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  • Korea Faces Growing Backlash Over National Security Act Repeal Push

    (K-News Daily / Political Analysis by Peter Kim, Korea-based journalist) South Korea is now facing a wave of public backlash following the recent parliamentary move to repeal the National Security Act (NSA) — a decades-old law originally enacted in 1948 to protect the nation from anti-state activities during the early Cold War. What began as…

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    Twitter(X)’s Grok: Korean AI Tool for Adult Content?

    (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…

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    “Widespread Hacking Incidents Rock South Korea”

    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…

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    Twitter(X) Launches Its National Label Program — But Korea Remains Silent

    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…

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    [Korea Daily Snapshot] November 27 Morning Edition

    ** 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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    [K-Reporter Kim] Korea’s Economy Faces a Turning Point? — Rising Sentiment Amid Market Volatility

    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…

  • 中国女性喜爱的韩国美妆

    中国正在迎来新的光泽:为什么韩妆再次崛起 无论是在上海的高端美妆专柜、刷小红书的热门帖子,还是顶流主播的直播间,有一个趋势已经变得越来越明显:韩国美妆正在重新火遍中国。在一个审美既快速变化、又深层讲究“精致感与高级感”的市场里,韩妆以其柔和、细腻、又富有质感的特性,重新走进了中国女性的心。 过去,中国市场长期由欧洲大牌和日系科技护肤占据主导,但韩妆开辟出一条独特的道路——它提供的是通透、细腻、轻盈又高级的“精致光感”。在中国文化中,“第一眼皮肤”(初见皮肤) 十分重要,而清透、有光泽的肤质常被视为健康、自律与气质的象征,韩国护肤品恰好满足了这种审美追求。 中国女性在选择美妆产品时一向眼光挑剔,对成分、品牌故事和使用仪式感都有极高要求。而韩妆正是在这些维度上展现出独特优势。 中国女性的审美追求——韩妆为何与她们的“美之哲学”完美契合 中国女性所追求的美,是一种净透、匀亮、平衡与细腻的美。这不是夸张的光泽,也不是剧烈的改变,而是一种“自然却经过精心呵护”的从容之美。许多中国消费者会说: “我想要玉一样通透的皮肤,而不是被粉底覆盖的厚重感。” 韩妆的核心理念——补水、亮肤、修护、均匀肤质——与这种审美几乎天衣无缝。尤其是在北京、上海、广州、成都这样空气变化快、节奏快、环境压力大的城市,韩妆轻薄、水润、舒缓的配方让肌肤能“呼吸”,也让护肤过程成为一种放松。 韩妆的仪式感也让中国女性非常着迷。温热的精华液轻轻推开、慢慢吸收,肌肤变得柔软有弹性,这种过程被视为一种**内外调和(内外调和)**的生活方式。 在一个自我护理与情绪平衡越来越重要的时代,韩国护肤不仅有效,还被认为是情绪友好型护肤。 真正让中国女性“上头”的韩国美妆品牌与产品 从百度搜索热度、小红书笔记、天猫与京东热销榜来看,以下韩国品牌在人气上始终领先。它们共同的特点是:高雅感、功效稳定、品牌故事丰富、包装精致。 ① 雪花秀(Sulwhasoo)以珍贵草本与奢华质地闻名,被许多中国女性视为“调理气韵的护肤”。珍密参系列尤其受到 28 岁以上追求抗老与质感的消费者狂热追捧。 ② 后(The History of Whoo)宫廷风设计与东方审美结合得恰到好处,华丽包装与传承故事让它在中国拥有“尊贵护肤”的形象。许多女性认为使用后品牌“很有面子”。 ③ 赫拉(Hera)以黑气垫与雾面唇某走红,深受都市白领喜爱。她们认为赫拉代表的是“韩国的高级时尚感”,兼具干练与柔美。 ④ 兰芝(Laneige)年轻消费者的心头爱。水库霜、睡眠面膜、唇膜都是日常必备,非常符合年轻女性追求“水润通透”的需求。 ⑤ 蒂佳婷(Dr. Jart+)敏感肌的“救心丸”。Cicapair 老虎草修护系列以舒缓、修红、抗刺激著称,尤其在一二线城市用户中口碑极高。 ⑥ JMsolution / 美迪惠尔(Mediheal)中国的面膜文化非常强大,而韩国的轻薄、生物纤维与高含量精华的设计恰好契合需求,成为每日面膜用户的“闭眼入”品牌。 总体来说,中国女性最钟爱的韩妆产品都具备三个特质:高级感、可见的“精致度提升”、以及富有东方美学哲学的品牌故事。 结语:在中国,韩妆已成为现代优雅的新象征对中国女性来说,韩妆不仅是一套护肤方式,更是她们对优雅、平衡、自我管理的一种表达。韩妆带来的水润度、净透感与舒适感,完美匹配中国女性想要的“温柔却有力量”的美。在这个竞争激烈、节奏快速的时代,韩妆让女性在日常护理中找到情绪稳定与美的自信。它自然融入中国女性的生活方式,帮助她们呈现“由内而外的光”。在当下的中国美容市场中,有一点已经非常明确:韩妆,不仅是护肤,更是一种现代东方女性的优雅态度。 Join the Discussion Share your take with the community →

  • What American Women Love About Korean Beauty(K-beauty)

    1. The Glow Taking Over America: How K-Beauty Became a Movement If you’ve spent even a few minutes scrolling through TikTok lately, you’ve probably noticed something unusual taking over your feed: Korean skincare. It slips between latte-art clips and “get ready with me” videos, shining brighter than any highlighter on the market—and honestly, there’s a…

  • K-Beauty’s Global Rise — How Korean Cosmetics Conquered the World

    Introduction Over the past decade, K-Beauty has transcended national borders to become one of the most dynamic forces in the global cosmetics industry. Once regarded as a niche segment defined by sheet masks and BB creams, Korean beauty has evolved into a cultural and economic powerhouse — a movement that fuses innovation, technology, and aesthetics….

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    Bitcoin Hits the 98 K Channel Bottom — The Perfect Rebound Zone or the Start of a Downtrend?

    !!! 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….

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    [Global Market Analysis] Shaking AI Giants — Is Michael Burry’s ‘Big Short’ Back on NVIDIA?

    !!! 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…