired approximately ten short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan. The Japanese coast guard has called on ships to remain vigilant. The firing comes less than a week after Seoul's proposal for talks.
27 October 2026 Markets
South Korean growth beats forecasts thanks to chips
The South Korean economy advanced 1.0% in the third quarter, or 3.4% year-on-year, above forecasts, driven by strong demand for semiconductors.
22 October 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
The two Koreas harden tone on the border
Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader, warned that loudspeakers would be ready at the border within days. Pyongyang plans to resume its anti-South Korean propaganda broadcasts, while Seoul calls for dialogue. Analysts mention a growing risk of armed confrontation.
16 October 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
North Korea: missile launch possibly from submarine concerns Seoul
The official KCNA agency announced Thursday the launch of two missiles that may have taken place from a submarine. If confirmed, this advance in North Korean nuclear deterrence concerns Seoul.
12 October 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
North Korean ballistic missile launches
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, according to Seoul. One of them, launched from the Pyongyang region, traveled more than 900 km. These launches come days after South Korea's test of its first hypersonic glider system.
8 October 2026 Markets
Samsung: record profit of 80 billion dollars
South Korean group Samsung sees its third quarter profit soar, reaching 80 billion dollars, driven by the boom in chips for artificial intelligence.
3 October 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
North Korea fires a ballistic missile
North Korea fired a ballistic missile Saturday morning from the Wonsan region on its east coast. According to Seoul and Tokyo, the projectile fell into the sea approximately 700 km from its point of departure.
2 October 2026 Geopolitics Ukraine
Seoul demands apologies from Kyiv over North Korean prisoners
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung accuses Ukraine of breaking a confidentiality agreement by revealing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners to South Korea. He threatens to take further measures without official apologies.
1 October 2026 Markets
South Korean exports hit record
South Korean exports surge 83.5% and exceed 120 billion dollars for the first time, driven by semiconductor demand. Micron also exceeded expectations with 54.23 billion dollars in revenue in the fourth quarter.
1 October 2026 Markets United States
Donald Trump announces 200 billion dollars in South Korean investments
Donald Trump announces up to 200 billion dollars in South Korean energy investments in the United States, including 54 billion for a liquefied natural gas pipeline in Alaska. Seoul is tempering expectations, with no decision having been made.
1 October 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
Mine explosions between the two Koreas
Mine explosions in the demilitarized zone wounded three South Korean soldiers. President Lee Jae-myung calls on Pyongyang to resume dialogue, while the North denies and announces nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s.
September 2026 4 events
30 September 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
North and South Korea: threats after a mine
A mine explosion in the demilitarized zone wounded three South Korean soldiers. Seoul demands an apology from Pyongyang and the two Koreas exchange threats.
21 September 2026 Markets
South Korea strengthens kerosene exports to Europe
Europe faces a kerosene deficit for the fourth quarter and is turning to distant suppliers, including South Korea, which plans to bring its exports to Europe to a record level in four years in September.
21 September 2026 World North Korea
Mine explosion in Korean demilitarized zone
Three South Korean military officers were wounded by the probable explosion of a landmine during an operation near the heavily mined border with North Korea. Two were evacuated by helicopter.
14 September 2026 Geopolitics North Korea
North Korea tests weapons targeting South Korea
North Korea announced it conducted a live-fire exercise involving missiles, artillery and drones, claiming "enormous destructive power". These are its first publicly announced ballistic missile tests in approximately three weeks.
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