Today's News Summary — 2026-10-26
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a surprise visit to China after a year, shaking up Northeast Asian geopolitics. Meanwhile, combined semiconductor operating profits are projected to reach an all-time high, and Meta is launching a massive $22.5 billion stock offering.
Today's News Summary — 2026-10-26
Domestic Major Issues
- 4th Anniversary of Itaewon Tragedy & Mayor Oh Se-hoon Ruling: A citizens' memorial for the 4th anniversary of the October 29 Itaewon tragedy was held in Jung-gu, Seoul, while discussions on impeaching Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae reignited following Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's acquittal in his second trial.
- North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Visits China: Amid rumors of his death, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Dandong via the New Yalu River Bridge, making a surprise visit to China for the first time in about a year.
- Decrease in South Koreans' Sleep Duration: Amid widespread drowsiness among subway passengers, data showed that the sleep duration of South Koreans has decreased further.
Business & IT Trends
- Semiconductor Combined Operating Profits Projected to Break Records: Major South Korean semiconductor companies' combined operating profits for the third quarter of 2026 are expected to surpass 185 trillion won, marking the highest performance in the history of South Korean manufacturing.
- Meta Announces $22.5 Billion Stock Offering: Meta Platforms is pursuing a forward sale offering of Class A common stock valued at $22.5 billion, according to a preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Controversy Over Delayed Tesla FSD Introduction: The controversy raised by lawmaker Kim Han-kyu over the delayed introduction of Tesla's Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) has become a hot potato among the mobility industry and consumers.
- Deepening Restructuring in the Gaming Industry: Following large-scale M&As, instances of development studios losing their unique identities and facing closures and restructuring are continuing to pile up.
Global News
- Opposition Wins Serbian General Election: Following the general election in Belgrade, Serbia, the defeat of Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Aleksandar Vučić was acknowledged, and citizens took to the streets to celebrate the victory.
- U.S. PMI Declines and Inflationary Pressures: The U.S. composite PMI dropped to 57.6 in October 2026, while the increase in overall selling prices for goods and services marked the largest jump since August 2022.
- Ukraine Ceasefire and International Efforts: The U.S. is conducting humanitarian operations in the Alyoshki area, and First Lady Melania Trump has been in contact with both Russian and Ukrainian sides to push for ceasefire efforts.
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