Samsung, SK hynix in focus as Chuseok content news leads
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix drew attention on the chip side, with reports on Samsung's profit outlook and SK hynix's US production considerations, while Korean film and K-pop content made headlines over the Chuseok holiday.
Markets & chips
Samsung Electronics
A report says Samsung is expected to post record profit of 100 trillion won, with DRAM margins seen at 80 percent.
Parental leave use has declined at Samsung and SK hynix as large bonuses approach, according to a report.
SK hynix
A report examines SK hynix's considerations around producing memory in the United States.
Parental leave use has declined at Samsung and SK hynix as large bonuses approach, according to a report.
Business of culture
K-pop agencies
The Korea-Japan Festival marked its 20th edition in Tokyo with K-pop makeovers and hanbok.
A preview highlights K-pop moments to watch at the 2026 MTV VMAs.
Jungkook has become the first K-pop soloist with six songs surpassing 3 million on TikTok.
K-drama, film, webtoons & streaming
The film 'The Assassin(s)' topped the Chuseok box office with admissions exceeding 1.3 million.