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…
