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Telecommunications & Media
K-culture hot issue: Who will shine in 2026? National actor Ahn Sung-ki dies
The article rounds up entertainment news, including attention on singers and actors hinting at upcoming activity and fan interest in on-screen “bromance” chemistry. It reports that actor Jang Ki-yong has a new drama lined up and that SM Entertainment has unveiled artists planned for first-quarter 2026 releases. It also describes actor Ahn Hyo-seop’s social media post linked to Netflix animation film “K-pop Demon Hunters”. The article reports the death of actor Ahn Sung-ki at 74 and highlights OTT rankings and music releases.
Telecommunications & Media
KT early termination fee waiver fuels porting surge, SKT gains
About 7 out of 10 customers who left KT after it decided to waive early termination fees moved to SK Telecom, industry data showed. From Dec. 31 to Jan. 7, 130,599 customers left KT, with 74 percent choosing SKT and daily transfers topping 28,000. The article contrasts SKT’s compensation plan, which included fee discounts, with KT’s plan, and describes SKT’s marketing and membership policies.
Industry
HBM4 supply race intensifies as SK Hynix, Samsung speed up mass production
Nvidia has announced production of its next AI chip, Rubin, accelerating competition to supply HBM4 memory. SK Hynix is viewed as the likely initial supplier after saying it completed HBM4 development and built a production system. The shift from initial production to high-volume manufacturing is expected to hinge on February, when output expansion and yields become critical and Samsung Electronics’ entry into the supply chain may be decided.
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AI & Enterprise
CrowdStrike to buy ID security firm SGNL for $740 million
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Crypto
Morgan Stanley to expand crypto investment, launch digital asset wallet
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Finance
FSS launches inspection into Coupang Financial high-interest loans
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AI & Enterprise
Do we really need AI TVs? Critics say makers may be overinvesting
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AI & Enterprise
Microsoft adds direct purchase feature to Copilot
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AI & Enterprise
Snowflake to acquire observability startup Observe in $1 billion deal
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AI & Enterprise
OpenAI acquires Convogo founding team
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Crypto
XRP bullish outlook for 2026: four reasons the market is watching
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Crypto
Countries may sell gold and buy bitcoin: five predictions for the cryptocurrency industry in 2026
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Finance
Hana Securities launches first bill issuance note product
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Crypto
Binance launches first traditional asset-linked perpetual futures, starting with gold and silver
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Crypto
Andreessen Horowitz says privacy key to blockchain rivalry in 2026
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Crypto
Barclays invests in stablecoin infrastructure startup Ubyx
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Crypto
XRP seen as possible BIS Tier-1 asset, raising talk of a move to $22
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Finance
NongHyup head Kang Ho-dong scrutinised over overseas trip lodging costs, double pay