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  Shinhan Financial says stable home prices could narrow wealth gap and lift spending, births Rising real estate prices are entrenching wealth inequality, but stabilizing home prices could help revive household spending and improve conditions for marriage and childbirth, according to a new analysis. Shinhan Financial Group's Shinhan Future Strategy Research Institute on 8 released a report, "What Would Change if Home Prices Stabilize," analyzing how housing price stability affects household finances and the financial market. The report said that in South Korea's asset structure March 8, 2026
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  Jang Hang-jun’s ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Tops 11 Million Moviegoers 영화 '왕과 사는 남자'가 1100만 관객을 동원했다. 영화 '왕과 사는 남자'는 개봉 33일째인 3월 8일 누적 관객 1100만 명을 넘어섰다. 이는 흥행작 '파묘'(40일), '서울의 봄'(36일), '광해, 왕이 된 남자'(48일)보다 1100만 관객 달성 속도가 빠른 기록이며, '범죄도시4'와 같은 속도다. 5주차에도 관객들의 입소문에 힘입어 흥행을 이어가고 있는 가운데, 6주차에도 기세를 이어갈지 주목된다. 영화 속에서 이홍위(박지훈 분)와 광천골 사람들이 나무 명패에 각자의 이름을 적어 나무에 거는 장면을 바탕으로, 주역들이 나무 명 March 8, 2026
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  BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ tops 4 million Spotify pre-saves ahead of March 20 release Global interest in BTS’ upcoming release is showing up in the numbers. BigHit Music, a HYBE Music Group label, said BTS’ fifth full-length album, ‘ARIRANG,’ surpassed 4 million pre-saves on Spotify on March 7. The album topped 1 million pre-saves within two days of the pre-save launch and continued to climb. With about two weeks left until release, attention is on how high the figure will go. On Spotify’s March 4 ‘Countdown Charts Global,’ ‘ARIRANG&rsq March 8, 2026
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  Hana Bank, Korea Southern Power to Co-Develop Offshore Wind Projects Hana Bank said Sunday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Southern Power on March 6 to jointly develop offshore wind power projects. The agreement is aimed at building a full-cycle cooperation framework between a private financial institution and a power producer across development, construction and operations in the broader renewable energy sector. Offshore wind projects typically require large upfront investment and long timelines, making the combination of financing and d March 8, 2026
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  KB Kookmin Bank Cuts Saehuimang Holssi II Loan Rates by 1 Percentage Point KB Kookmin Bank said Sunday it cut the interest rate on new loans under its flagship low-income product, the “KB Saehuimang Holssi II,” by 1 percentage point on March 6 to ease interest burdens for financially vulnerable borrowers. The loan rate for the product fell to an annual 4.47% to 5.47% from 5.47% to 6.47%, based on the bank’s internal credit grade 3 and a loan term of at least five years. Customers who repay the “KB Saehuimang Holssi II” loan on schedule can also receive up to an March 8, 2026
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  Doosan Chairman Park Jeongwon touts AI to lead future of construction equipment Doosan said Sunday that Chairman Park Jeongwon visited CONEXPO 2026, North America’s largest construction equipment exhibition, held in Las Vegas through Friday, continuing his on-site management push. CONEXPO 2026, held March 3-7 (local time) under the theme “Breaking New Ground,” highlighted AI-based automation and autonomy, electrified equipment and connected data solutions as key technologies for smarter job sites. Doosan Bobcat set up an exhibit in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Conv March 8, 2026
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  HD Hyundai Electric to Expand Alabama Transformer Plant With $200 Million Investment HD Hyundai Electric is moving ahead with an expansion of its North American manufacturing base. The company said Sunday it held a groundbreaking ceremony March 6 (local time) for a second factory at its North American unit, HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA, in Montgomery, Alabama. The new plant will be built on the existing site and cover 29,000 square meters (about 8,800 pyeong). It is scheduled for completion in April next year. HD Hyundai Electric plans to invest about $200 mil March 8, 2026
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  Jung Suk-won Says Daughter Was Born After Two Miscarriages With Baek Ji-young Singer Baek Ji-young and actor Jung Suk-won said they experienced the pain of two miscarriages before having their daughter. On the 7th, Baek’s YouTube channel, “Baek Ji-young,” posted a video titled, “First reveal: The pregnancy story of Baek Ji-young♥Jung Suk-won’s daughter that came suddenly.” In the video, the couple congratulated a staff member on a pregnancy and looked back on when they were expecting their daughter, Jung Ha-im. Jung said he was filming “Kingdom” and “Bad Guys” March 7, 2026
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  Actor Lee Jae-ryong Arrested After Alleged Drunk-Driving Crash and Leaving Scene Actor Lee Jae-ryong was arrested after allegedly causing a drunk-driving crash and leaving the scene, police said. The case has also drawn renewed attention to his recent appearance on the YouTube channel “Soolhanhyung Shin Dong-yup,” and has cast a shadow over the return of his wife, actor Yoo Ho-jung.  According to Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station, Lee drove while intoxicated and struck a median near Samseong Jungang Station at about 2 a.m. on March 7. Police said he then left the scene, March 7, 2026
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  South Korea Blows Late Lead, Loses 8-6 to Japan at WBC for 11th Straight Defeat South Korea’s baseball team again came up short against Japan. South Korea, managed by Ryu Ji-hyeon, lost 8-6 to Japan on March 7 at Tokyo Dome in its second game in Group C of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After beating the Czech Republic 11-4 on March 5, South Korea fell to 1-1 and sat third in the group behind Japan and Australia, both 2-0. To reach the quarterfinals in Miami, South Korea must finish in the top two. The loss extended South Korea’s losing streak to Japan in offic March 7, 2026