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Korea Bond Market Daily Report(Gemini): 2/14/2025

Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Korea Bond Market Daily Report Treasury yields Treasury yields Recent DoD (bp) YTD (bp) YoY (bp) 3Y KTB 2.63% ▼ 2.0 ▲ 12.4 ▼ 72.2 10Y KTB 2.87% ▼ 0.7 ▲ 12.3 ▼ 58.1 Term Spread(bp) 24.1 ▲ 1.3 ▼ 0.1 ▲ 14.1 Corp. AA- 3Y 3.23% ▼ 1.1 ▲ 3.0 ▼ 84.7 Credit spread(bp) 59.6 ▲ 0.9 ▼ 9.4 ▼ 12.5 US Treasury Yields US Treasury Yields Recent DoD (bp) YTD (bp) YoY (bp) 2Y US Treasury 4.36% ▼ 0.3 ▲ 10.7 ▼ 28.3 10Y US Treasury 4.63% ▲ 0.5 ▲ 5.5 ▲ 31.5 Term Spread(bp) 26.8 ▲ 0.8 ▼ 5.2 ▲ 59.8 [Market Trends]. January's US PPI data showed a general slowdown in healthcare and airfare...

Fishing boat capsizes in Jeju and rescue operation / 2025.02.12

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: rescue, safety, fishing boat capsize, jeju, jeju maritime, coastguard, rescue operation Trends Identification – Google & Naver The capsizing of a fishing boat off the coast of Seogwipo, Jeju Island, has many people worried. At 7:56 p.m. on the 12th, the ‘2066 Jae Sung Ho’, a Seogwipo-flagged offshore longline fishing vessel, capsized about 12 kilometers southwest of Pyeoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si. The accident occurred with 10 crew members on board, and five have been rescued so far. The Korea Coast Guard is continuing rescue operations to find the remaining five sailors. Incident history and rescue progress At the time of the accident, the Coast Guard immediately received the distress sig...

Designer Kim Ri Eul remains an icon of BTS hanbok / 2025.02.12

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: bts, k-fashion, k-fashion, go kim, kimliul, kimliul, designer, 멋진한복 Trends Identification – Google & Naver Kim Ri Eul (real name Kim Jong Won) was a hanbok designer who rose to global fame when he designed the hanbok outfits for BTS. His modern take on the beauty of Korean tradition endeared him to global fans. Sadly, Kim Ri Eul passed away on the night of February 11, 2025, at the young age of 32. His untimely death sent shockwaves through the Korean fashion world, leaving many of his fans and colleagues grieving. Life and work of Kim Ri Eul Designer Kim Rieul was born in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do in 1993, and was previously the head of the hanbok suit brand RIEUL. He launched his own brand in 2016, an...

Tae-Yong Cho's Testimony: The Truth and Questions of the ‘Hong Jang-Won Memo’ / 2025.02.13

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: martial law, national intelligence service, kim gun-hee, memo, credibility, junga news, junga news Trends Identification – Google & Naver Cho Tae-Yong's Testimony: The Truth and Questions of the ‘Hong Jang-Won Memo&#8217 Today (Nov. 13), National Intelligence Service Director Cho Tae-yong testified as a witness in the impeachment trial of President Yun Suk-yul and made important remarks. In his defense, he strongly questioned the credibility of the memos claimed by former NIS Director Hong Jang-won, stating that there were four types of memos in total. He also emphasized that there are inconsistencies in the facts about the memo's creation. Cho countered by saying that Hong Jang-won allegedly...

‘SG발 주가조작’ 라덕연 징역 25년 선고, 폭락 사태의 진실 / 2025.02.13

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: SG Securities, Financial Crime, Deokyeon Ra, Criminal Proceeds Recovery, Court, Fraud, SG Securities Trends Identification – Google & Naver ‘SG stock price manipulation’ Ra Deok-yeon sentenced to 25 years in prison, the truth behind the crash Hello, everyone. Today, I'd like to talk about an important court decision that was recently announced. Mr. Ra Deok-yeon, the mastermind of the ‘SG Val stock price manipulation’ case, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. This case is not just a fraud case, but a large-scale market manipulation case that is unprecedented in the history of the Korean stock market. Incident triggers The case stemmed from the issuance of Societe Gener...

Lotto 1158 winning numbers, winners, and where are they? / 2025.02.08

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: 1158회로또, 동행복권, 로또, 로또1등, 로또당당번호, 로또당지역, 로또당당번호, 1158회로또, 동행복권, 로또, 로또1등, 로또당1등지역 Trends Identification – Google & Naver Lotto 1158 winning numbers and winners analysis On February 8, 2024, the 1158th Lotto draw was held by Lotto operator Donghappy Ticket. The winning numbers for that day were as follows 21, 25, 27, 32, 37, 38 . The bonus number is 20 Based on this result, the first prize winner will receive a total of 21 people and the amount each winner will receive is a whopping 1,394,358,197 in the United States. Curious to see where this lucky break came from? 1. number of winners and payout amounts In this drawing, 21 people won the top prize: 7 people selected manually, 2 people selected sem...

Sex trafficking nightmare: 33-year-old Kim Nok-wan and the ‘Pastor's Room’s case / 2025.02.08

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: police investigation, kim nok wan, crime victim, cybercrime, sexual exploitation, identity disclosure, identity theft Trends Identification – Google & Naver Case overview The Seoul Metropolitan Police Department recently released the identity of 33-year-old Kim Nokwan, the alleged leader of a cyber sexual abuse ring called "Vigilante" that operated on Telegram. Kim is accused of sexually exploiting 234 people over the past five years, more than 150 of whom were minors. The police decided to release the information because the case is considered a serious crime. Kim Nokwan's criminal behavior Kim called himself a "pastor" and worked with other criminals to commit criminal acts. He...

'Please give me 5 eagle brothers!' An unexpected connection between Eom Ji Won and Ahn Jae Wook / 2025.02.09

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: kbsdrama, family drama, vulture 5 brothers, bereavement, viewership, ahn jae-wook, jae-wook ahn Trends Identification – Google & Naver "Please Give Me 5 Eagle Brothers!" is a weekend drama on KBS 2TV that tells the story of Uhm Ji Won, who loses her husband after only ten days of marriage, and the relationships between the various characters that become intertwined. The special connection between Uhm Ji Won and Ahn Jae Wook's characters has been garnering a lot of attention from viewers. Grief and new beginnings for Eum Ji-won Ma Kwang Sook, played by Eom Ji Won, had barely begun her newlywed life when she lost her husband Oh Jang Soo in a car accident that changed her life forever. With a ...

Harbin AG Wins 4 Gold Medals: Choi Min-Jung Wins 3! / 2025.02.09

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: gold, gold medal, korea, ice, short track, sport, minjung choi Trends Identification – Google & Naver Four gold medals in Harbin AG: Minjung Choi wins three! At the Harbin Asian Games (AG) 2023, the South Korean athletes put together an extraordinary performance. On September 9, South Korea combined for four gold and four silver medals in short track and speed skating, bringing their total number of gold medals to 11. This performance has kept South Korea in second place in the overall competition standings since the start of the Games. One of the highlights of the day was Minjung Choi's triple win in the short track. Choi won gold in the mixed 2000-meter relay and went on to win the women's 500-...

Korea Bond Market Daily Report: 2/10/2025

Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Korea Bond Market Daily Report Treasury yields Treasury yields Recent DoD (bp) YTD (bp) YoY (bp) 3Y KTB 2.63% ▲ 5.3 ▲ 12.8 ▼ 65.1 10Y KTB 2.84% ▲ 4.0 ▲ 8.7 ▼ 54.2 Term Spread(bp) 20.1 ▼ 1.3 ▼ 4.1 ▲ 10.9 Corp. AA- 3Y 3.24% ▲ 4.6 ▲ 4.5 ▼ 77.7 Credit spread(bp) 60.7 ▼ 0.7 ▼ 8.3 ▼ 12.6 US Treasury Yields US Treasury Yields Recent DoD (bp) YTD (bp) YoY (bp) 2Y US Treasury 4.29% ▲ 8.1 ▲ 4.1 ▼ 18.9 10Y US Treasury 4.50% ▲ 4.5 ▼ 7.5 ▲ 32.5 Term Spread(bp) 20.4 ▼ 3.6 ▼ 11.6 ▲ 51.4 [Market Trends]. The US employment report confirmed lower-than-expected non-farm payrolls a...

Korea Bond Market Daily Report(Gemini): 2/10/2025

Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Korea Bond Market Daily Report Treasury yields Treasury yields Recent DoD (bp) YTD (bp) YoY (bp) 3Y KTB 2.63% ▲ 5.3 ▲ 12.8 ▼ 65.1 10Y KTB 2.84% ▲ 4.0 ▲ 8.7 ▼ 54.2 Term Spread(bp) 20.1 ▼ 1.3 ▼ 4.1 ▲ 10.9 Corp. AA- 3Y 3.24% ▲ 4.6 ▲ 4.5 ▼ 77.7 Credit spread(bp) 60.7 ▼ 0.7 ▼ 8.3 ▼ 12.6 US Treasury Yields US Treasury Yields Recent DoD (bp) YTD (bp) YoY (bp) 2Y US Treasury 4.29% ▲ 8.1 ▲ 4.1 ▼ 18.9 10Y US Treasury 4.50% ▲ 4.5 ▼ 7.5 ▲ 32.5 Term Spread(bp) 20.4 ▼ 3.6 ▼ 11.6 ▲ 51.4 [Market Trends]. US Treasury rates rose after the release of the US January employment repo...

Song Ji-hyo's underwear business, an order or two a day? Her candid confession of becoming a CEO / 2025.02.09

Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Trends Identification – Google & Naver Song Ji Hyo recently appeared on SBS's "Running Man" and opened up about her worries about her underwear business. The underwear brand she designed and runs has been eight years in the making, and while much was expected of it, the reality is that the numbers have been rather chilling. In response to a question from member Yoo Jae Suk, Song Ji Hyo said she was “very worried” about the one or two orders she receives per day. Song revealed that she put a lot of effort into preparing for the business eight years ago, choosing her own fabrics and participating in the design. However, she admitted that it wasn't easy to get off the ground. She consoled herself with a slightly worried glance, saying, “It's like every business ...

Song Hae-Na, From Victim of Voice Phishing to Behind the Scenes of a Gangnam Self-Purchase / 2025.02.09

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: Gangnam, personal finance, model, miu, miu sae, broadcaster, voiceover, voiceover Trends Identification – Google & Naver Song Hannah's daily life and financial secrets Model and broadcaster Song Hae-na recently spoke candidly about her daily life and finances on SBS's "Ugly My Baby." The 38-year-old is known for her charming yet frugal lifestyle. In this post, we'll share how she manages her money on a daily basis, as well as her recent experience with voice phishing. Songhana Confesses Managing Her Finances Song Hae-na opened up about her credit card bill, revealing that she spent a whopping KRW 2.04 million on her credit card in one month, including KRW 440,000 on delivery. Inste...

Ma Eun-hyeok's power dispute trial: Debating the need for a National Assembly vote after arguments / 2025.02.10

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: parliamentary vote, authority dispute review, ma eun-hyuk, woo wonsik, political conflict, choi seung-mok, political conflict Trends Identification – Google & Naver Background and Key Issues in the Ma Eun-hyeok Authority Trial On February 10, 2025, the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, held the second round of arguments in the contested appointment case involving the non-appointment of Constitutional Court nominee Ma Eun-hyeok. The case, which arose from the failure of Acting President Choi Sang-mok to appoint Mr. Ma, is the latest in an escalating dispute between the National Assembly and the Ministry of Justice in the Constitutional Court's courtroom. The main issue in the arguments was w...

Choi Min-jung returns home after a year's hiatus to win three Asian Games titles / 2025.02.10

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: competitiveness, homecoming, gold medal, winter olympics, short track, sport, sports Trends Identification – Google & Naver Choi Min-jung recently returned home after a stellar performance at the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games, where she won gold medals in the 500m, 1000m, and mixed relay. After the Asian Games, Choi added a new record to her profile, further cementing her confidence and competitiveness. 1. returning after a one-year hiatus "Actually, when I came back after a year off, the first thing I wondered was whether I could still be competitive," Choi said of the competition. She said she had some anxiety before the competition, but was happy to see her potential reaffirmed through this...

Actor Yoon Da-hoon's Life Story: Looking Back on 10 Years as a Geese Dad / 2025.02.06

Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Trends Identification – Google & Naver In this blog, we'll take a look at actor Yoon Dahoon's personal story, his life as a goose dad, and the various episodes he's been through, as revealed on his show "Park Won Sook's Together." In a recent episode, Yoon revealed that he's been a goose dad for 10 years, and he touched viewers by sharing a heartfelt story about his past and present. Dad Yoon Dahoon on balancing work and family Yoon became a geese dad after his divorce 10 years ago, during which time his oldest daughter was already married. Like many fathers, he spends his time working tirelessly in a foreign country to support his family, but he says he often travels to Canada when he's not filming. It's clear that his choice was made for his ...

Who is Kim Hyun-tae? – Emergency Martial Law Testimony of the 707th Special Mission Unit Commander / 2025.02.06

Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Trends Identification – Google & Naver Kim Hyun-tae: Testimony of the 707th Special Mission Unit Commander On June 6, Kim Hyun-tae, commander of the 707th Special Mission Unit of the Army's Special Warfare Command, appeared as a witness at the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and made important remarks during the sixth round of the impeachment trial of President Yoon Seok-yul. Kim testified about his unit's experience in the National Assembly during the December 3 emergency martial law situation, and the self-doubt his troops felt during physical clashes between lawmakers and citizens. These remarks showed how lawmakers struggled to avoid military intervention. 1. Background of Emergency Martial Law and Kim Hyun-Tae Kim Hyun-tae led the 707th Special Task Force in...

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, impeachment charges against her and the background / 2025.02.05

Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Trends Identification – Google & Naver Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment charges and the background behind them Philippine politics was recently thrown into turmoil when the Philippine House of Representatives passed an impeachment resolution against Vice President Sara Duterte. In this article, we'll take a look at the background of the impeachment charges against her and the political ramifications. Passage of an impeachment motion On May 5, 2023, the Philippine House of Representatives passed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte with 215 votes in favor, more than two-thirds of the 306 members of the House. The complaint immediately became a major controversy in Philippine politics. The impeachment charges cited her feud with Pr...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Industry blocks DeepSeek access; reasons and background / 2025.02.05

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: AI Risk, Privacy, Data Security, DeepSec, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs Trends Identification – Google & Naver DeepSeek Access Blocking, What It Is and What It Means The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce recently blocked access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) program Deepseek, stemming from concerns about the excessive collection of user data. Deepseek is being used to collect personal information, which has raised the possibility of a data breach. 1. Reason for blocked access The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Industry have restricted access to DeepSeek for the following reasons Excessive data collection : ...

‘Heungkuk Life’s 6-game winning streak, what drove them? / 2025.02.06

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Please note: The translations provided on this blog are generated automatically and may not be fully accurate. For the most precise information, refer to the original content in the source language. Source: NAVER Search Image / May be irrelevant to content / Search Keywords: v리그, 경기리뷰, 김연경, 마ateiko, 스포츠뉴스, 여자배구, 스포츠뉴스, v리그, 김연경, 마ateiko, 김연경, 김연경, Matteiko, 스포츠뉴스, 여자배구 Trends Identification – Google & Naver In the 2024-2025 V-League Women's Division, Heungkuk Saengsaeng is currently leading the way with six straight wins. In this post, we'll analyze how Heungkuk Sinsaeng has been able to keep this successful streak going and what trends we can expect to see in the future. 1. openings and crises After a record-breaking 14-game winning streak to open the season, Heungkuk Life had a brief hiatus. Despite the setbacks, the team began to rebound with solid power and a strong mentality. 2. The secret to winning streaks: teamwork and strategy The brilliant combination of ...