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Gwangju-Jeonnam Semiconductor Complex Set to Break Ground Next Year with Goal of Production by June 2030

The Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Special City is set to begin site development next year with the goal of achieving the first mass production at the Gwangju Semiconductor Cluster by June 2030. Out of th
Nostalgic Classic Games Reborn on Steam Win Over Global Gamers with 'Very Positive' Reviews

According to the gaming industry, titles such as The War of Genesis: The Rhapsody of Zephyr Remastered and the early 2000s feature-phone mobile RPG series Zenonia have recently landed on Steam to crit

Diverging Fortunes of Major South Korean Corporations: Seven Firms Record 106 Consecutive Quarters of Operating Profit Amid Slumps in Battery and Petrochemical Sectors

A recent corporate performance analysis has revealed a stark polarization among South Korea’s top-tier enterprises, showcasing a select group of resilient long-term profit champions while others

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Convenience Stores Cash In as Chinese Tourists Return to Myeongdong: SEOUL—South Korea’s convenience store sector is experiencing a significant uplift, particularly in major commercial di ...; Shin Yeju 2025.10.02

Hyundai Motor and Kia Achieve 'Double-Digit Growth' in U.S. Market in September... Record-High Quarterly Performance: Hyundai Motor Company and Kia continued their strong performance in the U.S. market in September, recording double-digit sales gro ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.02

MBA Programs Drive Korea's AI Talent Surge: A New Era of Corporate Leadership: SEOUL, South Korea - Korean MBA programs are undergoing a radical re-engineering, positioning themselves as critical incubators fo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.01

Future of Mobility: Japan's Auto Giants Eye Electric Cars and Aircraft at Show: TOKYO—With the highly anticipated Japan Mobility Show 2025 fast approaching, global attention is fixed on Tokyo as major Jap ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.01

South Korea's Tourism Sector Soars, Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Levels: SEOUL – South Korea's tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable rebound, with a significant increase in foreign visitors ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.30

U.S. Gaming Giant Electronic Arts to Go Private in Record $55 Billion Buyout: NEW YORK—Electronic Arts (EA), the powerhouse U.S. video game publisher known for blockbuster franchises like Battlefield, F ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.30

South Korea Unveils Visa-Free Travel for Chinese Tourists, Igniting Tourism Boom: South Korea's tourism sector is buzzing with excitement as a temporary visa-free entry policy for Chinese group tourists officiall ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.29

Global Machine Tool Industry Rattled by South Korea-Led M&A Blitz: The global machine tool industry, often called the "mother machine" sector for its role as the backbone of manufacturing, is under ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.29

Starbucks Initiates $1 Billion North American Overhaul Amidst Performance Woes: SEATTLE — Global coffee behemoth Starbucks has announced a sweeping $1 billion restructuring plan for its North American ope ...; Desk 2025.09.26

Chinese Electric Commercial Vehicles Accelerate Entry into Korean Market with NCM Batteries: Chinese electric commercial vehicle manufacturers are rapidly increasing their presence in the South Korean market, a trend that f ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.25

Imported Car Brands Spark a Fierce Discount War in South Korea: SEOUL — South Korea’s imported car market is currently at the center of a heated discount war. As brands head into the ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.25

S. Korea's Petrochemical Giants Face Restructuring Test Amid Debt Crisis: SEOUL—South Korea's petrochemical industry, burdened by an astonishing 32.8 trillion won ($24.6 billion) in bank loans as of ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.25

Kia Counters U.S. Tariffs on Mexican Cars with Latin American Strategy: SEOUL – Amid stalled follow-up tariff negotiations between South Korea and the U.S., the American decision to impose high ta ...; Desk 2025.09.24

NOV Secures Contract for Argentina's First FLNG Project: Oilfield services company NOV has secured a contract to provide a mooring solution for Argentina's first-ever floating liquefied n ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.23

The Impact of Argentina's Vaca Muerta Growth Scenarios on the Supply Chain: The acceleration of Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale development presents both challenges and opportunities for the supplier ecosyste ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.23

Chile unveils draft critical minerals strategy... a step towards securing 'future food': The Chilean government is emerging as a new center in the global mineral market, as it establishes a critical minerals supply stra ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.23

Chilean Cherry Producers Accelerate Diversification Efforts to Reduce Reliance on Chinese Market: The Chilean cherry industry is gearing up for a new season, seeking to overcome the challenges of oversupply and difficult sales e ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.23

Nissan and Mitsubishi to Produce New EVs for European Market in France: Douai, France — In a landmark visit to the Renault ElectriCity plant in Douai, the CEOs of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, Iva ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.19

Spanish "Bicinete" Hybrid Vehicle Vies for Top European Design Award: Copenhagen, Denmark — The innovative "Bicinete," a hybrid of a bicycle and a scooter, is vying for one of Europe's most pres ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.19

Aviation Industry Urges Governments to Prioritize Sustainable Fuel Production: Montreal, Canada — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to shift their focus from ma ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.19