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Industry
Samsung Electronics outlines people-centred Galaxy design, aims for optimal fit
Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy design philosophy, emphasising a people-centred approach that blends into daily life rather than spotlighting advanced technology. In a media briefing on April 9, it introduced the design concept and development process for the Galaxy S26 and Buds4 series released last month. The Galaxy S26 series adopts a unified outer silhouette across three models. Buds4 was redesigned around fit, using more than 100 million ear-shape data points and over 10,000 wear simulations.
Crypto
Bitcoin market on edge ahead of four key U.S. economic events this week
Bitcoin is fluctuating around $70,000 as four major U.S. economic releases this week are expected to raise volatility in the cryptocurrency market. The events include March flash PMI for manufacturing and services, weekly jobless claims, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index and inflation expectations, and U.S. crude oil inventory data. The results could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and influence risk-asset appetite, affecting bitcoin and broader markets.
Finance
KB Kookmin Bank recommends Yeon Tae-hoon as new outside director
KB Kookmin Bank said on Thursday its outside director nomination committee recommended 1 new outside director and 3 outside directors for reappointment. The bank recommended Yeon Tae-hoon, a senior research fellow at the Korea Institute of Finance, as the final candidate for the new post with a two-year term. Yeon studied economics at Seoul National University and earned master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Michigan, and has researched financial markets including capital markets and consumer protection.
