The collapse of single-stock ETFs in South Korea highlights the risks of leveraged investments, prompting regulatory intervention and market caution.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
South Korea’s National Tax Service has said it will introduce commercial crypto tracing software used by domestic and overseas investigative agencies as it prepares to tax income generated through private wallets from 2027. Digital Asset reported on Aug. 31, citing…
Aviation News – South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has officially launched a concept study for a next-generation fighter intended to eventually replace the...
Russia has imported around 70,000 tons of Jet A-1 aviation fuel from South Korea and Egypt, with Ukraine’s…
AeroTime•Gabriele Petrauskaite30 Aug
South Korea's aging population and declining fertility rates may exacerbate income inequality, limiting the broader economic benefits of AI advancements.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Aug
The reshuffle aims to enhance governance and stability, potentially reducing political risks and reinforcing U.S. ties amid economic challenges.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez30 Aug
South Korea's new rules aim to curb impulsive retail trading in leveraged ETFs, promoting informed investment and reducing potential financial losses.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Aug
South Korea has launched a concept study for a future fighter that could eventually succeed the KF-21 Boramae,…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope29 Aug
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has sought detailed industry proposals for a sixth generation jet. South Korea set the ball rolling for its future next-generation jet, with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting companies to submit their conceptual designs, industrial and technological roadmaps. The RFP […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam29 Aug
South Korea's initiative could set a global precedent, potentially reshaping digital rights and boosting domestic AI industry growth.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Aug
MEXC Ventures, Main Sponsor of Alpha Arena S03, announced the conclusion of the Alpha Arena Bali Final, held on August 21 during Coinfest Asia 2026. Arumando, representing Japan, won the championship, followed by Murasaki Trades from the Philippines and Coin6097 from South Korea, who placed second and third, respectively. MEXC CEO Vugar presented the awards
BeInCrypto•Advertorial28 Aug
South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) posted a record 27.22% investment return in the first half of 2026, driven almost entirely by a historic domestic stock rally tied to the AI boom. Bitcoin, by contrast, played no meaningful role in that result, exposing a sharp divide between traditional and digital growth assets. AI, Not Crypto,
BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco28 Aug
CoinDesk•Olivier Acuna28 Aug
The NPS's exceptional returns highlight the volatility and potential risks of heavy reliance on domestic equities amid market corrections.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Aug
The trilateral drill underscores the deepening military cooperation and strategic alignment among the allies, enhancing regional security dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Aug
South Korea's Mirae Asset targets a $109 billion digital asset business around Digital X, aiming for profitability by 2027.
The Block•Brian Danga27 Aug
“Unthreatening and respectful.” That is how the president of the United States described North Korea on Aug. 16, 2026, in his social media post ordering his secretary of defense to scale back joint exercises with South Korea. Two years earlier in Seoul, the U.S.-South Korean alliance agreed that South Korea’s role in an American nuclear operation would involve exercises and training, formalizing those guidelines at a Nuclear Consultative Group meeting co-chaired by Vipin Narang, then-acting assistant secretary of defense for space policy.Three weeks before the president’s post, on July 24, Narang spoke at the second Deterrence Symposium hosted by South
War on the Rocks•Kyung Suk Lee27 Aug
The Lufthansa Stopover Program—a collaboration between Munich Airport and Lufthansa—is being expanded: effective immediately, the offer is also available to Lufthansa passengers traveling from China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. Travelers from these countries now have the opportunity to extend their stay during a layover in Munich and explore the Bavarian state capital and its surrounding area. The joint initiative launched in the spring, initially covering Singapore and the USA. With this expansion into five additional international markets, even more international guests now have the chance to enjoy a short getaway in Munich and Bavaria.
CoinDesk•Olivier Acuna26 Aug
This partnership could accelerate the integration of stablecoins into mainstream finance, potentially transforming global payment systems.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Aug