Lim Sangwoo Reporter
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Joseon Dynasty tax-sharing traditions meet modern interim income tax rules
The article traces the evolution of tax-sharing wisdom from Joseon Dynasty community funds like Gunpogye and Hopogye to modern-day guidelines for the November interim global income tax prepayment.
Tax audit deferral extended for small businesses with sales under 1 billion won
National Tax Service expands support for small businesses and SMEs, including a new system allowing taxpayers to choose audit timing
Wedding halls maintain profits through food sales despite falling marriage rates
While the number of marriages is declining, the wedding industry maintains a robust profit structure as food costs, which account for 60% of total wedding expenses, drive the market.
AI is redefining work rules and driving South Korea's economic rebound
The advancement of AI is fundamentally altering national economic growth drivers and individual career survival strategies, creating a divide between those who utilize AI and those replaced by it.
Nigeria becomes net gasoline exporter as Dangote Refinery transforms energy landscape
Nigeria is undergoing a massive industrial shift from a petroleum product importer to an exporter, driven by the operations of the Dangote Refinery.
Lee Hye-na expects stocks and bonds to rise after US midterm elections
Lee Hye-na, CEO of Promus Financial Academy, suggests the South Korean stock market is significantly undervalued and anticipates a simultaneous rise in both stocks and bonds following the US midterm elections.
China deploys icebreaker fleet near Alaska amid Arctic competition
China is expanding its influence in the Arctic by deploying icebreaker fleets near Alaskan waters, prompting a rapid response from the United States to counter security and resource threats.
AI agents drive infinite replication of hacking threats
The emergence of AI agents is shifting the economics of hacking, allowing for the infinite replication of attack tools and targeting peripheral services instead of core systems.
Misa Station Paragon hits peak price of 1.685 billion won
The Misa District in Hanam is establishing itself as a core residential area in the eastern metropolitan region due to its excellent accessibility to Seoul and Han River views. Misa Station Paragon has emerged as the district's leading complex, with recent transactions reaching as high as 1.685 billion won.
Genesis reveals B-pillarless design and new hinge technology for GV90 SUV
Genesis has revealed key technologies for its GV90, a massive flagship electric SUV, featuring a B-pillarless design enabled by a specialized dual motion hinge.
AI firms pour massive political funds into US elections to preempt regulation
AI companies are investing heavily in political contributions to hedge against upcoming regulatory risks and social backlash. As the industry moves from a period of rapid innovation to one of heavy regulation, experts suggest these funds act as "insurance" to protect corporate survival.
SK hynix proposes memory-centric infrastructure to solve AI data bottlenecks
SK hynix presented a vision for memory-centric infrastructure at the OCP Global Summit 2026 to address data bottlenecks caused by the explosive growth of AI data.
Hyundai unveils Hidden B-pillar technology to improve coach door safety
HYUNDAI has introduced "Hidden B-pillar" technology, which integrates the door system with the vehicle body to maintain structural safety in Coach Door designs where the B-pillar is not visible.
JUNGSAEMMOOL Beauty sees 87% Prime Day sales surge via Amazon strategy
JUNGSAEMMOOL Beauty is rapidly expanding its presence in the United States by utilizing Amazon as a media platform through a systematic "full-funnel" marketing strategy. This approach led to an 86.8% surge in sales during the recent Amazon Prime Day, driven largely by new North American customers.
Korea Real Estate Board president proposes 15-minute connectivity for livable cities
Lee Heon-uk, President of the Korea Real Estate Board, has proposed a blueprint for sustainable cities centered on connectivity, diverse industrial ecosystems, and data-driven planning to mitigate regional concentration.
Samsung Electronics stock plunges despite record earnings
Professor Kim Kwang-seok criticized the earnings disclosure methods of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, arguing that delayed announcements waste the time of millions of investors. Despite Samsung Electronics reporting record-breaking results, its stock price experienced a sharp decline, highlighting a growing disconnect between earnings figures and market reactions.
Amazon free cash flow plunges due to massive AI investments
Plunging cash flow and missed targets raise questions about the sustainability of semiconductor demand
DGIST SURG Lab researchers aim for sub-millimeter precision in surgical robotics
Researchers at DGIST SURG Lab are developing surgical robot technology that focuses on extreme precision, aiming for movements with less than 1mm of error to ensure patient safety.
Fed faces dilemma as AI infrastructure costs clash with persistent inflation
The Fed's interest rate decisions have entered a complex phase where controlling inflation may directly threaten the survival of the AI industry by driving up the massive capital costs required for infrastructure.
Silver appears undervalued as gold-silver ratio reaches 1:70
Bae Jae-han suggests that silver is currently undervalued compared to gold, as the Gold-Silver Ratio has widened to 1:70, and recommends Dollar Cost Averaging for both metals.
LG Uplus lead Bae Ju-hyeok coaches national team to WorldSkills silver
Bae Ju-hyeok, a DevOps engineer at LG Uplus, played a key role in coaching the South Korean national team to consecutive silver medals in cloud computing at the 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai. He also led LG Uplus in its first successful cloud migration for a domestic telecommunications carrier.
Fed holds rates as Kim Young-ik warns of potential recession
Professor Kim Young-ik analyzes the Fed's decision to freeze interest rates, predicting that a contraction in US consumption could trigger rate cuts and market adjustments next year.
Genesis unveils GV90 flagship SUV with world-first pillarless cabin
Hyundai Motor Group has revealed the Genesis GV90, a flagship electric SUV designed to redefine luxury through a pillarless cabin, coach doors, and traditional Korean-inspired heating technology.
Silicon photonics and CPO could solve AI factory data bottlenecks
The competitiveness of AI semiconductors is shifting from individual chip calculation speeds to the efficiency of data movement through technologies like silicon photonics and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO).
Joseon Dynasty tax-sharing traditions meet modern interim income tax rules
Tax audit deferral extended for small businesses with sales under 1 billion won
Wedding halls maintain profits through food sales despite falling marriage rates
AI is redefining work rules and driving South Korea's economic rebound
Nigeria becomes net gasoline exporter as Dangote Refinery transforms energy landscape
Lee Hye-na expects stocks and bonds to rise after US midterm elections
China deploys icebreaker fleet near Alaska amid Arctic competition
AI agents drive infinite replication of hacking threats
Misa Station Paragon hits peak price of 1.685 billion won
Genesis reveals B-pillarless design and new hinge technology for GV90 SUV
AI firms pour massive political funds into US elections to preempt regulation
SK hynix proposes memory-centric infrastructure to solve AI data bottlenecks
Hyundai unveils Hidden B-pillar technology to improve coach door safety
JUNGSAEMMOOL Beauty sees 87% Prime Day sales surge via Amazon strategy
Korea Real Estate Board president proposes 15-minute connectivity for livable cities
Samsung Electronics stock plunges despite record earnings
Amazon free cash flow plunges due to massive AI investments
DGIST SURG Lab researchers aim for sub-millimeter precision in surgical robotics
Fed faces dilemma as AI infrastructure costs clash with persistent inflation
Silver appears undervalued as gold-silver ratio reaches 1:70
LG Uplus lead Bae Ju-hyeok coaches national team to WorldSkills silver
Fed holds rates as Kim Young-ik warns of potential recession
Genesis unveils GV90 flagship SUV with world-first pillarless cabin