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- Trump Jr. meets Korean business chiefs in back-to-back sessionsTrump Jr. (third from left) meets with Moon Ju-hyun (fourth from left), chairman of Korean property developer MDM, on April 30, 2025 (Courtesy of MDM) Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, spent his one-and-a-half-day visit to South Korea in back-to-back private meetings with top Korean business leaders. These meetings spanned a range of sectors, including… Read more: Trump Jr. meets Korean business chiefs in back-to-back sessions
- Samsung in talks to supply customized HBM4 to Nvidia, Broadcom, GoogleSamsung’s HBM3E chip Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s leading memory chipmaker, is in talks to supply customized sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory, or HBM4, chips to major AI chipmakers, including Nvidia Corp., Broadcom Inc. and Google LLC. The South Korean tech giant expects to begin supplying HBM4 to its clients as early as the first half of 2026, company executives and industry… Read more: Samsung in talks to supply customized HBM4 to Nvidia, Broadcom, Google
- Kookmin Bank raises $700 mn in forex bonds amid strong demandKookmin Bank’s new headquarter building in Yeouido, Seoul Kookmin Bank, a unit of KB Financial Group, raised $700 million in foreign exchange bonds on Tuesday, signaling a recovery in investor sentiment toward Korean debts. As global investors warmed up to Korean bonds amid a temporary easing of trade tensions following a 90-day reprieve on US reciprocal tariffs, Tongyang Life Insurance… Read more: Kookmin Bank raises $700 mn in forex bonds amid strong demand
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- KiiiKiii – Part 2: Marie Claire Korea x CHANEL BEAUTY (May 2025 Digital Issue Cover)Photo Credits; Instagram (cafewindowsbyroo). Starship Entertainment. Marie Claire Korea KiiiKiii has quickly established themselves as not just musical trendsetters but also rising fashion icons, gracing several high-profile pictorial covers and fashion assignments since their debut. Even before their official launch, the group made history as the first K-pop act to appear on the cover of 10 Magazine USA. Their pre-debut… Read more: KiiiKiii – Part 2: Marie Claire Korea x CHANEL BEAUTY (May 2025 Digital Issue Cover)
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- TXT’s Yeonjun Shines on DAZED Korea’s 2025 Digital Cover in Moncler: A Striking New Era for K-Pop FashionHero and all Photo Credits: BigHit Music Dazed Korea TXT’s Yeonjun has captivated fans and fashion enthusiasts alike as he graces the 2025 digital cover of DAZED Korea in collaboration with luxury brand Moncler. The pictorial, released on April 30, showcases a different side of the multi-talented idol, highlighting his versatility not just as a performer but as a fashion… Read more: TXT’s Yeonjun Shines on DAZED Korea’s 2025 Digital Cover in Moncler: A Striking New Era for K-Pop Fashion
Learn People & History of Korea
- The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan CityAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Busan Busan, known as the second largest metropolitan city in South Korea, has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The earliest recorded existence of Busan can be traced to the Goryeo Dynasty, where it was referenced as a vital coastal settlement. Its strategic location along the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula… Read more: The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City
- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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- Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune TellingIntroduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate based on their birth date and time. The term “Saju” translates to “four pillars” in English, referring to the four critical components derived from these time markers: year, month, day, and hour. This method holds significant cultural value within South… Read more: Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling
