Live News of South Korea February 25, 2024

Jennie Kim's 'One Of The Girls' Breaks Chart Records

Blackpink singer Jennie is making waves with her hit single 'One of the Girls,' which has now spent eight weeks on the Hot 100 chart. The song, featuring Lily Rose Depp and powered by The Weeknd,...Read More

MLB Updates: Keller's Record Contract, Senga's Injury Concerns

One National League All-Star right-hander is getting the biggest contract ever for a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, while another is facing a setback before the start of the season for the New York Mets. The Pittsburgh PiratRead More

Piper Perabo Joins Cast Of Amazon Prime Video's 'Butterfly'

Piper Perabo has been cast in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video spy series 'Butterfly,' joining the previously announced series lead Daniel Dae Kim and other cast members Reina Hardesty, Park Hae-soo, Kim Tae-hee, and NayoonRead More

Celebrities Shine Bright At Various Events Around The World

Stars have been making waves this week with their high-profile appearances and events across the globe. From Beyoncé launching her haircare line in Los Angeles to Bradley Cooper spotted in New York City, the A-listers haveRead More

South Korea Maintains Interest Rates, Investors Monitor Pivot Timing

South Korea's central bank has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged, as investors closely monitor the timing of a potential shift in monetary policy. The Bank of Korea announced that it would maintain its...Read More

Taylor Swift Named Biggest Musical Artist In The World For 2023

In a recent announcement by the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), Taylor Swift has been crowned the biggest musical artist in the world for the year 2023. This marks the fourth time that the...Read More

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Zendaya And Timothée Chalamet Stun In Matching Leather Jumpsuits

Zendaya, 27, and Timothée Chalamet, 28, made a stylish statement on the red carpet in South Korea during a press conference for their upcoming movie, “Dune: Part Two.” The duo opted for matching futuristic leather jumpsuitRead More

South Korean Box Office Hit '12:12 The Day' Breaks Records

Jung Woo-sung portrays General Lee Tae-shin in the film '12:12 The Day,' a character inspired by real-life General Jang Tae-won. The movie, released in November 2022 in South Korea, quickly became a box office sensation, gRead More

South Korean Government Warns Striking Doctors To Return

The South Korean government has issued a stern warning to approximately 7,800 striking medical interns and residents to immediately resume their duties or face legal consequences. The collective walkouts by junior doctorsRead More

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HSBC Holdings Reports Record Profit But Falls Short

World stocks showed a mixed performance on Wednesday following a decline in technology shares on Wall Street the previous day. Investors were eagerly awaiting chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly earnings report, which was expecteRead More

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Strand Releasing Acquires North American Rights To Provocative Film 'Sex'

Strand Releasing has acquired North American rights to Dag Johan Haugerud's 'Sex' following its premiere in the Panorama section at the Berlin Film Festival. The movie, represented in international markets by M-Appeal, isRead More

Netflix President Ted Sarandos Addresses Squid Game US Remake Rumors

Netflix President, Ted Sarandos, recently addressed the rumors surrounding a potential Squid Game US remake helmed by David Fincher. The hit South Korean show, which garnered immense success for the streaming platform, isRead More

South Korea Aims To Shift NDF Trading To Spot Deliverables

South Korea is aiming to implement currency reforms that will potentially shift a significant portion of Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) trading to spot deliverables. The country is hopeful that these reforms will help enhanRead More

South Korean Trainee Doctors Protest Government's Medical Student Increase

Trainee doctors in South Korea have collectively walked off their jobs in protest of a government initiative to recruit more medical students. This move has led to the cancellation of surgeries and medical treatments at hoRead More

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Global Shares Mixed As Chinese Markets Reopen After Holiday

Global shares showed a mixed performance on Tuesday as Chinese markets resumed trading after the Lunar New Year break. France's CAC 40 gained 0.3%, reaching 7,788.86, while Germany's DAX dipped 0.3% to 17,047.67. The UK'sRead More

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Shohei Ohtani Takes Live Batting Practice With Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani recently participated in live batting practice with the Los Angeles Dodgers during spring training, marking a significant step in his recovery from elbow surgery. The Dodgers shared a video on social media shRead More

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Hideki Matsuyama Wins Genesis Invitational with Record-Breaking Performance

Japanese golf star Hideki Matsuyama made history at the Genesis Invitational by setting a new record for the lowest closing round by a winner at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California. Matsuyama's impressive comebRead More

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Global Markets React to China’s Return, U.S. Federal Reserve Data

Major developer Country Garden, Sino-Ocean Group Holding, and China Vanke experienced significant losses, although the Shanghai Composite index managed to gain 1.6%. Market analyst Stephen Innes highlighted the reopening oRead More

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Wonka tops South Korean box office with $16.7 million total

The South Korean box office has been buzzing with exciting developments and impressive performances by various films. The fantasy movie "Wonka" starring Timothee Chalamet has shown remarkable staying power by leading the bRead More

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Joanna Gaines' daughter Ella learns Korean to embrace her heritage

In a heartwarming and enlightening journey, Joanna and Chip Gaines' daughter, Ella, is immersing herself in her mother's heritage by learning the Korean language. After the family's transformative trip to Seoul in April 20Read More