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Jensen Huang’s ‘K-Jensen’ Branding Strategy in Korea

• Business & Economy

Jensen Huang’s ‘K-Jensen’ Branding Strategy in Korea

editor 6월 11, 2026

Korea Embraces Jensen Huang: Unpacking Nvidia’s Influence on the Nation’s AI Future Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang smiles...

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Busan Probes Lodging Operator Over Japanese BTS Fan’s Abuse Allegation

• K-Pop

Busan Probes Lodging Operator Over Japanese BTS Fan’s Abuse Allegation

editor 6월 11, 2026

A media display on the exterior of the Grand Josun Busan hotel near Haeundae Beach broadcasts fan-made...

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Korea Zinc’s Governance Ratings Surpass Young Poong Amid Proxy Battle

• Business & Economy

Korea Zinc’s Governance Ratings Surpass Young Poong Amid Proxy Battle

editor 6월 11, 2026

Logo of Korea Zinc at its headquarters in Jongno, Seoul (Korea Zinc) Global industry leader, **Korea Zinc**,...

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Big Bang Announces Global World Tour Comeback After Nine Years

• K-Pop

Big Bang Announces Global World Tour Comeback After Nine Years

editor 6월 11, 2026

Veteran K-pop Group to Embark on Extensive 31-Show Global Tour for 20th Anniversary Celebration Poster for Big...

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Samsung, SK Hynix Chip Investment Builds in Korea’s Southwest

• Business & Economy

Samsung, SK Hynix Chip Investment Builds in Korea’s Southwest

editor 6월 11, 2026

Government’s Regional Growth Initiatives Spark Chip Giant Investment Rumors in Honam Samsung Electronics logo (left) and SK...

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Meets Korean Tech Giants Samsung, Kakao, Naver in Korea

• Business & Economy

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Meets Korean Tech Giants Samsung, Kakao, Naver in Korea

editor 6월 11, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (Im Se-jun/The Korea Herald) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to return to...

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Woori Bank Launches Digital Wallet for Foreign Tourists

• Business & Economy

Woori Bank Launches Digital Wallet for Foreign Tourists

editor 6월 11, 2026

Ouk Il-jin (left), chief digital and information officer at Woori Financial Group, and Kim Jae-seol, CEO of...

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Coupang Fined Record W624.7B for Privacy Violations

• Business & Economy

Coupang Fined Record W624.7B for Privacy Violations

editor 6월 11, 2026

Coupang Hit with Record $409M Fine by South Korea’s Privacy Watchdog for Massive Data Breach & Unauthorized...

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KKR: Corporate Reform to Unlock Korea Valuations

• Business & Economy

KKR: Corporate Reform to Unlock Korea Valuations

editor 6월 11, 2026

(KKR) Leading US investment firm KKR has identified South Korea as a particularly compelling investment opportunity within...

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Korea Job Decline Ends 17-Month Streak Amid Middle East Fallout

• Business & Economy

Korea Job Decline Ends 17-Month Streak Amid Middle East Fallout

editor 6월 11, 2026

South Korea’s Labor Market Weakens Significantly: Manufacturing Jobs Plummet, Youth Employment Declines Amid Middle East Tensions A...

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