A Costly Mistake Shakes South Korea’s Crypto Market South Korea’s cryptocurrency industry was rocked after Bithumb accidentally distributed bitcoin worth more than $40 billion to hundreds of customers, triggering panic inside the exchange and renewed scrutiny from regulators. What was intended as a small promotional reward spiraled into one of the largest operational blunders ever…
Street Protests Expose a Deeper Political Shift In late 2025, South Korea witnessed a surge of anti-China demonstrations that went far beyond routine protest politics. Marchers carried nationalist slogans, anti-Beijing placards, and symbols borrowed from foreign culture wars, amplifying public anxiety. While the rallies appeared spontaneous, analysts say they reflected a deeper transformation in how…
Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Evacuations in Seoul Two major office buildings operated by Hyundai Group were evacuated in Seoul after an anonymous caller threatened to detonate explosives unless a Bitcoin ransom was paid. The incident unfolded on Friday morning and prompted an immediate response from South Korean law enforcement and emergency services. According to local…
Korea’s First Publicly Regulated Bitcoin Purchase Bitplanet Inc. has officially entered Bitcoin accumulation, purchasing 93 BTC as part of its new daily buy program. The KOSDAQ-listed firm becomes Korea’s first publicly traded company to execute a regulated Bitcoin acquisition. Executives say this move marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s corporate approach to digital assets.…
South Korea’s leading retailer, Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., hosted its 2025 CEO IR Day at The Westin Singapore on September 17, marking its third consecutive year in the city. The event reinforced the company’s long-term commitment to Southeast Asia expansion, AI-powered retail transformation, and shareholder value creation. Lotte Shopping’s Global Vision Vice Chairman and Group…
Sovereign AI: Korea’s Strategic Opportunity in a Reshaping World As the world rapidly advances into the age of artificial intelligence, a new term, sovereign AI, is gaining significant geopolitical weight. This concept, centred on national control of AI systems, data, and infrastructure, is actively reshaping global trade, diplomacy, and digital strategy. For Korea, a nation…
President Donald Trump, who once dismissed Bitcoin as a “scam,” has rapidly become a central figure in the cryptocurrency world, now actively promoting and allegedly profiting immensely from the sector. This dramatic shift in stance and his administration’s swift move to loosen crypto regulations have shocked observers, leading to widespread accusations of unprecedented conflicts of…
