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  Forbes: Freestyle skier Eileen Gu tops Milan-Cortina Olympic athletes with US$23 million in annual earnings Freestyle skier Eileen Gu of China has been named the highest annual earner among star athletes expected to compete at the 2026 Milan·Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics. Forbes reported on Thursday (Korea time) that Gu made US$23 million over the past year, the most among athletes headed to the Games. Gu, born in California to an American father and a Chinese mother, graduated from Stanford University. After competing in the United States, she joined China's national team in February 6, 2026
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  Shin Jinseo rallies to win as South Korea claims sixth straight Nongshim Cup title Breaking: Shin Jinseo, 9-dan, wins comeback victory; South Korea take sixth straight Nongshim Cup title* This article has been translated by AI. February 6, 2026
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  Woori, BNK and iM post profit gains and boost shareholder returns Woori Financial Group said it posted near-record results as noninterest income rose, offsetting one-time costs. BNK Financial Group and iM Financial Group also reported improved earnings on more diversified revenue, and all three financial holding companies moved to strengthen shareholder-return policies. Woori said on Thursday it earned 3.1413 trillion won in net profit last year, up 1.8% from a year earlier, marking a second straight year above 3 trillion won. The company avoided a profi February 6, 2026
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  Soaring Gold and Silver Prices Push Milan-Cortina Olympic Medals to Record Metal Value The athletes who step onto the podium at the Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics will take home honor — and what is being described as the most expensive medals ever, driven by a global surge in gold and silver prices. CNN reported on Feb. 5 local time that more than 700 gold, silver and bronze medals are expected to be awarded across events including skiing, ice hockey, figure skating and curling. While the symbolic value of a medal cannot be priced, CNN said the metal value alo February 6, 2026
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  KAI Signs 101.4 Billion Won FA-50PH Performance-Based Logistics Deal With Philippines 한국항공우주산업(KAI)는 6일 필리핀 국방부와 전투기 FA-50PH에 대한 성과기반군수지원(PBL) 계약을 체결했다고 밝혔다. 계약 규모는 약 1,014억원이며 계약 기간은 2028년까지다. KAI는 이번 PBL이 항공기 가동률과 정비 신뢰도 등 운용 성과를 기준으로 군수 지원을 제공하는 방식이라고 설명했다. KAI는 이를 항공기 수명주기인 30~40년 동안 안정적인 지원 체계를 구축하는 선진 군수지원 방식으로 소개했다. KAI는 2024년 12월 필리핀과 약 270억원 규모의 1년 단기 PBL 시범 계약을 체결한 바 있다. KAI는 이후 기술력을 February 6, 2026
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  LG Energy Solution to Buy Stellantis Stake, Take Full Control of NextStar Energy LG Energy Solution said Thursday it will convert its Canadian joint venture with Stellantis, NextStar Energy, into a wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring Stellantis’ 49% stake. NextStar Energy began producing batteries for energy storage systems, or ESS, in late November. LG Energy Solution said it plans to run the Canadian plant this year as a production hub to target the North American ESS market. The company is expected to benefit from improved profitability because it will receive inv February 6, 2026
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  South Korean GM Supplier Workers to Return After Employment-Succession Deal Korea GM subcontracted workers at the Sejong logistics center are set to return to work after the automaker agreed to take over their employment, ending a dispute over mass layoffs after about two months. The Korea GM Parts Logistics Branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union said on Thursday that Korea GM acknowledged its responsibility as the primary employer and reached a tentative agreement to succeed the employment of all subcontracted workers at the Sejong facility. Under the deal, e February 6, 2026
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  South Korea Women Reach Asia Team Badminton Semifinals, Clinch Uber Cup Berth South Korea’s women’s badminton team have secured a spot in the world championships main draw.  South Korea beat Malaysia 3-0 in the women’s quarterfinals of the 2026 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships on Thursday at Conson Gymnasium in Qingdao, China, advancing to the semifinals.  Held every two years, the tournament is Asia’s top team event and also serves as the Asian qualifier for the world team championships. With many of the sport’s strongest teams based in Asia, the event is February 6, 2026
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  Woori Financial Posts 3.1413 Trillion Won Net Profit, Up 1.79% Woori Financial Group said its net profit for last year totaled 3.1413 trillion won, marking a second straight year above 3 trillion won. The result was up 1.79% from a year earlier. * This article has been translated by AI. February 6, 2026
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  Hanwha Ocean Wins $5.7 Billion Order for Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Hanwha Ocean said in a regulatory filing Thursday that it has won an order worth 7.687 trillion won for one wind turbine installation vessel, or WTIV, from its affiliate Ocean Wind Power 1. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2028. Hanwha Ocean said it will first consider deploying it to domestic offshore wind projects, including the Sinan Ui offshore wind project. Hanwha Ocean said the WTIV will be South Korea’s first vessel capable of installing 15-megawatt offsho February 6, 2026