Korea Joongang Daily
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Mirae Asset pushing to get SpaceX IPO shares for its investors as gov't reviews regulatory hurdles

Mirae Asset Securities is pushing to allocate shares from SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) to domestic investors. Financial authorities have already begun reviewing legal feasibility and regulatory compatibility.

2026-04-12

'In Musk we trust': Korean investors bet big on SpaceX IPO

With Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX slated for a public listing in June, Korean's are showing renewed interest in the previously underrepresented aerospace sector.

2026-04-07

SpaceX files for IPO, positing Musk to become the world's first trillionaire

Elon Musk's space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that could make its founder the world's first trillionaire.

2026-04-02

Musk's SpaceX acquires xAI

Elon Musk's space firm SpaceX said on Monday it has acquired his AI startup xAI, combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot in a move aimed at unifying Musk's AI and space ambitions.

2026-02-03

Korean Air, 4 affiliated airlines to offer in-flight Starlink service next year

Korean Air and its four affiliated airlines said Friday they will adopt SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service on their flights starting next year.

2025-12-05

South Korea's 'eyes' on North grow sharper with launch of fifth military spy satellite

South Korea successfully launched its fifth military spy satellite on Sunday, completing the final stage of its “425 Project” to enhance its independent surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

2025-11-02

NASA opens SpaceX's moon lander contract to rivals over Starship delays

NASA said on Monday it was opening the marquee U.S. moon landing contract to other bidders because Elon Musk's SpaceX has experienced mounting delays with its Starship lunar lander.

2025-10-21

Government criticized for rushed approval of Starlink Korea agreement

The government is facing criticism for allegedly rushing its approval of a cross-border service agreement for Starlink Korea, the Korean subsidiary of low Earth orbit satellite communications company SpaceX.

2025-10-13

Musk's SpaceX spends $17 billion to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reached a deal worth about $17 billion with EchoStar for spectrum licenses that it will use to beef up its Starlink satellite network.

2025-09-08

SpaceX postpones Starship test flight over ground system issue

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Sunday called off the launch of Starship's 10th mission from Texas over an issue at its launch site, delaying an attempt to achieve several long-sought development milestones missed due to past tests ending in early failures.

2025-08-25