U.S. interest costs now rival defense as policy courts a weaker dollar Education absorbs the shock via costlier bonds, pricier imports, and tighter endowments Use credit guarantees, tradables-indexed…

Confidence follows identity more than facts Schools should teach election procedures and prebunk manipulation Local transparency and routine audits build resilience when results disappoint The most t…

Stablecoins are the battleground for China’s reserve-currency bid Without a trusted RMB token, dollar stablecoins entrench dominance and siphon savings Use Hong Kong and mBridge to launch audited RMB…

AI accelerates information cascades, turning rumors into rapid bank runs Stability now hinges on dampening synchronized behavior, not just capital buffers Build rumor-aware stress tests, fast disclos…

Discover the 10 best places to shop K-pop merch in Korea. From official album stores to quirky photocard shops, Seoul has it all. Tips included for safe and smart fan shopping! Visiting Korea as a K-…

Kim Go-eun breaks down in tears at the press conference for Netflix’s Eun-joong and Sang-yeon. The drama tells a heartbreaking story of friendship, loss, and love across decades. Set to premiere Sept…

These K-dramas use body swaps for more than just laughs. They delve into themes of empathy, regret, and self-discovery. Each show offers a perfect mix of hilarious chaos and heartfelt emotion. The wo…

Yoo Ah-in was photographed attending a party just months after his release from prison on drug charges. The actor was seen alongside Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho and DJ Peggy Gou. The quickly …

Tariffs in 2025 weakened the dollar instead of strengthening it Markets priced in retaliation, limited U.S. manufacturing capacity, and credibility risks The lesson: tariffs act like a domestic tax u…

Germany’s reputation for efficiency hides massive losses from excessive bureaucracy Evidence from trains, bakeries, and schools shows that cutting redundant processes boosts performance and retention…

Tariffs and chip controls are forcing a pragmatic Japan–Korea thaw Ishiba and Lee, both China-leaning, hedge via Beijing while keeping U.S. security ties Fragile and transactional, this shift will re…

U.S. protectionism is splitting markets and learning tools into rival stacks China’s AI capex and ASEAN infrastructure create a pull toward its stack Answer with block-biliteracy, pooled compute, and…

Jeon Somi is set to make her acting debut in the horror-thriller Perfect Girl. The film, directed by Hong Won-ki, combines K-pop’s intense trainee culture with suspense. Fans are buzzing while critic…

Lee Soo-hyuk’s Hangzhou fan meeting sparks controversy. Fans raise concerns over 12-hour workload and health risks. Agency Saram Entertainment issues statement, but criticism grows. Lee Soo-hyuk’s fi…

Jennie's agency ODD ATELIER is relocating to a high-end building in Hannam-dong. The new office space commands a monthly rent of up to 80 million KRW. This move reinforces her commitment to building …

The animated film became Netflix's most-viewed title ever, surpassing Squid Game. Its lead single "Golden" earned a VMA nomination for Song of The Summer. The real singers behind the movie will prese…

Tariffs act as hidden taxes, falling mainly on U.S. firms and households The burden is regressive, shrinking lower-income purchasing power the most Education budgets face rising costs while revenues …

Masculinity norms shape labour supply, health, and political preferences Germany’s 1940s and Korea’s 2020s show contrasting trajectories Education policy can recalibrate norms and stabilise economies…

Asia’s coalition strength lies in education and knowledge, not tariffs Patent dominance shows the region’s leverage in IP and skills An education-first compact is harder to divide than a trade bloc T…

AI translation reshapes the labor market, eroding low-skill roles while rewarding domain expertise Education must shift toward “language plus” skills—pairing translation with data, law, or health Pol…