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  Hana Financial Partners With Crypto.com on Won Stablecoin Use in South Korea Hana Financial Group said it is building an early partnership around a won-denominated stablecoin and expanding cooperation with global digital-asset firms as it seeks to lead the digital-asset ecosystem. The group said Hana Card is working with an affiliate of Circle, the issuer of the global stablecoin USDC, and with global digital-asset operator Crypto.com to promote payment marketing in South Korea, drawing on the group’s global network. Hana Card will run a cashback event for foreig March 5, 2026
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  Oh Seung-hwan Says He Received About 1,000 Don of Gold as Rewards Oh Seung-hwan spoke about the gold he received as rewards during his baseball career. On MBC’s “Radio Star,” which aired on the 4th, Oh appeared with Lee Cheol-min, Jo Hyun-ah and Yang Sang-guk. Oh said the number 21 was meaningful to him, noting that he got married on the 21st by coincidence and played for 21 years. He said that when he retired, he received gifts tied to the number, including a 21-don gold padlock and a gold trophy. Oh added that when he set a record at age 47, he rece March 5, 2026
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  Jang Hang-jun’s ‘A Man Living With the King’ Tops Box Office for 21st Day, Nears 10 Million Admissions Jang Hang-jun’s “A Man Living With the King” held the No. 1 spot at the box office for a 21st straight day, pushing its cumulative audience past 9.6 million and putting it within reach of the 10 million milestone. According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing network, the film drew 189,643 moviegoers on March 4 to remain on top. Since opening Feb. 4, it has not relinquished the No. 1 position for a single day. Total admissions stand at 9,597,461. Set in 1457 at Cheongnyeong March 5, 2026
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  Actor Noh Sang-hyun Signs Exclusive Contract With HiZium Studio Actor Noh Sang-hyun has signed an exclusive contract with HiZium Studio, the agency said. In a statement released on the 5th, HiZium Studio said it was “very pleased” to partner with Noh, calling him an actor with solid skills and a distinctive look who appeals to audiences at home and abroad. The company said it will support him as a “reliable partner” so he can showcase his abilities across a range of projects. Noh drew global attention in 2022 with the drama “Pachinko,” then expand March 5, 2026
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  Urban Zakapa’s Jo Hyun-ah Says Suzy Stayed Through Her Mother’s Three-Day Funeral Urban Zakapa singer Jo Hyun-ah has spoken publicly about her friendship with singer Suzy. On MBC’s “Radio Star,” which aired March 4, Jo appeared with Oh Seung-hwan, Lee Cheol-min and Yang Sang-guk. Jo described Suzy as “a truly kind-hearted kid,” saying that if Jo does not respond, Suzy will come to her home “to check on me — even my toes — and then leave.” Jo said her mother collapsed one day, leading to the discovery of an illness, and the family later held a funeral. She said Suzy st March 5, 2026
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  Director Jang Hang-jun Walks Back 10 Million-Viewer Pledge for ‘A Man Living With the King’ Film director Jang Hang-jun has scrapped the pledge he made if his movie ‘A Man Living With the King’ reaches 10 million viewers.  Jang appeared as a guest on ‘Bae Seong-jae’s Ten Wednesday Live,’ released March 4 on the YouTube channel ‘SBS Radio Erao.’ The appearance drew attention because it marked his return after making the pledge in January. In January, Jang said, “If it somehow becomes a 10 million-viewer film, I’ll change my phone number, change my name, and get plastic surgery March 5, 2026
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  Korea Golf Course Management Association Unveils Official Mascots The Korea Golf Course Management Association has unveiled its official mascots, “Pilttu” and “Seonggong-i,” as part of an effort to symbolize the future of the golf industry and communicate more closely with golfers. The main character, Pilttu, was introduced on March 4. Its name combines “field” with a Korean term meaning “leader.” Seonggong-i was introduced alongside Pilttu and reflects the message that success is about direction, not speed. The association said it will use the charact March 5, 2026
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  Comedian Park Mi-seon Says She Is Gradually Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment Comedian Park Mi-seon has shared an update on her health and work. In a post on social media on Tuesday, Park wrote, “Back on set for the first time in a while. People keep telling me not to work yet, and they’re worried, so I’m going to return to the field little by little.” She added, “Since it’s something I’ll have to fight for the rest of my life, living my everyday life is important, right? I’m going to take it slow without rushing,” and said she especially enjoyed the shoot becaus March 5, 2026
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  Oil Prices Jump on U.S.-Israel-Iran War, Boosting Interest in Hybrids and EVs The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has sent international oil prices sharply higher, fueling consumer anxiety. If volatility persists, demand is likely to shift from internal-combustion vehicles to hybrids and electric vehicles. Some in the industry say eco-friendly models could account for more than half of Hyundai Motor Group’s domestic sales this year. According to industry officials on Tuesday, Dubai crude futures traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed at March 5, 2026
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  Hyeri’s Agency Denies Report She Listed Samseong-dong Building for 14.5 Billion Won Hyeri, an actress and former member of the group Girl’s Day, has denied a report that she put her building in Seoul’s Samseong-dong neighborhood up for sale for 14.5 billion won. Her agency, Sublime, said on March 4 that the report about a real estate sale was “completely untrue.” It said there was no fact that the property had been listed and that it had not even heard of the price cited in the article. The agency also expressed “deep regret” that unverified claims were spreading as March 4, 2026