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The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) announced on December 24 a new tax incentive package aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market and correcting structural imbalances in capital flows. The measures are designed to address heightened FX volatility caused by the rapid increase in overseas investments by individual investors and to encourage the repatriation…
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■ The Limits of Domestic Markets: Why “Staying Put” No Longer Works As domestic markets reach structural saturation, companies are increasingly turning their attention overseas in search of growth. According to McKinsey’s analysis of Asia’s economic transformation, emerging markets are experiencing rapid expansion driven by a growing middle class and rising consumer purchasing power. Southeast…
Incident Overview (Sourece : KBS Sports) The controversy began at the Incheon International Marathon on November 23, where runner Lee Soo-min crossed the finish line as the top Korean female athlete before coach Kim Wan-gi suddenly wrapped a towel around her upper body and held her tightly. The moment, broadcast live, showed Lee grimacing in…
(Field Report / by Peter Kim, Korea-based journalist)* This content is not an advertisement and is based on a fun experience. Twitter’s new AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has quickly become one of the most talked-about AIs online. Even its name sounds provocative — and rightly so. Unlike ChatGPT…
South Korea is facing one of its most turbulent cyber crises in recent memory. In recent weeks, several of the country’s major corporations — including SK Telecom, KT, Upbit, and Coupang — have fallen victim to massive hacking incidents that have shaken public trust in digital security. The breaches have not only exposed vulnerabilities across…
In early December 2025, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) ignited a worldwide debate with the rollout of its “National Label Program.” The system analyzes an account’s activity location, language, and network patterns to automatically label whether it may be linked to a specific government or organization — a move presented as an effort to…
** Rising Market Volatility, Policy Uncertainty, and Currency Pressure Define the Day ** Image1. U.S. dollar / South Korean chart (Trading View) Won Weakens Past ₩1,470 — Government Signals Readiness for FX Stabilization The Korean won briefly crossed the ₩1,470 per U.S. dollar threshold on Tuesday, marking its weakest level in months. The government swiftly…
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Introduction South Korea’s economy entered the final stretch of 2025 under contrasting signals — improving consumer confidence but rising market volatility. The KOSPI index, after briefly approaching 4,200 points earlier this month, has now retreated to around 3,850, reflecting investor caution amid concerns over global technology demand and geopolitical uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Korean won has…
!!! Warning: This article does not constitute investment advice. Any trading losses are the responsibility of the investor. !!! Introduction Global financial markets have once again entered a consolidation phase. The Nasdaq Composite, after reaching its 26 K peak, has pulled back toward the low-25 K range, showing weakness across major technology and AI-related stocks….
!!! Warning: This article does not constitute investment advice. Any trading losses are the responsibility of the investor. !!! Introduction NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), the undisputed leader of the global AI chip market, has entered a volatile phase after hitting its recent peak of around $212. Once viewed as the core driver of the generative-AI…
!!! Warning: This article does not constitute investment advice. Any trading losses are the responsibility of the investor. !!! Market Overview The KOSPI index briefly touched a daily high of 4,226 points before retreating to 4,121, signaling uncertainty in Korea’s equity market. Investors remain divided after a strong multi-week rally fueled by government stimulus expectations…