As U.S. Fed slashes rates, Korean gov't braces for potential volatility
WEB5 days ago · As the U.S. Federal Reserve made a bold move to cut its key interest rate by a large 0.5 percentage points while signaling for further reductions, the Korean government said that it would brace for any potential impact on its market. “The global financial market remained relatively stable as expectations for a large cut have partially been ...
Fresh faces, same hit sound: New look Fifty Fifty debuts long …
WEB4 days ago · From the controversial “Cupid” to the sensational “SOS,” girl group Fifty Fifty is back with a brand-new lineup of fresh faces, but still with the same sound, making its return feel more like a comeback rather than a redebut. Fifty Fifty made its long-awaited comeback to the stage on Friday with its second EP, “Love Tune,” and lead ...
Korea Exchange looks into Morgan Stanley's sale of SK hynix …
WEB4 days ago · Many other firms remain optimistic about the potential growth of HBM. The world's most widely circulated business newspaper, Nikkei Asia, reported on Sept. 18 that Japanese semiconductor equipment firms such as Tokyo Electron, DISCO and TOWA are ramping up their investments to build infrastructure, including factories and research …
Actor Yoo Ah-in cleared of rape accusations as police cite lack of …
WEB5 days ago · The Yongsan Police Precinct said Thursday that it has dismissed the case against actor Yoo Ah-in, 37, who was accused of allegedly raping a man in his 30s. The decision was made due to a "lack of evidence," according to police. Yoo was investigated on Aug. 28 for allegedly raping the man while he was asleep at a studio apartment in …
LIVE: Fifty Fifty's 'Love Tune' album press conference
WEB4 days ago · Fifty Fifty released a prerelease track titled “Starry Night” on Aug. 30, giving a sneak peek into the new album. Fifty Fifty will meet with the press at 2 p.m. ahead of the album's release at 6 p.m. to explain the band's new project in detail at the Yes24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul. The Korea JoongAng Daily will cover the press conference ...
Twice subunit MiSaMo to release Japanese album 'Haute Couture' …
WEB4 days ago · Images for Twice subunit MiSaMo's second album ″Haute Couture″ [JYP ENTERTAINMENT] Girl group Twice's three-member subunit MiSaMo will release its second Japanese album, "Haute Couture" on Nov. 6, its agency JYP Entertainment said Friday. The album comes a year and four months since its debut album "Masterpiece" …
IU hands out garbage bags to Sangam-dong residents ahead of …
WEB4 days ago · IU surprised the residents of western Seoul's Sangam-dong by handing out garbage bags with a note asking for residents' understanding ahead of her upcoming concert at the World Cup Stadium over the weekend. Multiple online users uploaded pictures of the garbage bags they received from IU on Friday, saying that the bags were …
Czech president signals optimism on Korea inking nuclear plant …
WEB4 days ago · PRAGUE, Czech Republic — President Yoon Suk Yeol assured Thursday in Prague that the Korean and U.S. governments are working on reaching a consensus to overcome any possible legal hurdles in following through with a major nuclear plant project in the Czech Republic. "The Korean and U.S. governments are forming a firm …
Iraq buys LIG Nex1's Cheongung-II missiles for $2.8 billion
WEB4 days ago · Iraq buys LIG Nex1's Cheongung-II missiles for $2.8 billion. Cheongung missiles on display at a military base in Pohang in 2023. [YONHAP] LIG Nex1, a Korean defense company, has won a 3.7 trillion won ($2.78 billion) contract with Iraq to export its Cheongung-II missile defense system. The deal was inked with Iraq's defense ministry, …
Korea braces for 'water bomb' as Typhoon Pulasan approaches
WEB4 days ago · Firefighters rescue individuals who were trapped in a building following a nearby road flooding in Paju on July 18. [NEWS1] Nation braces for 300-millimeter 'water bomb'. The rain is expected to continue until Sunday, and its intensity will likely exceed initial predictions. This is because Typhoon Pulasan, which made landfall in China and ...
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