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.