S.Korean MMORPG 'Lost Ark' to launch in Chinese market
"Lost Ark," the popular South Korean MMORPG developed by Smilegate RPG, is set to make its debut in the Chinese gaming market next month. Tencent Ga...
Bread mimicking S.Korean penny embroiled in design theft controversy
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has announced that it is in talks with companies to change the design of the “Gyeongju 10 won bread,” which rece...
S.Korea has just 1.2% of world's corporate unicorns: study
Among 10 major economies worldwide, South Korea's global share of unicorn companies, or startups with a corporate value of over $1 billion, has shru...
Renault to build new EV plant at its Korean base in Busan
BUSAN – French automaker Renault S.A. will build a new electric vehicle manufacturing plant in South Korea to meet growing demand for eco-frie...
Singapore includes KS Standards in construction guidelines
KS standards have been included in Singapore's Class 1 Building and Construction guidelines (BC1). As a result, it is expected that steel exports to...
SK Group to host global forum in Silicon Valley
The top executives of South Korea's SK Innovation Co. and SK Hynix Inc. will discuss future growth strategies with outstanding global talent in Sili...
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HiteJinro tops global distilled liquor sales for 22nd consecutive year
South Korea’s leading soju maker HiteJinro Co. announced on Wednesday that it dominated the global distilled liquor market for the 22nd year i...
Hyundai Transys unveils future UAM indoor design
South Korean auto powertrain and seat maker Hyundai Transys on Tuesday said it unveiled its new urban air mobility (UAM) cabin concept Hyundai Trans...
Lotte Rental CEO becomes first owner of Kia EV9
The first owner of Kia Corp.'s EV9 large electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) is Mr. Choi Jin-hwan, President and CEO of Lotte Rental, South Korea'...
Tribunal partially accepts Elliott’s claims over Samsung merger
The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) on Tuesday ruled in favor of US-based hedge fund Elliott Investment Managemen...
Yanolja looks to triple foreign visitors to Korea with K-culture tours
South Korea’s top travel and accommodation platform Yanolja Co. aims to nearly treble the number of foreign tourists to the country through it...
Battery materials firms revive Korean cities with new plants
As South Korean battery materials companies such as LG Chem Ltd., POSCO Future M Co. and EcoPro Co. aggressively step up facility investment, they a...
Busan Equity Partners launches core minerals business in Philippines
Busan Equity Partners (BEP), a South Korean private equity firm, is partnering with Philippine mineral development company PGMPI to develop overseas...
Affirma Capital’s Korean MD Thomas Shim promoted to partner
Global private equity firm Affirma Capital has promoted Seoul-based Managing Director Min Hyun (Thomas) Shim to partner, investment banking sources ...
Tmap Mobility to launch EV charging delivery service
South Korean navigation app company Tmap Mobility announced on Tuesday that it will launch a mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging delivery service ...
Openedges develops interface supporting Samsung's 5nm process
Openedges Technology, South Korean semiconductor design intellectual property (IP) platform, announced on Tuesday its plans to produce physical...
Korean cosmetics maker Able C&C rejuvenated by sales in Japan, US
Able C&C, the parent of South Korea’s first-generation low-priced cosmetics brand Missha, has swung to the black after years of net losses...
Pinkfong’s Bebefinn surpasses 10 million subscribers in 14 months
The Pinkfong Company's "Bebefinn" YouTube channel has surpassed 10 million subscribers. The Pinkfong Company, popularly known for its "Baby Shark" c...
S.Korea-Iraq Joint Committee resumes operations after six years
A joint committee between South Korea and Iraq will be held again after a six-year hiatus.The government plans to help Korean companies win large pr...
S.Korean SMEs unprepared for Indonesia’s mandatory halal certification
South Korea's Ministry of SMEs has begun moving to help SMEs planning to export to Indonesia obtain halal certification.The SME Ombudsman said on Tu...
Innocean acquires digital marketing company D-Plan 360
Innocean, a Hyundai Motor Group-affiliated advertising agency, has acquired the Seoul-based digital marketing company D-Plan 360 to greatly rai...
Hanwha Aerospace partners with UK's Vertical Aerospace for UAM
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace Co. announced on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Vertical Aerospace (VA), a UK compan...
CU marks first entry of S.Korean convenience store into Kazakhstan
South Korean convenience store heavyweight, CU, has announced its first foray into Central Asia, beginning with Kazakhstan. The retailer's goal is t...
Shopping without passport at S.Korea’s Lotte Duty Free
With a smartphone, you can now shop at duty-free shops in Seoul without a passport.Lotte Duty Free announced on Tuesday that it has introduced the i...
Yen breaches key level vs Korean won to hit 8-year low
The Japanese yen on Monday extended losses against the South Korean won to touch an eight-year low, briefly breaching a psychological support line a...
S.Korean auditors enjoy sharp pay rise under new laws
The average salary of accountants at Big Four accounting firms in South Korea has more than doubled over the past few years, as financial regulators...
Hyundai Motor's Genesis delivers Korean luxury to Europe
MUNICH – It is always challenging to bring a lesser-known car marque to Europe, home to well-established, globally known brands such as Merced...
Samsung launches collaborative product with illustrator Max Dalton
Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Monday that it has unveiled a special edition of Bespoke Jet Bot AI, collaborative with illustrator Max Dalton,...
Gucci invites S.Korean artist to horsebit 70th anniversary exhibition
The Gucci horsebit loafer, one of the most iconic products of the Italian luxury brand, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The horsebit loafer is ...
