The Kairos

12/22/2025

Estonia picks K239 Chunmoo in €239M deal: The rise of K-Defense

The Estonia government has decided to order the South Korean K239 Chunmoo launcher system.
The K239 Chunmoo launcher system is known as the Korean HIMARS.
To date, the countries that have adopted and are operating the K239 are South Korea, the UAE, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Estonia.
K239 Chunmoo can engage targets at a maximum range of 290 km (180 mi)and enhance survivability through rapid withdrawal after firing (Shoot-and-Scoot).

South Korea is a country with a highly advanced level of manufacturing technology and outstanding manufacturing production capabilities.
South Korea can produce and deliver weapons at the fastest speed in the world.

12/21/2025

Renewable energy has reached its singularity ⚡️
Solar PV and Wind, significantly increased 📈
Coal decreased 📉
Nuclear slightly increased ☢️

12/19/2025

This infographic created by Iswardi Ishak, posted on Visual Capitalist, uses data from Stanford University's Global AI Vibrancy tool.

Here's how the world's most AI-competitive countries rank:
1. U.S.
2. China
3. India
4. South Korea
5. U.K.
6. Singapore
7. Spain
8. UAE
9. Japan
10. Canada

Stanford University's Global AI Vibrancy tool uses 8 pillars including research, economic competitiveness, infrastructure, policy & governance, and public opinion.

South Korea plans to increase R&D spending and expand infrastructure next year. Therefore, the country is well-positioned to maintain its AI competitiveness.

source. Visual Capitalist.com

12/17/2025

Crude oil prices are low. Oil is cheaper than water. While the exact cause isn't clear... BTW, how about investing in crude oil-related ETFs now?

Gas prices keep sliding in Metro Vancouver. ⛽️

Drivers are finally getting a bit of relief at the pump. The average price in Vancouver is around 140.4¢/L, down 1.4¢ in a week, 13.3¢ in a month and 26.2¢ since this time last year. Abbotsford is sitting near 127.2¢/L, and some Vancouver stations were as low as $1.36/L this morning.

Analysts say refineries are back online, production is up, oil prices are easing and national averages are dropping too, so prices here could keep edging lower as we wrap up 2025.

11/19/2025

Google Gemini 3 released, confirmed to be the highest quality 👍
Gemini 3 Deep Think is certainly expensive, but considering its performance, the cost is deemed reasonable.

"Is Google the future of Chatbots?"

11/15/2025

KOR-US ETF Portfolio, Nov 2025
AI × Robot × Defense

For 401k (US), TFSA/RRSP (Canada), and Private Pension Fund or Retirement Fund (South Korea)

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10/03/2025

Global Innovation Index (2025)
"Innovation is often viewed as the backbone of economic competitiveness."

1. Switzerland (66.0)
2. Sweden (62.6)
3. United States (61.7)
4. South Korea (60.0)
5. Singapore (59.9)
…
17. Canada (51.1)

The data for this visualization comes from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
And, Visualcapitalist.com

09/24/2025

THOTH KORUS ETF Portfolio, September 2025
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09/21/2025

"Our North, Strong and Free", Canada 🇨🇦

09/17/2025

What's powering New U.S. Electricity? (2025~26)
source. EIA, J.P.Morgan asset management

In 2025~26, Renewable sources will power 92% of new electricity capacity. Solar power 50%, Batteries 30%, and Wind power 12%.
Energy storage systems (ESS) consist of batteries and assist in the efficient power supply and demand management of solar and wind power generation.

Going forward, the United States will retire power generation facilities such as coal, natural gas, and oil.

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/whats-powering-new-u-s-electricity-generation/

09/14/2025

Canada ranks 1st in electricity use per person!
South Korea ranks 3rd, This is because South Korea is a nation focused on high-tech manufacturing industries such as semiconductors and batteries, with heavy industry accounting for a significant proportion of its economy.
Canada is also a country with a strong manufacturing sector, including its automotive industry, and exports electricity to the United States.

China's electricity demand growth rate is observed to be exceptionally high. The increase in electricity demand driven by China's economic growth and industrialisation is conspicuous.

source., https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-electricity-use-per-capita-in-major-global-economies/

09/10/2025

U.S. Draft Defense Strategy Shifts Toward Homeland and Hemisphere, Politico Reports

A draft of the U.S. National Defense Strategy for 2025 reportedly proposes a notable shift in priorities—emphasizing the defense of the U.S. mainland and the Western Hemisphere over traditional focus on countering China and Russia. The draft, currently under review by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reflects a strategic recalibration toward domestic and regional missions. This pivot marks a departure from previous bipartisan consensus and raises concerns among allied nations regarding the future of U.S. global military engagement.

“According to Politico (Sept. 5, 2025), a draft of the U.S. National Defense Strategy emphasizes homeland and Western Hemisphere security over countering China and Russia.”