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October 23, 09:54
A New Approach to Urban Traffic Congestion: BT Proposes Nonstop, High-Speed, High-Capacity Transit
BT Corp., a transportation research company based in Gwangju, South Korea, has introduced Branch Transit (BT), a new urban transportation concept designed to enable nonstop travel and high-capacity pa
October 22, 16:03
20th International Mathematics and Science Creativity Competition to be held at Korea National University of Education on October 30-31
The Foundation for the Advancement of STEAM (FAS), chaired by Dr. Shin Ki-hyun, announced that it will co-host the 20th International Mathematics and Science Creativity Competition & Conference (IMSCC
October 21, 16:30
East Asian Cities Threaten US AI Dominance, According to The Observer’s AI Cities Index
The Observer has released its inaugural AI Cities Index (https://observer.co.uk/news/technology/article/ai-cities-index-2026?utm_campaign=559625_RorySmithOnFootball_260317&utm_medium=email&utm_source=
October 21, 08:00
Wehome Plans to Expand Hands-Free Luggage Storage Following Successful Hongdae Pop-Up
Wehome (Wehome.me), Korea’s only government-authorized home-sharing platform operating under a special permit, has successfully concluded its free luggage storage pop-up in the heart of Hongdae, Seoul
AesMed Hair Care Day Campaign 2026
October 14, 09:00
AesMed Expands 1111 Hair Care Day Campaign 2026 to Support Hair Loss Patients and Promote Global Awareness
AesMed Co., Ltd. (https://www.aesmed.co.kr/main), a company specializing in science-based hair loss care solutions in Korea, announced it will continue the 1111 Hair Care Day Campaign 2026 (https://ww
October 12, 08:30
Wehome Launches Free Luggage Storage Event in Hongdae
Wehome (Wehome.me), Korea’s only government-authorized home-sharing platform under a special permit, is launching a free luggage storage event for Korean and international travelers in the heart of Ho
October 11, 14:40
Sam Altman-Backed Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Families Across Asia, Europe and the Middle East Turn to Bitcoin Life Insurance
Meanwhile (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmeanwhile.bm&esheet=54618492&newsitemid=20261008514088&lan=en-US&anchor=Meanwhile&index=1&md5=52a7e95707853d52ee8294dc2ec0d
October 11, 12:20
KQC Quantum, Inc. and Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation Announce Definitive Business Combination Agreement to Take Korea’s Enterprise Quantum Computing and Quantum-Safe Security Company Public on Nasdaq
KQC Quantum, Inc. (“KQC Parent”), the Delaware parent company of Korea Quantum Computing Co., Ltd. (“KQC” or the “Company”), which helps enterprises adopt quantum computing and quantum-safe security,
My Hangul Name is a free online service that expresses people’s names from around the world in Hangu
October 08, 16:40
Wehome Launches ‘My Hangul Name’ for Hangul Day
Wehome (Wehome.me), Korea’s only government-authorized home-sharing platform under a special permit, has launched My Hangul Name, a free service that allows people around the world to express their na
October 08, 10:00
After 20,000 Subscribers in Korea, KARA Clinical Brings Its Clinical Transformation Program to Latin America
KARA Clinical Global (https://karaclinical.com/en), the Seoul-based at-home skincare technology company, today announced that the KARA Clinical Transformation Program (KCTP) is now available in Latin
October 02, 09:54
Samsung Bioepis and Teva Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance Up to Six Potential Biosimilar Candidates
Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced that the companies have entered into a global license, development, and commercialization agreem
Personalized hair loss treatments and scalp care are provided (Image: HairON Clinic)
October 01, 16:50
HairON Develops ‘FolliOn Injection’ Focused on Restoring Hair Follicle Function
HairON (https://haironclinic.com/en/), a brand specializing in scalp and hair loss care, has unveiled the brand story behind its newly developed ‘FolliOn Injection,’ which focuses on restoring hair fo
Personalized hair loss treatments and scalp care are provided (Image: HairON Clinic)
October 01, 15:47
HairON Clinic Completes Trademark Registration for ‘FolliOn,’ a Hair Loss Treatment Combining PDRN, Growth Factors and Spicules
HairON Clinic (https://haironclinic.com/en/), which specializes in hair loss treatment, announced that it has completed the trademark registration for ‘FolliOn,’ a next-generation hair loss treatment
October 01, 09:30
KARA Clinical Surpasses 130,000 AI Skin Analyses in Korea in Under Eight Months
KARA Clinical Global (https://karaclinical.com/en), the Seoul-based at-home skincare technology company, today announced that its free AI skin analysis (https://skin.karaclinical.com) has passed 130,0
September 30, 10:30
KARA Clinical Ambassador Network Tops 800 Members in Korea and Expands to Latin America
KARA Clinical Global (https://karaclinical.com/en), the Seoul-based at-home skincare technology company, today announced that the KARA Clinical Ambassador Network (KCAN) has grown to more than 800 amb
September 30, 09:30
KARA Clinical’s Monthly Skincare Program Passes 20,000 Active Subscribers in Korea, Less Than Two Years After Launch
KARA Clinical Global (https://karaclinical.com/en), the Seoul-based at-home skincare technology company, today announced that the KARA Clinical Transformation Program (KCTP) has surpassed 20,000 activ
September 27, 13:30
The Elmet Group to Acquire 4.99% Stake in Masan High-Tech Materials and Enter Multi-Year Tungsten Supply Partnership for the U.S. Market
Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (UPCoM: MSR, “MSR” or the “Company”), one of the very few fully integrated tungsten mining and refining platforms in the world, today announced a strategic partne
September 26, 09:30
Quaise Energy Selected for Up to $25 Million in U.S. Department of Energy Support to Advance World's First Commercial Superhot Geothermal Power Plant
Quaise Energy, a leading developer of utility-scale superhot geothermal energy, today announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for up to $25 million in funding under
September 23, 14:40
Amazfit Introduces T-Rex Dual Solar, the First AMOLED Smartwatch with Dual-Sided Solar Charging
Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand owned by Zepp Health, today announced the T-Rex Dual Solar (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.amazfit.com%2Fproducts%2
ICL, Cataract Surgery, and Smile LASIK are being performed (Image: Onnuri Smile Eye Clinic)
September 23, 10:56
Onnuri Smile Eye Clinic’s 1mm SMILE Pro Technique Draws Attention for Surgical Safety and Recovery
Onnuri Smile Eye Clinic (https://www.onnurismile.com/), an ophthalmology clinic in South Korea, announced that its proprietary, patented 1mm ultra-small-incision SMILE Pro technique is drawing great a
Where the unexpected becomes the everyday, Absolutely in Seoul (Image: Seoul Tourism Organization)
September 23, 09:37
KARINA, WINTER and RIIZE Reveal a New Side of Seoul with “Seoul Syndrome”
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fenglish.seoul.go.kr%2F&esheet=54608699&newsitemid=20260922171614&lan=en-US&anchor=Seoul+Metropolita
September 22, 11:00
Qroad Provides Domestic Agent Support for Foreign Game Companies Amid Proposed Game Industry Promotion Act Changes
Qroad (https://www.qroad.net/en) (CEO Ho-Woong Gil), Korea’s largest specialized IT and game service company, offers professional domestic agent designation services tailored for foreign game companie
FLY ASIA 2026 Exhibition Banner
September 22, 09:00
FLY ASIA 2026 Opens in Busan, Asia’s Startup Hub, with a Venue More Than 1.5 Times the Size of Last Year’s
FLY ASIA 2026 (https://www.fly-asia.org/eng/main/), Asia’s leading startup expo showcasing the present and future of the region’s startup ecosystem, will be held over two days, from October 7 (Wed) to
September 21, 17:00
Lessengers Unveils Breakthrough 3.2T Glass-Substrate Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) Powered by Direct Optical Wiring (DOW) Technology
Lessengers (https://lessengers.com/), a pioneer in advanced optical interconnect solutions, today announced a major architectural milestone for high-performance computing (HPC) with the unveiling of i
September 18, 15:20
AMRA Medical Earns TIME’s Highest “Outstanding” Rating in World’s Top HealthTech Companies 2026
The 2026 result builds on AMRA’s inclusion in the inaugural ranking in 2025, when the company received a “Very High” designation. Its advancement to the top category reflects continued progress in sci
September 13, 12:00
Masan High-Tech Materials: How a Vietnamese Company Is Building a Role in Global Strategic Materials Supply Chains
As global strategic-minerals supply chains are reshaped, competitive advantage is no longer defined by resource ownership alone. The ability to combine long-life resources with advanced processing cap
‘NEXT-N’ Kicks Off Full-Scale Online and Offline Korean Sool Marketing for Global Buyers
September 08, 16:28
Korean Sool Meets the World Market
‘NEXT-N KOREAN SOOL HERITAGE COLLECTION,’ promoted through the export support project of the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), will introduce four types of Korean sool from four dome
Manta’s Under the Oak Tree Lands on USA TODAY Bestseller List (Image: Manta)
September 01, 16:32
Global Hit ‘Under the Oak Tree’ from Manta Debuts at No. 30 on USA TODAY Bestseller List
Manta (https://manta.net/en), a global content platform in South Korea, announced that Under the Oak Tree: Volume 3 (the Comic), the third volume of the English-language print edition of its hit webco
August 28, 10:30
Quaise Energy Closes $180 Million Series B with $35 Million Investment from Nabors Industries and Strategic Framework to Build World's First Superhot Geothermal Power Plant
Quaise Energy, a leading developer of utility-scale superhot geothermal energy, today announced the final close of its Series B, raising a total of $180 million in equity financing, including a $35 mi
August 27, 11:00
WAVE 2026, Opening a New Industrial AX Nexus for Korea
WAVE 2026 (https://waveulsan.kr/fairDash.do?hl=ENG) (World Advanced Vision Expo 2026) will take place at the Ulsan Exhibition & Convention Center (UECO) from September 10 to 12, bringing together the
TomoIDV connects global identities to local services through a unified verification network. (Image:
August 26, 16:26
Tomoarrow Powers Global eKYC Infrastructure, Bridging Cross-Border Identities and Local Services
Tomoarrow (https://www.tomoarrow.com/en/), a leading fintech and regtech company in South Korea, has developed TomoIDV, a global electronic identity verification (eKYC) solution that addresses critica
Wehome × Maatila Autumn K-Bedding Promotion Wehome hosts can refresh their stays with premium Korean
August 25, 14:30
Wehome and Maatila Bring the ‘K-Bedding’ Experience to Home Sharing
Wehome (Wehome.me), Korea’s only government-authorized home sharing platform, has joined forces with trendy lifestyle bedding brand Maatila (Maatila.co.kr) to launch an exclusive autumn promotion. Sta
August 13, 10:59
Qunova Appoints CFO and Business Development Executives, Strengthening Leadership Team
Qunova Computing, a maker of quantum software applications designed for the chemical, pharmaceutical and materials science industries, today announces the appointments of Jake Hwang as Chief Financial
Eight Ophthalmologists at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Specializing in SMILE LASIK, LASEK, ICL, Presbyopia
August 10, 08:00
Is a Lower SMILE LASIK Price Really the Best Choice? Three Things to Consider Beyond Cost
Dr. Se-Kwang Park, Chief Ophthalmologist at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil, has advised patients on what to consider when selecting a clinic for SMILE LASIK surgery. For many people considering vision corre
August 06, 17:30
L&F Achieves Record-High Quarterly Shipments, Begins LFP Supply for North American ESS in Q3 Advancing its Two-Track NCM and LFP Growth Strategy
L&F, a global battery materials company, achieved record-high quarterly shipments driven by expanded sales of high-nickel cathode materials. The company expects annual NCM shipments to significantly s
B the B is an experiential cultural space at DDP where visitors can discover innovative K-beauty pro
August 04, 13:18
ILAB Media Launches Summer K-Beauty Experience Programs at B the B in DDP
ILAB Media, together with PLOT, announced that it is operating a range of summer K-beauty experience programs at B the B, a beauty and cultural space located in Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and opera
August 03, 14:35
Lumora Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Target South Korea's USD 145 Billion Industrial Solar Market
Lumora (https://lumora.kr/), South Korea's first Independent Power Producer (IPP) dedicated to underutilized industrial space, has closed a pre-seed financing round led by a fund anchored by Yuhan-Kim
klenme's rating for the hwahae app
July 31, 09:00
klenme Receives High Praise from the Hwahae Review Panel
klenme, the clean beauty brand by Vittgreen Co., Ltd., received high ratings from the “Kkom Evaluation Panel” on Hwahae, Korea’s No. 1 beauty review app. On the panel’s 5-point scale for authentic
July 30, 11:30
ELFA Vape Aerosols Less Harmful Than Cigarette Smoke: Study
Levels of 17 constituents in aerosols from ELFA, a pod system vape by ELFBAR, are undetected or substantially lower than those in cigarette smoke, reveals the latest peer-reviewed study (https://www.s
July 24, 16:41
Samsung Epis Holdings Reports Second Quarter and Half-Year 2026 Financial Results
Samsung Epis Holdings (KRX: 0126Z0), an investment company dedicated to innovations in biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half
Quaise Energy Raises $134 Million in Initial Close of Series B to Build World’s First Superhot Geothermal Power Plant
July 09, 13:50
Quaise Energy Raises $134 Million in Initial Close of Series B to Build World’s First Superhot Geothermal Power Plant
Quaise Energy, a leading developer of utility-scale superhot geothermal energy, today announced the first close of its Series B financing, raising $134 million with additional equity and debt capital
Awarded products
July 08, 14:30
International Spirits Competition “SFWSC2026” CHOYA Have Won 2 DOUBLE GOLD Awards for “The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT” & “The CHOYA GOLDEN UME FRUIT” and a GOLD Awards for “The CHOYA FRENCH OAK”
Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Shigehiro Kondo) won the top awards at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026, with authentic umeshu
Lee Yu-rim (22, Soongsil University), a YGG member, is taking a commemorative photo with a group of
July 02, 08:00
Korea’s College Volunteer Group YGG Opens Year-Round Applications for Free Seoul Interpretation Services for Foreign Visitors
The Youth Goodwill Guide (YGG), a college student volunteer group operated by Hi Seoul Youth Hostel—established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and managed by the Korea Youth Association (Preside
Beerenberg delivers high-end insulation solutions built for performance, reliability, and long-term
June 29, 15:30
Beerenberg Prevails in Patent Case Against Aspen Aerogels
The Korean Patent Court has invalidated three of Aspen Aerogels’ patents related to improved hydrophobic aerogel material. The ruling confirms the conclusion of the Intellectual Property Trial and
RebuilderAI showcases its AI-powered design and manufacturing solutions at VivaTech 2026 in Paris (I
June 25, 14:12
RebuilderAI Introduces Brand-Exclusive Design-to-Manufacturing AI Agent ‘VRING:ON’ at VivaTech 2026
RebuilderAI (https://rebuilderai.com/), a company specialising in AI-driven design-to-manufacturing automation, has unveiled its design-to-manufacturing AI agent, VRING:ON (https://vringon.com/), at V
Cytiva × CellFiber | Next-Generation Stem Cell Manufacturing & Commercialization Strategy Workshop
June 22, 14:00
CellFiber to Co-Host Next-Generation Stem Cell Manufacturing and Commercialization Workshop with Cytiva in Korea
CellFiber will jointly host the Next-Generation Stem Cell Manufacturing and Commercialization Strategy Workshop with Cytiva on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at the Cytiva APAC Fast Trak™ Center in Songdo, I
Amazfit Introduces Helio Strap Pro, Bringing Body-Worn Movement Intelligence to HYROX and Hybrid Tra
June 21, 14:25
Amazfit Introduces Helio Strap Pro, Bringing Body-Worn Movement Intelligence to HYROX and Hybrid Training
Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand owned by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), today announced Helio Strap Pro, a body-worn training system designed to help HYROX and hybrid athletes better underst
Busan Citizens Opened Their Homes to Global ARMY K-POPSTAY Successfully Connected Global ARMY with L
June 18, 17:24
Busan Citizens Opened Their Homes to Global ARMY
Wehome (wehome.me), Korea’s leading home-sharing platform, announced the successful completion of K-POPSTAY BUSAN 2026, a special home-sharing project organized in cooperation with Busan Metropolitan
Siemens Korea Digital Industries successfully hosted the “Siemens Battery Conference 2026” at the Lo
June 17, 09:30
Siemens Korea Digital Industries Successfully Hosts Siemens Battery Conference 2026… Presenting Future Manufacturing Innovation Directions for the Battery Industry
Digital Industries (DI) of Siemens Korea (Siemens Ltd. Seoul·SLS) announced that it has successfully held the Siemens Battery Conference 2026 on June 16 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. This conference marked
June 16, 16:00
CnerG Acquires Monsoon Carbon to Expand Environmental Commodity Access Across Emerging Markets
CnerG, a global environmental commodity trading company with a digital procurement platform, has announced the acquisition of Monsoon Carbon, a Singapore-established environmental commodities trading
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