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South Korea’s food exporters have shown that cultural familiarity can travel well. Instant noodles did it first. Skincare
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South Korea’s food exporters have shown that cultural familiarity can travel well. Instant noodles did it first. Skincare

A Michelin-starred chef in South Korea has drawn attention after sharing a surprise encounter with members of global

SK On, a South Korean battery maker best known for supplying electric-vehicle batteries to global automakers, is moving

The price of sanitary pads is rarely a catalyst for market disruption. In South Korea, it became one
(Photo=AM Entertainment instagram) Two of South Korea’s most recognizable television and film stars, Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a, are getting married after 10 years together, their agency confirmed this week. Both actors are well known among global K-drama audiences and have built significant fan bases through hit series and film roles. Shin Min-a, an actress and model famous for romantic
Photo=Kia South Korea’s Kia has reached a major milestone in the commercial vehicle industry: its all‑electric van, the PV5, has been named the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) at the award gala held in Lyon, France. The PV5 was selected unanimously by the 26 members of the IVOTY jury — all leading journalists in the light commercial vehicle
South Korea’s Naver Set to Merge with Crypto Giant Dunamu, Signaling Big Move Into Fintech South Korea’s tech giant Naver is poised to expand its footprint in the cryptocurrency and fintech space through a planned acquisition of Dunamu Inc., the operator of the country’s leading crypto exchange, Upbit. Industry sources say both companies’ boards are expected to approve the deal
Photo=CJ CheilJedang South Korean food companies are ramping up their Middle Eastern expansion, leveraging President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to the United Arab Emirates to deepen partnerships with local distributors and capture surging demand for K-food. CJ CheilJedang said Wednesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Khayatt Investments, a major consumer-goods distributor in the UAE, during the
(Photo=Costco) Costco, the membership-based warehouse retailer known for bulk-value pricing and limited-store formats, posted one of its strongest overseas performances this year with $4.9 billion in revenue from its South Korean business for the fiscal year ending September 2025, up more than 12 percent from the previous period. Operating profit increased, while net income dipped slightly to $140 million. The