Economy and Finance
- SK Securities and Kakao: SK Securities has downgraded the target price of Kakao.
- Samsung Securities and NAVER: Samsung Securities has downgraded the target price of NAVER.
- Government Pressure on Household Loans: Government pressure on household loans has led KB, Hana, and Woori banks to raise additional interest rates. Meanwhile, falling market rates have made fixed-rate home loans the trend.
- China Economic Growth Rate: China’s economic growth rate has fallen short of expectations, with retail sales hitting their lowest point.
Culture and Arts
- Lee Choon-hwan Solo Exhibition: Korean painter Lee Choon-hwan is holding a solo exhibition themed around the light of Wando Sea.
- Hyeon-cheol’s Passing: Popular trot singer Hyeon-cheol has passed away.
- Pony Chung Young Leader Award: Go player Shin Jin-seo has received the Pony Chung Young Leader Award.
Technology and Industry
- Cloud Security Company Acquisition Negotiation: Alphabet is in large-scale acquisition negotiations for a cloud security company.
- LIG Nex1 Guided Rocket Success: LIG Nex1’s guided rocket ‘Bigung’ has passed the final US evaluation, paving the way for exports.
International
- Japanese Foreign Exchange Market Intervention: The Japanese government intervened in the foreign exchange market, resulting in a stronger yen.
- US Election-related Merchandise: The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been commercialized into items like T-shirts and cards.
- Trump Assassination Attempt Incident: Former President Donald Trump’s assassination attempt has sparked conspiracy theories, with comparisons made to the movie ‘Bob Roberts.’
- Trump Election: The assassination attempt on former President Trump has impacted global stock markets, ushering in an election-driven market phase.