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	<pubDate>2026-05-05T23:09:08+09:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BNK Financial Group Regional Banks See Delinquency Rates Top 1%, Raising Asset Quality Concerns]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065566405454909</link>
<description><![CDATA[BNK Financial Group headquarters (Photo courtesy of BNK Financial Group)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Delinquency rates at BNK Financial Group’s key subsidiaries—Kyongnam Bank and Busan Bank—have exceeded the 1% threshold, heightening concerns over asset qua]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-05-04T07:35:50+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[K-Beauty Boom Lifts Exports, but Earnings Divergence Widens Across Cosmakers]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065565504917606</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] The global rise of K-beauty is creating strong momentum across the cosmetics industry, driven by record export growth in the U.S. and Europe. However, despite the favorable industry backdrop, perform]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-05-04T07:16:59+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Homeplus Seeks More DIP Funding from Meritz Financial Group, Sparking Backlash Over MBK Partners Role]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065565205433138</link>
<description><![CDATA[Homeplus store exterior (Photo courtesy of Homeplus)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Homeplus has requested additional debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from Meritz Financial Group following the extension of its court-led rehabilitation process, triggering c]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-05-04T07:14:45+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics Ordered to Pay $392M Patent Fee to ZTE Under UK Court Ruling]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065564604927787</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Samsung Electronics has been ordered to pay approximately $392 million (KRW 576 billion) in global wireless technology patent licensing fees to ZTE, following a ruling by a UK court.According to Reut]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-05-04T07:06:00+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Toyota Motor to Build Three New Plants in India to Triple Output by 2030s]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065564603404881</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Toyota Motor plans to accelerate its push into the Indian market by constructing three new vehicle manufacturing plants, aiming to expand its production capacity to around 1 million units annually b]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-05-04T07:04:13+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Chinese “C-Franchises” Accelerate Expansion in South Korea, Led by Hotpot and Milk Tea Chains]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065564006687569</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Kim Sang Jin] Chinese offline franchise brands—often referred to as “C-franchises”—are rapidly expanding their presence in South Korea’s food and beverage market, extending beyond hotpot and mala-tang into la]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-05-04T06:56:12+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Kim SangJin ]]></author>
<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Bad Loans Written Off by Korea’s Big Four Financial Groups Near Record KRW 3 Trillion]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065563704944759</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] The amount of loans effectively deemed unrecoverable by South Korea’s four major financial groups has surged to nearly KRW 3 trillion, marking a record high.According to disclosures from KB Financia]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-05-04T06:52:28+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[KOSPI Rally Drives Margin Debt to Record High, Raising Volatility Concerns]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065621606835464</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea’s benchmark stock index has continued to hit record highs, pushing margin trading—so-called “debt-driven investing”—to an all-time peak.According to the Korea Financial Investment Associa]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-30T06:50:38+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome Savings Bank Hit by $70M Auto Parts Receivables Loan Fraud]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065621005229310</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Welcome Savings Bank has been hit by a large-scale fraud involving auto parts receivables-backed loans, with estimated losses nearing KRW 90 billion (about $70 million).According to financial author]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-30T06:46:40+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Hanwha Vision Profit Slumps in Q1 on Semiconductor Equipment Gap]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065561905452052</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hanwha Vision (Photo courtesy of Hanwha Vision)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Hanwha Vision reported a sharp decline in profitability for the first quarter, weighed down by a temporary gap in semiconductor equipment sales and losses at its subsidiary.The comp]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-30T06:21:16+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Hanwha Solutions Beats Q1 Estimates, Brokerages Turn Bullish on U.S. Solar Growth]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065561905779127</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hanwha Solutions (Photo courtesy of Hanwha Solutions)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Hanwha Solutions reported a strong first-quarter performance, posting operating profit of KRW 92.6 billion—far exceeding market expectations of around KRW 11 billion—prompting]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-30T06:17:56+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[FTC Names Coupang Chairman Kim Bom-suk as Controlling Individual, Tightening Regulations]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065621905407482</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has redesignated the controlling entity of Coupang from a corporate body to a natural person, naming Chairman Kim Bom-suk as the group’s “same person” (controllin]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-30T06:03:56+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[BTS Holds Top 3 on Billboard Global Charts for Fifth Straight Week with ‘SWIM’]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065577509038246</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Kim Minyoung] BTS has once again demonstrated its global dominance, maintaining a top-three position on Billboard’s global charts for five consecutive weeks.According to the latest chart released by Billboard]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T10:41:21+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Kim SangJin ]]></author>
<category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Court Cancels Majority of KRW 76.2 Billion Tax Imposed on Netflix Korea]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065621605371575</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] A South Korean court has ruled that most of the corporate tax imposed on Netflix by local tax authorities should be canceled.On the 28th, the Seoul Administrative Court partially ruled in favor of Ne]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T06:50:15+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[SK Group to Buy Back SK ecoplant Shares from FIs for KRW 1.05 Trillion Amid IPO Delays]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065621004990338</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] SK Group will repurchase shares in SK ecoplant held by financial investors (FIs) for a total of KRW 1.05 trillion, as the company faces difficulties completing an initial public offering (IPO) withi]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T06:45:54+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[CATL Raises $5 Billion in Hong Kong Share Sale as Clean Energy Demand Surges]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065541504183094</link>
<description><![CDATA[CATL (Photo courtesy of CATL)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Amid rising global demand for clean energy driven by Middle East tensions, CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, has raised approximately KRW 7 trillion through a major equity offering.According t]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T06:41:28+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Google’s “Investment Promises” and Korea’s Willing Suspension of Disbelief]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065618008548242</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Kim Sang Jin]A sense of déjà vu is hard to ignore.Once again, Google has unveiled a rosy vision of large-scale investment in Korea—an announcement that predictably dominates headlines whenever a new administra]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T06:33:55+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Kim SangJin ]]></author>
<category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Korean Card Issuers Post Mixed Q1 Results as Profit Pressure Mounts]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065541205684769</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Major South Korean credit card companies reported mixed first-quarter earnings, highlighting growing pressure on profitability amid a sluggish industry environment.Samsung Card maintained the top sp]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T06:31:24+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[LG Energy Solution Seals KRW 25 Trillion Battery Alliance with Mercedes-Benz Across LFP and Next-Gen 46-Series]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065540605353317</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] LG Energy Solution has formed a comprehensive battery partnership with Mercedes-Benz, covering both mid-range lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and next-generation 46-series cylindrical batteri]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T06:01:42+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[FTC Probes Musinsa, Lotte Himart Over Unfair Trade Allegations]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065559204772219</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lotte Himart Headquarters (Photo courtesy of Lotte Himart)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has launched an on-site investigation into fashion platform Musinsa and electronics retailer Lotte Himart over suspected unfair trade]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T05:37:53+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Pension Fund Pay Gap Widens Despite Record Returns, Raising Talent Retention Concerns]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065558905262576</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Controversy is growing over the compensation system at South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), as record investment returns since 2023 have not translated into competitive pay for fund managers]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-29T05:28:25+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Coinone Weighs Legal Action Ahead of Partial Business Suspension]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065611705735670</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo: Coinone[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] As South Korea’s major crypto exchanges continue legal battles against regulatory sanctions, Coinone is considering whether to join, with its partial business suspension set to begin on April 29.The Financial Intel]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-28T20:10:27+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Korean Content Creators Drive Surge in Travel to China, Foreign Media Highlights Trend]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065611106383518</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Travel by South Koreans to China is rising sharply, led by content creators, with foreign media identifying the trend as a notable shift driven by easing visa rules and improving bilateral ties.Acco]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-28T06:54:49+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics Reportedly to Exit Consumer Electronics and TV Sales in China]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065609904278160</link>
<description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics (Photo = Samsung Electronics)[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to withdraw from its consumer electronics and TV sales business in China within the year, according to Japan’s Nikkei on April 27.The r]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-28T06:38:31+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Kim Jisun ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Bukwang Pharmaceutical Acquires 75% Stake in Korea Union Pharmaceutical for KRW 30 Billion]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065612005591398</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Bukwang Pharmaceutical announced on the 27th that it will acquire 60 million shares of Korea Union Pharmaceutical for KRW 30 billion, securing a 75% ownership stake.The acquisition, equivalent to 8.]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-28T06:14:14+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Upbit Delays Listing of Pearl (PRL) Over Circulating Supply Concerns]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065611404864004</link>
<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Yonhap News[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] The listing of Pearl (PRL), which had been scheduled for trading on South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has been postponed. Upbit stated that it identified issues related to circulating supp]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-28T06:08:24+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Naver Expands DOOH Advertising Solution to Office Buildings, Lowering Barriers for SMEs]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065611405129493</link>
<description><![CDATA[Naver’s “Ad Boost Screen” Large-Scale LED Billboard in Urban Areas (Source: Naver) [Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Naver has expanded its digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising solution into office buildings, aiming to improve accessibility for small and mediu]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-28T06:04:55+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[[Column] The Ticking Time Bomb and the Psychology of 48 Hours]]></title>
<link>https://alphabizkr.com/news/view/1065555005505246</link>
<description><![CDATA[White House (Photo: Yonhap News Agency)[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] Tensions near the White House have reached a peak in recent weeks.Each time Donald Trump reiterates a deadline for a potential “devastation operation” targeting Iran’s power plants and key]]></description>
<dc:date>2026-04-28T04:20:12+09:00</dc:date>
<author><![CDATA[Paul Lee ]]></author>
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