Korea Daily News (October 25, 2024)

Economy

  • SK Hynix: Achieved record-breaking performance in Q3 this year, with its stock price surpassing 200,000 KRW during trading.
  • Korea Zinc: Stock price surged amid a management rights dispute, hitting the daily limit for two consecutive days.
  • European Data Centers: Power demand is expected to triple by 2030.
  • LG Electronics: Q3 operating profit increased by 19%, with a target stock price maintained at 140,000 KRW.
  • KB Financial Group: Q3 performance exceeded expectations, prompting an upward adjustment of its target stock price.
  • Shinhan Bank: Announced a waiver of prepayment penalties, aiming to ease the burden of loan repayment.

 

Society

  • Actress Kim Soo-mi: Passed away at the age of 75 due to cardiac arrest, receiving much mourning and attention.
  • Well-dying campaign: The Elderly Welfare Association plans to promote a well-dying culture awareness campaign.
  • LH fraud case: A man in his 40s was sentenced to a heavy prison term for defrauding 20 billion KRW in a Seoul Gangnam apartment pre-sale scam.

 

Entertainment

  • Actress Lee Young-ae: Displayed affection with her husband at an awards ceremony, showcasing strong marital bonds.
  • Actress Ra Mi-ran: Attracted attention during her trip to Italy by selecting a requiem, gaining interest from viewers.
  • Actress Kim Soo-mi: After her passing, her heartfelt advice to daughter-in-law Seo Hyo-rim has been revisited.
  • Girl group member Yulhee: Exposed her ex-husband Choi Min-hwan’s involvement in visiting a prostitution venue, leading to a police investigation.
  • Actress Shin Ae-ra: Shared the story behind adopting her two daughters, expressing deep family love.

 

Technology/IT

  • NVIDIA: Unveiled the ‘Gefion’ AI supercomputer in collaboration with the Danish government, intended for quantum computing and drug development.
  • MBK Partners: Named one of the ‘World’s Best Companies 2024,’ receiving international recognition.
  • Tesla Autonomous Driving: Expected to boost revenue through improved autonomous driving features, with projected 30% growth by 2025.

 

Health/Medical

  • Celltrion: Planning to expand its antibody treatment lineup for autoimmune diseases, competing with global pharmaceutical giants.
  • GemVax: Announced successful clinical trial results for the treatment of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), receiving praise from the global academic community.
  • Vitamin D Deficiency: Increasing concerns over health issues caused by vitamin D deficiency during winter, highlighting the need for supplements.
  • International Gastroenterology Conference: South Korean pharmaceutical companies participated in the U.S. event, competing in the global medical industry.

 

Sports

  • Harman International Korea: Participating as an official sponsor of the ‘Genesis Championship’ golf tournament.
  • Belgian Soccer Player: Suffered finger amputation after a firecracker exploded during a match, prompting a police investigation.
  • 44th National Paralympic Games: Scheduled to take place from October 25 in Gimhae and Changwon, South Korea.
  • Club Med Travel Reservations: Opened travel reservations for 2025 with a super early bird promotion, leading to a surge in booking rates.

 

International

  • North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation: A Gallup Korea survey revealed that 73% of respondents view this cooperation as a threat.
  • Ukraine Support: 66% of South Koreans believe that only humanitarian, non-military support should be provided to Ukraine.
  • U.S. Presidential Election: Trump made strong remarks on the illegal immigration issue, heightening tensions ahead of the election.
  • Hong Kong Tourism Board: Announced a global partnership with Art Basel Paris, starting a 3-year collaboration.

 

Games

  • Netmarble: Announced a collaboration update with the anime series ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.’
  • Blizzard: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘World of Warcraft’ with special events.
  • Cookie Run: Set to showcase ‘Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures’ at the Google Play booth at G-Star 2024.
  • Monster Hunter Wilds: Open beta test scheduled to begin on November 1, raising expectations.