February 17 (Monday) News Headline
- seoultribune
- 2월 23일
- 4분 분량
《Economy》
Youth Employment Crisis Deepens: Highest Unemployment Rate and Employment Rate Deterioration in Four Years
Rising incomplete employment and preference for experienced workers impacting job market
Nine consecutive months of increasing job seekers leaving the market
Government aims to hire 24,000 new employees in public institutions this year and expand long-term youth internships
‘Semiconductor Olympics’ ISSCC Opens: China 92 Papers vs. Korea 44
The top semiconductor design conference to be held in the U.S. from February 16-20
China ranks first in accepted papers for the third consecutive year, with universities leading the performance
Industry experts warn about potential shifts if Chinese talents settle in the industry
Samsung Electronics leads among corporations, followed by MediaTek
"South Korea Drowning in Debt": 100,000 People Cry for Help
Individual workout programs surpass 100,000 cases for the first time
Youths and retirees alike fall into the debt trap
Financial crisis deepens: how far will the credit crisis go?
More Small Business Owners Defaulting on Loans: 52% Surge in 'Livelihood-driven' Defaults Among Those Aged 60+
Default rate among self-employed increased by 35% last year
Financial authorities to provide support for delinquent and struggling business owners starting next month
Parents Shocked at Chocolate Prices
Financial Times reports cocoa inventory hitting a historic low
Food companies scrambling for synthetic chocolate alternatives
《Finance》
"Too Expensive" – Investment in 'Magnificent 7' Loses Appeal
Except for Meta, the rest of the group is no longer among the top 50 growth stocks this year
Hedge funds shifting to value stocks, European markets, and gold after profit-taking
AI adoption progressing faster than expected post-Deepsea Shock
"Dark Period" for Dividends Ends: Quarterly Dividend Transparency in Effect
Financial authorities implement follow-up measures to improve dividend procedures
43% of listed companies amend their articles for settlement-based dividends
Further adjustments needed for quarterly dividend regulations
Gold Microbars Selling Out Amid Surge in Jewelry Demand
1g 'micro gold bars' sell out within 30 minutes
10K gold rings gain popularity for their resemblance to 14K
Experts warn of speculative frenzy
LNG Market Heats Up Amid Tariff Wars
Natural gas futures surge 22% in two weeks
U.S. emerges as top LNG exporter, leveraging it as a trade tool
Countries with trade surpluses with the U.S. seek to buy LNG
Stocks like GE Vernova and EQT Corporation gain traction; natural gas ETFs up 30% this year
"83% Jump Overnight" – Nvidia Boosts This Stock
Nvidia’s Q4 portfolio reveals strategic acquisitions
Self-driving firm WeRide and AI company Navious among purchases
SoundHound and Serve Robotics shares sold
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son sells 44% of ARM shares
《Corporations》
"No Time for R&D" – 80% of Companies Say 52-Hour Workweek Hinders Innovation
Korea Chamber of Commerce survey highlights negative impact on R&D output
Calls for flexible working hours in research sectors
BMS Technology Secures LG Energy Solution's Profitability in Battery Market
Battery Management System (BMS) innovation adds $300 per unit
Leapfrogs Toyota and Sony with AI-powered data integration
Key technology focus for self-driving cars and urban air mobility (UAM)
Hanwha Aerospace Eyes European Defense Market, Negotiating With a Nordic Country
Possible visit from a Nordic country in mid-May
Multi-layered defense cooperation expected
Competing against HIMARS with the K239 Chunmoo system
Norway bids ramping up
K-Battery Faces Tougher Times as Market Share Drops Below 20%
Combined market share of Korea’s top three battery makers falls to 18.4%
Down 4.7 percentage points year-on-year
China’s top six companies see their share grow from 63.4% to 67.1%
"TSMC-Intel Cooperation Unlikely Due to Foreign Shareholder Opposition"
Taiwanese media reports over 70% of foreign shareholders likely to oppose
Concerns over potential shareholder value erosion
Even if Intel receives support, technical collaboration remains uncertain
《Real Estate》
Former No.1 in Home Price Growth Now at the Bottom
Sejong home prices drop 0.12% week-on-week
19th consecutive weekly decline since September last year
Daegu’s Housing Market Plummets Amid Overpricing Controversy
Unsold inventory concentrated in western districts
Average pre-sale price reaches 640 million KRW
Foreigners Own 69,000 Homes in the Capital Area; Foreclosed on Defaulting Rental Deposits
Authorities to enforce ‘one-strike out’ policy for rental guarantee fraud
30s Become the Largest Apartment Buyers Despite Loan Restrictions
Over 49,000 transactions last year, with 30s accounting for 26%
Since surpassing the 40s in 2023, they continue to dominate apartment purchases
Top 10 Builders’ Pre-Sale Volume to Drop 30% This Year
Concerns over supply shortage amid rising construction costs and demand contraction
《Society》
Gold Rings at Baby’s First Birthday? Not Anymore
Gold prices near 600,000 KRW per ‘don’ (~3.75g), doubling in three years
Families shifting to silver or cash gifts
Some opting for smaller celebrations to ease financial burdens
"Medical School? The Closer to Seoul, the Better" – Declining Enrollment in Regional Med Schools
Many students choosing Seoul-area medical schools over regional ones
Increased multiple acceptances in medical-related majors
80% of Parents Willing to Send Their Kids to Medical School, Even After Multiple Attempts
Education office survey reveals strong preference for medical school enrollment
Concerns over negative impact of medical school expansion on college counseling
Luxury Resort ‘Banyan Tree Haeundae’ Lacked Automated Fire Alarms Before Deadly Fire
Police investigate six welders at a basement pipe room
Families mourn as they prioritize funeral arrangements
Teacher Murder Case in Daejeon: Suspect’s Investigation Delayed
Investigation postponed due to suspect’s recovery from surgery
Arrest warrant and public disclosure decision delayed
《International》
Trump Plans to Treat VAT as a U.S. Tariff: Will Korea Be Affected?
VAT to be considered as a trade tariff against the U.S.
Potential rules on subsidies and unfair trade practices
U.S. Offers Troops to Ukraine in Exchange for 50% of Rare Earth Reserves
Zelensky rejects the proposal
Key rare earth deposits are under Russian control
U.S. argues that its military presence alone could deter attacks
Hamas Releases 6th Round of Hostages, Avoiding Ceasefire Collapse
Three Israeli hostages handed over to the Red Cross
Israel to release 369 Palestinian prisoners in exchange
Southeast Asia Becomes a Major Buyer of South Korean Weapons
Philippines emerges as a key arms customer
Korean defense exports favored for affordability and lower political risk
Europe Fears Being Sidelined as U.S. and Russia Lead Ukraine Peace Talks
European nations consider sending troops to Ukraine
U.S.-Russia-Ukraine negotiations expected in Saudi Arabia soon
Seoul Tribune (c)
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