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The global market for conventional submarines is creating new opportunities for defense contractors as governments seek to rebuild
South Korea’s creator economy is maturing into a more concentrated business, with the top 10% of companies in
Tom Cruise offered a lesson in filmmaking to South Korean actor Yim Si-wan, encouraging the Netflix “Squid Game”
South Korea is preparing to collect nearly $2.4 billion in additional health insurance premiums from millions of households
(Photo=Hyundai) More than 150,000 people joined a fitness challenge that has turned into a $3 million commitment to childhood cancer research, giving South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor a new way to engage American communities while supporting a cause that extends far beyond the automobile industry. The money will go to Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a U.S. nonprofit supported by the
Photo=South Korea’s Financial South Korea’s stock-market selloff is putting pressure on investor confidence as higher global interest-rate expectations, questions about returns on artificial-intelligence investments and rising oil prices cloud the outlook for Asian equities. For U.S. investors exposed to semiconductor stocks and broader Asian markets, the turmoil raises a critical question: does the decline represent a temporary pullback or a
Photo=Korean Air Rising demand for air freight linked to artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping airlines diversify revenue beyond passenger travel, offering investors another measure of how the AI investment cycle is reshaping global transportation. Korean Air posted record quarterly revenue in the third quarter of 2026, supported by growth in both passenger traffic and cargo shipments, though higher fuel costs
(Photo=Wonyoung instagram) Kpop star Jang Wonyoung is accustomed to attracting attention for her appearance and fashion choices. Now, the 22-year-old singer is making headlines for something beyond her wardrobe. A recent social media post revealed an extravagant interior featuring a French designer sofa that can cost as much as $150,000 and an Italian audio system priced at $17,000. Wonyoung, a
Photo=Bank of Korea Central bank compensation offers a window into how major economies structure pay for officials whose interest-rate decisions influence global markets, borrowing costs and investment returns. For U.S. investors tracking monetary policy across Asia, South Korea’s central bank governor received substantially more reported compensation than Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in 2025, though differences in how the institutions
