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Crypto
XRP 20,000 units not enough for financial freedom even at $100, early community figure says
An early figure in the XRP community said investors overestimate what holding 20,000 XRP can achieve and that price gains alone do not ensure long-term financial stability. The person said 20,000 XRP would be worth about $2 million at $100, but taxes, living expenses and unexpected costs could erode that. Another analyst previously urged holding at least 50,000 XRP, while a different community member called that claim misinformation.
Games & Commerce
Park Kwan-ho of Wemade says 2026 is harsh survival turning point, urges move beyond MMORPGs
Wemade Chairman Park Kwan-ho labelled 2026 the company’s harshest survival turning point since its founding and announced a high-intensity overhaul. He said the current crisis stems from a structural contraction in the MMORPG market and warned past success formulas can no longer secure the future. Wemade plans to diversify beyond a single genre and push global expansion, including simultaneous launches on platforms such as Steam and consoles. Park also promised sweeping reforms to corporate culture, HR processes and performance evaluations, and called AI adoption a condition for survival.
Finance
Korea Investment Securities CEO calls for push to become Asia No.1 by crossing boundaries
Kim Sung-hwan, CEO of Korea Investment Securities, set “Beyond Boundaries” as the company’s 2026 management theme and declared a drive to become Asia’s No.1 securities firm. In a New Year address, he said last year’s results were a domestic victory and urged a global push. He identified three boundaries to cross: capital and business, borders and industry. He also stressed risk management, global alliance execution and AI-led digital innovation.
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Games & Commerce
NCSoft to launch 'Lineage Classic' services in South Korea and Taiwan in February
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Finance
Woori Bank to expand preferential loans for innovative tech firms in advanced strategic industries
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AI & Enterprise
AI basic law to take effect in January; punitive damages introduced for false, manipulated information
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Finance
Korea Exchange chairman lays out plan for KOSPI 5,000 era, 24-hour trading and crypto ETFs
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Games & Commerce
Lee Jae-sang says 2026 will mark results year for HYBE 2.0
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Finance
Shinhan Investment CEO Lee says firm must lead new opportunity in issued commercial paper
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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