Korea Daily News (November 14, 2024)

Politics

  • Notre Dame Cathedral Reopening in France : Set to reopen after 5 years, with President Macron attending the event
  • Death of Russian Dissident Chef : Found dead in Serbia, cause of death remains unknown
  • US-Japan-South Korea Summit Meeting : Cooperation strategies discussed at the APEC meeting in Peru
  • Trump Announces Attorney General Nominee : Names Matt Gaetz as Attorney General nominee for his second administration
  • US Republican Party Secures House Majority : Republican Party now holds the majority in both the Senate and the House

 

Economy

  • Tax Benefits for Real Estate PF : Government provides tax benefits to developers with increased capital ratios
  • E-Mart Q3 Operating Profit Increase : Strengthened competitiveness through price leadership and store renovations
  • Samsung Securities Credit Rating Upgrade : Fitch raises credit rating to BBB+
  • JYP Target Price Increase : NH Investment & Securities forecasts improved profitability through key artist activities
  • Toss Securities Operating Profit Surge : Q3 operating profit grew eightfold compared to the previous year, exceeding annual targets

 

Industry

  • Hoban Construction Strengthens Open Innovation : Holds a demo day with GS Engineering & Construction
  • SK Networks Buy Rating Maintained : Hana Securities views SK Networks as recovering financially
  • Seongmunan CC Clubhouse Award : Wins the Korean Architects Association Building of the Year award
  • Samsung’s ‘Today Guaranteed’ Service Launch : First same-day delivery service in Korea’s home appliance industry
  • Hyundai Construction Leadership Change : Appoints Lee Han-woo, Executive Vice President of the Housing Division, as new CEO

 

Technology

  • Keloid Cryotherapy Development : New treatment from Severance Hospital shortens scar recovery time
  • AI Photo App ‘MeeAww’ Launch : Successfully launched in 175 countries
  • Amazon Advertising Optimization Strategy : Collaboration with Colosseum Corporation and Storelink presents successful strategies
  • Rising Popularity of Domestic App Tech : Expanded rewards-based services through ad watching and specific activities
  • Samsung AI Semiconductor Competition : Faces the risk of lagging behind NVIDIA in HBM technology

 

International

  • Tesla Cybertruck Recall : Sixth recall decision since launch
  • KEPCO as a Defensive Stock : Hana Securities projects increased Q3 operating profit
  • US Republican Party Secures Majority : Holds a majority in both the Senate and House
  • Donald Trump Elected President : Names Matt Gaetz as Attorney General nominee for his second term
  • Mixed New York Stock Market Performance : Post-election fatigue results in increased profit-taking

 

Culture/Arts

  • Tokyo Disneyland Christmas Festival : Various celebrations and decorations revealed
  • Park Hyatt Seoul Year-End Promotion : Collaboration with Diptyque for a fine dining promotion
  • The 30th Anniversary Party for ‘Yeolhyeolgangho’ : Commemorative event and new game release in Haeundae, Busan
  • Grammy Winner Dua Lipa’s Upcoming Korea Concert : Expresses excitement, “This performance will be a party”

 

Society

  • No-Show Losses for Small Business Owners : Gwangalli, Busan restaurant also affected by no-shows
  • Redevelopment of Changsin and Sungin-Dong : Transformation of a northern Seoul area into a 6,400-unit residential complex
  • No Cold Wave on College Entrance Exam Day : Warmer-than-usual weather across the nation
  • Need for Stable Cash Flow in Old Age : The 50s and 60s generation emphasizes the importance of financial independence from children

 

Games

  • New Game Releases at G-Star 2024 : Multiple game companies present trailers and previews
  • Solo Leveling: Arise Wins Award : Recognized with the 2024 Korea Game Awards
  • Lineage W 3rd Anniversary Update : Large-scale update with various new features for players
  • Triple-I Game Publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment : Rising indie publisher in the gaming industry
  • NCSoft’s Lineage Reboot : EP. GLORY update strengthens the Elf class

 

Sports

  • Son Heung-min Tottenham Contract Extension : Negotiations underway for an additional one-year extension
  • Com2uS Pro Baseball V24 Chooses Kim Do-young as Model : KIA Tigers player selected as the official model