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Finance · 11 sources combined p. 1 / 3
Mirae Asset Life hacked
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Customer personal information was leaked from Mirae Asset Life due to hacking.
This is the first confirmed hacking data breach at an insurance company.
The Financial Supervisory Service has launched an on-site inspection, and the scale of the leak is still being determined.
Key facts When Abnormal signs were detected on the afternoon of October 25, and the leak was confirmed early morning on October 26. Who Mirae Asset Life reported the first hacking data breach in the insurance industry. What Personal credit information was leaked from the customer policy application system and part of the website. How The Financial Supervisory Service has been conducting on-site inspections since October 27, and the scale of the leak is being determined.
What it means for me
Mirae Asset Life policyholders should check whether their personal information has been leaked.
Why does this matter? As the first reported hacking breach in the insurance industry, concerns over financial sector security have grown.
Economy · Planned · 8 sources combined p. 2 / 3
POSCO labor-management reaches tentative accord
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short POSCO labor and management reached a tentative agreement on wage negotiations.
The union, which had announced a strike, has prepared a settlement.
Final settlement will be determined after union members vote on the agreement.
Key facts When Labor and management reached a tentative agreement late on the afternoon of October 30. Who POSCO and the Korea Metalworkers' Federation POSCO Labor Union held negotiations. What They agreed on a 2.6% base salary increase, 6 million won in lump-sum payment, and holiday bonuses. How The union plans to ratify the tentative agreement through member vote.
What it means for me
The impact of a strike on POSCO partner companies and local businesses in Pohang is expected to ease.
Why does this matter? As POSCO is a key pillar of the regional economy, continued strikes could affect partner companies and local businesses.
Finance · 6 sources combined p. 3 / 3
Lula wins Brazil's fourth term
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short President Lula has won a fourth term in Brazil's presidential election.
After his victory, Brazil's stock market and real currency value fell sharply together.
Domestic investors in Brazilian bonds and ETFs also suffered losses.
Key facts When On October 25 (local time), President Lula secured a fourth term in Brazil's presidential runoff election. Who Investors in Brazil-tracking ETFs listed in New York and Tokyo, as well as domestic Brazilian bond investors, were affected. What The ETF plunged 15–19% in after-hours trading immediately after the victory announcement. How On the 26th, the Bovespa Index fell 17.00% and closed down 13.9%, while the real weakened over 8%.
What it means for me
If you invested in Brazilian bonds or ETFs, you should check for possible valuation losses.
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