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Yoo Jae-suk Wins 21st Career Grand Prize at MBC, Praised for Leadership Amid Controversy

Yoo Jae-suk Wins 21st Career Grand Prize at MBC, Praised for Leadership Amid Controversy

Photo=Antenna SNS South Korea’s most decorated TV host Yoo Jae-suk won the grand prize at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards on Sunday, extending his record-breaking career total to 21 top honors and earning praise for his inclusive remarks amid recent controversy surrounding a former castmate. Yoo received the Daesang, or grand prize, at a live ceremony held at MBC’s Media

Dec 30 2025
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South Korea’s Exports Surpass $700 Billion for First Time, Joining Elite Global Trade Club

South Korea’s Exports Surpass $700 Billion for First Time, Joining Elite Global Trade Club

South Korea flag and big stack of shipping cargo containers in docks with sky background close up South Korea’s annual exports have exceeded $700 billion for the first time, according to preliminary trade data released Thursday, a historic milestone that reflects a powerful second-half rebound and cements the country’s position as one of the world’s top trading economies.Cumulative exports hit

Dec 30 2025
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A Bakery Brand Finds Its Way Into America’s Soccer Culture

A Bakery Brand Finds Its Way Into America’s Soccer Culture

(Photo=SCP) As Major League Soccer continues its steady push into the American mainstream, foreign consumer brands are beginning to treat the league not as a niche play, but as a gateway into everyday U.S. life. Paris Baguette, a global bakery chain that has been rapidly expanding across the United States, has taken its latest step in that direction by signing

Dec 30 2025
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South Korea’s Fried Chicken Market Hits Saturation as Store Count Tops 30,000

South Korea’s Fried Chicken Market Hits Saturation as Store Count Tops 30,000

(Photo=Pixabay) South Korea’s love affair with fried chicken has reached a symbolic peak: the number of franchise chicken outlets nationwide surpassed 30,000 for the first time last year, a milestone that highlights the industry’s enormous scale—and signals that the market is now overcrowded and nearing its limits. According to government franchise statistics, the country ended 2024 with 31,397 franchise chicken

Dec 30 2025
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In a Saturated U.S. Tire Market, South Korea’s Kumho Quietly Gains Ground

In a Saturated U.S. Tire Market, South Korea’s Kumho Quietly Gains Ground

(Photo=Kumho Tire) The U.S. replacement tire market has become a test of corporate stamina: demand has softened, pricing pressure is relentless, and a few global giants control much of the shelf space. In such an environment, consistent double‑digit growth is a rarity. Yet South Korea’s Kumho Tire has managed just that, logging five consecutive years of double‑digit revenue increases in

Dec 30 2025
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