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South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll
South Korea’s liberal politician Lee Jae-myung has two thumbs up after his last campaign on June 2, 2025, in Seoul…
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NEW GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR THE SUBREDDIT
Within the last day or so, there were some posts complaining about over moderation on the sub. We took that…
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The only way to participate on this sub is to be chronically online
I’m sorry but mods are doing too much. There are posts that have been up for an hour and they…
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“If Japan loses, Koreans will fight each other, divided by foreign powers”: June 1945 warning by Korean collaborator (박춘금, 朴春琴) who urged authorities to redirect Korean nationalism into support for Imperial Japan
This is a translation of a Japanese newspaper roundtable discussion from June 1945, held just two months before Imperial Japan’s…
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There has to be a better way for multi stans.
I tried posting about this last night but I got scared when it hit a 57% downvote rate. Hopefully this…
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Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QIC
Kirsten Whitehead, a partner at QIC, speaks at the investment conference ASK 2025 on May 22 Australia is uniquely positioned…
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How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism
The US government has become increasingly explicit with its racism during the second Donald Trump administration. During a summit at…
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NPS, KIC step up focus on mid-market infrastructure
Lee Jaewook (second from left), head of infrastructure investment division at NPS and Kim Wonbin (third from left), a senior…
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Shinhan Financial’s Jin meets with Goldman Sachs CEO for strategies
Shinhan Financial Chairman Jin Ok-dong (right) meets with Goldman Sachs International Co-CEO Anthony Gutman in Europe to discuss strategic cooperation…
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Shinsegae, Ascent Equity Partners weigh acquisition of C&C International
Shinsegae is Korea’s leading retail conglomerate South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group is seeking to acquire local color cosmetics manufacturer…
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Kakao Pay in talks to acquire SSG.com’s SSG Pay and Gmarket’s Smile Pay
Kakao Pay is the mobile payment and digital wallet service unit of top Korean web portal Kakao Kakao Pay Corp.,…
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NPS to ramp up shareholder engagement with overseas companies
NPS headquarters building in Jeonju South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) plans to deepen shareholder engagement with its foreign portfolio…
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U.S. Considers Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From South Korea
U.S. Army soldiers participated in an exercise with South Korean troops in Yeoncheon recently. Photo: Kim Jae-Hwan/Zuma Press WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is…
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Korean pension funds, insurers seek customized investment vehicles
Ro Seunghwan (second from left), head of alternative investments at GEPS and Kim Hyun Wook (third from left), a senior…
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KIC discusses post-US tariff infrastructure strategy with pension funds
KIC manages $189.4 billion in assets as of the end of 2023 The Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) on Tuesday discussed…
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The Debut Discussion: 1990’s Edition (Retrospective Topic)
Feeling a little under the weather today, so I’m relaxing on the couch and journeying back into the 1st Gen…
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Why can‘t people just be more honest about their feelings of dislike?
Have you ever had this experience of reading a K-Pop Reddit post and having this weird feeling like something is…
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“Better Dead Than Co-Ed”: Korean Women’s University Erupts in Mass Protest, Property Damage, and DDoS Attacks Over Unconfirmed Rumors of Male Admissions in Arts Departments
At Dongduk Women’s University, a single rumor has done what no midterm exam or tuition hike ever could: it ignited…
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SK Group seeks to sell SK Signet as part of sweeping portfolio realignment
EV charger (Courtesy of SK Signet) South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK Group is seeking to divest SK Signet Inc., four…
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Malicious Behavior of Kim Soo Hyun’s Fanbase
Some fans of Kim Soo Hyun have crossed the line from fandom into dangerous, criminal behavior—especially targeting those who support…
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Did your mum play any part in your interest in K-Pop?
Since it‘s mothers day today I thought it would be cool to have a discussion about if your mom played…
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Can new groups catch a break pls and thank youuu
So I am an older kpop stan and I’ve been really liking and getting into the newer groups but I’ve…
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Kim Moon-soo denies political ties with Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon during discussion
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Korea Investment & Securities deepens global ties with 2nd IR in New York
Kim Sung-hwan, CEO of Korea Investment & Securities, gives an opening speech at KIS Night in New York 2025 on…
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Ruby Red: Jennie’s Signature Color and How K-pop Stars Join the Trend
Photo Credits: Calvin Klein, Billboard, Chanel , Harpers Bazaar ‘’No one owns a color’’ yeah, until you’re Jennie Kim and…
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ENHYPEN Unveils ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’ Mini Album with Striking Concept Cinema Poster and June 2025 Release
Photo. Credits: Belift Lab ENHYPEN is set to ignite excitement among fans with the announcement of their sixth mini album,…
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KATSEYE – ”Gnarly” | Keep all your thoughts about it to this thread!
This is a megathread for all the discussion surrounding Katseye‘s newest release ”Gnarly”. Keep all your thoughts contained to this…
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IMO Kpop is not Korean except for the language
There’s something I was thinking about that I want to discuss. The thought was prompted while I was listening to…
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POSCO raises ship steel prices as Korea’s tariffs curb supply
A Hyundai Steel employee works at a blast furnace at the company’s steel milll POSCO Holdings Inc. has raised second-quarter…
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Seoul mulls joint review of Alaska LNG project with Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam
South Korea is one of the world’s top LNG buyer South Korea has proposed forming a consortium with Japan, Taiwan…
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Seoul, Washington agree on July tariff deal framework in ‘2+2’ trade talks
From left, South Korea’s Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and USTR Jamieson…
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Which Kpop Artist Tried To Recreate The Success Of a Previous Hit Of Theirs?
I saw two post on the r/popheads subreddit and i thought it was such an interesting discussion. But now i’m…
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Korea’s Incheon Airport to upgrade, operate Uzbek airfield in $140m deal
Rendering of the new Urgench International Airport (Courtesy of Incheon International Airport Corp.) INCHEON – South Korea’s Incheon International Airport…
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Does the length of a song determine its quality?
I’ve seen a lot of discussion on the length of songs in kpop and how songs are becoming “too” short…
