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SK Hynix’s DRAM plant in Icheon SK Hynix Inc., a crucial supplier of high-bandwidth memory to Nvidia Corp.’s artificial-intelligence processors, is set to boost output of its sixth-generation 10-nanometer DRAM, known as 1c DRAM, by roughly eightfold next year, as the AI industry’s center of gravity moves beyond training and toward large-scale inferencing. According to industry sources on Thursday, the… Read more: SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026 - Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan(Courtesy of Yonap) The Korean won fell to its weakest level in seven months on Thursday, weighed down by a sharp decline in the Japanese yen following reports of Japan’s massive spending plan. The won briefly weakened past 1,470 to the dollar in afternoon trade, before closing at 1,467.90, up 2.3 won from the previous day. That marked its weakest… Read more: Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan
- S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt statusThe National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run pension fund and the country’s largest institutional investor, has secured a landmark victory in Sweden, winning recognition that it is exempt from withholding tax on dividends from Swedish listed equities. The decision will return about 11.5 billion won ($7.8 million) to the fund… Read more: S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status
- Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting sharesOne of container ships built by Samsung Heavy Industries (Courtesy of Samsung Heavy) Samsung Heavy Industries Co., one of South Korea’s top three shipbuilders, has secured a landmark order for seven container carriers worth nearly 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion), giving the yard one of its largest single contracts and sending its shares higher on Thursday. The company said in… Read more: Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting shares
- Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOE(Courtesy of Samsung Display) Samsung Display Co., the panel-making arm of Samsung Electronics Co., has won in a years-long patent fight with China’s BOE Technology Group, clearing the way for the South Korean display maker to collect sizable royalty income and reinforce its position in the global organic light-emitting diode (OLED) supply chain. The US International Trade Commission announced on… Read more: Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOE
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- Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback ImpactPhoto Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea ATTRAKT In the crisp pages of Arena Homme+ Korea’s December 2025 issue, FIFTY FIFTY emerges as a resplendent beacon of youthful confidence and refined edge. This pictorial captures not just a girl group poised on the brink of superstardom but a sophisticated fashion statement, finely tuned to the dynamic energies of K-pop’s new wave. The… Read more: Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact
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- Swiimers (스위머스) : Swiimers HighSwiimers might have been the first dreampop band that I heard back when they were Ultra High Frequency. And Swiimers’ self-titled EP was the only extended release we got from the band outside of singles. I thought the band went entirely silent, but I found out that the band had singles in 2022. Now in 2025, Swiimers High marks the… Read more: Swiimers (스위머스) : Swiimers High
- ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and CharismaPhoto Credits: Numéro TOKYO WAKE ONE ZB1, the rising K-pop sensation, is captivating fans once again with a stunning preview of three cover versions for the highly anticipated January/February 2026 Special Edition of Numéro TOKYO magazine. The group members featured on this cover are Zhang Hao, Jiwoong, Ricky, and Gunwook, each bringing their unique charisma and style to the forefront… Read more: ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma
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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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