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Mirae 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 - S.Korean game firms invest in PolandCD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077 South Korean game developers and publishers focus on investment in Poland. NCSoft Corp. said on Wednesday it signed a new intellectual property (IP) agreement with South Korean game developer Mistil Games and Polish Virtual Alchemy. The size of the investment is undisclosed. NCSoft got the right to distribute Virtual Alchemy’s role-playing game (RPG) Band of… Read more: S.Korean game firms invest in Poland
- SK Pharmteco bags obesity treatment order worth up to $1.4 bnSK Pharmteco’s CDMO plant in Virgina SK Pharmteco Co., a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has secured an obesity treatment order worth up to 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion) from a global pharmaceutical company, according to industry sources on Wednesday. Under the agreement, SK Pharmteco will supply GLP-1 drugs in a period of more than five years to become… Read more: SK Pharmteco bags obesity treatment order worth up to $1.4 bn
- Samsung E&A enters SAF EPC market with $955 mn Malaysian bioplant dealSaudi Arabian Mining Company ammonia plant, built by Samsung E&A Samsung E&A Co., the construction and engineering unit of South Korea’s top conglomerate Samsung Group, said on Wednesday it has clinched a $955 million deal to build a biorefinery plant in Malaysia. The company said in a regulatory filing it received a letter of award on the project from Enilive… Read more: Samsung E&A enters SAF EPC market with $955 mn Malaysian bioplant deal
- GIC to open 2nd tender for Seoul landmark building sale as bids disappointSeoul Finance Center (File photo downloaded from SFC’s website) Singapore’s GIC Private Ltd., the world’s sixth-largest sovereign wealth fund, is set to seek more proposals from bidders to sell a landmark building in Seoul as their offers fell short of earlier estimates. GIC and CBRE Group Inc., the manager of the sale of Seoul Finance Center (SFC), plan to hold… Read more: GIC to open 2nd tender for Seoul landmark building sale as bids disappoint
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- K-Pop Star Kang Yuchan Set to Make Musical Theatre Debut in 2025A.C.E member Kang Yuchan is preparing to take a significant step in his artistic career by making his musical theatre debut in 2025 with the production ‘Anarchist’. The exciting news comes as the young idol continues to expand his artistic horizons following his return from mandatory military service. Musical Debut Details The upcoming musical ‘Anarchist’ will feature Kang Yuchan in… Read more: K-Pop Star Kang Yuchan Set to Make Musical Theatre Debut in 2025
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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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Learn People & History of Korea
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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]
