Live News of South Korea February 26, 2024

Asian Shares Mostly Decline, Nikkei 225 Hits Record High

Asian shares mostly declined on Monday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index reaching another record high in morning trading. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.5% to 39,309.76 after a holiday closure on Friday. The dollar edged up to...Read More

South Korea Urges Striking Doctors To End Walkouts

The South Korean government has issued a warning to junior doctors participating in walkouts, giving them a four-day ultimatum to return to work or face potential legal consequences. The strike, involving approximately 9,0Read More

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Global Shares Mostly Decline, Tokyo's Nikkei Hits Record High

Global shares mostly declined on Monday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index being a standout as it reached another record high. In early trading, France's CAC 40 slipped 0.4% to 7,935.33, while Germany's DAX edged 0.1% higher...Read More

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Timothée Chalamet's Bold Red Carpet Style Turns Heads Again

Timothée Chalamet continues to captivate audiences with his bold and unconventional fashion choices, making a statement on the red carpet at the premiere of Dune: Part Two in New York City. The 28-year-old actor showcasedRead More

Zendaya Stuns In Avant-Garde Look At Dune Premiere

Zendaya made a stunning appearance at the Dune: Part Two New York City premiere, showcasing yet another avant-garde look that left onlookers in awe. Collaborating with her image architect and longtime partner, Law Roach, tRead More

Rooney Mara-Starring Drama 'La Cocina' Secures International Distribution Deals

Acclaimed drama 'La Cocina,' featuring Rooney Mara, has secured distribution deals for numerous international territories following its premiere at the Berlinale. HanWay Films has finalized sales agreements for various regRead More

Past Lives Wins Best Feature At 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Past Lives took home the prestigious award for best feature at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, held in Santa Monica. The film, directed by Celine Song, was presented the honor by actor Jude Law at...Read More

America Ferrera Stuns In Custom Dior Dress At SAG Awards

America Ferrera made a stunning appearance at the 2024 SAG Awards, showcasing her own fashion fairytale on the red carpet. The 39-year-old actress, known for her role in Barbie, turned heads in a custom Dior Haute...Read More

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

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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