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Olympics Struggle to Gain Traction in South Korea as Broadcast Bet Backfires

Olympics Struggle to Gain Traction in South Korea as Broadcast Bet Backfires

Photo=JTBC The Olympics, once a guaranteed national obsession in South Korea, are unfolding this year to an unusually muted response. Sparse coverage, limits on online sharing and the burden of record-high broadcasting fees have combined to drain momentum from what had traditionally been one of the country’s most unifying television events. At the center of the disappointment is JTBC, the

Feb 11 2026
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Coupang Breach Exposes Millions of Users, Raising Fresh Questions About Controls

Coupang Breach Exposes Millions of Users, Raising Fresh Questions About Controls

Photo=Coupang Coupang Inc., the U.S.-listed e-commerce giant often called the Amazon of South Korea, suffered a data breach that exposed personal information belonging to more than 33 million users, according to preliminary findings released by the government, in a case authorities say stemmed from weaknesses in the company’s authentication systems. Investigators also found that delivery-address information was accessed roughly 150

Feb 11 2026
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South Korea’s biggest companies are cutting jobs again. The surprise is where they aren’t.

South Korea’s biggest companies are cutting jobs again. The surprise is where they aren’t.

Photo=Motionelements A new snapshot of employment across the nation’s corporate elite shows a labor market increasingly split between globally competitive technology and consumer franchises that are still hiring, and legacy manufacturers and retailers that are retrenching under margin pressure. Total employment at major firms fell by more than 6,700 positions in 2025, according to data compiled by corporate research firm

Feb 11 2026
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As K-Beauty Scales in the U.S., a Korean Logistics Giant Builds Its Footprint in Los Angeles

As K-Beauty Scales in the U.S., a Korean Logistics Giant Builds Its Footprint in Los Angeles

(Photo=Hanjin) In the U.S. beauty market, speed has become as decisive as brand recognition. Retailers expect replenishment cycles meaasured in days, online shoppers track delivery in real time, and warehouse automation is no longer optional. Into that environment, a South Korean logistics company is quietly expanding its physical presence. Hanjin, one of South Korea’s largest logistics companies, has completed a

Feb 10 2026
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G-Dragon Confirms BigBang’s 20th-Anniversary Comeback at Seoul Fan Events

G-Dragon Confirms BigBang’s 20th-Anniversary Comeback at Seoul Fan Events

Photo=G-Dragon SNS K-pop star G-Dragon has formally confirmed that BigBang will reunite for a 20th-anniversary comeback this year, marking a milestone return for one of South Korea’s most influential pop groups. According to agency Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon made the announcement during his first solo fan meetings held Feb. 6–8 (local time) at the KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park. Addressing

Feb 10 2026
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