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Pioneer of the World’s First Coffee Mix: Former Dongsuh Foods Vice Chairman Cho Phil-je Passes Away at 101

SEOUL — Cho Phil-je, the former Vice Chairman of Dongsuh Foods and the visionary leader behind the invention of the world’s first "coffee mix," passed away on April 20, 2026. H
The ‘Einstein of Wall Street’ on Market Resilience: "The Fog of War is Lifting, Only Oil Remains"

NEW YORK — Amidst the chaotic clatter of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor, one face remains the undisputed icon of American capitalism. With his trademark wild white hair, thick-rimmed g

[Interview] Chairman David Cha of ‘Ethiopia Bet’: "Building a House (Bet) of Self-Reliance Beyond Simple Relief"

[SEOUL = Global Economic Times] "In Amharic, 'Bet' means 'Home.' What we aim to build is not just a physical structure, but a foundation for a life of dignity where people can st

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