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- Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case(File photo by Sol Lee) South Korea said on Friday it has decided not to appeal a Singaporean court’s rejection of its lawsuit to annul an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) ruling that ordered to pay compensation to US-based Mason Capital Management LLC over losses related to a 2015 merger of two Samsung Group affiliates. Following the decision, the South Korean… Read more: Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case
- SK Hynix bets on 3D HBM as next game-changer in AI chip raceLee Kang-wook, vice president and head of SK Hynix’s package development division SK Hynix Inc., the world’s top DRAM memory chipmaker, aims to redefine the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence memory chips with plans to introduce vertically stacked 3D HBM from its fifth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM5). The South Korean chipmaker is actively researching the implementation of three-dimensional HBM, a transformative… Read more: SK Hynix bets on 3D HBM as next game-changer in AI chip race
- S.Korean gaming giant Netmarble seeks to sell headquarters buildingSolo Leveling:ARISE CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 (Courtesy of Netmarble) Netmarble Corp., a leading South Korean gaming company, is seeking to sell its headquarters building in Seoul, which could fetch up to 800 billion won ($563 million), as it plans to release nine new titles this year. According to sources in the investment banking industry on Friday, the Korean video game publisher has… Read more: S.Korean gaming giant Netmarble seeks to sell headquarters building
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- TWICE Sana Shines in Prada for Marie Claire Korea May 2025: Exclusive Pictorial PreviewPhoto Credits: Marie Claire Korea. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Sana is captivating fans once again, this time gracing the pages of Marie Claire Korea’s May 2025 issue in an exclusive collaboration with luxury fashion house Prada. The pictorial preview, released ahead of the full feature, has already generated significant excitement across social media, with fans praising Sana’s sophisticated visuals and charismatic… Read more: TWICE Sana Shines in Prada for Marie Claire Korea May 2025: Exclusive Pictorial Preview
- PENTAGON’s Yanan Captivates in ELLE China’s May 2025 Pictorial: A Dazzling Showcase of K-Pop EleganceHero Image: ELLE China. Photo Credits: ELLE China. Cube Entertainment Yanan, the charismatic member of K-pop group PENTAGON, is turning heads with his latest feature in ELLE China’s May 2025 issue. The pictorial, which has quickly become a hot topic among fans and fashion enthusiasts alike, highlights Yanan’s striking visuals and sophisticated style, marking another milestone in his flourishing career.… Read more: PENTAGON’s Yanan Captivates in ELLE China’s May 2025 Pictorial: A Dazzling Showcase of K-Pop Elegance
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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
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