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- Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026
LG Electronics’ home robot ‘CLOi’ organizes towels at the LG Electronics booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) where CES 2026 is being held on January 5 (local time). (Photo provided by LG Electronics) At CES 2026, humanoid robots in human form and household robots that efficiently handle domestic tasks have emerged, intensifying the technological competition among physical artificial… Read more: Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026 - OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies will also not have to pay additional taxes Google, Apple, Netflix, and other multinational companies headquartered in the United States will be excluded from the global minimum tax of at least 15%. Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies will also not have… Read more: OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?
- AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIALisa Su, CEO of AMD, holds an AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform during an AMD keynote address at CES 2026, on Jan. 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of REUTERS) AMD, considered NVIDIA’s main rival, has launched a comprehensive market offensive by unveiling a wide range of new products spanning from AI datacenter supercomputer systems to personal PC AI and industrial… Read more: AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIA
- NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 DominanceNvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence) chip platform ‘Vera Rubin’ at CES 2025, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Jan. 6, 2025. (Photo courtesy of REUTERS) NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced that the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence) chip platform ‘Vera Rubin’ has currently entered the full production stage. As Vera Rubin… Read more: NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance
- SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market CapSK Hynix closed at 726,000 won (approximately $504) on Jan.6, up 30,000 won (4.17%) from the previous trading day. (Photo courtesy of Woori Bank) SK Hynix continues its record-breaking streak driven by expectations of a “semiconductor super cycle.” Its market capitalization has grown significantly, surpassing Japan’s top company Toyota Motor and rising to 34th place globally. According to the Korea… Read more: SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get ThereHero Image of Kateye: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP – HYBE – Geffen Records – New York City is gearing up for an unforgettable musical weekend as Stray Kids, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and KATSEYE join the star-studded lineup for the Governors Ball Music Festival 2026. The anticipated three-day event will take place from June 5 to June 7, 2026, at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, continuing the festival’s tradition of spotlighting… Read more: Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There
- ONE OR EIGHT’s first mini album “GATHER” from the rising Japanese boy group [One Or Eight Members Profile]Photo Credits: Atlantic Music Group – AVEX Entertainment – Group and concept ONE OR EIGHT (also stylized as 1OR8) is an eight-member Japanese boy group under Avex, made up of MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA. Their name comes from a Japanese idiom meaning “all or nothing,” reflected in their tagline “BET ON YOURSELF” and a confident,… Read more: ONE OR EIGHT’s first mini album “GATHER” from the rising Japanese boy group [One Or Eight Members Profile]
- LETO : [OVA] DERIVED CITY : SCRAMBLEThere’s only one other artist that I know of that creates fictional soundtracks, Storm-Drunk Whale. When I saw that LETO was going to release their own fictional game soundtrack, I was curious. Would it be a more formal soundtrack or something different? [OVA] DERIVED CITY: SCRAMBLE is a soundtrack that’s less of background support and more the main storyteller for this fictional… Read more: LETO : [OVA] DERIVED CITY : SCRAMBLE
- BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional PowerPhoto Credits: Marie Claire Korea – FRED Jewelry – Big Hit Music BTS’s Jin Returns — Radiant, Refined, and Reimagined After completing his military service, BTS member Jin steps back into the spotlight — not with fanfare, but with quiet brilliance. For Marie Claire Korea’s February 2026 Super Covers, in collaboration with the iconic Parisian house FRED Jewelry, Jin embodies poise, maturity, and… Read more: BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power
- i-dle’s Yuqi Redefines Global Glamour as the Face of Fenty Beauty, Merging K-Pop Charisma With Rihanna’s Fearless Vision of Modern BeautyPhoto Credits: FENTY – CUBE Entertainment – When a pop icon meets a beauty powerhouse, the world pays attention. YUQI of i-dle—the magnetic vocalist, dancer, and all-around force of nature—has officially joined Fenty Beauty as its newest global brand ambassador. The partnership feels almost cinematic: Yuqi’s effortless confidence colliding with Fenty’s rebellious inclusivity. Together, they’re crafting a narrative that stretches… Read more: i-dle’s Yuqi Redefines Global Glamour as the Face of Fenty Beauty, Merging K-Pop Charisma With Rihanna’s Fearless Vision of Modern Beauty
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
