HiteJinro’s Premium Scotch ‘King Charles’ Rolls Out Nationwide at GS25 Convenience Stores HiteJinro’s British premium Scotch whisky brand ‘King Charles,’ which the company imports and distributes, is now available at neighborhood convenience stores. The company confirmed the product’s rollout to GS25 stores nationwide alongside a full package redesign, aiming to capture demand for what it calls “everyday premium whisky” through short-distance shopping channels. According to the liquor industry on the 21st, HiteJinro began selling ‘King Charles Blended Scotch Whisky’ this April 21, 2026

LG Chem Launches Eutropin EcoPen 48 Growth Hormone Injector to Ease Self-Injection LG Chem said Tuesday it has launched Eutropin EcoPen 48, a replaceable-cartridge injector set for its Eutropin growth hormone, along with the dedicated injection solution, Eutropin Cartridge Injection 48IU. Unlike an all-in-one product, the EcoPen is designed for repeated use by swapping in a dedicated cartridge. Working with Switzerland-based Ypsomed, LG Chem applied a spring-driven, semi-automatic injection system to reduce the force needed to press by hand and make self-injection easi April 21, 2026

Kwangmyung Electric’s Control Shifts to Newly Formed Firm as Delisting Risk Looms ◆Aju Economy Top News ▷Delisting-threatened Kwangmyung Electric’s new owner is a one-month-old “shell” firm with 1 million won in capital -Kwangmyung Electric, facing a potential delisting, has seen control move from its largest shareholder, P&C Tech, to HK Holdings. -P&C Tech transferred about 12.3 billion won worth of shares, a 23.66% stake, by swapping them for newly issued shares rather than cash. The deal left P&C Tech with a 98.4% stake in HK Holdings, effectivel April 21, 2026

Eduwill Launches Early-Bird Promotion for GED Exam Prep Courses Eduwill said Tuesday it will run a “GED Early-Bird Promotion” through the end of this month for students preparing for the exam over the long term. The company said the promotion is designed to help first-time test-takers choose online lectures and secure the latest study materials at the same time. Customers who buy eligible courses during the period will receive a free exchange benefit for two 2027 new-edition books that include analysis of the latest past exam questions and full-length April 21, 2026

Suseong District Saemaul Association Holds Energy-Saving Campaign in Daegu Daegu’s Suseong District Saemaul Association held an “energy-saving practice campaign” on the 21st near Beomeo Intersection to respond to emergency economic conditions and encourage a culture of conserving energy. Organizers said the campaign was aimed at highlighting the importance of saving energy in daily life and encouraging voluntary participation by residents as difficult conditions persist amid high prices and high fuel costs. About 130 Saemaul members from neighborhood chapters to April 21, 2026

Margin Debt Hits Record 34 Trillion Won as Stocks Rally; Analysts Warn of Volatility The KOSPI closed at 6,388.47 on April 21, setting a record high, as outstanding margin loans also climbed to an all-time peak. With expectations for further gains, retail investors have increasingly used leverage to take part in the rally. The rapid inflow of funds, however, is also heightening concerns about bigger swings ahead. According to the Korea Financial Investment Association on April 21, outstanding margin loans totaled 34.2592 trillion won as of April 17. The balance rose broad April 21, 2026

KOSPI Closes at Record High, Extending Rally Despite Middle East War Concerns South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI surged to a fresh record on the 21st, extending its rally despite the fallout from the war in the Middle East. According to the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI closed up 169.38 points, or 2.72%, at 6,388.47. It also set a new intraday high, surpassing the previous peak of 6,347.41, and topped the prior record close of 6,307.27 set Feb. 26. Foreign investors and institutions led the advance. Foreigners bought a net 1.7472 trillion won worth of shares, while institu April 21, 2026

KOSPI Hits Record High as Foreign Buying Lifts Shares Despite Geopolitical Risks South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI is pushing to fresh records despite uncertainty from geopolitical risks, helped by upbeat calls from global investment banks and heavy foreign buying. Still, a surge in leveraged stock purchases is being cited as a potential source of instability. According to the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI set two records on the 21st, surpassing both its intraday high of 6,347.41 set Feb. 27 and its previous record close of 6,307.27 set Feb. 26. Foreign inflows that have retu April 21, 2026

NH Investment & Securities’ Standard OCIO Wrap Grows as Volatility Drives Demand Market volatility driven by external uncertainty, along with a shift of funds into equities, is fueling rapid growth in standardized OCIO (outsourced chief investment officer) products designed for individual investors and small and midsize companies. The products are also seen as helping improve the profit structure of OCIO businesses, long criticized for low profitability. As of April 21, the financial investment industry said NH Investment & Securities’ standardized OCIO product, t April 21, 2026

Morgan Stanley Sees Agentic AI Boosting CPU, Memory Demand; Samsung, SK Hynix Among Beneficiaries Agentic AI — autonomous systems that plan and carry out multistep tasks — could broaden AI chip investment beyond graphics processing units to include central processing units and memory, Morgan Stanley said. According to Reuters, Morgan Stanley said in a report released the previous day that as AI moves beyond content generation toward autonomous execution, CPUs and memory, along with GPUs, are becoming key components that determine overall performance. The bank said the s April 21, 2026