(Photo=SeoulMetro) Seoul’s subway system is facing a growing safety problem as passenger injuries have more than doubled in four years, raising questions about whether one of Asia’s busiest urban rail networks is doing enough to protect commuters beyond the trains themselves. A total of 1,062 passengers were injured on the South Korean capital’s subway network in 2025, compared with 493

(Photo=Hugel) Competition in the Botox market is extending beyond product development and sales as a South Korean company seeks to win over the medical professionals who administer cosmetic injections. Hugel, a South Korean manufacturer of injectable aesthetic treatments, is expanding its international physician training programs as it builds its presence in markets dominated by established brands. Hugel hosted its Aesthetic

Photo=Hankook Tire Winter tiremakers are competing on more than snow traction as automakers and consumers increasingly weigh wet-road safety, durability, noise and efficiency. Hankook Tire & Technology’s latest win in a German automotive magazine’s test gives the South Korean manufacturer a stronger foothold in Europe’s premium segment and offers a competitive signal for global tire investors, including those tracking established

(Photo=Son Heung-min instagram) South Korea has been a regular participant in the FIFA World Cup for decades, yet it has failed to win Asia’s biggest international soccer championship since 1960. Now, another chance to end that 66 year drought could be delayed as escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The uncertainty comes at a crucial

Financial market analysis displayed on a screen a hand points to key data stock market trends investment strategy South Korea’s stock-market collapse is exposing a growing fault line in the global artificial-intelligence boom: whether the revenue generated by AI can justify the extraordinary cost of building the infrastructure behind it. The Kospi plunged more than 40% from its record high