Category: Today’s Brief
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● Driving School Fees Skyrocket, Licenses Decline [ Driving School Fees Skyrocket, Licenses Decline ] Changes in the Status of Driving SchoolsJust a few years ago, it was common for high school seniors who had finished their college entrance exams to register at driving schools and get their licenses.In recent years, the number of…
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Novel bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2: Potential for zoonotic transmission Recently discovered by Chinese researchers, the novel bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 is attracting attention. Like SARS-CoV-2, this virus can bind to human ACE2 receptors, raising concerns about its potential for zoonotic transmission. ───────────────────────────── What is HKU5-CoV-2? • Key characteristics - This novel virus appears to originate from bats, initially…
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“Not a Bear Market Yet, Volatility Lingers“ [ Not a Bear Market Yet, Volatility Lingers ] Major Trends and Instabilities in the U.S. Stock Market The U.S. stock market has recently shown a significant decline, with the S&P 500 down 1.7%, Nasdaq down 2.5%, and Russell 2000 down 3.8%. While the Nasdaq…
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“Central Banks’ Gold Rush- Korea lags behind. “ [ Central Banks' Gold Rush- Korea lags behind. ] Global Trends and Background of Central Banks' Gold HoldingsThe reason why central banks have significantly increased their gold holdings is due to the uncertain currency values and increased geopolitical risks since the 2008 financial crisis.Central banks had…
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Introduction to SEMICON Korea 2025 Exhibition At SEMICON Korea 2025, I was able to directly experience the latest technologies and products related to semiconductors.Various semiconductor components and automation equipment were on display at the site, and the competition in technological prowess could be seen through the booth locations and crowds.At the site, intensive explanations…
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■ Case Overview The recent hacking incident at cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has sent shockwaves through the industry. Approximately $1.46 billion (approximately 2.1 trillion KRW) worth of cryptocurrency was stolen in this hack, making it the largest such incident in cryptocurrency history. ■ Stolen Amount and Hacking Process Target and Scale of Theft Bybit is one…
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India’s EV Policy Makes a Major Shift: Import Tax Slashed from 110% to 15% [Policy Background and Key Provisions]The Indian government is preparing a new EV policy to attract investment from global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers by significantly reducing import duties. This policy targets premium electric vehicles (priced above $35,000), reducing the import tax from…
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Trump's announcement that he will personally inspect the U.S. gold depository, Fort Knox, is drawing attention. This event is not just about verifying the existence of gold; it could have significant repercussions intertwined with the credibility of the U.S. government and its Bitcoin strategy, so it should be carefully monitored. ▶ Overview of…
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Let’s take a closer look at why Buffett sold off a large amount of bank stocks this time. Recently, as the Trump administration eased regulations on the financial industry, the stress test standards were lowered, and as a result, financial stock prices soared. However, Buffett sees this situation as a sign of long-term…
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Today’s Tesla Stock Situation Today, Tesla showed noticeable volatility, falling 4.68% over the week. It has fallen -1.62% over the month and approximately 6% over the past six months. Currently, it needs to rise about 44.62% to break through its previous high of $488 again. The overall stock market is also showing a downward…