KB News DeskSamsung’s mobile AP Exynos faces uncertain future
Exynos 2500 may not be used for upcoming Galaxy S25 family By Nam Hyun-woo Samsung Electronics’ mobile application processor (AP) series Exynos is facing uncertainty over its future use, as…
Regulator calls for ‘coordinated’ efforts to curb rise in household debts
The head of Korea’s financial regulator on Wednesday called for coordinated pan-industry efforts to curb the rise in household debts. Lee Bok-hyun, chief of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), insisted…
Loossemble unveils dynamic love story, US tour
Loossemble returned with a third mini-album “TTYL,” only four months after the group dropped its second mini-album “One of a Kind.” The new album with the theme “We have endless…
Russia’s Putin arrives in ICC member Mongolia
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday, his first visit to a member state of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since it issued an arrest warrant for him…
Will Intel’s restructuring affect Samsung’s foundry business?
Speculation intensifies about acquiring Intel’s business By Nam Hyun-woo Intel is expected to announce a restructuring plan that includes sales of its foundry and several other semiconductor businesses as part…
BOK expects inflation to remain stable for time being
The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Tuesday it expects consumer inflation to remain stable for the time being, reinforcing views that the central bank may consider a policy pivot. BOK…
20-somethings spend 70 minutes on OTT platforms per day
By KTimes Media consumption in Korea has shifted from traditional TV broadcasts like terrestrial channels to online video platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and Tving. Notably, younger generations are increasingly…
LPGA sophomore Ryu Hae-ran ‘so proud of myself’ after earning 2nd title
They say the first time is the hardest, but for Ryu Hae-ran, the second-year LPGA Tour pro from Korea, her second career victory proved to be more difficult than her…
China’s weak factory PMI raises pressure for consumer stimulus
China’s manufacturing activity sank to a six-month low in August as factory gate prices tumbled and owners struggled for orders, an official survey showed on Saturday, pressuring policymakers to press…
Exports rise for 11th straight month in August on strong chip demand
Korea’s exports extended on-year gains to the 11th straight month in August, data showed Sunday, driven by the strong demand for semiconductors. Outbound shipments rose 11.4 percent on-year to $57.9…
