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From the Hormuz Crisis to Now: How Much Have Airline Fuel Surcharges Risen?

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From the Hormuz Crisis to Now: How Much Have Airline Fuel Surcharges Risen?

With fuel surcharges surging more than fivefold within two months following the Hormuz crisis, the weight of fuel loaded on the ground is being fully passed on to passengers' wallets. Anyone planning an overseas trip has likely paused at the unexpected amount on the screen just before paying for their airline ticket.

이태민 기자 · 04/16/2026

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As of April 2026, How Much Have Bank Branches Decreased Compared to 10 Years Ago?

Driven by the expansion of digital banking, offline bank branches are rapidly decreasing. [Image = Korea Business Review DB] Domestic bank branches fell from 7,278 at the end of 2015 to 5,534 by the end of September 2025, with approximately 24% disappearing over a 10-year period.

류현진 기자 · 04/03/2026

As of April 2026, How Much Have Bank Branches Decreased Compared to 10 Years Ago?

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Can the Iran War Be Brought to an End?

A war expected to last four days has now entered its 35th day. Optimism initially whispered in Washington that it would be over in days has faded, and as of April 1, 2026, the war between the US-Israel coalition and Iran remains mired in uncertainty with no clear end in sight.

박소유 기자 · 04/01/2026

Can the Iran War Be Brought to an End?

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KRW 26 Trillion Supplementary Budget Submitted to National Assembly: Up to KRW 600,000 for 35.8 Million Citizens in Bottom 70% Income Bracket

View of the 2nd Emergency Economic Review Meeting. [Photo = Captured from the Blue House website] The government approved a KRW 26.2 trillion supplementary budget bill at a cabinet meeting on March 31 and submitted it to the National Assembly to respond to the high oil price shock stemming from the Middle East conflict. The core of this supplementary budget is the 'High Oil Price Damage Support Fund,' which provides between KRW 100,000 and a maximum of KRW 60,000 per person to approximately 35.8 million citizens belonging to the bottom 70% income bracket.

이우리 기자 · 03/31/2026

KRW 26 Trillion Supplementary Budget Submitted to National Assembly: Up to KRW 600,000 for 35.8 Million Citizens in Bottom 70% Income Bracket

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To What Extent is Generative AI Copyright Recognized: 2026 Regulations and the Reality of the Data Licensing Market

As of March 31, 2026, the criteria for recognizing copyright in generative artificial intelligence (AI) outputs and the methods for securing training data have been reshaped through official documents from regulatory agencies in various countries and contracts between corporations. The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) and South Korean regulatory authorities maintain their principle of not recognizing copyright for prompt-only outputs, while the European Union (EU) is implementing data transparency obligations for general-purpose models under the AI Act.

최수진 기자 · 03/31/2026

To What Extent is Generative AI Copyright Recognized: 2026 Regulations and the Reality of the Data Licensing Market