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With the attention of the investment market focused on the wave of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors, Berkshire Hathaway's Greg Abel made a decision to go against the mainstream trend. He shocked the market by selecting Taylor Morrison Home, a home construction company, rather than a high-tech company, as the target of his first large-scale merger and acquisition after taking office. This is not simply an investment in the construction industry, but a long-term plan to solve America's macroeconomic structural problem of chronic housing supply shortage and create stable cash flow. Berkshire Hathaway's sale of its Chevron stake and immediate injection of the cash it secured proves that its value investment philosophy, which focuses on the intrinsic value of the real economy rather than fads, is still alive and well.

The local elections held on June 3rd were a close race in which one could never predict the future. In the Seoul mayoral election, candidate Oh Se-hoon achieved a dramatic reversal just 13 hours after the vote count began, setting a record of being elected to a fifth term, symbolically showing how fierce a battle this election was. Controversies over the lack of ballots and forced dispersal in some areas during the voting process raised the tension of the election to its peak, and the sight of candidates who went as far as shaving their heads to lose the election one after another proved how ruthless the trend of public sentiment was. The issue of the future of political figures, including Han Dong-hoon, is rising to the surface, and the political situation is falling into a vortex for the reorganization of a new order after the election.

At a time when political turmoil and economic uncertainty intersect, the importance of information that relieves investors' anxiety and provides insight into the pulse of the market has become greater than ever. Content such as ‘Daily Rap Up’ presented by Dunamu provides insights encompassing digital assets and traditional finance in a rapidly changing macroeconomic environment, and serves as a communication channel to reduce the information gap. These talk shows, in which experts from various fields participate, go beyond simply conveying market conditions and focus on nurturing critical thinking skills that enable investors to design and judge future scenarios on their own. This is also an intellectual asset that individual investors must possess in order to survive in today's complex economic landscape.

Amid this flow of change, movements to verify one's understanding of economic management and strengthen one's capabilities are also becoming more active. The reason why nationally recognized qualification tests such as Maekyung TEST are used as a measure of business thinking ability in various fields such as corporate recruitment, promotion, and credit recognition is because they reflect the demands of the times that place importance on practical problem-solving skills beyond theoretical knowledge. The influx of job seekers and office workers ahead of the 115th exam scheduled for July is a result of the public's will to increase their competitiveness in a harsh economic situation. In the end, we must not forget that the insight to read market trends begins with the basics solidified through systematic learning and analysis.

In the end, the results of this local election and the actions of global investment companies send a common message of 'return to the essence.' The political world is faced with the task of restoring the public's trust through practical policies directly related to people's livelihoods, rather than extreme performances such as shaving their heads, and the investment market is also looking back at the real value and stable profit structure hidden behind flashy technology stocks. As macroeconomic indicators fluctuate and political conflict deepens, we must maintain cool-headed analysis and a long-term perspective that is not influenced by emotions. What we need now is solid insight that allows us to take responsibility for our own assets and the future of society, rather than being distracted by the noise in front of us.