The Korea Update

Samsung Texas Fab Equipment Hiring Surge

• Business & Economy

Samsung Texas Fab Equipment Hiring Surge

editor 4월 2, 2026

An aerial view of Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor fab under construction in Taylor, Texas, on Feb. 14, 2025...

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iKON 2023 World Tour Announced: 12 Cities

• K-Pop

iKON 2023 World Tour Announced: 12 Cities

editor 4월 2, 2026

(143 Entertainment) iKON is embarking on a global tour, “Fourever,” hitting 12 cities worldwide, announced their agency,...

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BTS V “Into the Sun” Songwriting, Composition Praised by Rolling Stone (New York Times Mention)

• K-Pop

BTS V “Into the Sun” Songwriting, Composition Praised by Rolling Stone (New York Times Mention)

editor 4월 2, 2026

BTS’s V Receives Critical Acclaim for “Into the Sun,” a song he co-wrote and co-composed. Despite initial...

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Foreign Investors Buy Korean Treasury Bonds After WGBI Inclusion

• Business & Economy

Foreign Investors Buy Korean Treasury Bonds After WGBI Inclusion

editor 4월 2, 2026

South Korea’s bond market has witnessed a significant surge in foreign investment this week, with inflows exceeding...

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Enhypen XO Spotify Streams Milestone

• K-Pop

Enhypen XO Spotify Streams Milestone

editor 4월 2, 2026

(Belift Lab) Enhypen’s hit track “XO (Only If You Say Yes)” has surpassed 200 million streams on...

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Korean Won, Trump Address, Iran, Currency Drop, Financial Markets

• Business & Economy

Korean Won, Trump Address, Iran, Currency Drop, Financial Markets

editor 4월 2, 2026

An electronic board showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index at a dealing room of the Woori...

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Trade Cooperation US Lawmakers Trade Minister

• Business & Economy

Trade Cooperation US Lawmakers Trade Minister

editor 4월 2, 2026

South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo. () South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo held a meeting with...

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Seoul Stocks Rise: Middle East Conflict Resolution Optimism

• Business & Economy

Seoul Stocks Rise: Middle East Conflict Resolution Optimism

editor 4월 2, 2026

An electronic board showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index at a dealing room of the Woori...

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BTS Jin Swim Worldwide iTunes Chart Success

• K-Pop

BTS Jin Swim Worldwide iTunes Chart Success

editor 4월 2, 2026

BTS’s Jin continues to make waves with “Swim with Jin,” debuting at #2 on the Worldwide iTunes...

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March Consumer Price Index: 2.2% Increase Driven by Oil Prices

• Business & Economy

March Consumer Price Index: 2.2% Increase Driven by Oil Prices

editor 4월 1, 2026

South Korea experienced a 2.2% increase in consumer prices in March compared to the previous year, according...

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