Hanmi Semiconductor Chairman Kwak Dong-shin Buys $2.2 Million in Company Shares Hanmi Semiconductor said in a regulatory filing on the 27th that Chairman Kwak Dong-shin bought 3 billion won ($2.2 million) worth of the company’s shares with his personal funds, carrying out a share-purchase plan disclosed March 30. The purchase price was 315,407 won per share, for a total of 3 billion won. Since 2023, Kwak has bought a combined 56.5 billion won worth of Hanmi Semiconductor shares, raising his stake to 33.57%. The company said Kwak’s continued purchases reflect his co April 27, 2026

Banobagi Expands Offline Reach With Musinsa Mega Store Seongsu Debut K-derma cosmetics brand Banobagi has entered Musinsa Mega Store Seongsu, expanding its offline distribution channels. Banobagi said it is showcasing key skincare products and its mask pack lineup at the Musinsa Beauty store on the second floor of Musinsa Mega Store Seongsu, which opened April 24 in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The move extends a brand experience built largely online into an in-person setting. Seongsu is a major retail area packed with fashion and beauty pop-ups and April 27, 2026

SK hynix Hits Fresh Intraday Record Above 1.28 Million Won; Samsung Electronics Rises SK hynix extended its rally Monday, setting another intraday all-time high as investors bet on rising demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, used in artificial intelligence chips. As of 9:41 a.m., SK hynix shares were up 62,000 won, or 5.07%, at 1,284,000 won. Its market capitalization grew to about 915 trillion won, underscoring its expanding influence in South Korea’s stock market. The stock touched 1,288,000 won earlier in the session, a fresh record. Analysts attributed the gain April 27, 2026

LBS Professor Alex Edmans: Curiosity and Constant Questions Help Defeat Fake News "We need a culture where saying, 'I was wrong — I see it differently now,' is accepted and even encouraged." Alex Edmans, a professor of finance at London Business School, says resisting misinformation starts with curiosity and the habit of asking questions rather than leaning on conventional wisdom or authority. In his book <May Contain Lies> (Wisdom House), Edmans puts a wide range of sources under scrutiny — government-approved reports, papers published in s April 27, 2026

Iran Foreign Minister to Visit Russia After Returning to Pakistan Amid Stalled Talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Russia after making a return trip to Pakistan shortly after visiting Oman, as negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war remain stalled. Iranian media said the flurry of travel and calls reflects efforts to align negotiating terms and secure support from regional partners. According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Araghchi on April 26 (local time) met in Oman with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said April 27, 2026

Koyote’s Shinji Fiancé Moonwon Draws Backlash Over Comments on Taking Manual Jobs Comments by Moonwon, who is set to marry Koyote member Shinji in May, have again sparked criticism online. Moonwon and Shinji appeared on the KBS2 program “New Release Pyeonstorang,” aired on April 24, and talked about the backlash that followed their marriage announcement. Moonwon said he was “very surprised” by online opposition, adding that it was “the first time” he had experienced something like it. Shinji said Moonwon had previously done a lot of singing-related work, including pe April 27, 2026

Tutor Accused in Alleged Molestation of 13-Year-Old Posts Blog Denial, Sparking Backlash A case involving a 13-year-old who was allegedly sexually abused by a private tutor in his 20s has drawn renewed controversy after the man identified as the home-camera tutoring suspect posted a rebuttal online. On April 24, a post titled “I am home-cam tutor Park (surname withheld)” appeared on a Naver blog. Park wrote that he had tried to respond only through the courts, but said the level of private retaliation had escalated. He claimed that staying silent in the face of what he calle April 27, 2026

KB Kookmin Bank to Offer Free AI Cognitive Screening for Senior Customers KB Kookmin Bank said it will provide a free artificial intelligence-based cognitive screening service for senior customers as it strengthens expertise in senior-focused wealth management. The bank said on the 27th it will offer the AI cognitive test service, called AlzWIN, in partnership with dementia diagnostics company Sevenpointone. AlzWIN is an AI-based tool developed by Sevenpointone to measure cognitive ability. It can estimate brain health age and brain energy levels through about April 27, 2026

Cleanzone’s Tissue Dori Builds on Online Sales in Korea, Prepares Expansion to Japan and U.S. Cleanzone Co. said its household hygiene brand Tissue Dori is accelerating business expansion by preparing to enter overseas markets, building on its performance in South Korea’s online market. Tissue Dori has grown on promotional and commercial wet wipes. The company said it differentiates itself by relying on in-house manufacturing rather than distribution alone. Drawing on 18 years of experience, it now operates more than 100 SKUs, with online sales accounting for about 85% of revenue. April 27, 2026

King Charles III’s U.S. State Visit Draws Focus Amid Iran War Tensions and Shooting Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a U.S. state visit from April 27 to 30 (local time), timed to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The trip is drawing attention as it comes amid rising tensions between the allies over the Iran war led by the United States and Israel. According to The New York Times and other outlets, Charles and Camilla will visit Washington and New York. Charles is to arrive in Washington on April 27 and meet with President Donald Tru April 27, 2026