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Hello everyone. This is MBC Jungwoo News on Friday, October 30. As concerns grow in the U.S. stock market regarding the profitability of artificial intelligence (AI) investments, the domestic stock market is also falling in tandem. The KOSPI fell by more than 5% during trading this morning, even triggering a sell-side circuit breaker.
This is reporter Lee Hae-seon . The KOSPI plummeted by more than 5% during trading, falling to the 5,600 level. Today, the KOSPI started at the 5,760 level, down 2.99% to 99%, and widened its losses, triggering a sell-side circuit breaker at 10:04 AM. It has been trading days since the 15th. As of 11:30 AM, Samsung Electronics is trading in the 210,000 won range, down more than 6%, and SK Hynix is trading in the 1,390,000 won range, down more than 8% .
However, as concerns over the profitability of AI investments resurface following the shock of Alphabet's release in the U.S. stock market, selling pressure appears to be spreading to the domestic stock market as well . Google's parent company Alphabet's third-quarter revenue fell short of market expectations, causing its stock price to plummet by about 13%.
669 trillion won in market capitalization evaporated in a single day, which is the second-largest amount in U.S. stock market history, following Nvidia last January . Doubts have grown regarding how much profit can be earned compared to the massive investment in AI . Following this, all three major New York stock indices fell, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq index dropped by more than 1%.
Bad news continued even after the market closed. Amazon and Intel plunged in hourly trading after releasing earnings and outlooks that fell short of market expectations. In addition, analysts suggest that disappointment over Samsung Electronics' shareholder return policy the previous day also acted as a burden on the domestic stock market.
The KOSDAQ, which opened at 737 down about 2% from yesterday, is trading at the 720 level after plunging more than 4%. This is Lee Ye-seon from MBC News. During the parliamentary audit of the Blue House that continued late into the night, there was a fierce dispute over the issue of President Lee Jae-myung's second son residing in the presidential residence and the presidential couple's "imperial golf" activities.
Regarding the controversy surrounding the introduction of single-stock ETFs, the Blue House apologized to the public, saying it was sorry for causing them trouble for 10 years . This is reporter Gong Tae-yang. The parliamentary audit of the Blue House finally began in earnest around 7 p.m. yesterday, as Rep.
Kim Tae-kyo of the People Power Party, who had been holding out without apologizing for his "Naeranong" remarks, withdrew . The ruling and opposition parties also clashed over President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung's golf outings. General non-members cannot reserve children . Therefore, there was an addendum on June 1, 2022 .
I consider these things to be ' Emperor Golf'. Even if you bring up all the talk about "Emperor Golf," there is a non-commissioned officer who shed tears of emotion while playing golf with former President Yun Seong-yeol and accompanied him. The Blue House pushed back against attacks from the opposition claiming that President Lee and his son Chan-nam living together at the Hannam-dong residence was a case of "daddy's advantage," stating that it was an excessive expression given that the President's children are also subject to security protection .
As you are aware, there have been many instances where past presidents lived with their unmarried children. Both the ruling and opposition parties expressed concern regarding the government's introduction of single-stock leveraged ETFs, stating that the impact on the domestic market should have been predicted more closely.
In response to this, the Blue House stated that it apologizes to the public. We are deeply apologetic for causing concern to the public, and after recognizing the problem, we decided that we needed to resolve it quickly . As the issue of the personnel system's inadequacy was pointed out in connection with the recent string of ministerial nominees, the Blue House explained that it would strengthen vetting to ensure there are no concerns.
This is Gong Tae-hyun for MBC News. North Korea revealed that the missile launched into the East Sea yesterday was a 600mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launcher known as the "Sniper ." North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un called for absolute superiority in the field of drones, stating that power is peace and peace is guaranteed only by power .
This is reporter Jo Guk-hyeon. Chairman Kim Jong Un attended North Korea's unmanned aerial technology exhibition held yesterday with his daughter Kim Ju-hoe, looking cheerful . The Korean Central News Agency reported that the combat firing of a 600mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launcher called "Sniper" was revealed to the public for the first time.
North Korea released footage of itself firing more than 10 rounds of 600mm super-large multiple rocket launchers simultaneously, along with scenes of suicide drones attacking mock targets believed to be South Korean military guard posts and U.S. tanks. Director Kim Hee-won stated that strength equals peace and that peace is guaranteed only by strength, presenting the goal of absolute dominance, particularly in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles .
He went on to say that unmanned weapons are emerging as primary war assets and their scope of use is expanding, and ordered that the advancement of core technologies and artificial intelligence be made top priority tasks. North Korea showcased over 30 types of drones, highlighting the quantitative and qualitative expansion of its unmanned forces, while also demonstrating its strike capability through the firing of super-large multiple rocket launchers.
There is also analysis suggesting that they intended to demonstrate their presence for North Korea-U.S. dialogue by sending a message that they could easily destroy South Korean forward facilities and U.S. forces in the event of a conflict . The Ministry of Unification stated that this appears to be the first standalone exhibition by North Korea on the theme of unmanned aerial technology, and that it is closely monitoring developments with relevant agencies .
A Joint Chiefs of Staff official regarding the rocket launch by North Korea stated that they had detected North Korea's related activities prior to the launch and are currently conducting a detailed analysis of North Korean news photos and other materials . This is Cho Kuk-hyun from MBC News. National Security Advisor Wi Seong-seong stated at a press briefing at the Blue House today that U.S.
Defense Secretary Pete Haggs reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the transfer of wartime operational control during the South Korea-U.S. defense ministers' meeting last Wednesday . He added that he expects to achieve tangible results through the defense ministers' meeting in December and the security consultation meeting early next year .
Regarding the landmine explosion incident in the Bimojang area, he emphasized that he would take necessary measures based on clear principles and concentrate his influence to create a peace where there is no need for fighting . The U.S. State Department is releasing a statement regarding the denial of a visa to Democratic Party lawmaker Jin Seong-jun, who intended to visit the United States in his capacity as Chairman of the National Assembly's Defense Committee.
While stating that they would not comment on individual cases in MBC's email, they revealed that they are prioritizing U.S. interests through thorough visa procedures. This is correspondent Kim Jae-yong from Washington . In response to an email inquiry from MBC asking why the visa of National Assembly Defense Committee Chairman Jin Seong-jun was denied, the U.S.
State Department Spokesperson's Office stated that it prioritizes U.S. interests by strictly enforcing immigration laws and visa procedures. The State Department explained this while stating that it does not comment on measures related to specific visa cases . It is also added that each visa application is reviewed individually, and if the applicant fails to prove their eligibility, the visa will not be issued.
Representative Jin Hee was scheduled to visit the U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii early next month on behalf of the National Defense Committee . However, the State Department did not answer questions asking why Representative Jin was denied a visa this time, unlike when he visited the Pacific Command in 2014 as a member of the National Defense Commission .
He also did not respond to the question asking whether Representative Jin's visit to the U.S. was contrary to U.S. interests . Although the State Department did not respond, it is speculated that Commissioner Jin's past record of violating the National Security Act in 1991 may have influenced the denial of his visa .
This is the second time recently that a prominent politician has been denied a U.S. citizenship, following former Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-nae. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, who is visiting Atlanta for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, stated that while South Korea-U.S. relations and visa issuance are unrelated matters, he would request cooperation from the U.S.
side to ensure prompt issuance . However, concerns are also being raised regarding South Korea-U.S. relations as the U.S. Department of Defense did not issue a separate statement regarding the results of the South Korea-U.S. defense ministers' meeting, unlike our country . This is Kim Jae-yong for MBC News in Washington.
Today, one day before Halloween, the government and local governments are activating full-scale response systems to prevent accidents caused by overcrowding . The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has designated 28 locations nationwide, including 14 in Seoul, as priority management targets and is operating a special safety measures period for Halloween crowds until the following Sunday .
The plan is to prepare for accidents by dispatching on-site situation managers to areas in Seoul, such as Itaewon, Hongdae, Seongsu-dong, and Konkuk University, where large crowds are expected . In addition, we plan to prevent accidents by identifying dangerous situations in real time using AI crowd detection CCTVs and electronic display boards that provide information on congestion levels by emergency stage .
Actor Choi Bram, who received national love for decades while anchoring the small screen in dramas such as *Chief Investigator* and *Country Diaries*, passed away last night. Reporter Won Seok-jin looked back on the life of a man who never let go of his passion for acting throughout his life and spared no love for his neighbors .
Actor Choi Bram, known as the eternal chief detective and the nation's father, passed away last night at the age of 87 . It has been reported that after undergoing back disc surgery last March, he stepped away from broadcasting to focus on his career, but his health has recently deteriorated rapidly .
The deceased first became known to the public in 1967 by playing the role of the elderly Kim Jong-seo in the drama *Prince Suyang* . Since then, he has graced the small screen, playing an upright detective in the MBC drama *Chief Investigator* and the father of six children in *Country Diaries*, the longest-running drama in Korea .
At the end of a weary day, viewers cried and laughed along with him at his hearty laughter and warm gaze . From the First and Second Republics to Eyes of Dawn, Heroic Age, and The Ten Commandments of the Palace, his face was present in every work that dominated the era . He met audiences on the screen through numerous films such as *Light and Shadow* and *Stakeout*, and in 2018, he returned to the theater stage after 25 years, demonstrating his lifelong sincerity toward acting.
For 14 years until last year, while leading the Korean Table, I shared meals with neighbors across the country and spared no affection in sharing with children and youth . An actor who once even served as a member of the National Assembly but ultimately called himself a clown. He, who said that clearing thorns from the road was the spirit of a clown, has departed from our side .
This is Won Seok-jin from MBC News. Allegations have been raised that Chinese intelligence agents approached Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to collect government information. The controversy is growing as reports even emerge that the U.S. government knew about this for a year but took no particular action .
This is reporter Baek Seung-eun. A woman is sitting right next to Jensen Wang of Mvidia Co. in a photo taken at a bar in Taipei, Taiwan in June 2024 . Alice Huang, a Chinese national who served as an executive at the Singaporean data center company Megaspeed, is a figure under surveillance by U.S. intelligence authorities.
The trigger was the Nvidia chip. The NVIDIA AI equipment purchased by Megaspeed's Malaysian affiliate in less than two years amounts to at least $4.8 billion, or over 6 trillion won. It is an unusual number for a small company. The U.S. authorities' on-site investigation also confirmed that some of the equipment was stored without even being opened .
Suspicion is growing that high-tech chips, whose export to China has been blocked, are flowing through the empire . The United States, which was monitoring Alice Hwang, detected an American contacting her. It was none other than Jensen Wang. U.S. authorities view Ellis Hang as the figure who leaked Chinese intelligence and are investigating the possibility that, through his relationship with Jensen Wang, he was able to obtain not only Nvidia's business and technical information but also intelligence regarding U.S.
policy toward China . However, it was determined that King Jensun did not know the true identity of King Elisa . The controversy has spread to the White House. The New York Times reported that President Trump did not issue a separate warning to Jensen even after being briefed on the matter about a year ago .
Along with analysis suggesting that the move may have considered the impact on Vidia's business in China or U.S.-China trade relations, the possibility that it was due to concerns about the exposure of ongoing surveillance is also being raised. In an interview with Bloomberg, Jensun Wang drew a line in the interpretation, stating that the deal with Mega Speed was normal and not unusual, and that the meeting with Elswan was also a routine contact with a client .
Chinese residents also protested, calling it a labor port and slander. This is Baek Seung-won from MBC News. Former Army 2nd Armored Brigade Commander and former Ministry of National Defense Innovation Planning Officer Bang Jeong-hwan, who were indicted on charges of attending the so-called "hamburger meeting" on the day of the martial law reorganization and participating in the reorganization, were found not guilty in the first trial.
The Seoul Central District Court ruled that although they appeared to have been informed of their duties as the head and deputy head of the joint investigation team at Lotteria, it seemed difficult for them to properly grasp the details due to the sudden issuance of their appointments, and therefore, it could not be considered that there was an intent to disrupt the national investigation.
Previously, the special counsel in Naeran sentenced them to seven years in prison . The court will issue a ruling today regarding the allegations that People Power Party lawmaker Kim Ki-heon and his wife delivered an expensive luxury handbag to Mrs. Kim Kun-hee . This is reporter Lee Hak-su. The Seoul Central District Court will deliver its verdict this afternoon in the first trial of People Power Party lawmaker Kim Ki-heon and his spouse, Ms.
Lee, who were indicted on charges of violating the Anti-Corruption Act . Kim Won and his wife are accused of handing a Roser Vivi bag worth 2.67 million won to Kim Gun- hee immediately after the People's Interim Convention held in March 2023. This incident came to light last November during the search and seizure of former President Yun's residence by the Min Jung-ki special counsel team .
The letter written by Kim Won's wife, found at the scene along with the bag, contained a message stating that although it was a long journey, having the President and the First Lady by her side gave her great strength. As it was revealed during the investigation that the cost of purchasing the bags was paid from Representative Kim Won's parliamentary account, Representative Kim was also referred to trial.
In the previous closing arguments, the special prosecutor sentenced Assemblyman Kim to one year in prison and his wife, Lee Si, to six months in prison. On the other hand, Kim Hyun and his wife deny the charges and maintain their innocence . While acknowledging the purchase and delivery of the bags, their position is that it was merely a commissioned gesture based on personal friendship, and there was no connection to solicitation or the President's official duties.
Should I understand this as a gesture of gratitude for the support in the party leader election? no. To put it simply, this ruling is expected to serve as an opportunity to establish legal standards for the application of the Anti-Corruption Act, while also affecting Representative Kim's political standing .
This is Lee Hak-soo from MBC News. The Chinese Communist Party confirmed the expulsion of 33 high-ranking officials from the party at the 5th Plenary Session of the Central Committee, which concluded yesterday . In addition, Xi Jinping’s Party Building Thought was officially formalized as the operating ideology of the Communist Party .
There is an interpretation that this is a strategic move for President Xi's fourth consecutive term next year . This is correspondent Lee Pil-li in Beijing . Zhang Youxia, the former Vice Chairman of the Chinese Military Council and second-highest ranking official in the Chinese military, who was dismissed in January of this year.
At the Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Committee, which concluded yesterday, the Chinese Communist Party finally approved the expulsion of 33 high-ranking officials, including Vice Chairman Jiang Zhen, from the party. This scale of the purge is more than double the 14 officials expelled at the Fourth Plenary Session last year .
The Central Military Commission, which lost five of its original seven members including Zhang Youxia, is expected to remain a two-person leadership structure consisting of President Xi Jinping and Vice President Zhang Songmin as it has not filled the vacancy with new members. Vice Chairman Jang Song-min, who has led the military purge, was elected as a member of the Central Political Bureau, a key power organ.
It appears to be an attempt to solidify personnel arrangements centered on Xi Jinping's main enemy by eliminating competitors in the military leadership and elevating loyalists . In addition, the Chinese Communist Party officially adopted Xi Jinping’s Party Building Thought as the fundamental guideline for party operations .
With the Central Committee of the United States ratifying this idea, which was first presented in June of this year, the theoretical basis for purges and the concentration of power has effectively been established . The Communist Party has confirmed that it will hold its 21st Party Congress in Beijing in the second half of next year .
There were no signals regarding the succession structure in this fifth meeting, leading to analysis that it laid the groundwork for President Xi Jinping's succession . This is Lee Pil for MBC News in Beijing. Last month, domestic production, consumption, and investment all increased simultaneously for the first time in three months.
According to the National Data Bureau, the all-industry production index last month was 122.7, up 3% from 7 in August. This is due to the fact that while production decreased in public administration, it increased sharply by 19.2% in semiconductors and 39.9% in automobiles . In addition, the retail sales index and facility investment, which show product consumption, were recorded as having increased by 3.6% and 5.3%, respectively, compared to the previous month.
Today, the entire country will be partly cloudy, but temperatures will rise rapidly as the sun shines during the day . Now, the highest temperatures will range from 17 to 23 degrees nationwide, including 19 degrees in Seoul and 20 degrees in Daejeon, Daegu, and Gwangju, which is similar to or slightly higher than the average.
The Korea Meteorological Administration advised the public to take care of their health during the transitional season, warning that the temperature difference between day and night will be significant, around 15 degrees, in most parts of the country today. Next, we will report on the current stock market conditions.
This is Samsung Securities. As the domestic stock market widens its losses, the KOSPI index falls by more than 5% and the KOSDAQ index by more than 4%. With investor sentiment dampened by the sharp decline in major U.S. tech stocks, a sell-side circuit breaker was triggered at the start of the KOSPI as selling pressure concentrated on large semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix .
The stock market continues to show significant volatility due to sell-side circuit breakers for the first time in 11 trading days . As of this moment, the KOSPI index is moving at 5,603.87 points, down 333.79 points (79 points), and the KOSDAQ is moving at 717.54 points, down 35.69 points ( 54 points).
Looking at trading trends by investor type, only individual investors show a buying advantage in both markets. Samsung Electronics falls by about 6% amid the sharp decline in U.S. tech stocks, and SK Hynix also plunges by more than 8% . Following this, AI infrastructure stocks and semiconductor materials and components stocks also face downward pressure, with Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Simtech falling by 10%.
On the other hand, LG Energy Solutions and Samsung SDI are rising slightly on expectations of improved earnings, while Samsung Biologics, which foreigners have been net buying for five consecutive days, is up more than 4%. As of this moment, the Chinese and Japanese stock markets are also showing a downward trend.
This has been Samsung Securities. This concludes MBC Jungwoo News. Thank you to everyone for being with us.
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