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2026-01-19 (Mon)

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Alarm Bells Ring for South Korea's Economic Future as OECD Predicts Sub-2% Potential Growth
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Large Wildfire Erupts on Eastern Slopes of Philippines' Kanlaon Volcano, Threatening Nearby Communities
Business
Korea-Taiwan Tourism: A New Leap Towards the 3 Million Era

“$3.20 for Coffee, 15 Cents for the Cup”: New Pricing Policy Leaves Café Owners Exhausted

(C) Live and Let's Fly SEOUL — “A Cafe Latte is 4,300 won, and there is a separate 200 won charge for the cup.” Small business owners running cafes are expressing deep frustr

Could Your Daily Habit Be Deadly? 50s Man Dies of Lead Poisoning from Decades-Old Thermos

(C) AliExpress TAIPEI – A shocking case of fatal lead poisoning has emerged from Taiwan, where a man in his 50s passed away due to complications arising from using the same thermos for over 2

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KOSPI Hits Historic 4,900 Mark After 12-Day Rally; Hyundai Motor Soars to 3rd in Market Cap: SEOUL — The South Korean benchmark stock index, KOSPI, continued its record-breaking streak for the 12th consecutive trading day, closing above the 4,900 level for the first time in history. Des

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“HBM Semiconductor Tech Stolen”: China Remains Top Destination for South Korea’s Leaked Technology: (C) Digitimes SEOUL – The South Korean National Police Agency (NPA) announced on Monday that it has apprehended 378 individuals involved in 179 cases of technology theft over the past year. A

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Hyundai’s ‘Atlas’ Shakes Up CES 2026: A Formidable Rival to Tesla’s Optimus: (C) Electrek LAS VEGAS – Hyundai Motor Group’s robotics subsidiary, Boston Dynamics, has taken center stage at CES 2026 with the public debut of its humanoid robot, Atlas. Following a s

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Long Queues in Sub-zero Temperatures: Hello Kitty Meets Jisoo as MZ Generation Flocks to Pop-up Store: (C) CJ Onstyle SEOUL – Despite the biting mid-winter cold, a long line of eager fans stretched down the street in front of the KREAM Dosan flagship store in Sinsa-dong, Seoul on January 15th.

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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

World

Japan’s Luxury Retailers Bracing for Cold Winter as Chinese Travelers Vanish

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“Korea is a Global Financial Hub with Strong Growth Engines,” says Apollo President Jim Zelter

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"A Headache Like My Head Was Splitting": Trot Singer Recalls Suffering Cerebral Hemorrhage in Her 30s

People & Life

Zico’s Strategic Bet on Seongsu-dong: How a $3.6M Building Purchase Skyrocketed in Value Over 8 Years

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S. Korea Braces for Longest, Most Intense Cold Wave of the Season: Feels-like Temps to Plummet to -20°C

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Wealthy Individuals Value Time Over Money: Insights into the "Rich Mindset"

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Trump Declares Himself ‘The Tariff King’ on Social Media Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling

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20-Year-Old Sentenced to 2 Years for Managing 20 Billion Won Illegal Gambling Ring in Cambodia

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Doctor Helicopters and Specialized Ambulances Saved 1,414 Critical Patients Last Year

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President Lee Jae-myung Labels Fake News and Comment Manipulation as "Grave Crimes Against Democracy"

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Trump Escalates Atlantic Tensions with ‘Greenland Tariffs’ Targeting European Allies

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SK Chairman Choi Tae-won Calls for Radical Policy Shift to Reignite Korea's "Fading Growth Engine"

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Rockbridge Founder Visits Seoul, Emphasizes Korea’s "Decisive Role" in New U.S. Era

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Taiwan Praises U.S. Tariff Deal: $500B Investment Targets Remain a Point of Contention

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Trump’s Sudden ‘Semiconductor Proclamation’ Jolts Korea: Renewed Pressure for Onshore Production

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KOTRA and KCCI Join Forces to Accelerate K-Consumer Goods Exports

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Rise of C-Beauty: Chinese Cosmetic Brands Challenge K-Beauty’s Dominance with ‘Doll-like’ Makeup Trends

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China Achieves Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus Amid Global Shift

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EV Prices Hit All-Time Low: Massive Cash Discounts and Manufacturer Subsidies Transform Market

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Kia Registers Trademarks in Russia, Valid Until 2034: A Step Toward Future Market Re-entry?

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Hanwha Pursues Additional U.S. Shipyard Acquisitions to Meet Surging Naval Demand and Nuclear Submarine Ambitions

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Cars Become 'Digital Wallets': In-Car Payments and Biometric Security Redefine Physical AI at CES 2026

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1: Jumunjin Sunrise Festival Leaps Forward After 26 Years… Successfully Concludes with 6,000 Attendees

2: Samyang Foods Set to Hit 3 Trillion Won Revenue in 2026 Amid Global ‘Buldak’ Frenzy

3: Hyundai Motor Challenges World's First 'Solid-State Battery Vehicle'

4: “MacBook for $700?” Apple Expected to Launch Low-Cost MacBook in the First Half of This Year

5: KFTC Reviews Four Allegations Against Coupang: Potential Shake-up of E-commerce Monopoly

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CES 2026: A Global Tech Arena or a ‘Field Trip’ for Civil Servants?

[Statement] We Vehemently Condemn Arbitrary Hegemonism That Erodes Democratic Values and Destroys the International Order

Disproportional growth in Taiwan

Territorial Plundering in the 21st Century: The Catastrophe Awaited by Trump’s ‘Order Through Force’

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Samsung vs. Apple: The Great Smartphone AI War Begins

AI-Driven Memory Shortage Intensifies: Prices Projected to Surge 60% in Q1

“MacBook for $700?” Apple Expected to Launch Low-Cost MacBook in the First Half of This Year

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S. Korean Manufacturers Brace for Revenue Dip in 2026 Amid Financial Volatility

IMF Warns: Korea’s Dollar Asset Exposure 25 Times Larger Than FX Market Capacity

"Only for the Rich and Perfect Scorers": 300,000 Koreans Abandon Subscription Savings Accounts Last Year

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