(Photo=boston dynamics) Boston Dynamics, the Massachusetts robotics company controlled by South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group, is expanding the commercial role of its four legged Spot robot by putting it to work on routine industrial inspections rather than simply demonstrating what advanced robots can do. Kirin Brewery, one of Japan’s largest beer makers, has deployed Spot at its Chitose plant in

(Photo=paris baguette) South Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette is turning to one of America’s best known television franchises as it tries to make the leap from an immigrant community favorite into a mainstream U.S. consumer brand. Paris Baguette, owned by South Korean food company SPC Group, entered the U.S. in 2005 through Los Angeles’ Koreatown after intensifying competition in its

(Photo=Kim Ji Soo) South Korean actor Ji Soo is rebuilding his career in the Philippines, years after allegations of school violence abruptly pushed him out of one of Asia’s most influential entertainment industries. The comeback carries a significance that can be easy to miss outside South Korea.  Accusations involving violence or serious bullying during a celebrity’s school years can trigger

Hyosung Heavy Industries spent years building a position in the U.S. market for some of the biggest equipment on the power grid. America’s artificial-intelligence boom is now giving that strategy a new payoff. The power-equipment arm of South Korea’s Hyosung Group said Tuesday in Seoul that it won $286 million in orders from two U.S. technology companies for extra-high-voltage transformers

Photo=LCK Instagram The growing international reach of competitive gaming is creating new opportunities for U.S. media, technology and entertainment companies, as South Korea’s esports ecosystem continues to produce teams and players capable of drawing global audiences. Gen.G’s latest domestic title adds to the momentum heading into one of the industry’s biggest international events. Gen.G defeated Hanwha Life Esports 3-1 in