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Finance
KOSPI may attempt to break record high on first trading day of new year
South Korea's KOSPI is in focus on Jan. 2 as it opens the first trading day of the new year, with the index possibly attempting to set a new all-time high. The benchmark ended the previous session down 0.15 percent at 4,214.17 after a directionless session that at one point came within 0.39 points of the intraday record. Strong December exports may support gains despite recent U.S. market weakness.
Crypto
Korea crypto corporate market opening reshapes alliances between finance and exchanges
South Korea’s push to open the corporate digital-asset market is reshaping cooperation between local crypto exchanges and financial institutions. Partnerships are expanding beyond real-name account arrangements into wealth management, FX remittances and custody infrastructure. Mirae Asset is seeking management control of Korbit via an affiliate, while Bithumb and Korea Investment & Securities plan joint wealth services. Dunamu and Hana Financial Group are working on stablecoin-based overseas remittances. The Financial Services Commission is preparing to outline its roadmap in 2026.
Telecommunications & Media
K-culture hot issue: No quiet day in 2025 entertainment, from Park Na-rae to NewJeans
South Korea’s entertainment industry saw controversies continue through 2025’s final days. JYP Entertainment said it is pursuing strong legal action over false claims and malicious posts targeting Stray Kids. An SBS drama teaser drew mixed reactions over CG quality. The year also saw disputes and allegations involving Kim Soo-hyun, Jo Jin-woong and Park Na-rae, and an escalating contract conflict between NewJeans and label Ador. K-pop and OTT rankings also featured prominently.
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Telecommunications & Media
KT waives early termination fees for all customers, a wildcard for New Year number porting
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Finance
Banks frown as South Korea pushes no-fault compensation for voice phishing losses
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AI & Enterprise
2026 outlook: AI war enters round two as tech shake-up accelerates
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AI & Enterprise
OpenAI steps up investment in audio AI to launch audio-focused device within a year
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Crypto
Institutions buy gold, retail investors turn to coins: what lies ahead for 2026 asset markets
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AI & Enterprise
China's LLM startup Moonshot AI raises additional $500 million to expand AI infrastructure
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Crypto
Tether buys additional 8,888 bitcoin, becomes fifth-largest holder
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Telecommunications & Media
KT loses 10,000 subscribers on first day of penalty fee waiver
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AI & Enterprise
NIA chief Hwang Jong-seong says public sector AX key to help AI top 3 goal
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People
Hana Bank visits military bases nationwide through regional business headquarters
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Industry
Samsung Display starts mass production, supply of V-Stripe QD-OLED
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Finance
Korean banks complete 360 billion won contribution to New Start Fund
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Crypto
Nexthrus CEO Jang Hyun-kook says company will work at 'speed of thought' in 2026
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Finance
Woori Bank hires ex-Samsung Electronics executive Jung Eui-chul to lead digital sales
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Finance
FSC chairman vows faster finance overhaul, full rollout of national growth fund