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2026-02-04 (Wed)

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Severe Weather System Strikes Texas and Oklahoma, Leaving Fatalities and Extensive Damage; Threat Persists in Midwest
Business
Tous les Jours Re-Enters Malaysian Market After Eight-Year Hiatus
Synthesis
6223 Future Forum to Host Symposium on 'The Arctic Sea Route and the Future of Ulsan'

"Climate Intelligence" to Shape National Competitiveness: 6223 Future Forum Concludes 9th Symposium

(C) LEE YEON-SIL The "6223 Future Forum," a private policy platform seeking mid-to-long-term future strategies for South Korea, has introduced "Climate Intelligence" as a ne

LG Electronics: A New Titan in Robotics, or Still Just a Contender?

(C) LG LAS VEGAS — As the dust settles on CES 2026, the financial world is grappling with a pivotal question: Is LG Electronics still a traditional home appliance giant, or has it successfully

HEADLINE
Musk Announces SpaceX Acquisition of xAI: A $1.25 Trillion "Interstellar Engine": (C) WCCFTech HAWTHORNE, CA — Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has officially announced that SpaceX will acquire his artificial intelligence venture, xAI. The merger of the tw

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AI Boom Ignites Memory Super Cycle: DRAM and NAND Prices Set to Skyrocket: (C) The Korea Economic Daily SEOUL — The global semiconductor market is entering an unprecedented era of growth. Recent market data suggests that the "Memory Super Cycle" is not o

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Wall Street Rebounds on AI Optimism and Earnings; Gold and Silver Continue Sharp Decline: (C) Money Control NEW YORK — The New York stock market closed higher on Monday as robust demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and high expectations for corporate earnings li

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The Return of the King: Lee Soo-man to Relaunch K-Pop Career as Non-Compete Clause Expires: (C) Danmee SEOUL — The "Godfather of K-pop," Lee Soo-man, is officially ending his hiatus. Three years after his dramatic departure from SM Entertainment—the powerhouse he f

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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

Synthesis

Disney Shares Plunge Despite Earnings Beat as “Trump Effect” Clouds Outlook

World

U.S. Launches $12 Billion ‘Project Vault’ to Stockpile Critical Minerals and Break Dependence on China

Distribution Economy

South Korea’s Inflation Hits 5-Month Low at 2.0% in January, but Grocery Costs Remain High

Synthesis

Fire Breaks Out at SPC Samlip Factory in Siheung: Three Injured, Dozens Evacuated

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Synthesis

Daejeon City Visits Sapporo, Japan for 15th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship… Strengthening Economic and Cultural Cooperation

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Prosecutors Indict Pastor Jun Kwang-hoon for Inciting Violent Court Protest

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"Makgeolli Bath" in Oden Soup: Hygiene Scandal Rocks Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival

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Man Arrested for Setting Massive Reed Field Fire in Changwon, Claiming He Was "Cold"

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'120-Day Race' Begins: Preliminary Candidate Registration for June 3 Local Elections Opens Tomorrow

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"Bitter Valentine": Japan’s Chocolate Prices Double, Crushing Sales and Traditions

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Business

Hankook Tire Joins Legal Battle for Tariff Refunds Ahead of U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

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"Seaweed Buldak Stew Noodles" Craze Sweeps SNS, Triggering Nationwide Shortages and Resale Frenzy

10 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

17 days ago

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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Industry

South Korea’s First Mass-Produced Micro-Satellite Successfully Launched and Linked

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Tesla Weathers the Storm: Q4 Results Beat Estimates Despite Slowing Growth

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Chungnam Province Showcases Geumsan Ginseng at Berlin’s International Green Week 2026

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Dongbu Corporation Hits 50% Milestone in El Salvador’s Landmark Los Chorros Infrastructure Project

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Amazon Zoox Courts South Korean Tech for Robotaxi Supply Chain Expansion

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Rising Prices Drive Surge in Warehouse Clubs; Payments Double in 4 Years

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Most Viewed

1: From Serene Tables to Absolute Chaos: Lee Hee-jun’s ‘Rectangle, Triangle’

2: Secretary General Oh Jin-Ki: “2026 Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo will deliver ‘Mental Recovery’ beyond spectacular sights”

3: Top Japanese Actress Ryoko Yonekura Referred to Prosecutors Over Drug Use Allegations

4: The Cruelty Behind the Mask of the Rule of Law: Condemning Unconstitutional Crackdowns by U.S. State Governments and ICE

5: Jeju Air Implements Total Ban on In-Flight Power Bank Usage Amid Fire Concerns

Opinion

BTS to Mark Historic Full-Group Comeback at Gwanghwamun Square This March

The Resurgence of the "Don-roe Doctrine": Trump’s Unilateralism and the Sovereignty of Neighbors

The Cruelty Behind the Mask of the Rule of Law: Condemning Unconstitutional Crackdowns by U.S. State Governments and ICE

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

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ICT(Information and Communication Technology)

The End of SaaS as We Know It? How the Generative AI Revolution is Shaking Silicon Valley’s Foundations

"Establishing Standards for Robot Data and Models" Superb AI and POSTECH Robotics Lab Form Strategic Partnership

UK Competition Authority: "Google Must Allow Websites to Opt Out of AI Overviews"

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Distribution Economy

JP Morgan Sets Bold 7,500 Target for KOSPI Amid "Firing on All Cylinders" Rally

JP Morgan Sets Bold 7,500 Target for KOSPI Amid "Firing on All Cylinders" Rally

Prosecutors Indict 52 Over 10 Trillion Won Price-Fixing Cartel: "Flour, Sugar, and Electricity Prices Rigged"

Prosecutors Indict 52 Over 10 Trillion Won Price-Fixing Cartel: "Flour, Sugar, and Electricity Prices Rigged"

Fitch Affirms South Korea’s ‘AA-’ Rating, Cites Robust Semiconductor Exports and External Resilience

Fitch Affirms South Korea’s ‘AA-’ Rating, Cites Robust Semiconductor Exports and External Resilience

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