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Deadline Deadline October 26 · Acmere Dongtan special allocation application start date
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In short
An apartment showhouse opening in Dongtan, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province drew large crowds.
Approximately 27,000 people visited over four days from the 16th to 18th.
Subscription procedures begin with special allocation on the 26th.
Key facts
When
The showhouse was open for four days from Friday the 16th to Sunday the 18th.
Where
It is located in Bansong-dong, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province (Plot numbers 95 and 99).
Who
KB Real Estate Trust is the developer and Posco E&C is the constructor.
What
The complex has 1,808 units and attracted approximately 27,000 visitors over the four days.
What it means for me
Readers considering subscription should check the special allocation schedule for the 26th.
Those in their 40s working full-time may want to compare commute distance and prices near Dongtan.
Economy · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 8
Homeplus Faces Electricity Bill Debt Some Stores Set for Power Cutoff
Deadline Deadline October 29 · Scheduled completion date for sequential power cutoff measures
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In short
Korea Electric Power Corporation announced power cutoffs for closed Homeplus stores that have unpaid electricity bills.
Power will be cut sequentially from October 27 to 29.
Small business operators in the stores—restaurants, academies, animal hospitals, and others—are bearing the damage.
Key facts
When
Sequential power cutoffs are scheduled from October 27 to 29.
Who
Korea Electric Power Corporation is taking action against Homeplus closed stores with unpaid electricity charges.
What
37 closed stores are expected to face power cutoffs, excluding 67 operating stores.
How
Homeplus failed to follow its repayment plan since receiving rehabilitation approval on September 2 and repeatedly delayed payments by two months at a time.
What it means for me
Local residents using Homeplus stores should be aware of potential business closures from tenant stores.
Small business tenants in Homeplus stores may face inability to operate due to power cutoffs and difficulty recovering their investment.
Takeover bid without proof JYP stock price surges amid controversy
D-13 Deadline November 20 · Target date for takeover launch
In short
A Japan-based investment group announced plans to acquire a stake in JYP Entertainment.
However, there is no documentation showing how they will secure the funding.
Authorities are investigating the possibility of unfair trading, where false announcements were used to drive up the stock price.
Key facts
When
News of the takeover bid surfaced on October 26, 2026, in the afternoon.
Who
Japan-based 'Nexrock Group' and its affiliate 'SVCV' announced the takeover bid.
What
They stated they would acquire a 25–50% stake in JYP Entertainment at a 30% premium to the base share price.
How
They distributed only a press release without financial proof, targeting a takeover launch by the 20th of next month.
What it means for me
Caution is advised when investing amid stock price increases driven by unconfirmed takeover bids.
Economy · Planned · 2 sources combinedp. 4 / 8
Hanwha Ocean labor deal Base pay raised 140,000 won
Deadline Deadline October 29 · Final settlement to be decided by union member vote
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In short
Hanwha Ocean management and labor reached a tentative wage and collective bargaining agreement this year.
They agreed to raise base pay by 140,000 won and provide a one-time payment of 8.5 million won.
Final settlement will be decided by a union member vote on the 29th.
Key facts
When
A tentative agreement was reached at the 30th round of negotiations on the afternoon of the 27th.
Who
Hanwha Ocean management and the Metal Workers' Union Hanwha Ocean branch negotiated.
What
Base pay increase of 140,000 won, one-time payment of 8.5 million won, and welfare points of 1 million won, among others.
How
Final settlement will be decided through a general assembly vote on the 29th after delegate review and briefing on the 28th.
What it means for me
Wage and welfare changes directly affect Hanwha Ocean union members and their families.
Economy · Planned · 6 sources combinedp. 5 / 8
Chairman Park Hyun-joo M&A announcement on 29th
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In short
Chairman Park Hyun-joo of Mirae Asset Group announced he will unveil an acquisition and merger of an Asia-Pacific securities firm on the 29th.
He said semiconductor price increases may continue, making the peak theory likely to be wrong.
He warned that leveraged ETFs and high-ratio cryptocurrency investments carry significant loss risks.
Key facts
When
He made the remarks at a special lecture held on the 27th at Kyung Hee University's Seoul Campus in Seoul.
Who
Chairman and Global Strategist Park Hyun-joo of Mirae Asset Group made the statement.
What
He plans to hold a board meeting on the 29th to announce the acquisition and merger of an Asia-Pacific securities firm.
How
He explained that the acquisition of a Chinese financial company will also be completed within this year.
What it means for me
Readers interested in semiconductors and financial stocks should watch this M&A result and the debate over peak theory.
Office workers managing retirement funds through ETFs should note the risks of leveraged products.
If you are managing retirement funds, you can reference remarks on semiconductor and real estate outlooks.
Economy · 7 sources combinedp. 6 / 8
Lee Kun-hee's 6th memorial service Lee Jae-yong and family gather
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In short
The 6th memorial service for late Samsung Honorary Chairman Lee Kun-hee was held.
Chairman Lee Jae-yong returned from an overseas trip and visited the grave immediately.
About 50 Samsung affiliate executives also attended to pay respects.
Key facts
When
It was held on the morning of October 23, 2026, at the family cemetery in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The service was held two days early because the actual date of October 25 falls on a Sunday.
Who
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and about 50 affiliate executives including Jeon Young-hyun and Noh Tae-moon attended.
What
The 6th memorial service for late Samsung Honorary Chairman Lee Kun-hee was held to pay respects to the deceased.
How
Chairman Lee returned from his UAE business trip and went straight to the grave, where he bowed twice and stood in silent tribute. He then had lunch with the presidents of Samsung divisions.
What it means for me
It serves as a reference for investors and industry officials watching Samsung Group's management system and future actions.
Finance · 7 sources combinedp. 7 / 8
SK Hynix completes 40 trillion won share buyback program
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In short
SK Hynix has completed purchasing 40 trillion won worth of its own company shares.
All purchased shares will be cancelled.
The company finished one month ahead of the original schedule.
Key facts
When
The buyback was completed on the 21st. The original deadline was November 19th, but it was moved up by one month.
Who
SK Hynix conducted the buyback over two months starting August 20th.
What
The company acquired 24.07 million shares of its own stock at a cost of 40.434 trillion won.
How
This represents approximately 3.3% of issued shares and is the largest share cancellation program by a domestic listed company. All acquired shares will be cancelled.
What it means for me
Investors holding SK Hynix shares should pay attention to future stock price movements and the announcement on the 28th.
