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South Korea Revisits Sugar Levy as Government Explores New Health-Funding Option

South Korea Revisits Sugar Levy as Government Explores New Health-Funding Option

(Photo=Pixabay) President Lee Jae-myung has reopened a national policy discussion in South Korea by raising the possibility of imposing a levy on sugar, a move that could expand the scope of the country’s existing health-promotion charges beyond tobacco. President Lee introduced the idea in a post on social media after sharing a newspaper report indicating strong public support for imposing

Jan 29 2026
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After Olympic Glory, Kim Yuna Describes a Quiet Exit From Training and the Limits of Korea’s Sports System

After Olympic Glory, Kim Yuna Describes a Quiet Exit From Training and the Limits of Korea’s Sports System

(Photo=Kim Yeon-gyeong Youtube) Kim Yuna, the South Korean figure skater whose Olympic career once placed her at the center of global attention, said she has largely stopped exercising since retiring, instead maintaining her physical condition through strict dietary control, offering a rare and unsentimental view of life after elite competition. The remarks came during an appearance on a YouTube program

Jan 29 2026
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Alcaraz’s Australian Open Run Draws Spotlight Beyond Tennis as Korean DJ Appears in Player Box

Alcaraz’s Australian Open Run Draws Spotlight Beyond Tennis as Korean DJ Appears in Player Box

(Photo=Alcaraz / peggygou instagram) Carlos Alcaraz advanced into the Australian Open semifinals this week with the efficiency expected of the world’s top-ranked player. But moments during his latest victory shifted attention away from the scoreline and toward the stands. As Alcaraz dispatched Australia’s Alex de Minaur in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena, television cameras repeatedly cut to his player

Jan 29 2026
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BBQ Enters U.S. Beverage Market With Chicken-Focused Drink Launch

BBQ Enters U.S. Beverage Market With Chicken-Focused Drink Launch

Photo=Genesis BBQ Group Genesis BBQ Group, the South Korean fried-chicken chain operator known as BBQ Chicken, is expanding into beverages as it seeks to sharpen its differentiation in the U.S. restaurant market. The company said on Jan. 29 that its U.S. subsidiary has officially launched a proprietary sparkling drink, branded “Lemon Fizz,” at select U.S. locations. The beverage is the

Jan 28 2026
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Samsung Biologics Wins EcoVadis Platinum ESG Rating

Samsung Biologics Wins EcoVadis Platinum ESG Rating

Photo=Samsung Biologics Samsung Biologics has received a Platinum rating from sustainability assessor EcoVadis, placing the South Korean biopharmaceutical manufacturer among the top 1% of companies globally for environmental, social and governance performance. EcoVadis said Jan. 29 that it awarded Samsung Biologics the highest possible grade in its 2026 ESG assessment. The Paris-based firm evaluates more than 150,000 companies across 175

Jan 28 2026
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