KB News DeskFinancial regulator calls for need to reform private pension programs
The head of the financial regulator stressed the need to improve private pension programs Thursday, a day after the government unveiled details of a reform plan for the national pension…
PGA Tour veteran Kim Si-woo selected for 3rd Presidents Cup
Korean PGA Tour veteran Kim Si-woo has been chosen to play at his third Presidents Cup. Mike Weir, the Canadian-born captain for the International Team, made Kim one of his…
Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories
Norway’s $1.7 trillion wealth fund may have to divest shares of companies that violate the fund watchdog’s new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel’s operations in…
Samsung’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…
