Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Nov. 2 saw a variety of significant headlines in major South Korean newspapers. Korean-language dailies reported that consumers are spending less despite a chip boom in Q3, as reported by Kyunghyang Shinmun. Concerns over hostility toward multicultural families grew amid economic difficulties and a tough job market, according to Kookmin Daily.

Donald Trump suggested the U.S. would talk to North Korea if it was behind the Binance hack, as reported by Donga Ilbo. The FBI stated North Korea was responsible for the biggest-ever crypto theft from Binance, as reported by Seoul Shinmun. South Korean exports were poised to top $1 trillion, buoyed by chips, according to Segye Times.

North Korea conducted a back-to-back show of force, as reported by Chosun Ilbo. North Korea conducted conventional weapons sweeps in front line areas, as reported by JoongAng Ilbo. The paradox of the chip boom resulted in low returns for laborers, according to Hankyoreh. Hacking attack fears gripped the finance industry, as reported by Hankook Ilbo.

The government eased procedures for the sale of public assets, according to Maeil Business Newspaper. Korea Investment took part in a 10 trillion won fund to jointly build an AI data center in Japan, as reported by Korea Economic Daily. English-language dailies reported that the APK 2026 sets the stage for deeper AI and supply chain ties amid global turmoil, as reported by the Korea Herald.

North Korea has every incentive to keep stealing crypto, according to analysts in the Korea Times. Record profits cannot shield chipmakers from U.S. tech woes, as reported by the Korea JoongAng Daily.