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BYD Raises Export Target by 40% as Chinese EVs Surpass Western Rivals in Global Markets

SEOUL — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has aggressively revised its full-year overseas sales target upward by 40%, highlighting a broader tectonic shift in the global automotive industr
Buyeo-gun Inspects Rice Harvest Site at Uzbekistan 'K-Agriculture Demonstration Complex'

Chungcheongnam-do Buyeo-gun announced on the 10th that it embarked on its 10th visit to Uzbekistan to inspect the rice harvest site at the local Buyeo-gun Agricultural Demonstration Complex. This dem

Busan to Host Onnuri Gift Certificate Refund Event Across 107 Traditional Markets

Dates: November 12–14, 2026Location: 107 traditional markets and commercial alleys in Busan (with 87 dedicated refund stations)Key Benefits: Up to KRW 20,000 refund per person for purchases made

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Philippine External Goods Trade Jumps 21% in June on Record Exports: MANILA — The Philippines' total external trade in goods expanded by 21.3 percent year-on-year in June 2026, reaching USD 22. ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.02

Hyundai and Kia to Offer Free Annual EV Inspections Beyond Warranty Period Amid Government Fire Safety Push: SEOUL — Following the South Korean government's official release of its comprehensive electric vehicle fire safety policy gu ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.02

South Korea to Import Argentine Crude Oil to Diversify Energy Supply Amid Middle East Turmoil: BUENOS AIRES — South Korea will begin full-scale imports of crude oil from Argentina starting next year, moving to reduce it ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.01

KT and Amorepacific Complete ‘Data Highway’ Project, Unveiling AI-Specialized Research Platform: SEOUL — KT Corporation, South Korea’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, announced on July 28 t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.07.28

Fair Trade Commission to Overhaul Penalty System: Imposing Heavy Fines Based on Corporate Scale: SEOUL — South Korea’s antitrust watchdog, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), has officially announced a comprehensive ov ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.07.28

Samsung Electronics Reassigns CSS Power Semiconductor Staff to Memory and Foundry Divisions: SEOUL — Samsung Electronics has initiated a phased internal workforce reallocation, transferring personnel from its Compound ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.07.25

2026 Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Expo Marks D-90 Countdown: Championing K-Beauty’s Global Growth: CHEONGJU, SOUTH KOREA — With exactly 90 days remaining, the countdown has officially begun for the 2026 Osong Cosmetics & ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.07.24

KCCI Jeju Forum Opens: Chairman Chey Tae-won Urges Businesses to Catch the AI Wave Before It Becomes an Insurmountable Wall: JEJU ISLAND — Artificial Intelligence will serve as a revolutionary starting line for those who leap onto its wave early, bu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.18

Hyundai Motor Group to Acquire 100% Stake in Boston Dynamics, Accelerating Humanoid and Physical AI Commercialization: Hyundai Motor Group is set to secure a 100% ownership stake in its U.S.-based robotics subsidiary, Boston Dynamics. The South Kore ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.07.18

Google Unveils ‘Full-Stack AI’ Strategy to Accelerate AI Transformation for South Korean Enterprises: SEOUL — Google has officially unveiled its comprehensive "Full-Stack AI Strategy" customized to support and fast-track the a ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.07.16

K-Games Expand Reach: Major Korean Game Developers Target US Subculture Fandom at Anime Expo 2026: In a strategic push to capture the lucrative North American market, leading South Korean game developers have turned their attenti ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.07.08

Samsung Foundry Gains Momentum: Anthropic in Talks for AI Chip Production: Samsung Electronics’ foundry business is signaling a potential major milestone, as reports emerge that the company is in dis ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.07.04

Koscom Overhauls Organizational Structure to Spearhead AI and Data Initiatives: In a strategic move to navigate the rapidly evolving financial landscape and bolster its competitive edge in core future businesse ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.07.01

South Korea to Ban Unapproved Biocidal Products Starting July 1: Starting July 1, 2026, the sale and distribution of unapproved biocidal products, including disinfectants and insecticides, will b ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.06.29

Hyundai and Kia Shine at Cannes Lions 2026: Bridging Technology, Environment, and Culture: Cannes, France – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have once again demonstrated their global brand competitiveness b ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.06.29

Samsung Biologics Union Breaks Away from Samsung Group’s Supra-Corporate Union: A Strategic Shift Toward Independence: In a significant development for labor relations within the Samsung conglomerate, the labor union of Samsung Biologics has officia ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.06.29

The "Tail Wagging the Dog": How Single-Stock Leverage ETFs are Destabilizing the Korean Stock Market: The Korean stock market is currently facing a structural crisis, driven by the explosive growth of single-stock leveraged exchange ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.06.29

Google Play Hosts 'ChangGoo Alumni Day' to Accelerate Global Expansion for 760 Korean Startups: SEOUL – On June 25, 2026, Google Play, in collaboration with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and the Korea Institute ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.06.27

BYD Unveils First Plug-in Hybrid ‘Sealion 6’ in Korea, Targeting Eco-Friendly Market at 37.5 Million Won: BUSAN — BYD Korea made a significant move in the domestic automotive market on June 26, unveiling its first plug-in hybrid ( ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.06.27

Minister Kim Secures Breakthrough in EU Steel Quota Negotiations; Eyes Major Submarine Contract in Canada: SEJONG – South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Kim Jung-kwan, announced on June 22 that the government ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.06.24