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Ex-defense chief suspected of plotting war with North Korea to justify martial law – Kim Yong-hyun is said to have called for strikes on sites from which North Korea was launching trash balloons and sending drones over Pyongyang
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- Asiana Airlines joins Korean Air as subsidiaryAsiana Airlines Inc., one of South Korea’s only two full-service carriers, has passed into history after 36 years of operation to be placed under its bigger crosstown rival Korean Air Lines Co. as a subsidiary, a move paving the way for the birth of one of the world’s top 10 airlines. Korean Air on Wednesday paid the remaining 800 billion… Read more: Asiana Airlines joins Korean Air as subsidiary
- Language learning app Speakeasy becomes new unicornSpeakeasy Labs is based in San Francisco Speakeasy Labs Inc., a South Korea-focused language learning app operator, has joined the ranks of unicorns after raising $78 million at a valuation of $1 billion. The artificial intelligence-based app offers tutoring services for foreign language learners, correcting grammatical errors while speaking. Global venture capital firms such as OpenAI Startup Fund, Khosla Ventures,… Read more: Language learning app Speakeasy becomes new unicorn
- Mirae Asset rises to 12th-largest ETF manager with $141 billion in assetsMirae Asset Global Investments’ ETF provider Tiger ETF debuts on the Nasdaq South Korea’s leading asset manager Mirae Asset Financial Group has emerged as the world’s 12th-largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) manager with over 200 trillion won ($141 billion) in net asset value (NAV). According to Mirae Asset Securities Co.’s overseas asset management affiliate Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. on Wednesday, the… Read more: Mirae Asset rises to 12th-largest ETF manager with $141 billion in assets
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- Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United StatesSHINee’s beloved member Taemin is set to electrify fans across North America with his highly anticipated solo world tour, “Ephemeral Gaze”. After captivating audiences throughout Asia, the K-pop sensation will bring his mesmerizing performance to five major U.S. cities in February 2025. Tour Dates and Locations Taemin will embark on an exciting North American journey, stopping in the following cities: New… Read more: Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States
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- The Evolution of Korean Democracy: A Journey Through Suppression and ResistanceAncient Foundations of Korean Governance The early governance systems of Korea can be traced back to ancient states such as Gojoseon and the subsequent Three Kingdoms period, which laid a significant foundation for Korean democracy. Gojoseon, established around 2333 BCE, is recognized as the first Korean kingdom. Its political structure was characterized by a centralized governance system governed by a… Read more: The Evolution of Korean Democracy: A Journey Through Suppression and Resistance
- The Influence of China and Japan in Modern Korean HistoryIntroduction The Korean Peninsula, situated at the northeastern edge of the Asian continent, has historically occupied a pivotal geographic position in East Asia. Bordered by China to the northwest and Japan to the east, Korea has long been a crossroads of cultural and political exchanges. This unique location has contributed to the complex interplay of influences it has experienced from… Read more: The Influence of China and Japan in Modern Korean History
- A Journey Through Time: The History of Korean Art
Introduction to Korean Art Korean art, a vital reflection of the nation’s rich heritage and cultural evolution, holds a unique place within the broader tapestry of East Asian art forms. Distinguished by its innovative spirit and aesthetic principles, Korean art dates back thousands of years, offering insights into the historical context and socio-political dynamics of the region. As both a… Read more: A Journey Through Time: The History of Korean Art - A South Korean soldier forcibly cuts a young man’s hair in front of others during a nationwide crackdown on men with long hair and women wearing short skirts in South Korea – 1970sThis was during the Fourth Republic of South Korea. The President Park Chung-hee was declared dictator of South Korea for 18 years until he was assassinated and replaced in a coup-de-etat for about 3 years. I’ll post some links about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Republic_of_Korea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Chung-hee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Park_Chung-hee submitted by /u/goodhot0006 [link] [comments]
