Short Stuff 75 : WE SKI FLATFISH, heuleul, Garlic Pasta Social Club, Neeha, The Vastards

Latest News from Korea

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  Global smart money piles into S.Korea’s hedge funds as Kospi leads worldOctober 31, 2025
  Kospi hits a fresh record high of 4,107.50 on Oct. 31, 2025  Eager not to miss a rare window for outsized gains, heavyweight global investors, from sovereign wealth funds to family offices and university endowments, are rushing to mandate South Korean hedge fund managers, hoping to ride the rally that has made the Kospi the world’s best-performing stock index this… Read more: Global smart money piles into S.Korea’s hedge funds as Kospi leads world
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  Two bidders join race for Homeplus, improving prospects for M&AOctober 31, 2025
  Homeplus. Homeplus Co., a South Korean hypermarket operator under court-led rehabilitation, has drawn letters of intent (LOIs) from two bidders,  including AI firm Harex InfoTech Inc., according to investment banking sources on Friday. The retailer is wholly owned by private equity firm MBK Partners, which put the company up for sale. After its stalking-horse process faltered, it shifted the transaction… Read more: Two bidders join race for Homeplus, improving prospects for M&A
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  NPS targets North America, Europe and India for real estate expansionOctober 31, 2025
  Jun Ahn, head of reat estate at the National Pension Service, delivers a keynote speech at ASK 2025 on Oct. 31 The National Pension Service (NPS) will continue to expand its real estate portfolio in North America, Europe and India, targeting residential, logistics and digital-related assets, Jun Ahn, head of the real estate division at NPS, said on Thursday. Demographic… Read more: NPS targets North America, Europe and India for real estate expansion
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  Flattery, gifts and a fresh pact: Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai tighten AI tiesOctober 31, 2025
  Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun (left), Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (center) and Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee (right) pose for a photo at Nvidia’s 25th anniversary event for its GeForce GPU line in COEX, Seoul, on Oct. 30, 2025 It began with a toast of beer and fried chicken at a modest Seoul eatery, followed by a flurry… Read more: Flattery, gifts and a fresh pact: Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai tighten AI ties
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  Samsung heirs sell $1.3 bn stake in Samsung Electronics for inheritance taxesOctober 31, 2025
  Late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s wife Hong Ra-hee (from left) and two daughters Lee Boo-jin and Lee Seo-hyun The heirs of late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee offloaded about 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) worth of Samsung Electronics Co. shares through a block deal on Thursday to cover inheritance taxes and loan payments, according to investment banking sources. Hong… Read more: Samsung heirs sell $1.3 bn stake in Samsung Electronics for inheritance taxes

Latest Entertainment from Korea

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  Short Stuff 75 : WE SKI FLATFISH, heuleul, Garlic Pasta Social Club, Neeha, The VastardsOctober 31, 2025
  WE SKI FLATFISH : City Epilogue WE SKI FLATFISH‘s debut single displays two separate but similar styles. “City Epilogue” is a pop rock/pop punk high-energy song that starts strong and never lets up. “The Game Changer” leans more into rock with a pop sensibility. The style and energy remind me a bit of QWER. Instagram | YouTube | Apple Music… Read more: Short Stuff 75 : WE SKI FLATFISH, heuleul, Garlic Pasta Social Club, Neeha, The Vastards
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  ahreum : Last Day on EarthOctober 30, 2025
  Listening to ahreum‘s Last Day on Earth, I wonder how the collaboration between ahreum and Jaw works. He is the instrumentalist and arranger behind all the songs on the EP. But listening to previous releases, there is still a definite consistency across her music. Each of her releases taps into a different genre but uses a solid melodic foundation. This… Read more: ahreum : Last Day on Earth
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  Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style EvolutionOctober 29, 2025
  Photo Credits: GQ Korea Clavin Klein BIGHIT Music As the youngest member of global sensation BTS, Jungkook’s return to the fashion spotlight in Calvin Klein’s latest October 2025 campaign and GQ digital pictorial marks a bold statement of artistic maturity and iconic style. The campaign, set against the moody streets of New York City and choreographed to the 1997 Chemical… Read more: Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style Evolution
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  Shirosky : HarvestOctober 29, 2025
  I listened to Shirosky over the years, but have always enjoyed the jazz and hip-hop music she created. With this new EP, Harvest, I’m coming back after last listening to The Seed and La lecture. According to the album description, Harvest highlights changing seasons over the six songs. Starting with “Night Bloom,” Shirosky immediately sets up a deep bass rhythm… Read more: Shirosky : Harvest
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  Uhm Jung Hwa, Code Kunst, TWICE Jeongyeon & Tzuyu, Seventeen Seungkwan, Loco, TXT Soobin, Yim Siwan, Car, the garden, KISS OF LIFE Natty & Belle Grace ELLE Korea’s November 2025October 28, 2025
  Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Various ELLE Korea’s November 2025 issue, celebrating the magazine’s 33rd anniversary, honors warmth, connection, and the love shared with animals through its “Hello Little Love” cover project—an ensemble pictorial featuring some of Korea’s most luminous stars. This theme spotlights “Life with animals—an everyday, natural bond,” and marks the first time ELLE’s signature covers have combined renowned… Read more: Uhm Jung Hwa, Code Kunst, TWICE Jeongyeon & Tzuyu, Seventeen Seungkwan, Loco, TXT Soobin, Yim Siwan, Car, the garden, KISS OF LIFE Natty & Belle Grace ELLE Korea’s November 2025

Learn People & History of Korea

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  The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan CityFebruary 7, 2025
  Ancient 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
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  The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsFebruary 6, 2025
  Introduction 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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  The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondFebruary 5, 2025
  Ancient 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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  Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3January 30, 2025
  Introduction 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
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  Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune TellingJanuary 30, 2025
  Introduction 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