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2026-03-18 (Wed)

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The U.S. Federal Reserve Faces Trump's Interest Rate Cut Pressure and Internal Conflicts

Won Breaches 1,500 Mark for First Time Since Financial Crisis; KOSPI Stabilizes at 5,500 Amid Chip Rally

SEOUL – The South Korean financial markets faced a day of extreme volatility on Monday, as the won-dollar exchange rate surged past the psychological barrier of 1,500 KRW, a level not seen since

Coupang Tightens Rocket Delivery Rules: Free Shipping Now Based on 'Final Payment' for Non-Members

SEOUL — Coupang, South Korea’s e-commerce giant, is set to overhaul its free shipping policy for non-Wow membership users. Starting mid-April 2026, the threshold for free "Rocket Del

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BTS Live Streaming on Netflix Reignites "Network Free-Ride" Controversy in Korea: (C) Youtube SEOUL — As the global stage sets for Bangtan Sonyeondan’s (BTS) highly anticipated "ARIRANG" comeback concert on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Plaza, a familiar confli

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LG Electronics Unveils Specialized HVAC Solutions in India, Aiming for B2B Market Leadership: [MUMBAI, INDIA] — LG Electronics is making a strategic push into the Indian B2B market by showcasing a comprehensive suite of high-efficiency Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) so

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BYD Set to Break Record: Fastest Import Car Brand to Hit 10,000 Sales in Korea: BYD, the global electric vehicle giant, is on the verge of rewriting the history of the South Korean imported car market. According to industry sources and recent sales data, BYD is expected to surpas

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Global Food Delivery Giants Hit Record Highs: Subscription and Quick-Commerce Emerge as Key Growth Engines: (C) Carlist In a year marked by economic uncertainty, the world’s leading food delivery platforms have defied market expectations by reporting stellar financial results for the 2025 fiscal ye

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Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.: [Global Economic Times] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the first in the country to implement a ‘used blanket circular economy pilot project’. Jeju Island signed a business agreem

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China’s online public opinion manipulation goes beyond Korea: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Recently, the reality of online public opinion manipulation originating from China has been revealed, raising both shock and serious concern. Beyond simple competition, China

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“Building a Self-Sustaining Ecosystem”: Retail Giants Race to Upgrade Payment and Settlement Infrastructure

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Gas Prices Edge Lower on First Weekend of Price Cap Amid Middle East Tensions

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Jeju Bank Leapfrogs into 'Tech-fin' Powerhouse: AI Now Screens Over Half of Corporate Loans

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5G Specialized Networks Emerge as Core Infrastructure for Physical AI: South Korea on Track to Surpass Annual Targets

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China Dominates "Matter" Smart Home Standards with 40% Share, Raising Alarms for Korean Competitors

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Google Reinvents Maps: The 'Spatial AI' Revolution Powered by Gemini

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The Red Line: Anthropic Blacklisted as U.S. Demands AI Subservience to Military Command

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Gov’t Weighs Delay of Mandatory Facial Recognition for Mobile Openings Amid Privacy and Technical Hurdles

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Stray Kids Dominates 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards with Historic Four-Win Sweep

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Octagon Meets Federal Service: UFC Elite to Train FBI Agents in Historic Tactical Partnership

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BC Card Secures Patent for Blockchain-Based ‘Asset Authentication NFT’ to Protect Wealth in Financial Emergencies

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Samsung Chairman Lee Returns from Europe: Deepening Strategic Ties in EV Batteries and Semiconductors

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SK Chairman Chey Tae-won: "AI is a Once-in-a-Century Crisis and Opportunity"

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S. Korea Ignites 'Physical AI' Race with 170 Billion Won Investment in Core Robotics Tech

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Lotte Global Logistics Targets Fashion Market with 7-Day Delivery for Uniqlo

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Apple's Next Leap: Will the 'MacBook Ultra' with OLED and Touch Support Redefine the Premium Laptop Market?

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Chungnam Techno Park to Launch 'Hydrogen Industry Council' with 16 Key Organizations Building an Action-Oriented Governance for the Region's Hydrogen Ecosystem

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Shinil Electronics Eyes KRW 200 Billion Revenue Target Through Product Diversification and Digital Transformation

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GBSA Emerges as Digital Security Powerhouse, Top-Ranked in Provincial Security Assessment

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Price Fixing in the Pork Industry: Nine Processors Fined 3.1 Billion Won for Colluding on Supply Prices to E-Mart

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Hyundai Halts Sales of "The All-New Palisade" Following Fatal Safety Incident in the U.S.

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From AI Assistance to Action: Samsung Unveils the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Buds4 Pro

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4: Ko Sang-goo, President of World Federation of Korean Associations, Elected as First Private Sector Chair of World Korean Community Leaders Convention

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Fichee Chambalaalla and Korea’s Lunar New Year: Under the Same Moon

The Dawn of the AI Agent Era: Scale Down or Perish

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Nongshim Adopts Google Workspace Powered by Gemini: A New Era of AI-Driven Collaboration in the Food Industry

Apple to Disrupt Foldable Market: First "Foldable iPhone" Expected This Fall with Beast-Level Specs

MyMeta Set to Storm Seattle: AI Platform Gains Momentum After MSS 'Open Data X AI Challenge' Victory

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KRW Touches 1,500 Mark Amid Middle East Turmoil and Sticky U.S. Inflation

Gas Prices See Double-Digit Drop on Second Day of Price Cap; Gap Between Gasoline and Diesel Narrows

BOK Adopts ‘Wait-and-See’ Stance Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

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