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Top destination for Jeju tangerines? Russia, again
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia was the largest buyer of tangerines grown on South Korea's Jeju Island last year, ...
Coupang Play to launch Korea’s first free ad-supported streaming service in June
Local streaming service Coupang Play will be launching the country’s first free ad-supported streaming service this June. Under the new model, much of Coupang Play’s content library, including ...
Ex-People Power Party lawmaker joins rival Democratic Party of Korea mid-race
Rep. Kim Sang-wook, who left the People Power Party earlier this month, joined the rival Democratic Party of Korea on Sunday, three days after he publicly endorsed the party's presidential candidate, ...
Hana Financial launches internship to foster socially impactful jobs
Hana Financial Group, South Korea’s banking giant, has launched its 2025 internship initiative to support the creation of socially meaningful employment. The company kicked off the "2025 Hana Power On ...
Access to breakthrough medicines in South Korea among slowest globally, industry report reveals
New medicines may be hitting global markets at record speed, but for South Korean patients, they remain largely out of reach, often for years after their initial approval overseas. According to a 2025 ...
What Yoon's 'decision to leave' means for People Power Party
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's departure from the People Power Party on Saturday is expected to boost the party's chances with moderate voters and win back longtime supporters who opposed the failed ...
Hyundai Motor Group captures more South African market share
Hyundai Motor Group recorded a 37 percent year-on-year increase in passenger car sales in South Africa last month, strengthening its foothold in one of Africa’s largest automotive markets. The Korean ...
Seoul Arts Center premieres new opera 'The Rising World,' blending myth, invention and global vision
In its first venture into producing an original opera, the Seoul Arts Center has partnered with an international creative team — and chosen English as the language of performance. “The Rising World: ...
Art of Giving: A Global Initiative for Peace and Happiness
Art of Giving (AOG) is a life philosophy that inspires millions around the globe to practice kindness, compassion, and ...
Massive fire devastates Kumho Tire's Gwangju plant; national response order issued
Kumho Tire suspended production at its Gwangju plant on Saturday after a massive fire engulfed a major section of the ...
Hisense Shines at Cannes as Named Partner of CHINA NIGHT
Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, proudly served as the named partner of CHINA ...
CP Group and Global Infrastructure Partners Establish Strategic Partnership with True IDC To Accelerate Thailand's Digital Infrastructure Growth
Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, CEO of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) and Chairman of True Corporation Public Company Limited, ...