Trending News

Recommended

Categories

Curated content that matters
Explore stories across diverse categories

Biz & Beyond

Comprehensive coverage of
business and economics

Aerial view industrial of opencast mining

Industry Pulse

Current industry landscape
and trends

South Korean won money bills in big amount lies on South Korea flag close up

Every Economy

Comprehensive analysis of
global and domestic economies

Nongshim

Global Lens

Global perspectives on key
market trends

Latest News

Editor's Pick

Korean Actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a, Major Stars in K-Dramas, Announce December Wedding After a Decade Together

Korean Actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a, Major Stars in K-Dramas, Announce December Wedding After a Decade Together

(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

Nov 21 2025
08:00 AM PST
Kia’s PV5 Crowned “International Van of the Year” in France — First‑Ever Korean Brand to Win

Kia’s PV5 Crowned “International Van of the Year” in France — First‑Ever Korean Brand to Win

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

Nov 20 2025
01:00 PM PST
Naver, Dunamu Merger Nears Board Approval, Stock Swap Set for Next Week

Naver, Dunamu Merger Nears Board Approval, Stock Swap Set for Next Week

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

Nov 20 2025
12:00 PM PST
K-Snacks and Korean Ramen Brands Push Into the Middle East as UAE Visit Spurs New Deals

K-Snacks and Korean Ramen Brands Push Into the Middle East as UAE Visit Spurs New Deals

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

Nov 20 2025
11:00 AM PST
Costco’s Strong Showing in South Korea Points to Rising Importance of Its Overseas Operations

Costco’s Strong Showing in South Korea Points to Rising Importance of Its Overseas Operations

(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

Nov 20 2025
10:00 AM PST