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- Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) greets Donhald Trump at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Korea on Oct. 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that the US has agreed to support Seoul’s long-held pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines and expanded authority over nuclear fuel processing as the two countries released the final… Read more: Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs - Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.KoreaKia’s first PBV plant, the EVO Plant East, in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, opens on Nov. 14, 2025 (Courtesy of Kia) Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-largest automaker with 7.23 million vehicles sold last year, will invest 4 trillion won ($2.7 billion) to build an electric-vehicle mother plant in South Korea, a flagship facility that Seoul sees as essential… Read more: Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.Korea
- NCSOFT bets big on AI, cloud with debut of Horizon universe-based MMORPGA long line forms for the AION 2 demo at the G-STAR 2025 booth on Nov. 14 NCSOFT Corp., a leading South Korean game developer and publisher, has unveiled Horizon Steel Frontiers, the first-ever MMORPG set in Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Horizon universe. The new title, rooted in the Horizon Zero Dawn franchise, marks NCSOFT’s strategic leap into AI-driven and cloud-based… Read more: NCSOFT bets big on AI, cloud with debut of Horizon universe-based MMORPG
- Defensive tilt, infrastructure surge set to lift Europe’s private debt market: BlackRockStephan Caron, managing director and global head of growth lending at BlackRock Heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the energy transition are fueling defense and infrastructure spending in Europe, positioning its private credit market for faster growth. As interest rates decline, growing refinancing demand and renewed M&A momentum are expected to galvanize the non-bank credit market, according to Stephan Caron, managing director… Read more: Defensive tilt, infrastructure surge set to lift Europe’s private debt market: BlackRock
- Seoul steps up verbal warning for won’s slide; to discuss with NPS for FX stabilityDeputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol (second from right) pose for a photo with other policymakers after a market-monitoring meeting on Nov. 14, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) The South Korean won rebounded sharply from seven-month lows on Friday morning after authorities moved to steady the currency with a mix of verbal warnings and suspected dollar-selling. The won strengthened… Read more: Seoul steps up verbal warning for won’s slide; to discuss with NPS for FX stability
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Transforms Japanese Winter Fashion on the December 2025 Singles Magazine Cover: A Bold Statement in Style and Self-ExpressionPhoto Credits: Singles Magzine KQ Entertainment ATEEZ’s Hongjoong seizes the limelight as the December 2025 cover star for Singles Magazine Japan, presenting a compelling vision of high-fashion that explores both duality and daring self-expression. For this pivotal pictorial, Hongjoong does more than simply model: he embodies the restless creative force at the heart of K-pop’s runway revolution, blurring the lines… Read more: ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Transforms Japanese Winter Fashion on the December 2025 Singles Magazine Cover: A Bold Statement in Style and Self-Expression
- Stray Kids Felix Commands Vogue Korea December 2025 with Three Stunning Louis Vuitton Covers, a Milestone in K-Pop Fashion IconographyPhoto Credits: Vogue Korea Louis Vuitton JYP Entertainnent Stray Kids’ Felix makes an unprecedented fashion statement as the December 2025 cover star of Vogue Korea, appearing in not one, but three solo covers. This landmark moment crowns him as the first fourth-generation male K-Pop idol to secure a solo main print cover for Vogue Korea, underscoring his ascent as a… Read more: Stray Kids Felix Commands Vogue Korea December 2025 with Three Stunning Louis Vuitton Covers, a Milestone in K-Pop Fashion Iconography
- GIRLSET’s Bold Billboard November 15 Pictorial: A Vibrant Fusion of Style, Attitude, and New BeginningsPhoto Credits: Billboard JYP Entertainment GIRLSET, the emergent JYP Entertainment girl group, graces the cover of Billboard’s November 15, 2025 issue with an electrifying pictorial that marks a pivotal moment in their career. Shot on October 15, 2025, at The Kookaburra Lounge in Los Angeles, the photoshoot captures the dynamic essence of the four members—Lexi, Camila, Savanna, and Kendall—each embodying… Read more: GIRLSET’s Bold Billboard November 15 Pictorial: A Vibrant Fusion of Style, Attitude, and New Beginnings
- DOKKAEBI : 2: LabyrinthI originally found DOKKAEBI through their music video on Poclanos’ YouTube channel. I saved their first release 1 to listen to later. Then I received an email from yoorae about their second album, released on October 20, only a little over a month after the first. On Spotify and Bugs, the releases are tagged as EPs. Regardless if they’re albums… Read more: DOKKAEBI : 2: Labyrinth
- Icons Collide: G-DRAGON Redefines Chanel for W Korea’s November 2025 Issue in a Daring Fashion Vision That Bridges Luxury and Street ArtistryPHOTO CREDITS: W Korea Chanel Galaxy Corporation G-DRAGON’s collaboration with W Korea and Chanel for the November 2025 issue is a seismic event in modern fashion—a masterclass in style, artistry, and cultural hybridization. This pictorial is not merely a magazine feature; it is G-DRAGON’s statement as both muse and architect of a new visual lexicon. With the K-pop titan’s reputation… Read more: Icons Collide: G-DRAGON Redefines Chanel for W Korea’s November 2025 Issue in a Daring Fashion Vision That Bridges Luxury and Street Artistry
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
