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tripleS Seoyeon’s Mesmerizing PowerCircles Magazine Debut Ignites K-Pop Conversations
Photo Credits: PowerCircles Magazine. MODHAUS As the August 2025 issue of PowerCircles Magazine lands in the hands of readers worldwide,…
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ATEEZ’s San Makes Impactful Statement on Arena Homme+ Korea x TAG Heuer August 2025 Cover: K-pop Icons Meet High Fashion
Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea TAG Heuer KQ Entertainment On the upcoming August 2025 issue of Arena Homme+ Korea, San…
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Deal graveyard: S.Korean F&B franchises left without takers
Pizza Nara Chicken Gongju chain Korean food is making global waves, but back home, the story is different for food…
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The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness
Photo Credits: Photo Credits: 女友BELLA China. SM Entertainment In the ever-evolving universe of K-pop, where dazzling visuals and relentless energy meet…
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QWER Teams Up with GQ Korea and Vans for an Iconic July 2025 Pictorial Celebrating K-Pop Culture
Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Vans. Tamago Production In the vibrant world of K-pop, collaborations between music groups and fashion brands…
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NMIXX’s Sullyoon Stuns in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Elizabeth Arden July 2025 Preview: A Deep Dive into Her Journey
Photo Credits: BAZAAR Korea. Elizabeth Arden. JYP Entertainment The July 2025 issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea is set to make…
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Affinity Equity nets $220 mn from block sale of Shinhan Financial
Shinhan Bank’s headquarters in Seoul Affinity Equity Partners has unloaded its remaining shares in Shinhan Financial Group, the second largest…
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EXO’s Kai Captivates in Versace for ELLE Korea’s June 2025 Issue: K-pop Icon Blends Fashion and Artistry
Photo Credits: Elle Korea. SM Entertainment. Versace EXO’s Kai has once again proven his status as a global fashion icon,…
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Morgan Stanley stalwart Cho bows out after over 10 years at the helm
The head of Morgan Stanley’s Seoul office is stepping down after overseeing a series of landmark deals over more than…
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UBS tops Korea’s buyout deal advisory in Q1 thanks to Lotte
(Courtesy of Getty Images) UBS Group AG, the frontrunner in South Korea’s M&A market last year, retained the top position…
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VIG taps KDB financing to buy 40% stake in Kakao Mobility
Kakao Mobility app and Kakao taxi South Korea’s private equity firm VIG Partners’ buyout of minority stakes in Kakao Mobility…
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Affinity Equity set to close $1.1 bn purchase of Lotte Rental
Affinity Equity aims to transform Lotte Rental and SK Rent-a-Car into mobility service providers Affinity Equity Partners said on Friday…
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Kyobo Life’s Shin in talks with Affinity, GIC over exit below purchase price
Kyobo Life headquarters in Seoul Kyobo Life Insurance Co., South Korea’s third-largest life insurer, is in talks with some of…
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Lotte Chemical nears offloading Pakistani unit as part of restructuring
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd.’s plant and employees (Courtesy of LCPL) Lotte Group, South Korea’s sixth-largest conglomerate, is speeding up its…
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How can I start understanding K-POP discourse?
Well a girl I talked to recently introduced me to kpop (i had an affinity from before bcs i mained…
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Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes
(Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s major law firms saw rapid growth in revenue last year as the economic slowdown…
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Shinsegae affiliate SSG.COM secures Olympus as new financial investor
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SSG.COM, the e-commerce brand of Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group’s online shopping mall operator SSG.COM has…
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SK Nexilis poised to sell thin film division to Affirma Capital
in NewsSK Nexilis started commercial production of copper foils at its Malaysia plant in 2023 SK Nexilis Co., the world’s largest…
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NewJeans’ Haerin Dazzles in Marie Claire Korea x Dior Collaboration
K-pop sensation Haerin, a member of the rising girl group NewJeans, has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide…
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CJ Logistics joins hands with Affinity for third-party logistics
CJ Logistics announced on Wednesday that it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Affinity Equity Partners. Affinity…
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Jeong Cheol
Introduction to Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol, a prominent figure in Korean history, emerged during the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted from…
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SK seeks sale of specialty gas unit for around $3 bn
Researcher at SK Specialty’s laboratory (File photo, courtesy of SK) SK Group, the second-largest conglomerate in South Korea, is considering…
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Acquisition loan rates dip to pre-pandemic levels in S.Korea
(Courtesy of Getty Images) Interest rates on acquisition financing in South Korea are set to stabilize at the 5% level,…
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Lee Hwang
Introduction to Lee Hwang Lee Hwang (퇴溪 李滉), regarded as one of Korea’s foremost Confucian scholars of the 16th century,…
