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- Korean stock surge drives 4.08% return for National Pension Service
The National Pension Service (NPS), the world’s third-largest pension scheme, posted a 4.08% return on investments in the first half of this year, with robust gains in domestic equities offsetting negative returns from overseas bonds and alternative assets. Domestic stocks at South Korea’s state-run fund delivered a 31.34% return, outperforming the Kospi index’s 28.01% gain over the same period. The… Read more: Korean stock surge drives 4.08% return for National Pension Service - LG Corp. retires $180 million worth of treasury shares, offers first interim dividendLG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo speaks at the LG Awards event on Aug. 9, 2025 (Courtesy of LG) LG Corp., the holding company of South Korea’s fourth-largest conglomerate LG Group, said on Thursday that it will retire 3.03 million treasury shares it already holds in a move to boost its shareholder value. The share cancellation, amounting to 1.93% of its… Read more: LG Corp. retires $180 million worth of treasury shares, offers first interim dividend
- S.Korea-US summit yields no joint statement amid split on auto tariffs, MFN statusSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) in the Oval Office at the White House on Aug. 25, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s first bilateral meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump ended in a cordial atmosphere on Monday, with both leaders agreeing to strengthen their partnership as economic and security allies. However, the summit, held… Read more: S.Korea-US summit yields no joint statement amid split on auto tariffs, MFN status
- Bank of Korea nudges up 2025 growth outlook to 0.9% as stimulus cushions slowdownExports account for half the South Korean economy The Bank of Korea has slightly raised its growth forecast for this year, citing the effects of the government’s extra fiscal stimulus, but warned that the recovery remains fragile after a sluggish start to 2025. The central bank said on Thursday that it expects the South Korean economy, Asia’s fourth largest, to… Read more: Bank of Korea nudges up 2025 growth outlook to 0.9% as stimulus cushions slowdown
- Kep1er postpones China fan concert, dashing hopes of easing Korean Wave banKep1er K-pop girl group Kep1er has postponed its upcoming fan concert in China, reigniting doubts over the easing of Beijing’s long-standing restrictions on Korean pop culture. The group was scheduled to perform in Fuzhou on Sept. 13 in what would have been the first standalone concert by a K-pop act in China in nine years. But management agency Klep Entertainment… Read more: Kep1er postpones China fan concert, dashing hopes of easing Korean Wave ban
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- ASC2NT Heralds New Era with ‘BLOOMED’ Album Release and Exclusive Live Tour Across JapanPhoto Credits: NEWWAYS Company “More than a concert — it’s a journey of growth.” ASC2NT announced their highly anticipated album release alongside a special live performance series called BLOOMED, fans across Japan and beyond immediately marked their calendars. The group, already known for their ever-evolving artistry and stage power, is set to bring their music to life in a way that… Read more: ASC2NT Heralds New Era with ‘BLOOMED’ Album Release and Exclusive Live Tour Across Japan
- aespa Announces 2025-2026 SYNK : aeXIS LINE Asia Tour with Spectacular Seoul KickoffPhoto Credits: SM Entertainment When a group like aespa makes a move, the entire K-pop world pays attention. This week, the chart-topping quartet revealed their long-awaited 2025-2026 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : aeXIS LINE, thrilling fans across Asia with the official poster announcing the first wave of concert dates. At the heart of the buzz is Seoul’s KSPO DOME, where… Read more: aespa Announces 2025-2026 SYNK : aeXIS LINE Asia Tour with Spectacular Seoul Kickoff
- Kim Chaewon Embodies Transformative Elegance in GQ Korea x CDGCDGCDG August 2025 PictorialPhoto Credits: GQ Korea. CDGCDGCDG. Source Music In the August 2025 issue of GQ Korea, Kim Chaewon emerges in a mysterious dialogue with CDGCDGCDG, weaving together the language of fashion and the spirit of performance. The pictorial does not simply dress her; it frames her in fragments of contrast—architectural silhouettes dissolving into softness, sharp textures draped with quiet restraint. What unfolds… Read more: Kim Chaewon Embodies Transformative Elegance in GQ Korea x CDGCDGCDG August 2025 Pictorial
- TWICE’s Sana Shares a Day in Her Life Through New ALO Fashion Film [Commercial Film]Photo Credits: ALOYoga. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Sana has offered fans an intimate look into her daily life through her latest collaboration with activewear and fashion label ALO. In the newly released video, “Sana’s Day in the Life with ALO,” the singer takes audiences along on a laid-back yet inspiring journey that blends her personal routines with her polished sense of… Read more: TWICE’s Sana Shares a Day in Her Life Through New ALO Fashion Film [Commercial Film]
- CLOUD FACTORY : The MemoryCLOUD FACTORY‘s The Memory captured a nostalgic sound. The four-piece isn’t going in and reworking genres or making huge artistic interpretations. What they are doing is presenting five songs that are precise, polished, and give you a fun and enjoyable 16 minutes and 35 seconds of music. “Shelter” is actually subterfuge. It starts like an alt-country indie song with a… Read more: CLOUD FACTORY : The Memory
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
- Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering more than mere entertainment. These games, which range from simple children’s pastimes to complex community activities, hold significant cultural significance and often serve as a means of preserving history and promoting social interaction. Rooted in centuries of tradition, these games… Read more: Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3
- 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
