The global video game industry is increasingly rewarding publishers that can sustain blockbuster franchises while controlling development costs, a divide expected to shape South Korea’s third-quarter earnings season. For U.S. investors evaluating Asian gaming stocks and competition in the global market, forecasts released October 27 point to sharply different trajectories: Krafton is poised for strong revenue growth, NCSoft is expected

Photo=Motionelements South Korea’s rapid cash outflows after payday highlight the financial pressures facing younger consumers in a country where household spending, savings and debt management are increasingly important to banks and consumer-focused businesses. For U.S. investors tracking Asian consumer trends, the data offer a glimpse into how income is distributed across generations and how little cash some younger workers retain

(Photo=Eli Lilly) The global boom in obesity drugs is exposing a divide in how governments control the cost of medicine. In Japan, public health insurance helps regulate the price of Eli Lilly's Mounjaro. In neighboring South Korea, patients pay substantially more for the American company's drug, and authorities are preventing them from bringing home cheaper supplies legally purchased abroad. A

(Photo=Justin Bieber instagram) Justin Bieber is putting his celebrity reach behind a business beyond music, visiting a Seoul store as his fashion and lifestyle brand, SKYLRK, makes its debut in South Korea. The pop star repeatedly featured the temporary store in social media posts, mixing images from the venue with snapshots of his arrival and outings around Seoul. His personal

(Photo=KIA) South Korean automaker Kia has turned an SUV developed specifically for North America into a steady competitor to the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse. Its Telluride has surpassed 100,000 U.S. sales for 4 consecutive years, establishing a sustained presence in the market for family vehicles. Kia sold 110,038 Tellurides during the first 9 months of 2026, up about 19%