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- Korean B2B fintech firm Dozn plans Kosdaq IPO for $202.5 mn market cap(Captured from Dozn’s website) South Korea’s business-to-business fintech service provider Dozn is planning an initial public offering on the Kosdaq in February for an estimated market capitalization of up to 294.5 billion won ($202.5 million), investment banking sources said on Thursday. Dozn is set to issue 2.5 million new shares at 10,500 won to 12,500 won apiece, according to a… Read more: Korean B2B fintech firm Dozn plans Kosdaq IPO for $202.5 mn market cap
- CPPIB to enter South Korean rental housing marketApartment buildings in Seoul (Courtesy of News1 Korea) Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), one of the world’s top 10 global pension fund managers, is joining other foreign asset managers to seize opportunities in the private rental housing market in South Korea amid easing regulations and tight supply. According to sources in the real estate development industry on Friday, CPPIB,… Read more: CPPIB to enter South Korean rental housing market
- Korean sportswear brand Fila thrives in China, boding well for 2025 profitFila Global Brand Ambassador Han So-hee, the heroine of the Netflix original series Gyeongseong Creature (Photo captured from Fila’s website) South Korean sportswear brand Fila Holdings Corp. posted a loss in the fourth quarter of last year, hit by the downturn in the apparel industry and its withdrawal from the US market. Buoyed by the resurgence of the retro fever… Read more: Korean sportswear brand Fila thrives in China, boding well for 2025 profit
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- Cha Eun Woo Captivates Fans with Elegant Pictorial in ELLE Korea’s February IssueCha Eun Woo, the charismatic member of the popular K-pop group ASTRO, has once again stolen the spotlight with his stunning appearance on the cover of ELLE Korea’s February 2025 issue. In this latest pictorial, Eun Woo exudes effortless elegance, showcasing a refined yet approachable style that has captivated both domestic and international fans. Sporting a chic and minimalist look,… Read more: Cha Eun Woo Captivates Fans with Elegant Pictorial in ELLE Korea’s February Issue
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- Short Stuff 45 : Wake Up In Afternoon, Scene See, weloveproof, ahreum, YEYOON, Han Ga, Listening to Us is Your Duty, POEM RADIOA nice selection of new artists creating genre hybrids and the return of older Short Stuff alumni trying new things on Short Stuff 45 Written by Chris P for Korean Indie.
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- 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
- The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global CrisesIntroduction to the Korean Economy The Korean economy has undergone a remarkable transformation since the end of the Korean War in 1953. Initially characterized by widespread destruction and poverty, the economy has evolved into one of the world’s most dynamic and resilient economies. The foundational stages of its development hinged on a series of strategic policies aiming at industrialization and… Read more: The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global Crises
- The Journey of Korean Immigrants: A History & Trends Outside the United States
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