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How the New US Tariff Changes Impact Korean Exports: A Deep Dive into Steel, Aluminum, and Copper

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced changes to its Section 232 tariff system covering steel, aluminum, and copper derivatives, effective on April 6. The central change replaces the previous method of calculating tariffs based on the metal c

"ALL IN ON THE CRASH" Investors Pour $967M Into Triple-Leveraged Death Traps Amid War

Amid heightened market volatility triggered by the war in Iran, investors poured over $967 million into major leveraged ETFs in just one month, signaling a shift toward more aggressive strategies in uncertain conditions.Data covering March 4 to April

Trump's Deadline Extension: What It Means for South Korea Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

President Donald Trump has set a deadline of April 7 for Iran to accept a peace proposal, with the administration warning of significantly escalated strikes if no agreement is reached. The warning came through a social media post and a Wall Street Jo

Unlocking the Future: How the US and Iran's 'Small Deal' Could Impact Global Energy Supply

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has assessed that a limited agreement between the U.S. and Iran remains possible, with the Middle East conflict potentially entering a lull phase by the end of April. The assessment was disclosed following

K-Beauty Boom: South Korea's Cosmetic Exports Reach Record 3.1 Billion USD in Q1 2026

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) reported on Monday that South Korea's cosmetics exports hit a record-breaking 3.1 billion USD (preliminary) in the first quarter of this year, marking a 19% increase from the same period last year

Dollar to Won Exchange Rate Fluctuates Amid US-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations: What You Need to Know

The dollar-won exchange rate, which had climbed to ₩1,512 per dollar during trading, largely retreated as rumors of potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran surfaced.On April 6, the Seoul foreign exchange market reported that the

Boryung Launches Humans In Space Youth Program: How Your Child Can Send Their Artwork to the Moon!

Boryung announced on Thursday that it will launch a project to send works created through the youth space and space medicine program Humans In Space Youth (HIS Youth) aboard a lunar lander.HIS Youth is an educational program initiated by Boryung to n

LIG Defense Expands into the U.S. Market with its First Local Subsidiary

LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) has made a strategic move to expand its footprint in the United States by establishing its first local subsidiary.On Wednesday, LIG D&A announced the launch of LIG Defense U.S. Inc. This new entity will spearhead com

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and 2 Weeks of Truce Impacts Dollar-Won Exchange Rates

The USD-KRW exchange rate plummeted by over 20 KRW (about 0.014 USD), opening in the 1470 KRW (about 1 USD) range, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.According to the Seoul foreign exchange market o

Limits of AI Call Centers: 54% of Customers Dissatisfied—Why Human Agents Are Still Preferred

You want to know the transfer limit set on your account?- Our customer service is available 24/7, 365 days a year. I was an AI assistant for OO Bank. Thank you.- Click.After directly inquiring with one telecommunications company and four banks that h