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1 Carlyle to acquire full stake in KFC Korea Global private equity firm Carlyle has agreed to acquire full ownership of KFC Korea, deepening its footprint in South Korea’s food and beverage sector and seeking synergies between the fast-food chain’s Korean and Japanese operations.The Nasdaq-list... -
2 Samsung gains ground in Nvidia HBM4 tests as AI memory supply race tightens Samsung Electronics has emerged as a strong contender in Nvidia’s next-generation AI memory supply race after its sixth-generation high bandwidth memory, known as HBM4, received favorable late-stage test feedback focused on speed and power efficiency... -
3 Heading to Myeong-dong? Expect holiday crowds Seoul’s Jung-gu District said Monday it would strengthen crowd safety measures ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, as large crowds are expected in Myeong-dong, one of the city’s busiest shopping areas.The district designated six days, from ... -
4 Global education, gated access: Who gets into Korea’s international schools On weekday mornings in Jeju’s Global Education City, students stream into sprawling campuses offering the International Baccalaureate, British A-levels and American high school diplomas.Classes are conducted almost entirely in English with college co... -
5 Samsung’s chip execs named IEEE fellows for 2026 Two executives from Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor business have been named IEEE fellows for 2026, one of the highest honors in electrical and electronics engineering.The Korean tech giant said Monday its Senior Vice President Song Kee-bong, who ... -
6 Seoul shares soar over 2% on eased AI valuation woes South Korean stocks closed more than 2 percent higher Monday as investors scooped up big-cap tech shares amid improved sentiment stemming from revived artificial intelligence confidence. The local currency lost ground against the US dollar.The benchm... -
7 Japanese woman probed over alleged attempt to enter Jungkook’s home Police are investigating a Japanese woman in her 50s for allegedly attempting to access the Seoul residence of BTS member Jungkook, authorities said Monday.The woman is suspected of repeatedly trying to unlock the door of the singer’s home during her... -
8 Jennie unveils hangul veil at MMA 2025, spotlighting Korean aesthetics through Le Je Blackpink’s Jennie once again placed Korean aesthetics at the center of the fashion conversation, unveiling a striking look created by Seoul-based brand Le Je at the 2025 Melon Music Awards on Saturday.The 15-meter veil covered with inscriptions in h... -
9 JCS confirms revised MDL rule amid rise in North Korean incursions South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed Monday that frontline units received a revised internal guideline on how to determine Military Demarcation Line violations, amid a recent rise in North Korean troop incursions inside the Demilitarized Zon... -
10 LG chief urges focused innovation as group faces ‘inflection point’ Koo Kwang-mo, the first chaebol chief to deliver a New Year's address, doubled down on customer value as LG's priority.LG Group Chair Koo Kwang-mo said the conglomerate stands at a critical inflection point and must move beyond past success formulas ... -
11 Closing out K-pop 2025: Stray Kids dominate, girl groups soar From chart dominators and breakout hits to viral moments and interviews that offered rare insight, this review revisits the artists and stories that shaped K-pop in 2025. Together, they trace a year marked by shifting sounds, global ambition and a ch... -
12 Securities class action against Coupang has 'no jurisdictional limitations,' attorney says While it may be difficult to hold Coupang directly liable for the recent data breach that affected more than 33 million users, the US-listed company can still be held accountable for allegedly failing to disclose the incident to global investors -- a... -
13 As prisons overflow, Korea moves to expand parole South Korea will increase the number of inmates released on parole from next year as part of efforts to ease chronic overcrowding in correctional facilities, the Ministry of Justice said Sunday.The ministry said it plans to parole about 1,340 inmates... -
14 Presidency's return to Blue House is more than just a logistical reset The address for South Korea's presidential office is changing again, moving from Yongsan back to the Blue House after three years and seven months. The move has triggered a series of relocations, including Defense Ministry units displaced by the orig... -
15 ARKO Selection begins 18th year, continues its role as platform for new works The ARKO Selection is kicking off its 18th year, with 34 new works selected across six performing arts genres: theater, musicals, dance, music, opera and traditional Korean arts.One of the Arts Council Korea’s flagship funding initiatives, the progra... -
16 Long-delayed destroyer project shifts to competitive bidding South Korea’s arms procurement agency on Monday decided to choose the lead ship contractor for its next-generation destroyer project through competitive bidding, reversing its earlier preference for a sole-source contract after years of delays.The De... -
17 Korea cuts E-9 visa quota to 80,000 for 2026 Korea will issue up to 80,000 new E-9 visas in 2026, marking a second consecutive year of reductions to the quota for foreign unskilled workers, the Ministry of Employment and Labor said Monday.The E-9 visa allows nationals from 10 countries, includi... -
18 [Kim Seong-kon] The clash of generations in 'Sword Snow Stride' Recently, I watched the 2021 Chinese historical TV series “Sword Snow Stride” on Netflix. The show features many interesting themes, such as the responsibility and magnanimity of a leader, questions of loyalty, and the ever-relevant problem of politi... -
19 [Abby McCloskey] Why giving matters, even for federal accounts Generosity is shocking. Especially when it’s to strangers.That was my first thought upon hearing of the Dell family donation of $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts. I had other thoughts too. We’ll get to those.But let’s start with generosity, becaus... -
20 [Graphic News] Unprecedented surge in bear attacks in Japan Japan has seen an unprecedented rise in bear attacks in 2025, with incidents reaching record levels nationwide.Between April and November 2025, 230 people were attacked by bears, resulting in injuries or deaths. This is the highest figure ever record...
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