Politics
- President Yoon Suk-yeol’s December 3 emergency martial law incident, first hearing scheduled at the Constitutional Court.
- Challenges in forming a bipartisan National Stability Consultative Body.
- Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo criticizes former lawmakers Han Dong-hoon and Yoo Seung-min.
Economy
- Capital Goods Compensation Association successfully concludes the 2024 Competitive Order Enhancement Program.
- Controversy over loan interest rates and banking management autonomy.
- Private apartment supply for next year expected to hit a 25-year low.
- Abnormal climate in Brazil and Vietnam causes a surge in coffee bean prices, threatening small coffee shops.
- Foreign investors record high returns on HD Hyundai Electric.
Society
- Investigation ongoing into the death of a police officer by gunshot in Busan.
- A teenager in Sacheon arrested for fatal stabbing.
- A drunk driving incident leaves a father critically injured; the perpetrator, a teenager, has been detained.
Culture
- MBN’s “The King of Live Performances 2” achieves a 11.1% viewership rating, topping the time slot for 4 consecutive weeks.
- Actress Han Ga-in sheds tears during a past-life regression session on YouTube.
- Christmas-themed promotions and character marketing activities intensify.
Technology
- Advancements in AI and robotics foresee significant expansion in the humanoid market.
- Progress in the production of KF-21 Boramae fighter jets, successful development of domestic aviation electronics.
- Korean game and content companies ramp up global expansion efforts.
Education
- 100% enrollment rate for medical schools; increase in students declining SKY universities.
- South Korea’s fertility rate at 0.72 highlights demographic crisis concerns.
Environment
- Plans to establish European-style vegetable greenhouses in Buyeo, South Korea.
- Advances in typhoon and flood-resistant greenhouse technology.
International
- Japanese doctor criticized for posting photos of dissected cadavers on social media.
- Many survivors confirmed in Azerbaijan plane crash despite severe damage.
- Former President Trump faces backlash for selling Christmas-themed merchandise.
Sports
- Paris Olympic triple gold medalist Kim Woo-jin discusses his peak performance.
- Korean investors increasingly focus on Tesla 2x leveraged ETFs.
Others
- Bitcoin trading surges, impacting the virtual asset market.
- Large-scale events and Christmas season activities gain attention.