## Today's News Summary (January 6, 2025) **Economy/Securities:** The KOSPI rose 1.79% to 2,441, while the KOSDAQ rose 2.79% to 705. The US dollar exchange rate is 1,472 won, and the Japanese yen exchange rate is 953 won. Fuel prices continue to rise for the 12th consecutive week, with gasoline at 1,679 won per liter and diesel at 1,525 won per liter. **Society:** Influenza cases increased by 136% in one week, marking the largest outbreak since 2016. The outbreak is occurring primarily among teenagers, with the suspected patient rate at 73.9 per 1,000 people, higher than previous years. **Others:** Tmon and Wemakeprice are proceeding with merger and acquisition as liquidation value exceeds enterprise value based on due diligence results. China's state-owned CNNC has entered the acquisition competition for Tmon, and domestic companies are also competing. Additionally, a car crash incident at a traditional market in Seoul has raised issues regarding accident prevention measures for dementia-affected drivers. **International:** North Korea criticized South Korea's political situation following the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol, describing it as "a puppet Korean political stalemate and chaos." Meanwhile, Korean-American Andy Kim was sworn in as a US Senator, making his first entry into the federal Senate.
