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Bank of Korea Cuts Key Rate for First Time in 3 Years, Pivots to Growth
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Bank of Korea Cuts Key Rate for First Time in 3 Years, Pivots to Growth

The Bank of Korea cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%, the first reduction in over three years, as it shifts its focus from inflation to supporting economic growth.

Lee Joon and Bae Yoon Kyung's 'Disastrous' Blind Date Kicks Off with App Glitch in KBS's 'Love Track'
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Lee Joon and Bae Yoon Kyung's 'Disastrous' Blind Date Kicks Off with App Glitch in KBS's 'Love Track'

Actors Lee Joon and Bae Yoon Kyung star in the 7th episode of KBS's 'Love Track,' titled 'More Than Stars,' where a dating app error leads to a disastrous blind date.

Sibling Refuses to Host Christmas for 8th Straight Year, Family Calls Them 'Selfish' for Standing Their Ground
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Sibling Refuses to Host Christmas for 8th Straight Year, Family Calls Them 'Selfish' for Standing Their Ground

A sibling refused to host Christmas for the 8th year in a row after feeling unappreciated, sparking a family backlash. The story has gone viral, igniting a conversation about holiday burnout and emotional labor.

The Slop Invasion: Is AI-Generated Video Killing Creativity or Birthing a New Art Form?
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The Slop Invasion: Is AI-Generated Video Killing Creativity or Birthing a New Art Form?

A flood of AI-generated 'slop' videos from tools like Sora and Veo are taking over social media. Is this the end of originality, or the birth of a new, weird, and wonderful art form?

Samsung's Harman Bets $1.76B on Automotive Brains with ZF ADAS Acquisition
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Samsung's Harman Bets $1.76B on Automotive Brains with ZF ADAS Acquisition

Samsung's Harman is acquiring ZF's ADAS division for an estimated $1.76 billion, a strategic move to combine digital cockpit tech with advanced driver-assistance systems and become a key player in the future of automotive technology.

Fed Holds Rates, Dials Back 2026 Cut Expectations in Hawkish Pause
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Fed Holds Rates, Dials Back 2026 Cut Expectations in Hawkish Pause

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but reduced its forecast for 2026 rate cuts, signaling a "higher for longer" stance. Here's what Jerome Powell said and what it means for your portfolio.

Jun Hyun Moo's Agency Releases 9-Year-Old Medical Records to Fight Illegal IV Allegations
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Jun Hyun Moo's Agency Releases 9-Year-Old Medical Records to Fight Illegal IV Allegations

Jun Hyun Moo's agency, SM C&C, has released 9-year-old medical records to refute allegations of illegal IV treatment, showing evidence of legitimate hospital visits and prescriptions.

The Pool Party Spat That Allegedly Made Spielberg Refuse to Work With Ben Affleck
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The Pool Party Spat That Allegedly Made Spielberg Refuse to Work With Ben Affleck

Director Mike Binder claims a major film collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Ben Affleck was cancelled because Affleck allegedly made Spielberg's son cry at a pool party years earlier. Discover the full story behind the feud.

Shin Min Ah’s ₩42 Million Wedding Dress Reportedly Cost More Than an Entire Korean Wedding
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Shin Min Ah’s ₩42 Million Wedding Dress Reportedly Cost More Than an Entire Korean Wedding

The price of actress Shin Min Ah's Elie Saab wedding dress has been revealed to be ₩42.0 million KRW—more than double the average cost of an entire wedding in South Korea, shedding light on the country's rising expenses.

Prabowo's Aid Rejection Risks Unraveling Aceh's Hard-Won Peace
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Prabowo's Aid Rejection Risks Unraveling Aceh's Hard-Won Peace

Analysis suggests the slow disaster response in Aceh and President Prabowo's rejection of international aid could reignite separatist tensions, threatening the peace forged after the 2004 tsunami.

OpenAI Rolls Out 'Your Year with ChatGPT,' a Spotify Wrapped-Style Review of Your AI Habits
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OpenAI Rolls Out 'Your Year with ChatGPT,' a Spotify Wrapped-Style Review of Your AI Habits

OpenAI has launched 'Your Year with ChatGPT,' a personalized Spotify Wrapped-style summary of your AI activity. Here's how to check your stats, awards, and more.

Japan to Unveil Record-High Budget Amid Soaring Inflation and Property Prices
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Japan to Unveil Record-High Budget Amid Soaring Inflation and Property Prices

Japan is set to pass its largest-ever budget for FY2026, a move by Finance Minister Katayama that comes as the nation battles persistent inflation and record Tokyo property prices.