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Trump-driven energy boom spurs Korean firms to hike US gas investments
An SK Innovation E&S-operated shale gas field in Woodford, Oklahoma WOODFORD, Oklahoma – A shale gas field in Woodford, Carter…
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Being into kpop for so long you get tired of the same topics becoming discussions every gen
IT CANT ONLY BE ME. The same discourse of: “wow they’re imitating @ concept”. Like, do you guys remember when…
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HD Hyundai, Palantir chiefs discuss AI shipyard, defense technology
Chung Kisun (left), executive vice chairman of HD Hyundai and Alex Carp, CEO of Palantir Chung Kisun, executive vice chairman…
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Are there any non-blinks who listened to all of the BP solos? What are your thoughts?
I honestly don’t consider myself much of a blink but they’re v popular and I have a lot of respect…
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Posts on KPOP live vocals discussion but refuses to acknowledge groups that do so
I have read quite a few threads on KPOP live vocals but when presented with videos of actual groups who…
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I really don’t know where to post this – but here are my observations on non-OT13 Carats
I literally cannot post this anywhere, even on r/seventeen. Please do be civil and respect those who are OT11. Like…
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Korea, US to expand cooperation in shipbuilding sector
Senior officials from South Korea and the US, including US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (front left) and South Korea’s Minister…
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Disappointed with ticketing for international fans (GD in Goyang)
(Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I wanted to get it off my chest.…
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eyes March visit to Seoul
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference in Brussels in February (Courtesy of Yonhap) US Defense Secretary…
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Rapping skill ranking amongst male groups and female groups~
Let’s divide male and female apart. You can give me a clear ranking like 1, 2, 3… or just normal…
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CHA Biotech seeks to resume healthcare unit IPO after affiliates’ merger
CHA Bio Group’s headquarters in Korea CHA Biotech Co., South Korea’s leading stem cell therapeutics developer, plans to resume an…
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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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Anyone else feel like talks about achievements/records/comparisons has significantly diminished?
Maybe it’s because I haven’t been as close in touch with what’s happening in kpop lately, but I feel like…
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Does it really matter if groups have a close bond? Or do you think it’s okay if they’re just friendly employees?
I was having this discussion with my friend the other day, and we couldn’t really find a middle ground. My…
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Visuals vs the member you find the most attractive
For fun discussion! what are some groups where your personal opinion on attractiveness deviates from the designated visual member? E.g:…
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What are Koreans thinking about Trump’s betrayal of NATO and EU?
Is there a security discussion arising after the MAGA movement systematically betrays Ukraine, NATO and EU? Do Koreans see similarities…
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S.Korea’s top financial regulator pushes tax support for value-up program
FSC Vice Chairman Kim So-young announces that the government will extend the short-selling ban by 10 months to the end…
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S.Korea needs to allow short-selling for all listed stocks: FSS chief
Foreign exchange trading floor of Hana Bank in Seoul Lee Bok-hyun, governor of South Korea’s top financial watchdog body, the…
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TSMC’s possible deal with Intel keeps Samsung on edge
TSMC commands 64.9% of the global foundry market as of the third quarter of 2024 South Korea’s semiconductor industry is…
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I DO ME music video by KiiKii just dropped…
First this isn’t a post to paint KiiKii in a negative light ,just some thoughts I had. I am unsure…
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I’ll probably get negative votes for this but…
Have you ever stopped to think that, unintentionally, many kpopers ended up evolving Lisa into a “standard” to be surpassed…
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So does anyone else get surprised by how little views matter?
I don’t mean this post to be negative, so don’t make it negative or trash talk any groups or anything.…
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Former FSC chief Shin Je-yoon likely to be tapped as Samsung board chair
Shin Je-yoon, former chairman of South Korea’s top financial regulator Financial Services Commission Shin Je-yoon, former chairman of South Korea’s…
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Honest thoughts of Aespas Newark Concert (Pros & Cons)
Just for some background, Ive been a fan of aespas since their savage comeback and even though I consider myself…
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Meta in talks to acquire Korean fabless chip startup FuriosaAI: Forbes
June Paik, FuriosaAI founder and CEO Meta Platforms Inc., the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is in talks to acquire…
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Magnachip’s $3M Settlement Update + Exploring Buyers Like Samsung & LG
Hey there, if there are some Magnachip investors here, I have some updates for you on the settlement they recently…
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Middle East: New land of opportunity for Korean medical devices
Arab Health conference in January 2024 South Korea is making inroads into the Middle East’s medical device market dominated by…
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The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
in History
Introduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and…
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Kakao set to announce AI partnership with OpenAI
Greg Brockman (left) and Sam Altman, co-founders of OpenAI, discuss the future of AI with Korean AI developers at a…
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IVE’s Wonyoung Shines in Cosmopolitan Korea’s February Issue with Hapa Kristin Collaboration
IVE’s Wonyoung has once again captivated fans with her stunning appearance on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea’s February 2025 issue,…
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Jennie ft Dominik Fike – Love Hangover thoughts?
Maybe this isn’t the right place for discussion about the song specifically but I wanna hear some thoughts since this…
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Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3
Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering…
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Girl group landscape in 2024 Insights: Domestic charting and global streams
Hello everyone, long post coming ! Just a disclaimer. This post will talk about streams and charting. I know some…
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Alexa is way too underrated and I don’t understand why no one has even heard of her
I discovered her back in 2019 with her debut Bomb ,such an amazing song,she seemed to have potential and I…
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Are there songs that are underrated while still performing well on the charts?
There are a lot of discussions about which songs are performing well comercially and which aren’t or about which songs…
