Bank of Korea eyes monthly crypto transfer reporting as K-pop releases dominate culture news
Korea's overnight news flow was led by a regulatory signal from the Bank of Korea on crypto transfer reporting, while the culture industry's headlines centered on K-pop releases and streaming milestones. No market-moving corporate deals or earnings appeared in the window.
Markets & chips
Bank of Korea
The Bank of Korea is pursuing monthly reporting requirements for crypto transfers, according to BusinessKorea.
Business of culture
JYP Entertainment
The Korea Times looks at JYP Entertainment's trainee program, citing NMIXX's training in subjects ranging from table manners to IT.
HYBE
BTS' 'Swim' has passed 1 billion Spotify streams, becoming the first 2026 release to reach the mark, The Korea Herald reports.
K-pop agencies
Beyond the listed agencies' own news, the morning's K-pop coverage included a book review and a profile piece.
The Korea Times reviews a dystopian novel set in the K-pop world that examines what it means to be real.
The Korea Herald profiles a figure described as K-pop's master of ceremonies.
Blackpink's Lisa has released a new EP titled 'Press Play', The Korea Herald reports.