KB News DeskMargin loans fall to 3-month low as market correction deepens
Margin lending balance drops below 33 trillion won, signaling retreat in leveraged investing South Korea’s outstanding margin loans, a key gauge of leveraged stock investment by retail investors, fell to…
Watch: idntt Takes 2nd Win For “Kids Return” On “Music Bank”; Performances By fromis_9, Hyolyn, And More
idntt has won their second music show trophy for “Kids Return”! On the July 24 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were idntt’s “Kids Return” and i-dle’s “Gimme Dat…
Audit finds unauthorized access to soldiers' medical info archive late last year
Breach involved about 8 GB of military medical data, audit finds A military audit has found unauthorized access to online records of soldiers’ personal medical information occurred late last year,…
Minister vows to further eliminate blind spots of compensation for veterans' families
Government cites Middle East tensions as reason for extending price caps Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he would make efforts to further eliminate blind spots in compensation for surviving…
Market rally lifts Korea's five financial groups to W13tr profit
Brokerage gains drive record profits as NH stays ahead of Woori South Korea’s five largest financial groups posted a record 13.12 trillion won ($8.97 billion) in combined first-half net income,…
4 Key Mysteries To Watch In The Second Half Of “The Husband”
“The Husband” has looked back at its tangled character relationships and hidden clues ahead of the drama’s second half! “The Husband” is a thriller that follows Kang Tae Joo (Namkoong…
Govt. keeps fuel price caps steady amid energy volatility
Government cites Middle East tensions, keeps room for future adjustments South Korea kept its current fuel price caps unchanged Friday amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, while leaving open…
6 Fashion Tips Inspired By K-Pop Stars To Stay Cool This Summer
It seems like summer just keeps getting hotter and hotter! If you’re looking to survive the heat while still looking cool, these K-pop idols have you covered. With their style…
Korea less exposed to AI job shock, but productivity at risk
South Korea may face less immediate job disruption from generative artificial intelligence than other members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. But its workers and businesses could also…
Kia Q2 profit falls despite record sales, as US tariffs, incentives bite
South Korean carmaker Kia said Friday its operating profit fell 4.9 percent in the second quarter, as US auto tariffs and higher sales incentives offset record revenue and vehicle sales…
