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South Korea’s stock-market selloff is putting pressure on investor confidence as higher global interest-rate expectations, questions about returns
Rising demand for air freight linked to artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping airlines diversify revenue beyond passenger travel,
Kpop star Jang Wonyoung is accustomed to attracting attention for her appearance and fashion choices. Now, the 22-year-old
Central bank compensation offers a window into how major economies structure pay for officials whose interest-rate decisions influence
(Photo=JENNIE instagram) Jennie, a member of South Korean K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, shared a series of playful backstage photos after a surprise performance with Canadian pop superstar Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name The Weeknd. One photo showed her raising both middle fingers at the camera, capturing a mischievous moment after reuniting with an artist she had admired
(Photo=National Tax Service of the Republic of Korea) Governments looking to boost revenue without raising taxes may already have billions of dollars within reach. South Korea has recovered $60 million in unpaid fines and other government charges in just 3 months, demonstrating how centralized debt collection can turn outstanding obligations into government revenue. The results offer a comparison with the
(Photo=MotionElements) As artificial intelligence moves into everyday eyewear, schools face a new challenge in preventing cheating. Unlike smartphones or laptops, smart glasses can conceal cameras and other electronic features in devices that look much like ordinary prescription glasses. The technology raises questions about whether traditional exam security measures can keep pace with increasingly discreet wearable devices. The issue extends to
(Photo=Hivemediacorp) Political boycotts can threaten a movie's financial future before audiences have a chance to judge it. But in South Korea, a $14 million historical film has continued filling theaters despite demands to halt screenings, pressure on its actors and efforts to block its international festival debut. The Assassin(s) is approaching 3 million admissions and moving closer to recovering its
(Photo=Novo Nordisk) The rivalry between U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Denmark's Novo Nordisk in the weight loss drug market is entering a new phase in South Korea. With a local drugmaker preparing to introduce a cheaper alternative, Novo Nordisk is seeking national health insurance coverage for Wegovy to make its treatment more affordable to patients. Novo Nordisk already slashed
