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Remembering Wheesung Through His Iconic Albums - A Comfort for Fans

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  Remembering Wheesung Through His Iconic Albums - A Comfort for Fans" On March 10, 2025, we lost Wheesung (Choi Whee-sung), a voice that defined 2000s R&B with his soulful depth and explosive talent. He was only 43. As a fan, hearing this sudden news broke my heart, but his music remains a timeless gift that stays with us forever. With a heavy heart, I want to honor him by sharing his legendary albums, hoping to bring a little solace to all of us who loved him. 1st Album - Like A Movie (2002) This debut album introduced me to Wheesung. The title track "Can’t We?" with its heartfelt melody and his pleading voice won me over instantly, launching him to stardom. Songs like "Untold Story" still linger in my soul. It’s a treasure of his youthful passion. To us fans : "Play this and remember the first time you fell for him. His vo...

2025 Update: Bank of Korea’s 2024 Q4 Loan Report - 1.96T KRW Hits Record Low Growth

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  2025 Update: Bank of Korea’s 2024 Q4 Loan Report - 1.96T KRW Hits Record Low Growth Table of Contents Why Is the Bank of Korea’s Loan Report Buzzworthy? Key Figures: 1.96T KRW and 0.2% Explained Facility Loans at 0.7% - Why the Historic Low? Handy Financial Terms to Know Salaries in the Finance Sector Related Stock Trends Revenue Trends of Deposit-Taking Institutions Top Picks for Investors Summary In March 2025, the Bank of Korea reported 2024 Q4 loans at 1,962.2T KRW, up 0.2%—the lowest since 2016. Facility loans grew 0.7%, a record low due to uncertainty. Detailed Description On March 7, 2025, the Bank of Korea dropped its “2024 Q4 Deposit-Taking Institutions’ Industry-Specific Loans” report. Loans hit 1,962.2 trillion KRW, a 0.2% bump from last quarter—barely moving since 2016’s Q4. Facility loans crawled up 0.7%, the slowest ever recorded, thanks to economic jitters and base effects. What do these numbers signal for the economy and your investments? We’ll br...