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  New Books: Two Guides to Speaking With Confidence and Listening With Care The Language of Achievement: Calmly, Confidently=By Kim Seop, Apoint. “If your boss gives an unfair order, what would you do?” If that question freezes you, this book offers a way forward. It also speaks to everyday moments, such as when a partner suddenly texts, "Want to grab dinner?" and you feel tired, pressured and unsure how to respond. Kim asks readers to choose between simply talking and actually having a conversation. He argues that attitude matters mor April 15, 2026
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  Korea FDA Visits Functional Cosmetics R&D Site; Firms Report on Disinfectant, OTC Misuse, Patent Transfer MFDS visits functional cosmetics R&D site to speed product rollout Kang Seok-yeon, head of the National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, visited the central research institute of cosmetics contract manufacturer Cosmecca Korea and held a meeting with industry representatives, the institute said Tuesday. The visit reviewed development and quality-research facilities for functional cosmetics, including new formulations, and examined recent technology applications and pro April 15, 2026
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  DKZ to End Group Activities After About Seven Years, Shift to Solo Work in June 그룹 DKZ가 약 7년간의 팀 활동에 마침표를 찍는다. 멤버 재찬은 팀 활동 종료 소식을 전하며 팬들에게 감사의 뜻을 전했다. Dongyo Entertainment said on the 15th that after discussions with the members, the group agreed to wrap up DKZ’s activities after its scheduled commitments through May 31, 2026. The agency thanked the members “for their precious effort and time,” and also expressed gratitude to the fandom, known as Dongari, for accompanying the group on its journey. Jaechan also addressed April 15, 2026
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  Biologics Shift From IV to Subcutaneous Dosing, Reshaping Prescriptions and Sales The biologics market, long dominated by intravenous (IV) infusions, is rapidly shifting to subcutaneous (SC) injections. The change is moving beyond convenience, with growing evidence that dosing method can reshape prescribing patterns and revenue, making formulation a key competitive factor. Industry officials said that in the U.S. market, an insurance billing code (J-code) began applying this month to Merck (MSD)’s SC formulation of its immuno-oncology drug Keytruda. With a J-code, admi April 15, 2026
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  BTS Earns American Music Awards Nods as ‘SWIM’ Hits 100M Views and Charts Stay Strong BTS has landed nominations at the American Music Awards, extended its Billboard run and pushed the music video for its new single “SWIM” past 100 million views on YouTube. According to the AMA nominees list released April 14, BTS was nominated for Artist of the Year. The group previously won the category in 2021 as the first Korean act to do so. BTS also earned nominations for Best Male K-Pop Artist and Song of the Summer, bringing its total to three. “SWIM,” the title track from the gro April 15, 2026
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  Actress Moon Chae-won to Marry in June, Agency Says Actress Moon Chae-won has announced plans to marry. On 15일, her agency, Blitzway Entertainment, said Moon will hold her wedding in June and that her fiance is not a celebrity. The agency said the ceremony will be private, attended only by family and close relatives, and asked for warm congratulations as Moon begins a new chapter. Moon has discussed her ideal partner in past interviews. She said she dislikes people who lie and added that she would prefer someone who does not use social m April 15, 2026
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  March COFIX for New Loans Slips to 2.81%, Easing Some Variable Mortgage Rates The COFIX (Cost of Funds Index), a key benchmark for variable-rate mortgage loans at South Korean banks, fell back into decline after a one-month rise. The Korea Federation of Banks said Tuesday that the March COFIX based on new loan issuance came to 2.81%, down 0.01 percentage point from the previous month. The index had dropped in January for the first time in five months, falling 0.12 percentage point, then turned higher in February before easing again in March. Over the same period, April 15, 2026
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  NH NongHyup Bank CEO Kang Tae-young Pledges More On-Site Support in South Gyeongsang Kang Tae-young, CEO of NH NongHyup Bank, visited key industrial sites in South Gyeongsang Province to review business strategy and discuss ways to expand what the bank called “productive finance.” NH NongHyup Bank said April 15 that Kang toured the region for two days, from April 13 to 14, to inspect major local industries and consider financial support measures. The bank said the trip aimed to strengthen support for the province’s core marine, aerospace and defense sectors and to improv April 15, 2026
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  International Symposium to Reassess Video Art Pioneer Nam June Paik Marks 20th Anniversary of Death Korea Arts Council (ARKO) and the Nam June Paik Art Center will jointly host an international academic symposium, “Paik After Paik,” on April 23 at the ARKO Arts Theater Grand Theater in Seoul, ARKO said Tuesday.  The event marks the 20th anniversary of the death of video art pioneer Nam June Paik (1932-2006). Nine leading researchers from South Korea and abroad will review the state of Paik scholarship built over the past 60 years and discuss how his legacy can be reinterpreted within c April 15, 2026
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  Korean Films ‘Hope,’ ‘Colony’ and ‘Dora’ Invited to Cannes as Park Chan-wook Named Jury President Despite the box-office success of the film 'The Man Who Lives With the King,' the broader Korean film industry remains under strain. Against that backdrop, three Korean films — 'Hope,' 'Colony' and 'Dora' — were invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, and director Park Chan-wook was appointed president of the competition jury. The most prominent selection is director Na Hong-jin’s 'Hope.' Cannes included the film in its competition lineup, announced April 9 as part of the festival’s of April 15, 2026