Stories from Seoul · South Korea

Musician Kim Soo-hyun has filed a civil lawsuit against the media outlet 'Horizontal Research Laboratory' for a report. Lee Jek-min faces monthly expenses and economic pressure.

Kim Moon-hee, head of the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation, announced plans to adjust the difficulty of this year's Suneung college entrance exam.

Starting today, minors aged 12 and older can use credit cards with parental consent. The issuance of family cards, which was previously restricted to certain card companies, has now been established as a formal system.

The KOSPI index rose sharply at the market opening due to net buying by foreign investors. South Korea's KOSPI index saw an increase, driven by net buying from foreign investors.

A fitness company has been sued for allegedly violating infection control business laws and engaging in deceptive sales. The company reportedly assigned instructors recruited from job sites rather than providing the promised in-house trained staff.

Lee Min-shik, born in 1943, is set to lead the Shinsegae Group's department store division. The group's primary businesses were historically chemicals and electronics, with less investment in department stores leading to past competitive struggles.

North Korean athletes may participate in the Asian Women's Champions League, which would be the first time since 2018 that North Korean athletes compete in South Korea. This would mark their return to South Korea for a sporting event.

Haitex stock reached a new high of 55.48, currently trading at 55.18, marking a 7.58% increase. Another stock, Viton Power, also hit a new high of 44.22, currently trading at 43.92, up 5.28 or 1.4%. This represents an 80% rise for Haitex on the South Korean exchange. The market sentiment is being driven by a general demand for stocks and a lack of major news, making even small developments exciting. V-Tech Dynamics also hit a new high, reaching 44.22 before settling at 43.92, an increase of 5.28. VeChain (VET) experienced a 5.2% price increase, reaching $0.01. This movement occurred alongside other market shifts, including a 3.5% rise in Official Trump (TRUMP) and a 3.6% gain in DeXe (DEXE). Venice Token (VVV) saw a 7.0% decrease. The cryptocurrency Aave saw a price increase of 5.4%, reaching $101.19.

The South Korean stock market continues to decline while Taiwan's market has risen to 4204 points. Analysts attribute South Korea's economic lag to challenges including the performance of Samsung, despite recent profitability in its semiconductor division.

An unusual sleep racing event was held in Seoul, South Korea. Participants' heart rates were measured during the competition. Awards were presented to individuals who achieved the deepest sleep.