Jin Yu Young
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HSBC to Buy Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Subsidiary
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the country’s financial system was in good health and would not suffer from the demise of Silicon Valley Bank.
BTS to Enlist in South Korea’s Military
Ending months of debate, the band’s label said that the seven members would serve their military conscriptions. They plan to reunite in a couple of...
Interpol Issues ‘Red Notice’ for South Korean Crypto Founder Do Kwon
Prosecutors in Seoul issued an arrest warrant last week for Mr. Kwon on charges of violating South Korea’s financial laws. His cryptocurrencies, Luna and TerraUSD,...
Korea Blockchain Week Attracts Crowds Amid Market Turmoil
Falling prices and upheaval in the industry does not appear to have curbed Koreans’ appetite for crypto, blockchain and all things web3.
Korean Won Falls to 13-Year Low Amid Recession Fears
South Korea’s export-driven economy makes it particularly sensitive to conditions in the global economy.
BTS Ponders Its Future, and South Korea’s Economy Warily Takes Note
The band’s label saw its stock price plunge, and the possibility that the K-pop group won’t tour as pandemic restrictions ease threatens to reverberate through...
More Asian Countries Slowly Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The easing of restrictions comes as the holiday travel season is about to begin.
Rolling Deep: South Korean Youth Roam the City in Hair Curlers
The young South Korean women who wear them say they are not only functional, but also a sign of shifting ideas about beauty and a...
Samsung Chief Lee Jae-yong Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
The head of South Korea’s largest company was accused of illegally using a sedative.
Samsung Chief Lee Jae-yong Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
The head of South Korea’s largest company was accused of illegally using a sedative.