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Lee Jae-myung's 'Money Move' Revolution: How South Korea's New President is Reshaping the Financial Landscape

Lee Jae-myung's 'Money Move' Revolution: How South Korea's New President is Reshaping the Financial Landscape

President Lee Jae-myung implements bold economic policies to shift assets from real estate to financial markets, introducing strict mortgage regulations and capital market reforms that have already boosted the KOSPI index by 14.34% in just 40 days.

Finance
Jul 16, 2025
Park Chan-dae's Bold Bid for Democratic Party Leadership: Can He Unite the Party and Win Local Elections?

Park Chan-dae's Bold Bid for Democratic Party Leadership: Can He Unite the Party and Win Local Elections?

Park Chan-dae, a key figure in Lee Jae-myung's administration, is running for Democratic Party leader, emphasizing his experience as floor leader and his ability to create party unity for upcoming local elections and reform initiatives.

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Jul 16, 2025
Heavy Rain Alert! South Korea Braces for Torrential Downpours - Up to 200mm Expected This Week

Heavy Rain Alert! South Korea Braces for Torrential Downpours - Up to 200mm Expected This Week

South Korea faces severe weather as heavy rainfall is forecast nationwide from June 13-17, 2025, with some areas expecting over 200mm of precipitation, prompting flood warnings and safety alerts.

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Jul 16, 2025
Chungbuk Province Faces Cloudy Skies and Rain: Temperatures Peak at 25-27°C

Chungbuk Province Faces Cloudy Skies and Rain: Temperatures Peak at 25-27°C

Chungbuk Province experiences overcast conditions with expected rainfall of 50-150mm in central and northern areas, while southern regions anticipate 50-100mm. Daily temperatures range from 25-27°C with good air quality.

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Jul 16, 2025
Korean Musical 'The Great Gatsby' Returns Home with 'Nervous Fear' After Broadway and West End Triumph

Korean Musical 'The Great Gatsby' Returns Home with 'Nervous Fear' After Broadway and West End Triumph

After conquering Broadway and West End, the Korean-produced musical 'The Great Gatsby' returns to Seoul in August 2025, with producer Shin Chun-soo expressing nervous anticipation for the homecoming performance.

Entertainment
Jul 16, 2025
Genesis G90 Strikes Gold in Middle East: Kuwait Government Chooses Korean Luxury for Official Ceremonies

Genesis G90 Strikes Gold in Middle East: Kuwait Government Chooses Korean Luxury for Official Ceremonies

Genesis G90 has been selected as the official ceremonial and protocol vehicle for Kuwait's Ministry of Interior, with 47 custom units supplied to strengthen the Korean luxury brand's premium position in the Middle East market.

Automotive
Jul 16, 2025
Trump Denies Moscow Strike Plans After Zelensky Call Controversy: 'Ukraine Shouldn't Target Moscow'

Trump Denies Moscow Strike Plans After Zelensky Call Controversy: 'Ukraine Shouldn't Target Moscow'

President Trump clarifies his position on Ukraine's long-range missile capabilities, denying reports that he encouraged strikes on Moscow while giving Putin a 50-day ultimatum for peace talks.

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Jul 16, 2025
Japanese Man Gropes Restaurant Worker and Claims 'I Don't Remember' When Arrested

Japanese Man Gropes Restaurant Worker and Claims 'I Don't Remember' When Arrested

A 55-year-old Japanese man was arrested for groping a 29-year-old female restaurant worker in Fukuoka after requesting menu explanations, captured on security cameras.

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Jul 16, 2025
Yongin City Industrial Promotion Agency Pioneers Semiconductor Workforce Training - Building Korea's Next-Gen Tech Talent Pipeline

Yongin City Industrial Promotion Agency Pioneers Semiconductor Workforce Training - Building Korea's Next-Gen Tech Talent Pipeline

Yongin City Industrial Promotion Agency launches comprehensive semiconductor workforce training program, targeting practical skills development for industry professionals and job seekers to strengthen Korea's semiconductor ecosystem.

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Jul 16, 2025
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