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Finance
Korea Exchange chairman lays out plan for KOSPI 5,000 era, 24-hour trading and crypto ETFs
Korea Exchange Chairman Jung Eun-bo presented a blueprint for opening a “KOSPI 5,000 era” in 2026. He plans to build a 24-hour trading system in stages and push to introduce digital finance products including cryptocurrency ETFs. Jung said the market should move beyond the “Korea discount” toward a “premium market.” He cited gains in key valuation indicators in 2025 and set three priorities for 2026, including fair markets, productive finance and stronger competitiveness.
Games & Commerce
Lee Jae-sang says 2026 will mark results year for HYBE 2.0
HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang said in a New Year message on Jan. 2 that 2026 will be the beginning of visible results from the company’s HYBE 2.0 strategy, following a 2025 focused on strategic investment. He said the company must prove the business viability of new businesses and artist IP, establish lasting IP through innovation and broaden its fan base. He also highlighted scarcity-based experience models, AI-based prosumer market leadership and integrated global governance.
Finance
Shinhan Investment CEO Lee says firm must lead new opportunity in issued commercial paper
Shinhan Investment Securities CEO Lee Seon-hoon said on Thursday the company faces a new opportunity this year in issued commercial paper. He called for the firm to supply venture capital to companies and share growth gains transparently with investors. Lee urged habitual internal controls and a bottom-up shift in compliance. He also said AI and digital technology are now essential in finance and should become central to the brokerage.
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Finance
KB Kookmin Bank CEO Lee Hwan-ju says bank must move toward a better future through expansion and transformation
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Telecommunications & Media
KT launches New Year roaming promotion offering up to 6GB extra data
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AI & Enterprise
Okestro announces regular executive reshuffle
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Industry
Samsung Electronics leadership New Year message: Let us lead in AI
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Industry
Choi Joo-sun of Samsung SDI says 2026 must be year of rebound
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Finance
Lim Jong-ryong says Woori Financial will create new trends in finance
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Finance
KOSPI hits intraday record high on first trading day of new year
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Industry
Korea to run largest-ever integrated Korea pavilion at CES 2026
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People
Korea Internet Newspaper Association appoints Heo Yoon-cheol as secretary general
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Finance
KB Securities says 2026 will be a year of leap beyond a threshold, with AI and global bets
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Finance
Shinhan Financial chairman urges bold shift to lead digital ecosystem
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Games & Commerce
Kakao Group says 2026 will be year of amplification, with AI and global push at stake
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Industry
Lotte chairman Shin Dong-bin urges use of AI to lead change
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AI & Enterprise
TTA reorganises to support AI innovation drive toward 'AI G3' goal
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Industry
LG Display CEO Jung Cheol-dong calls for strong one team built on mutual trust