Lim Sangwoo Reporter
Kia pushes for 'assetization' of EV batteries... accelerating the establishment of recovery and diagnosis systems
Kia is accelerating preparations for a new business that manages the lifecycle of electric vehicle batteries, treating them as assets rather than mere consumables. The company aims to build a virtuous cycle of reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling by precisely diagnosing the condition of recovered batteries.
Appealing for Tax Reductions via 'Soji' in the Joseon Era... Observers Inspected Corruption of Local Officials
During the Joseon era, systems existed to protect citizens from unfair taxation and administrative actions, similar to modern taxpayer protection systems. Observers (Gwanchalsa) inspected local officials' corruption through 'Inspection Tours,' while citizens used 'Soji petitions' to appeal grievances and seek tax relief.
BRAVIO Launches High-Performance Pads Dedicated to AVANTE N... Achieves 1st Place in Endurance Race
BRAVIO, a brand of brake specialist Sangsin Brake, has released high-performance brake pads specifically for the AVANTE N and proved their performance by winning 1st place in the 200A class of the Jeonnam GT endurance race.
"Principal Guarantee is the Most Dangerous Asset"... John Lee: "If You Have 20 Years Left, You Must Invest 100% in Stocks"
John Lee warns that "safe assets" focused on principal guarantees can threaten retirement security due to the declining value of money. He advocates for aggressive stock investment for those with long-term horizons and calls for structural reforms in the Korean pension system.
"Even if the pension is cut, I'll take it now"... Surge in early National Pension claims due to National Health Insurance burden
As eligibility requirements for National Health Insurance dependents tighten and National Pension benefits impact insurance premium calculations, retirees are increasingly choosing to claim their pensions early to avoid higher health insurance costs.
Full Exemption of Highway Tolls During Chuseok... 43.4 Trillion Won Supplied to Small Business Owners and SMEs
The government is implementing the 'Chuseok Livelihood Stabilization Measures' to alleviate economic burdens on households, including toll exemptions and financial support for small businesses. The measures focus on stabilizing grocery prices, reducing transportation costs, and providing liquidity to small businesses and SMEs.
"For a Self-Employed Person with 160 Million Won in Assets, This Should Come Before Buying a Home"
Money trainer Kim Gyeong-pil advises a self-employed individual with 160 million won in assets to focus on business success and securing 300 million won in seed money rather than rushing to buy a home. He also recommends simplifying a highly fragmented investment portfolio by increasing the weight of index funds like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100.
National Tax Service provides free tax consultation and taxpayer rights protection for small business owners
The National Tax Service is operating a support system that provides free tax consultation by business stage and protects the rights and interests of taxpayers for small business owners who find it difficult to hire tax agents.
Rapo Labs to Hire Double-Digit Number of MDs to Expand Queenit and Paldogam Categories
Rapo Labs, the operator of the women's fashion platform Queenit and the direct-from-source platform Paldogam, is conducting large-scale recruitment of MDs (Merchandisers) to expand its business areas. The company aims to strengthen its brand portfolio by diversifying into beauty and living sectors to cater to the lifestyles of its 4050-generation customers.
SK hynix Announces Technical Vision in Santa Clara, USA, to Strengthen AI Memory Leadership
SK hynix held the '2026 Global Forum' in Santa Clara, California, to unveil its memory technology vision and growth strategies for the AI era. The company discussed expanding global production bases, including the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster and an Indiana Fab, while emphasizing the importance of an integrated system approach.
Using Deductions and Reductions is 'Tax Saving'... Hiding Income or Creating False Expenses is 'Tax Evasion'
The article distinguishes between legal tax saving through deductions and illegal tax evasion through fraudulent means, while explaining how the National Tax Service selects targets for tax audits.
If you received a "Notice of Provision of Financial Transaction Information"... the National Tax Service has already finished checking your accounts
Receiving a notice of financial transaction information provision means the National Tax Service has likely already secured and reviewed the relevant account data. The notice serves as a post-facto notification rather than a warning of upcoming inspections.
"Targeting Retirement Age Rather Than Saving 100 Million Won"... 5 Regrets Experienced During the Asset Formation Process in One's 20s
An analysis suggests that the direction of goals and the choice of investment tools during asset formation are key variables in determining long-term asset size. Based on the trial and error experienced while saving 100 million won in one's 20s, it is suggested that a long-term approach linked to the life cycle is necessary rather than setting goals centered on simple amounts.
Hankook Tire and MINI Collaboration: Comparative Test of 5 High-Performance JCW Models
Hankook Tire and MINI conducted a collaborative driving test using five high-performance JCW models to compare driving characteristics. The test, featured on the YouTube channel MOTline, analyzed differences in handling, stability, and grip between electric and internal combustion engine models.
The Power of Tesla's 'Shadow Mode'... Driving Data Being Collected Even from Vehicles Without FSD Support
Tesla is widening its technological gap by collecting driving data from vehicles that do not even use its FSD feature through a system called 'Shadow Mode'. This data collection, which includes vehicles without FSD active, fuels the continuous learning of Tesla's artificial intelligence.
Seoul to Supply 1,381 Long-term Jeonse Units... Major Locations Including Gangnam and Banpo Targeted at Non-homeowners
Seoul Metropolitan Government is providing a large-scale supply of long-term Jeonse housing to stabilize the residence of non-homeowning citizens. The supply includes 1,381 units across various locations, ranging from Gangnam station areas to brand apartments near the Han River.
Samsung Electronics Joins Transition to 12-inch Large Masks... Aiming to Secure High-NA Process Productivity
Samsung Electronics is participating in a development consortium with ASML to transition from existing 6-inch photomasks to 12-inch large-scale masks. This move aims to overcome the productivity limitations of High-NA EUV caused by the "Half Field" issue and the need for complex stitching processes.
Demand Shifts to 2 Billion Won Range Amid Gangnam Fire Sales... "Focus on 1.5 to 2 Billion Won Segment"
As fire sales with prices hundreds of millions of won lower than previous peaks emerge in the Gangnam Area apartment market, the 2 billion won range and the 1.5 to 2 billion won segment in Seoul are emerging as key market variables.
Jack Dorsey's Block Experiments with 'Managerless Organization'... AI to Handle Information Transfer and Coordination
Block, the financial company led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is conducting a radical experiment to redesign its organizational structure around artificial intelligence (AI). By replacing middle management with AI agents, the company aims to drastically reduce hierarchical layers and increase per-employee profit.
Differential Basic Pension Payments by Income Bracket... Amount for Bottom 30% Increased to 380,000 Won
The government has announced a reform plan to differentiate Basic Pension payments by subdividing income brackets for recipients. Additionally, measures are being prepared to prevent fraudulent National Pension claims by foreigners and to reform the National Pension system.
Warning as 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Approaches 5%... KRW/USD Exchange Rate Expected to Enter 1,200 Won Range
As volatility in financial markets increases, analysis suggests that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reaching around 5% could trigger a U.S. recession and lead to a long-term decline in the KRW/USD exchange rate toward the 1,200 won level.
Only 5% of Housing in Japan Available to Those Aged 65 and Older... Challenges for South Korea's Elderly Rental Market
In Japan, elderly individuals frequently face rental rejections due to concerns over solitary deaths or dementia, with only 5% of rental properties available to those over 65. While Japan utilizes the Act on Promotion of Offering of Rental Housing to Persons Requiring Special Assistance in Securing Housing to support vulnerable groups, South Korea's rental market is dominated by individual landlords, potentially worsening elderly housing issues as the country enters a super-aged society.
"From Job Selection to Balancing Livelihood"... What are the Ministry of Employment and Labor policies helping job seekers solve their worries?
Government support policies designed to address the realistic concerns of young people, such as difficulties in choosing a job and maintaining a livelihood during job preparation, were introduced. In a 'Youth JOB Talk' video released on the Ministry of Employment and Labor YouTube channel, participants shared the hopelessness they feel in different job-seeking situations and checked policy information to respond to them.
Financial Services Commission to Launch Second Public Participation National Growth Fund Worth 600 Billion Won; Sales Begin September 30
The Financial Services Commission has confirmed the second launch of the "Public Participation National Growth Fund," which follows the success of the first round, with sales scheduled for two weeks starting September 30. The second fund will have a scale of 600 billion won, with improved sales methods and support details based on the performance of the first round.
Kia pushes for 'assetization' of EV batteries... accelerating the establishment of recovery and diagnosis systems
Appealing for Tax Reductions via 'Soji' in the Joseon Era... Observers Inspected Corruption of Local Officials
BRAVIO Launches High-Performance Pads Dedicated to AVANTE N... Achieves 1st Place in Endurance Race
"Principal Guarantee is the Most Dangerous Asset"... John Lee: "If You Have 20 Years Left, You Must Invest 100% in Stocks"
"Even if the pension is cut, I'll take it now"... Surge in early National Pension claims due to National Health Insurance burden
Full Exemption of Highway Tolls During Chuseok... 43.4 Trillion Won Supplied to Small Business Owners and SMEs
"For a Self-Employed Person with 160 Million Won in Assets, This Should Come Before Buying a Home"
National Tax Service provides free tax consultation and taxpayer rights protection for small business owners
Rapo Labs to Hire Double-Digit Number of MDs to Expand Queenit and Paldogam Categories
SK hynix Announces Technical Vision in Santa Clara, USA, to Strengthen AI Memory Leadership
Using Deductions and Reductions is 'Tax Saving'... Hiding Income or Creating False Expenses is 'Tax Evasion'
If you received a "Notice of Provision of Financial Transaction Information"... the National Tax Service has already finished checking your accounts
"Targeting Retirement Age Rather Than Saving 100 Million Won"... 5 Regrets Experienced During the Asset Formation Process in One's 20s
Hankook Tire and MINI Collaboration: Comparative Test of 5 High-Performance JCW Models
The Power of Tesla's 'Shadow Mode'... Driving Data Being Collected Even from Vehicles Without FSD Support
Seoul to Supply 1,381 Long-term Jeonse Units... Major Locations Including Gangnam and Banpo Targeted at Non-homeowners
Samsung Electronics Joins Transition to 12-inch Large Masks... Aiming to Secure High-NA Process Productivity
Demand Shifts to 2 Billion Won Range Amid Gangnam Fire Sales... "Focus on 1.5 to 2 Billion Won Segment"
Jack Dorsey's Block Experiments with 'Managerless Organization'... AI to Handle Information Transfer and Coordination
Differential Basic Pension Payments by Income Bracket... Amount for Bottom 30% Increased to 380,000 Won
Warning as 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Approaches 5%... KRW/USD Exchange Rate Expected to Enter 1,200 Won Range
Only 5% of Housing in Japan Available to Those Aged 65 and Older... Challenges for South Korea's Elderly Rental Market
"From Job Selection to Balancing Livelihood"... What are the Ministry of Employment and Labor policies helping job seekers solve their worries?