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- Morgan Stanley stalwart Cho bows out after over 10 years at the helmThe head of Morgan Stanley’s Seoul office is stepping down after overseeing a series of landmark deals over more than a decade, according to sources in the investment banking industry on Wednesday. Cho Sang-wook, head of the Investment Banking division of Morgan Stanley in South Korea, is said to have tendered his resignation after nearly 20 years with the firm,… Read more: Morgan Stanley stalwart Cho bows out after over 10 years at the helm
- POBA bullish on REITs, real estate debts and senior housingHuh Jang, chief investment officer of the Public Officials Benefit Association, speaks at ASK 2025 on May 22 South Korea’s Public Officials Benefit Association (POBA) is betting big on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and senior housing in the US as it plans to continue expanding real estate private debt investments, its Chief Investment Officer Huh Jang said on Thursday.… Read more: POBA bullish on REITs, real estate debts and senior housing
- Samsung Biologics to spin off biosimilar unit Samsung BioepisSamsung Biologics booth at the BIO International Convention 2024 in San Diego (Courtesy of Yonhap) Samsung Biologics Co., the world’s largest contract drugmaker, will undergo a strategic split to separate its contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) business from its biosimilar and novel drug development business, currently undertaken by its wholly owned Samsung Bioepis Co. Samsung Biologics, the biotechnology unit… Read more: Samsung Biologics to spin off biosimilar unit Samsung Bioepis
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- Short Stuff 60 : Underwear Parkour!, Scon, Son Yeji, GOMCHI, GaGyeong, Park Bench ClubUnderwear Parkour! : Mutation This debut single from Underwear Parkour! is a surprise. From the single art, it looks like it’s supposed to be anime music. But the music is highly melodic indie pop rock (“Mutation”) and melodic rock (Shibuya Flashback!”). It’s a successful start. Instagram | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music Scon […] Written by Chris P… Read more: Short Stuff 60 : Underwear Parkour!, Scon, Son Yeji, GOMCHI, GaGyeong, Park Bench Club
- Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation in W Korea June 2025 Pictorial and Makes Hollywood Debut in John Wick SpinoffPhoto Credits: W Korea. SARAM Entertainment Sooyoung, the multi-talented singer and actress from Girls’ Generation (SNSD), is captivating fans once again with her latest pictorial for W Korea’s Volume 6, June 2025 issue. Known for her elegant visuals and charismatic presence, Sooyoung’s new photoshoot has sparked buzz online, with fans praising her bold styling and short hairstyle, even as some… Read more: Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation in W Korea June 2025 Pictorial and Makes Hollywood Debut in John Wick Spinoff
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- Chuu in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea May 2025: Exclusive Elizabeth Arden x Juicy Couture Pictorial & Latest UpdatesPhoto Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Elizabeth Arden. Juicy Couture. K-pop sensation Chuu, known offstage as Kim Ji-woo, is set to dazzle fans once again with her latest pictorial preview in the May 2025 issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. The much-anticipated feature spotlights a glamorous collaboration with beauty powerhouse Elizabeth Arden and iconic fashion label Juicy Couture, promising a blend of… Read more: Chuu in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea May 2025: Exclusive Elizabeth Arden x Juicy Couture Pictorial & Latest Updates
- J-Hope Shines in Billboard May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes, Global Tour Triumphs, and What’s Next for BTS’s Dance LeaderPhoto Credits: Billboard BigHit Music Hero Image: Billboard J-Hope, the electrifying dancer, rapper, and singer-songwriter of BTS, commands the spotlight in the May 2025 issue of Billboard, marking a milestone in his post-military solo journey. The cover pictorial, shot in Los Angeles on April 7, 2025, captures J-Hope at the height of his creative independence, radiating both confidence and versatility… Read more: J-Hope Shines in Billboard May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes, Global Tour Triumphs, and What’s Next for BTS’s Dance Leader
Learn People & History of Korea
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- 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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