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- Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce
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- BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economistsBank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press conference after the central bank cut its policy rate by 25 bps to 2.55% on May 29, 2025 The Bank of Korea will likely leave its policy rate unchanged at 2.5% at Thursday’s rate review meeting due to concerns over financial stability, elevated household debt and the difficulty of cutting… Read more: BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists
- HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robotsHD Hyundai Robotics participated in AUTOMATICA 2025, the world-renowned robotics exhibition held in Germany, in July 2025 (Courtesy of HD Hyundai Robotics) HD Hyundai Robotics Co., an industrial robot producer under South Korea’s shipbuilding and machinery giant HD Hyundai Co., will raise 200 billion won ($144.3 million) to fuel its push into artificial intelligence-powered industrial robots as a new growth… Read more: HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots
- S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative votingDemocratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae (center in the front row) smiles after casting a vote on the new amendement to the Commercial Act on Aug. 25 South Korea’s National Assembly on Monday passed an amendment to the Commercial Act designed to give minority shareholders greater sway in proxy battles and bolster the independence of outside directors, the latest in a… Read more: S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover PreviewPhoto Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Starship entertainment MONSTA X is once again stealing hearts, this time through the pages of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. The Autumn 2025 cover preview feels less like a fashion reveal and more like a love letter to the journey this group has taken with fans over the years. From the very first look, it’s impossible not… Read more: MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover Preview
- Numéro TOKYO x MINA: The Living Muse in Motion, Embodying Fendi’s Autumn/Winter Elegance Through the Lens of Modern JapanPhoto Credits: Numero Tokyo Magazine. JYP Twice Japan “Autumn whispers, winter sharpens—her presence binds both.” The new Instagram update from Numéro TOKYO does not simply present an image — it stages an encounter. MINA, in her role as Japan Ambassador, is transfigured through Fendi’s Autumn/Winter collection into something both cinematic and profoundly intimate. The photographs feel like fragments torn from a film… Read more: Numéro TOKYO x MINA: The Living Muse in Motion, Embodying Fendi’s Autumn/Winter Elegance Through the Lens of Modern Japan
- CORTIS Unveils Bold First Look for Debut EP ‘Color Outside the LinesPhoto Credit: BIGHIT MUSIC The anticipation for BIGHIT MUSIC’s newest boy group, CORTIS (short for Color Outside the Lines), has reached new heights as the company reveals the first set of concept photos for their debut EP, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES. Known for its reputation in shaping industry-defining artists, BIGHIT MUSIC has been carefully building momentum around the group’s unveiling, and now,… Read more: CORTIS Unveils Bold First Look for Debut EP ‘Color Outside the Lines
- VIXX’s Leo Redefines Elegance in GQ Korea’s September 2025 PictorialPhoto Credits: GQ Korea. Jellyfish Entertainment There is a certain quiet strength that permeates every image of VIXX’s Leo in the September 2025 issue of GQ Korea, a strength that does not need to roar to command attention. Known both as a powerful vocalist and an artist with a deeply introspective presence, Leo steps into this pictorial with a refined… Read more: VIXX’s Leo Redefines Elegance in GQ Korea’s September 2025 Pictorial
- BTS’s JIN Shines as Global Brand Ambassador in FRED’s ‘Catch the Sun’ Campaign Showcasing the Iconic Force 10 Collection“JIN Radiates for FRED“ The unveiling of FRED’s latest campaign marks a luminous moment in fine jewelry storytelling. With BTS’s JIN stepping into the role of global ambassador, the maison presents Catch the Sun—a vision drenched in brilliance, movement, and modernity. “Light becomes him: JIN defines the glow of FRED’s Force 10.” “Radiance, refined. The Sunshine Jeweler meets Korea’s brightest star.”… Read more: BTS’s JIN Shines as Global Brand Ambassador in FRED’s ‘Catch the Sun’ Campaign Showcasing the Iconic Force 10 Collection
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
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