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SOOP signs three-year media partnership with Korea Association of Athletics Federations

SOOP said it has signed a media partnership with the Korea Association of Athletics Federations and will continue broadcasting athletics content for three years. The company will exclusively broadcast in South Korea all competitions and related content hosted by the federation from 2026 to 2028. The agreement includes live coverage as well as highlight and video-on-demand rights. SOOP also plans to produce original content such as training features and in-depth interviews.

Telecommunications & Media

Science, tech and ICT New Year reception held, attended by PM Kim Min-seok and Deputy PM Bae Kyung-hoon

South Korea’s science, technology and information, broadcasting and communications community gathered for a New Year reception in Seoul on Jan. 14. The Ministry of Science and ICT hosted the event at the Korea Science and Technology Center, co-organised by two industry federations. About 600 people attended, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon. The program included remarks, pledges, performances and a public-participation segment.

Finance

Household loans rise 37.6 trillion won in 2025 as growth slows, turns negative at year-end

South Korea's household loans across the financial sector rose 37.6 trillion won in 2025 from end-2024, slowing from the previous year's increase, the Financial Services Commission said. The household debt-to-GDP ratio continued to fall, reaching 89.3 percent in the third quarter. Loans declined by 1.5 trillion won in December, reversing gains a month earlier. The FSC said it will press ahead with tighter debt management in 2026 and apply revised levy rates for a housing finance credit guarantee fund from April.