Economy

We provide the latest updates on global and domestic economic trends, financial markets, and investment strategies. Stay informed about inflation, interest rates, and policy changes to navigate the evolving financial landscape.

Summary of Changes to Year-End Tax Settlement Simplification Service This Year | National Tax Service AI Consultation, Expansion of Living Deductions

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I believe many people are interested in the changes to the year-end tax settlement simplification service this year. This service, known as the ’13th month salary,’ has undergone various improvements to allow workers to check deduction materials more conveniently. In particular, the National Tax Service plans to provide a more advanced service by expanding the … Read more

The U.S. Congressional Committee demands the blocking of deepfake sexual exploitation materials in AI.

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The Broadcasting Media Communication Commission (BMCC) has recently officially requested the implementation of youth protection measures for X’s AI service Grok. This action is a response to concerns about the dissemination of sexual exploitation materials and non-consensual sexual images, prioritizing the safety of young people. The BMCC urges the introduction of safety measures to prevent … Read more

KOSPI surpasses 5,000 for the first time in history… Gold reaches 1 million won per 1 don, stocks and gold both hit all-time highs.

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Recently, the domestic stock market has set a new milestone, with the KOSPI surpassing the 5,000 mark for the first time in history. This is an incredible achievement reached after 46 years since the index was introduced in 1980, bringing hope to many investors. Additionally, with the stock market booming, gold prices have reached 1 … Read more

Won value near global bottom? Approaching ‘lowest level since financial crisis’

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The won’s value continues to weaken, with the phrase “post-financial crisis low” reappearing. Based on the BIS (Bank for International Settlements) nominal effective exchange rate (NEER), the won’s broad index has fallen to the 86 level. Key Indicator: BIS Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) 86s According to data on the BIS Broad Nominal Effective Exchange … Read more

another Pu Bao Coming? China-China discusses additional panda rentals

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with Fubao’s departure, the possibility of a new panda coming to South Korea has reopened. reports have emerged that President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the idea of borrowing more pandas on the working level during their summit. what was agreed upon? following the summit, South Korean and Chinese environmental authorities reportedly … Read more

nvidia Declares ‘AI Alliance’ with South Korea…Delivers 260,000 GPUs, Releases Tribute Video

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nVIDIA, a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, has elevated its partnership with South Korea to the level of an “alliance,” marking the beginning of the NVIDIA Korea AI Alliance. on October 31, 2025, CEO Jensen Huang announced the delivery of 260,000 copies of its latest GPU, Blackwell, to the South Korean government and … Read more