Ruling and Opposition Parties Clash Over Korea-US Fact Sheet: Democrats Call It "National Interest Sheet," PPP Warns of "Massive Burden"

The Democratic Party of Korea and the People Power Party clashed on November 15 over the follow-up procedures at the National Assembly, offering contrasting evaluations of the "Joint Fact Sheet"?the outcome of the Korea-US customs and security negotiations. Kim Hyunjung, floor spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea, stated in a commentary, "The fact sheet is, in itself, a 'national interest sheet,' so why is the People Power Party deliberately turning a blind eye to the real achievements they have long awaited?" She continued, "We did not expect applause, but it is regrettable to see them ignoring public sentiment and resorting to self-consolation." Kim further remarked, "Looking at the contents of the fact sheet, the government's efforts to uphold national interests without rushing stand out," adding, "Contrary to what the People Power Party wishes, public opinion has already acknowledged these achievements." She went on to say, "If the People Power Party continues to speak ag

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11.15 11:04

"Cleaning Dog Waste, Unclogging Toilets? Are We a Joke?"... Industrial Safety Group Outraged at 'Manager Kim Story'

Certain scenes from the JTBC drama 'The Story of Manager Kim Who Owns a House in Seoul and Works at a Large Corporation' have been criticized for distorting the role of industrial safety managers and undermining the dignity of the profession. On November 15, the Korea Association for Major Accident Prevention issued an official statement on its website, stating, "While the drama borrows from real-life social controversies, it trivializes the meaning and value of safety," and added, "This is not merely a dramatic device, but a message that leads to social regression." The association demanded an explanation and an expression of regret from the broadcaster. The controversial scene depicts the protagonist, Kim Naksu (played by Ryu Seung-ryong), who had been rising through the ranks as an executive at a large corporation, being suddenly reassigned as the head of the on-site safety management team after failing to resolve an issue related to internet speed. The association criticized this

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11.15 10:41

Mixed US Reactions to South Korea-US Fact Sheet: "New Chapter" vs. "Transformation of Relations"

On November 15, the day after South Korea and the United States jointly announced their "Joint Fact Sheet" on tariffs and security negotiations, reactions in the United States have been mixed. While some have offered positive assessments, suggesting that a new chapter in the South Korea-US alliance has begun, others have expressed negative views, pointing out a lack of detail and long-term perspective. Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State, delivered a keynote speech at the "Van Fleet Policy Forum" co-hosted by the Atlantic Council and the Korea Society in Washington, D.C. on November 14 (local time). He stated, "The two countries have announced a historic Joint Fact Sheet in connection with President Donald Trump's state visit to South Korea at the end of October," adding, "This has opened a new chapter in the South Korea-US alliance." Deputy Secretary Landau went on to say, "I hope everyone will read this fact sheet carefully, as it presents the joint priorities for the f

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11.15 10:12

"AI Bubble, Pull Out Your Money Now"... Wall Street Prophet's Warning After Two Years [Tech Talk]

"Sometimes, we see bubbles. In such times, not participating in the market might be the way to win." This was a post by Michael Burry, founder of the U.S. hedge fund Scion Asset Management, on his X account on October 30 (local time). It was his first statement on social media in over two years. Burry, who amassed great wealth through short selling, is renowned for predicting the 2008 U.S. financial crisis. Now, he has resumed his activity by warning of an 'artificial intelligence (AI) bubble.' This has put both Wall Street and the big tech companies on high alert. Michael Burry Targets Leading AI Firms Palantir and Nvidia Burry has put his AI short-selling into action. On the 13th (local time), he announced via X that he had entered into put options contracts for 5 million shares of Palantir expiring in January 2027, and 1 million shares of Nvidia expiring in December of the same year. A put option is the right to sell shares at a predetermined price. Burry's exercise price for Palant

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11.15 06:30

Netmarble Chairman Bang Junhyuk Visits G-Star: "Direct Communication with Users Is the Starting Point of Innovation"

Bang Junhyuk, Chairman of Netmarble and Coway, visited the G-Star venue for the second consecutive year, demonstrating his dedication to both developers and users. On November 14, the second day of G-Star, Chairman Bang visited the Netmarble booth set up in the first exhibition hall at BEXCO in Busan. He encouraged employees and communicated directly with visitors. He also personally tried out the company’s major titles, including "Evilbane," "Solo Leveling: Karma," "The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin," and "MonGil: Star Dive." He also toured the "Sol: Enchant" booth installed in the outdoor plaza. Chairman Bang experienced the long queues firsthand and engaged in conversations with attendees, carefully monitoring the progress of the event. Chairman Bang stated, "The future of the gaming industry ultimately lies in being present with and empathizing with users," adding, "Direct communication with users is the starting point of innovation." He continued, "Going forward, Netmarble developer

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11.14 21:34

"'Gate of Gates' Blends Strategic Defense Fun with Subculture Sensibilities"

Webzen unveiled its new title, 'Gate of Gates,' for the first time at 'G-Star 2025.' This game, set in a post-apocalyptic universe, features a variety of beautiful girl characters with different concepts. Its main features include 'short and fast character development' and 'roguelike deck-building.' Park Chanhyuk, Planning Team Leader at Litrail, the developer, stated at the 'G-Star 2025' press conference held at BEXCO in Busan on the 14th, "We are focusing on maximizing the fun of strategic defense games in both development and gameplay direction, and we are preparing to incorporate subculture sensibilities." Players can randomly acquire stats and skills in each battle to create diverse decks, allowing for different strategies every time. However, for convenience, if the same deck is used, a battle skip feature will be applied. Park added, "Even if the form or method of character development changes during the development process, we will maintain 'deck development centered on rogue

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11.14 20:07

Alphabet Rejoins Samsung Electronics' Top Five Clients... Driven by Increased Semiconductor Sales

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has re-entered Samsung Electronics' top five clients after two quarters. According to Samsung Electronics' third-quarter report disclosed on November 14, the company’s top five clients are Alphabet, Apple, Deutsche Telekom, Hong Kong Techtronic Industries, and Supreme Electronics. Sales to these five clients accounted for approximately 14% of the company’s total revenue. Compared to the previous quarter, Verizon of the United States dropped out of the top five, while Alphabet returned to the list for the first time since the first quarter. This change is attributed to increased semiconductor sales to Alphabet during the third quarter. By region (on a consolidated basis for the third quarter), the Americas recorded the highest net sales at 33.0958 trillion won, followed by Asia & Africa (13.888 trillion won), Europe (12.9708 trillion won), and China (12.5956 trillion won). Samsung Electronics stated, “Through a total of 27 trillion won in research

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11.14 19:35

Taekjin Kim Applauds New 'Horizon' Title... Heading to Gamescom Next Year

"There are reactions questioning whether a company known for 'Lineage' can really create a 'good game,' but we are determined to establish a unique identity for 'Horizon Steel Frontiers.' Starting with Gamescom next year, I believe we will be able to launch globally at a rapid pace." Lee Sungkoo, Executive Producer at NCSoft, met with reporters at "G-Star 2025" held at BEXCO in Busan on the 14th and said regarding the new title "Horizon Steel Frontiers," "We will not disappoint you." "Horizon Steel Frontiers" is a mobile MMORPG currently being developed by NCSoft, utilizing the open-world action-adventure game "Horizon" intellectual property (IP). "Horizon" is Sony's flagship IP, with cumulative global sales reaching 40 million units. NCSoft built anticipation by keeping the new title under wraps until unveiling it during the opening session on the first day of G-Star. The company aims for a simultaneous launch in Korea and globally in 2027, and is also developing the game to be play

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11.14 18:40

Enjoy "Palworld Mobile" in Your Hands... More Convenient Battles Than the Original