Stories from Seoul · South Korea

A broadcast discussed a military coup that occurred on February 23, 1905. The coup involved the head of the joint investigation headquarters gradually seizing military power. He was assisted by the Army Chief of Staff, Jeong Seon-hyeok. The broadcast noted similarities between this coup and one led by Yi Won-gye. The report suggested that new forces may have learned from older ones, and that history tends to repeat itself.

A group of stock manipulators targeted a manufacturing company by spreading false information regarding a new renewable energy business following an acquisition.

Foreign individual investors can now freely purchase domestic stocks from existing accounts starting this month. Analysts suggest this may increase foreign supply and demand for major semiconductor firms.

A manufacturer has been accused of failing to collect 2 billion won in transfer fees after moving primary production functions to a foreign entity controlled by a shareholder.

Samsung Electronics reported a decline in profitability for its mobile and related services business due to global uncertainty and rising costs for raw materials and components.

The KOSPI market capitalization has surpassed 6,000 trillion won. High liquidity and strong performance in the semiconductor sector are contributing to the market growth. The total market capitalization of the KOSPI index has surpassed 6000 trillion Korean won.

North Korea's amended law said its sovereignty and defines its territory, including maritime and airspace, bordering South Korea. North Korea has amended its law, with experts suggesting it aims to portray the nation as normal and independent.

Belgian designer Benjamin Fortzmans claimed on social media that Blackpink member Jisoo has not returned clothing sent for an album cover shoot. Fortzmans stated that the items were sent to South Korea approximately six months ago for the shoot.

South Korea has revised its constitution to define the nation as a separate state and remove all references to reunification with the North. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical fuel transport route, is experiencing almost complete cessation of traffic, according to a report by S&P Global Energy. Oil prices are expected to remain high at least until the US midterm elections. Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that the United States deployed warships in the Gulf of Oman under the guise of freedom of navigation to escort vessels and open the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran views as an attempt to create tension. China has called for free movement in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the withdrawal of US military threats from the Middle East during a call with Iraq's president. Pezeshkian stated on X that Iran does not intend to fire on the US.

The K-pop group EPI has celebrated its first anniversary. They recently released their third mini-album, titled S.E.P. During preparations for the album, the members found the waiting period to showcase the visuals particularly challenging.