Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
ft.com/content/b34e8bc8-9f78-45c8-a15b-3df9cdfd858f
Quick Glance: The Future of South Korea's Economy: An Analysis
- South Korea's economy is facing challenges as the country strives to adapt its traditional growth model and reduce its reliance on manufacturing.
- A massive investment in chip factories in Yongin aims to strengthen the position of South Korea's semiconductor industry, while economists express concerns about future growth.
- With an aging population and declining productivity, South Korea is at risk of economic challenges as the government clings to proven growth drivers.
- South Korean companies must assert themselves in a changing global economic landscape and increase their innovation capacity to secure future growth.
Will 6-day work week for executives help Samsung avert crisis? Other companies may follow suit
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Bank of Korea chief watching Middle East tensions for FX, growth outlook reviews: South Korea's central bank chief on Friday said odds for any further policy ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/bank-korea-chief-watching-middle-east-tensions-fx-growth-outlook-reviews-2024-04-19/
Why did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
China now a rival rather than boon for South Korean exporters, warns minister : Seoul says tech and manufacturing sectors must adapt to rising competition
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Quick Glance: South Korean Exporters Warn of China as Rival
- South Korea's economy needs to urgently adapt to the increasing competition from China, as the country's biggest exporters battle for market share in sectors like chips, shipbuilding, and display panels, warns the finance minister.
- The growth of South Korea's economy slowed from 2.6 percent in 2022 to 1.4 percent last year, hindered by high interest rates, China's economic slowdown, and a decline in global demand for memory chips, the country's top export.
- The country's lowest fertility rate in the world and high household debt levels as a proportion of GDP are also causing concerns for officials.
- The government recently indicated it would reverse a cut in the R&D budget for 2024 to reform the country's research and development efforts and enhance economic competitiveness.
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan as China tension mounts - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
South Korean retailer CJ Olive Young offers real-time translators for foreign visitors
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South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreans-vote-new-parliament-after-economy-corruption-dominate-campaign-2024-04-09/
South Korean chicken joint Mom's Touch to make Japan debut in Shibuya: TOKYO -- Popular South Korean fast casual restaurant chain Mom's Touch will open its ...
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South Korean cafe Hollys readies first Japanese outpost in Osaka: OSAKA -- South Korean cafe chain Hollys opens its first Japanese location next week in Osaka ...
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HD Hyundai signs $463 million deal to build 4 warships in Peru: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a 640.6 billion won ($463 million) contract on Tuesday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372877.html
SEVENTEEN unveils full tracklist for album 17 IS RIGHT HERE : South Korean boy band sensation SEVENTEEN has unveiled the complete tracklist for their highly ...
wionews.com/entertainment/seventeen-unveils-full-tracklist-for-album-17-is-right-here-713379
Author delivers a South Korean education to the West: Cultural exports such as K-pop, kimchi and the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" (2019) have wedged ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Books/Author-delivers-a-South-Korean-education-to-the-West
U.S., Japan, South Korea finance chiefs share concern for weak yen, won: WASHINGTON -- Top finance officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea expressed ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/U.S.-Japan-South-Korea-finance-chiefs-share-concern-for-weak-yen-won
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes: Samsung is the latest beneficiary of Washington’s efforts to shore up precarious supply chains ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/tech/us-chips-act-analysis/
Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea: As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister's recent visit, Mongolia sees South ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/mongolia-to-strengthen-tourism-and-creative-industry-ties-with-south-korea/
K-pop's latest sensation Ateez harbors Super Bowl dreams: This article was originally published in Japanese in Nikkei Entertainment!, a monthly magazine and part ...
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Paid articlePaid Health care standoff feared to drag on even longer: President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday he humbly accepts the sentiment of voters shown in last week's general ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_372815.html
South Korean tiremakers eye EV market for new growth: SEOUL -- South Korean tiremakers are setting their sights on electric vehicles as demand for original and ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/South-Korean-tiremakers-eye-EV-market-for-new-growth
Park Choong-kwon: North Korean defector elected in South Korea: A millennial North Korean who used to develop the regime's nuclear missiles is now a South Korean ...
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Presidential medical reform committee left incomplete amid doctors’ boycott: A special presidential committee for medical reform the Yoon Suk Yeol administration ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_373299.html
Hanjin publishes biography in tribute to late Korean Air chairman : Hanjin Group has published a biography of its late chairman and former CEO of Korean Air Cho ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372420.html
South Korea's scandal-plagued opposition leader is election's big winner: SEOUL: The big winner in South Korea's parliamentary election is the country's most ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/south-korea-elections-lee-jae-myung-parliament-4257311
Yoon's med school quota hike plan at crossroads following ruling party's election defeat
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_372572.html
South Korea, Romania pledge defense cooperation amid reports of contract in works | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Japan finance minister says groundwork laid to take appropriate FX action: Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday last week's trilateral meeting ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-finance-minister-says-groundwork-laid-take-appropriate-fx-action-2024-04-23/
Samsung is making executives work 6 days a week to ‘inject a sense of crisis’: While countries around the world are testing out shortened workweeks ...
qz.com/samsung-executives-6-day-workweek-south-korea-1851418939
Quick Glance: Samsung Executives: New Work Schedule and Economic Challenges
- Samsung Group is introducing a six-day workweek for executives in response to economic challenges and disappointing results in 2023.
- The sudden change aims to create a sense of urgency and promote efforts to overcome the situation. The new work schedule takes effect immediately in most of Samsung's technology divisions.
- The work culture in South Korea is renowned for its intensity. In 2022, the average worker spent 1,901 hours at work.
- Recent data shows that Samsung has regained the top position in global smartphone shipments. First-quarter 2024 results are expected on April 30.
Samsung receives $6.4 billion for Texas computer chip plant: The U.S. government is distributing tens of billions of dollars for the construction of computer ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/samsung-texas-chips-biden-19403416.php
Tinubu receives envoys, canvasses stronger partnerships in manufacturing sector: President Tinubu said his administration’s reforms have bolstered Nigeria's ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687515-tinubu-receives-envoys-canvasses-stronger-partnerships-in-manufacturing-sector.html
Yellen Meets Japan, South Korea Finance Ministers to Discuss Finance Cooperation: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen took note of worries between her Japanese ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-japan-south-korea-triad-extends-to-finance-in-yellen-sitdown
Report: Napoli thinking about bringing back Minjae Kim: After Bayern defender Minjae Kim came to Munich in the summer, the South Korean was a permanent fixture ...
fcbinside.de/2024/04/17/bayern-abschied-neapel-denkt-ueber-rueckholaktion-von-minjae-kim-nach/
Samsung Fell Behind on Chips. Now It’s Fighting Back.: Korean electronics giant Samsung has struggled against Taiwan Semiconductor and SK Hynix ...
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KRW USD: How to Decode Korean Policymakers’ Comments on the Rapidly Falling Won: Policymakers in Seoul have stepped up their commentary on the won as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/jawboning-the-won-decoding-comments-by-korean-policymakers
Paid articlePaid KRW USD: South Korean Officials Ramp Up Warnings on Won Weakness: South Korean officials ramped up their warnings over weakness in the won with Bank of Korea ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/south-korean-officials-ramp-up-warnings-on-won-weakness
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Beyond protection: Why K-beauty sunscreens are the hot product of the moment: The K-beauty sunscreen trend calls for formulations that do not just help protect ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/style/2024/04/18/beyond-protection-why-k-beauty-sunscreens-are-the-hot-product-of-the-moment
MYR USD: Malaysian Ringgit Near 26-Year Low Spurs Central Bank to Pledge Support: Malaysia’s central bank reaffirmed it’s ready to support the ringgit ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/ringgit-s-drop-toward-26-year-low-spurs-bnm-to-pledge-support
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Yoon, Kishida to hold phone talks late Wednesday: report: TOKYO, April 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister ...
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KRW USD: Won’s Fall Draws Korea Auto Bets From Fibonacci Hedge Fund: A hedge fund that successfully dodged this week’s rout in South Korean chip stocks is ...
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FC Bayern - Min-jae Kim: The monster as a problem child - and as a bad purchase?: Min-jae Kim is one of FC Bayern's biggest transfers. But the South Korean still ...
ran.de/sports/fussball/champions-league/news/fc-bayern-min-jae-kim-das-monster-als-sorgenkind-und-als-fehleinkauf-359769
Quick Glance: FC Bayern: Sané Impresses in Individual Review
- Winger Leroy Sané was difficult to stop, with Manuel Neuer making crucial plays. The FC Bayern players are individually assessed.
- Manuel Neuer prevented important goals against FC Arsenal and contributed to the team's attack. His performance was pivotal for the outcome of the game.
- Thomas Tuchel's sad chapter at FC Bayern serves as a warning for executives to research potential employers beforehand.
Stellar Blade Will Receive a Day One Patch: It will contain "some updates" for the hack-and-slash title when it launches on April 26th for PS5 ...
gamingbolt.com/stellar-blade-will-receive-a-day-one-patch
Korean Election: Stocks, Won (KWR USD) Fall as President's Party Dealt a Loss
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/korean-stocks-fall-as-ruling-party-suffers-major-election-loss
K-pop group EPEX imbues 1st album with 'essence of youth': South Korean boy band EPEX has unveiled its first full-length album, which centers around the theme of ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/10/k-pop-group-epex-imbues-1st-album-with-essence-of-youth-1521
Every individual has a different story to tell 📖@HSBC_Sport asked members of the squad about their journeys so far… 🎥
South Korea Election Hinges on Urban Voters and Inflation Worries: The battlegrounds for South Korea’s parliamentary elections that will determine how much power ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/south-korea-election-hinges-on-urban-voters-and-inflation-worries
Paid articlePaid Hyundai and Kia are the latest carmakers strengthening EV ties in India: The South Korean brands have signed an agreement to localize electric vehicle battery ...
qz.com/kia-hyundai-ev-electric-vehicle-batteries-joins-tesla-1851395592
Betting Big on AI: South Korea Plans to Invest $7B by 2027 to Bolster Semiconductor Market
techtimes.com/articles/303432/20240410/south-korea-bets-big-ai-7-billion-investment-2027-semiconductor.htm
Dark and Darker Mobile: BGMI maker Krafton releases trailer for new game: BGMI maker has confirmed the upcoming Dark and Darker Mobile game will be available ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/dark-and-darker-mobile-bgmi-maker-krafton-releases-trailer-for-new-game-124041000476_1.html
Ramco Systems zooms 20% on signing deal with Korean Air: The company has entered into an agreement with South Korea's largest airline, to implement its flagship ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/ramco-systems-zooms-20-on-signing-multi-million-deal-with-korean-air-124041000238_1.html
VA: New law says menstrual data can't be forced via search warrants: Fourteen months ago, Stephen Colbert mocked Gov. Glenn Youngkin for opposing a bill to ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/youngkin-menstrual-data-virginia-search-warrants-general-assembly/article_b2ea107c-f5b8-11ee-ac2c-ab1a87d2cca1.html
F1: South Korea city Incheon sends ‘letter of intent’ to host Formula 1 street race in 2026
independent.co.uk/f1/f1-south-korea-incheon-grand-prix-2026-b2525622.html
Samsung says fix for Galaxy S23 fingerprint issue on One UI 6.1 coming soon: The company has acknowledged the bug on its South Korean community forum
androidpolice.com/samsung-fix-galaxy-s23-fingerprint-issue-one-ui-61-coming-soon/
Van de Ven your Player of the Match vote after Forest triumph: Micky van de Ven has been scooped our supporters' HSBC Player of the Match after his ...
tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2024/april/van-de-ven-your-player-of-the-match-vote-after-forest-triumph/
Digging through underwear drawers: a president's war on 'fake news': South Korea's president has made combating disinformation a centerpiece of his agenda ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-08/raids-fines-and-digging-through-underwear-drawers-a-presidents-war-on-fake-news
Korea Bond Sales Surge to Record After SK Hynix, Aerospace Deals: South Korean companies are selling local-currency corporate bonds at a record pace this year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/korea-bond-sales-surge-to-record-after-sk-hynix-aerospace-deals
Paid articlePaid Explainer: South Korea's Yoon hints at flexibility in doctors' strike as election looms
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Quick Glance: Yoon urges doctors to resolve impasse over trainees
- President Yoon Suk Yeol signaled willingness to compromise on his medical reform proposals.
- Over 90% of the 13,000 trainees have been striking since Feb. 20 against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions.
- Yoon emphasized the urgency of medical reforms and urged the medical community to present specific proposals backed by scientific evidence.
- Previous governments failed to address doctor shortages due to strong opposition from the medical sectors.
South Korean firms in Vietnam face growing competition from China: HANOI -- From Samsung Electronics to LG, South Korean companies have long led foreign ...
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Seoul bus drivers strike over pay, snarling commute in South Korean capital: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul went on strike on Thursday after ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
South Korea protests: Senior doctors to submit resignations in support of strikes
apnews.com/article/south-korea-doctors-strike-af7f3170f8df747066b1d14b9883fb25
Quick Glance: South Korea's medical professors reduce practice hours
- Medical professors in South Korea have announced plans to reduce their practice hours starting on Monday to support striking trainee doctors protesting against a government proposal to increase medical school admissions.
- The professors intend to scale back outpatient treatment and focus on emergencies and severely ill patients, with some planning to submit resignations.
- The government argues that the plan to increase the number of medical students admitted annually from 2025 is crucial to address the doctor shortage in one of the world's fastest-aging societies.
- Despite government threats to suspend licenses of striking doctors, President Yoon Suk Yeol urged for a more conciliatory approach and flexible measures to address the situation.
Korean heartthrobs Song Kang and Kim Min-kyu share photos of buzz cuts ahead of enlistment
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/04/korean-heartthrobs-song-kang-and-kim-min-kyu-share-photos-of-buzz-cuts-ahead-of-enlistment
South Korea's Yoon joins early voting ahead of parliamentary elections: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol cast his ballot as two days of early voting for next ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-yoon-joins-early-voting-ahead-parliamentary-elections-2024-04-05/
Quick Glance: South Korea's Yoon participates in early voting for parliamentary elections
- President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the 22nd parliamentary election
- High turnout in early voting as ruling party aims to regain majority
- Opposition rejects controversial laws, Yoon hopes for success for his party
- Yoon and Han, both former prosecutors, central figures in the elections
LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years: South Korean conglomerate LG Group will invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) within the country over the next ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-motor-group-invest-68-trln-won-over-3-years-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: LG Group to Invest $74.4 Bln Over 5 Years
- LG Group plans to invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) domestically over the next five years to maintain competitiveness.
- Half of this investment will be directed towards future technologies such as artificial intelligence, environmentally friendly technologies, batteries, auto parts, and displays.
- A detailed breakdown of the investments by affiliate companies like LG Electronics, LG Chem, and LG Energy Solution has not been provided yet.
- The LG Group aims to strengthen its position in various growth fields and drive technological advancements through these investments.
South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho has been released by China: South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who had been detained in China since May 2023 ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/south-korean-soccer-player-son-jun-ho-has-been-released-by-china-yonhap-2024-03-25/
South Korea March exports up for sixth month on chip sales; miss estimates: Robust demand for South Korean chips helped Asia's fourth-largest economy post export ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-march-exports-up-sixth-month-chip-sales-miss-estimates-2024-04-01/
Quick Glance: South Korea Sees Continued Export Growth in March
- South Korean exports continued to show growth in March, albeit slightly slower than expected, thanks to strong demand for chips.
- Compared to the previous year, exports increased by 3.1% to $56.56 billion, falling below the projected 5.2%.
- Imports in March decreased to $52.28 billion from the same month a year ago, which was deeper than expected but showed a slight improvement from the previous month.
- Overseas chip sales grew for the fifth consecutive month, with a 35.7% increase and achieving the best performance in two years. The rising demand for AI-related memory is boosting semiconductor sales.
FSS to employ Naver's AI technology in financial supervisory tasks : Naver's latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be applied to the financial ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/175_372011.html
Yoon meets head of trainee doctors’ group to find solution to medical standoff: President Yoon Suk Yeol met Park Dan, head of the Korean Intern Resident ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372107.html
Hyosung honorary chairman’s death mourned by business, political leaders: Hyosung Group Honorary Chairman Cho Seok-rae's death at the age of 89 on Friday has ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371760.html
New chief of doctors' group expected to step up protest against gov't : Protests by the doctors’ community against the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_371539.html
Budget-conscious South Koreans are turning to AliExpress and Temu as Chinese online marketplaces expand abroad amid weaker domestic consumption. www.ft.com/content/a1b58b28-7a82-41b3-b120-94782b4a2b36
S.Korea consumer sentiment drops as food inflation emerges as top election issue: South Korea's consumer sentiment dropped sharply in March on growing worries ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-korea-consumer-sentiment-drops-worries-about-food-inflation-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: South Korea: Consumer Sentiment Declines Due to Food Inflation
- South Korea's consumer sentiment dropped sharply in March due to rising concerns over food prices, becoming a significant political issue in the upcoming elections.
- The consumer sentiment index decreased to 100.7 in March from 101.9 in February, marking the largest monthly decline since October, according to the Bank of Korea's regular consumer survey.
- Higher prices of agricultural products have been linked in part to adverse weather conditions, with the opposition Democratic Party (DP) criticizing President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration for economic mismanagement.
- In response to the situation, the government has implemented measures such as subsidies and reduced tariffs on imported agricultural goods to curb inflation.
Single minded: South Korea's non-marriage movement: In South Korea, more than 30 percent of women in their 30s are single. For men, the figure tops 50 percent ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3199/
PS5's Stellar Blade Isn't Out Yet, But There's Already Talk of a Sequel: Plus a potential photo mode, although who'd want that?
pushsquare.com/news/2024/03/ps5s-stellar-blade-isnt-out-yet-but-theres-already-talk-of-a-sequel
What's behind South Korea's K-pop crisis?: The biggest names in K-pop have sought out new markets overseas. But they've left a hole in their home market ...
dw.com/en/whats-behind-south-koreas-k-pop-crisis/a-68642279
Rival parties' populist pledges fan fiscal soundness concerns : Rival parties are vowing to introduce populist policies ahead of the April 10 elections at ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/03/488_371532.html
Twice's Jihyo and Physical: 100 star Yun Sung-bin rumoured to be dating: The agencies of both celebrities did not confirm or deny the rumours.
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/twice-jihyo-and-physical-100-star-yun-sung-bin-rumoured-be-dating-387446
Nearly 30% of South Korean students overweight, with more binge drinking than before
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/31/nearly-30-of-south-korean-students-overweight-with-more-binge-drinking-than-before
iPhone 16: This rumored design change could mean more screen real estate: Apple must really hate bezels because they keep trying to get rid of them.
mashable.com/article/iphone-16-rumored-design-change-thinner-bezels
Jump in profits for Samsung thanks to memory chips demand: South Korean electronics giant Samsung posted significant growth in the first quarter of 2024 thanks ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung forecasts 10-fold profit surge, marking the end of chip downturn
- Samsung expects a 10-fold increase in operating profit in the first quarter as memory chip prices recover strongly after last year's industry downturn.
- Revenue rose by 11.4 percent to Won71tn in the first quarter compared to the previous year, while operating profit surged by 931 percent to Won6.6tn.
- Analysts predict Samsung's chip division will achieve an operating profit of approximately Won900bn in the first quarter, compared to an operating loss of Won2.2tn in the December quarter.
- Samsung's strong earnings have also been driven by robust sales of its latest AI-driven smartphones, allowing the company to regain the top spot in global smartphone sales in February.
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