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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 of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), held the '20
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 (PHEV) model, the ‘Sealion 6 DM-i,’ at the 2026 Busan Mobil

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 has reached a "positive consensus" with the European Unio

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Lotte On to Welcome Luxury Brands in a Major Expansion of its E-commerce Platform: SEOUL – Lotte On, the e-commerce platform of Lotte Shopping, is set to significantly expand its luxury offerings next month ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.31

E-commerce Companies Dive into Luxury Goods Market Amidst Slowing Growth: SEOUL – In a bid to expand their customer base and boost sales, South Korean e-commerce giants are increasingly venturing in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.31

Korea Boosts Investment Incentives for Local Businesses: To stimulate corporate investment in local areas, the ceiling for local investment subsidies will be raised from the current 100 b ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.31

Starbucks Surpasses Japan in Store Count for the First Time: South Korea has overtaken Japan in the number of Starbucks stores for the first time, according to Starbucks' global website. As o ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.31

Vietnam's Export Sector Poised for Continued Growth in 2025: HANOI - Vietnam's export sector is expected to remain a key driver of economic growth in 2025, building on a record-breaking perfo ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.01.30

El Salvador Expands Labor Migration Program, Announces New Destination: San Salvador – El Salvador’s government has announced plans to expand its successful Labor Migration Program, which of ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.01.30

Samsung's Dominance Wanes Amid Chip Crisis: Seoul, South Korea – Samsung Group, South Korea’s largest conglomerate, has retained its top spot in the nation's corp ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.30

X to Launch Financial Services, Including Digital Payments, This Year: San Francisco, CA – Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), is set to launch a suite of financial services ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.01.30

K-Beauty's Next Frontier: Edible Cosmetics: Seoul, South Korea – The beauty industry is witnessing a surge in popularity for "inner beauty" products, or edible cosmetic ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.01.30

South Korea's Big Three Retailers Shift Focus to Grocery, Sparking Fierce Competition: Seoul, South Korea – In a bid to revitalize their businesses amid a prolonged slump, South Korea's top three retailers are i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.30

NERDY Unveils New Tracksuit Line for Spring/Summer 2025: Seoul, South Korea – APR, a global beauty-tech company, has announced that its street fashion brand, NERDY, will be launchin ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.30

South Korean Government to Clarify Delivery Driver Duties: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has announced plans to redefine the scope of work for delivery drivers, aim ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.30

South Korea's Shipbuilding Giants Set to Soar on Global Boom: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's major shipbuilding companies are experiencing a resurgence, with industry giants HD Hyund ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.30

SK Hynix Soars on AI Boom, Analysts Upbeat: Seoul, Korea – SK Hynix, a leading global semiconductor company, is riding a wave of optimism as analysts raise their target ...; Desk 2025.01.30

Activist Funds Target Korean Companies with Low Dividend Payout Ratios: South Korean securities firms have identified several companies that could become targets of activist investors in the upcoming an ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.29

Shinhan Bank Launches New Website Featuring Beloved Character Lineup, "Shinhan Friends": Seoul, South Korea – Shinhan Bank announced today the launch of a dedicated website for its popular character lineup, "Shinh ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.29

Australia's inflation cools, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts: SYDNEY - Australia's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% in the December quarter, below market expectations, data from the Austra ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.01.29

Tokyo Stock Market Rebounds on US Fed Decision Eve: Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s Tokyo Stock Exchange rebounded on Thursday, marking a four-day winning streak as investors took ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.29

South Korea Sees Surge in Youth Unemployment as Mismatch Between Jobs and Skills Worsens: Seoul, South Korea – A growing number of South Korean youth are choosing to remain unemployed despite being capable of worki ...; Desk 2025.01.29