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The Return of the King: Lee Soo-man to Relaunch K-Pop Career as Non-Compete Clause Expires

(C) Danmee SEOUL — The "Godfather of K-pop," Lee Soo-man, is officially ending his hiatus. Three years after his dramatic departure from SM Entertainment—the powerhouse he f
Hankook Tire Joins Legal Battle for Tariff Refunds Ahead of U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

(C) Marketscreener As the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to rule on President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs, South Korean companies continue to file lawsuits against the U.S. government

"Seaweed Buldak Stew Noodles" Craze Sweeps SNS, Triggering Nationwide Shortages and Resale Frenzy

(C) Buldak The South Korean food industry is witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand for specific instant food products, driven by a viral "Modisumer" (modify + consumer) recipe com

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“$3.20 for Coffee, 15 Cents for the Cup”: New Pricing Policy Leaves Café Owners Exhausted: (C) Live and Let's Fly SEOUL — “A Cafe Latte is 4,300 won, and there is a separate 200 won charge for the cup.&rdqu ...; Desk 2026.01.19

Trump Escalates Atlantic Tensions with ‘Greenland Tariffs’ Targeting European Allies: (C) Axios [NUKK, Greenland] – The geopolitical standoff over Greenland has spiraled into a full-blown trade war as U.S. P ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.18

SK Chairman Choi Tae-won Calls for Radical Policy Shift to Reignite Korea's "Fading Growth Engine": (C) China Daily SEOUL – Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and SK Group, has issue ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.01.18

Rockbridge Founder Visits Seoul, Emphasizes Korea’s "Decisive Role" in New U.S. Era: (C) News1 SEOUL – Christopher Buskirk, the co-founder of the influential American political network "Rockbridge Network," ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.18

Taiwan Praises U.S. Tariff Deal: $500B Investment Targets Remain a Point of Contention: (C) The Hindu WASHINGTON D.C. / BEIJING – The Taiwanese government has expressed strong satisfaction with the conclusion ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.16

Trump’s Sudden ‘Semiconductor Proclamation’ Jolts Korea: Renewed Pressure for Onshore Production: (C) Ukrinform The South Korean government and major chipmakers have entered a state of emergency following President Donald Tru ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.01.15

KOTRA and KCCI Join Forces to Accelerate K-Consumer Goods Exports: (C) KOTRA As K-consumer goods emerge as a new growth engine for exports in terms of both direct performance and ripple effects, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.15

'Mini CES' for Korean Startups Lights Up Silicon Valley: (C) Parker Shaw REDWOOD CITY, California – Just one day after the world’s largest consumer electronics show, CES 2026 ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.01.13

CES 2026 Concludes: Integrated Korea Pavilion Proves AI Competitiveness, Drawing Global Cooperation and Investment Interest: | Integrated Korea Pavilion at CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9. (c) KOTRA CES, the world's largest competition ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.13

Persistence in ‘Safety First’ and CSR: How POSCO Won the Hearts of India: (C) POSCO PUNE, India – At the POSCO Pune Processing Center in Maharashtra, a Korean expatriate gives a "thumbs up" to a ...; Desk 2026.01.12

'Chung Ju-yung Style' Drive Pierces Indian Market: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Rises to No. 2: (C) Aggregates Business PUNE, INDIA — In the heart of Pune, Maharashtra, the production lines of HD Hyundai Construction ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.12

Lotte Choco Pie Conquers India: The Secret to Dominating the Market is ‘Extreme Localization’: (C) KED Global New Delhi — Lotte Choco Pie has become more than just a snack in India; it is a symbol of premium quality, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.12

K-Battery Sector Hits a Wall: Major Firms Slip into Red Following Repeal of U.S. EV Subsidies: (C) Digitimes SEOUL – The South Korean battery industry is reeling from the sudden elimination of electric vehicle (EV) sub ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.11

SK Hynix Secures "HBM Supremacy": World’s First 16-Stack HBM4 Unveiled at CES 2026: (C) Tweak Town LAS VEGAS — SK Hynix has once again pushed the physical boundaries of semiconductor technology, unveiling ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.10

South Korean Rebar Defies 50% Tariffs: A Strategic Pivot to the U.S. Amid Domestic Stagnation: (C) News.az SEOUL – In an ironic twist of global trade dynamics, South Korea’s steel industry is finding its "breakth ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.08

From "Nvidia of Noodles" to Volatility: Can Samyang Rounds Out the "Emperor Stock" Era?: (C) Fanwork SEOUL — Samyang Foods (003230), the South Korean food giant that earned the moniker "Nvidia of Noodles" (Myeon- ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.08

Jensen Huang at CES 2026: "AI to Trigger Storage Revolution and Exploding CPU Demand": (C) PC Gamer LAS VEGAS — Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, declared that Artificial Intelligence is set to ignite a fundamental ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.07

Apple Aggressively Woos South Korea: Why the Tech Giant is Doubling Down on Samsung’s Home Turf: (C) Fox Businees SEOUL — Apple, a brand historically known for its conservative promotional stance, is pivoting its strateg ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.07

Flip-Flops and Favoritism: Ulleung County Faces Backlash Over "Messy" Personnel Appointments: (C) Ulleung County Office ULLEUNG-GUN, North Gyeongsang — Ulleung County is facing intense public scrutiny and internal unr ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.06

Wearable Robots: The New Frontier for Winning Over South Korea’s ‘Young Old’ Industry Giants in Fashion and Finance Bet on Assistive Technology to Capture the Silver Market: (C) Digital Watch Observatory SEOUL – As South Korea officially enters a "super-aged society," where those aged 65 and olde ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.06

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