The financial regulator imposed record fines Wednesday on two global investment banks (IBs) in Korea for illegal stock short selling. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it has imposed a combined 27.17 billion won ($19.6 million) in fines on UBS AG and Credit Suisse Singapore. UBS AG, while previously operating as Credit Suisse AG, 추천 […]

Korea’s obsession with education is no secret. The eagerness of students and their parents for prestigious schools has triggered cutthroat competition for college admissions here. This, naturally, has led to the flourishing of private education with institutions such as “hagwon,” or private educational academies, being incredibly sought after. JTBC’s series “Sky Castle” became a sensational […]

Actors Kim Soo-hyun, 36, and Kim Ji-won, 31, have found themselves at the center of unexpected dating rumors, JTBC and other media outlets reported, Monday. Both parties have remained silent, offering no official statements on the matter. The speculation began when Kim Soo-hyun posted four photos on his social media, July 1, only to delete […]

Korea aims to attract 150,000 professional workers from abroad by 2025, more than doubling the number from 72,000 in 2023, seeking to enhance productivity amid a shrinking working-age population, according to the government, Wednesday. Asia’s fourth-largest economy also aims to establish the world’s most extensive network of free trade agreements (FTAs) by 2027. This strategy […]

Everton seek replacement…”Hull City set to bring in Sungol youth” Everton may have found a replacement for their key center back. “Everton are looking at Hull City center back Jacob Greaves as a possible replacement for Jared Branswaite if he chooses to leave the club this summer,” the UK’s Daily Mail reported on Sunday. Everton […]

“I’m so proud of him, it touches my heart” Since taking over as head coach of the Hanwha Eagles on April 4, Kim Kyung-moon has been using every day and every moment to keep his players’ spirits high. He is often seen before and after games, reaching out to younger players who might find it […]

“he’s under contract with us, not for sale” Hvitsa Kvarachelia (Napoli, 23) will not be leaving the club. The player asked for a transfer to Napoli, but the club declared him unavailable. At this point, it’s hard to see him leaving Napoli. European transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Napoli’s official position on Sunday […]

‘When are we signing a striker? Arsenal’s wait is over. Bologna have reportedly made a tentative decision to sell ace striker Joshua Giroud in the summer transfer window. According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Bologna have made an early bid of €40 million, his buyout clause. The Dutch international forward has scored 11 goals […]

Gangwon FC President Kim Byung-ji has made another surprise announcement. The team has signed a professional contract with Yang Min-hyuk, the “18-year-old monster” who has been shaking up the K League this season. Kim Byung-ji officially announced the signing of Yang Min-hyuk through Gangwon’s official YouTube channel at 9 p.m. on the 17th. Kim Byung-ji […]