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Zeekr Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Setting New Guinness World Record for Electric Vehicle Drifting

SEOUL — Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under China's Geely Holding Group, has marked its fifth anniversary with a historic milestone. The company announced on July 17 that it
Robots Preserving the Taste of Kyochon’s ‘Honey Combo’: Automated Frying and Batter Dispensing Expand Nationwide

SEOUL — Kyochon F&B, the operator of South Korea's pioneer fried chicken franchise Kyochon Chicken, is rapidly expanding the integration of collaborative cooking robots and automated bat

South Korea Sets 2027 Minimum Wage at 10,700 KRW per Hour, Rebounding to 3.7% Increase After Intense Negotiations

SEJONG — South Korea’s minimum wage for 2027 has been officially finalized at 10,700 KRW (approximately $7.80 USD) per hour, marking a 3.7% increase (380 KRW) from the 2026 rate of 10,320

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Argentina's Lithium Industry 'Stirs' Amid Sustained Electric Vehicle Demand: Recently, as the price of lithium, a key raw material for electric vehicle batteries, has plummeted due to oversupply, lithium min ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.22

Argentina 2025 Vintage: Two Sharply Contrasting Seasons: The 2025 vintage in most of Argentina began with record high temperatures and an unusually early budbreak. However, as it progress ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.22

GM to Continue Electric Vehicle Production in Mexico, No Plans to Move to the US: Amidst increasing tariffs, union jobs, and overall uncertainty across the automotive industry, General Motors (GM) has announced t ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.22

Asepy to Host Free Webinar on Accelerating Business Growth Through Technology Utilization: The Paraguayan Association of Entrepreneurs (Asepy) will host a free webinar that enables app development, process automation, and ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.22

Analysis of Raw Material Import Trends: Notable Increase in Metal and Electronic Equipment Imports: In the first quarter of this year, raw material imports recorded a total of US$143 million, showing a remarkable increase compared ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.22

Paraguay Stepping Up Efforts to Attract Investment with Industrial Park Law Enactment: The Paraguayan government is actively working to attract foreign investment by promoting the enactment of a new law for industrial ...; Desk 2025.04.22

Paraguay's Soybean Production Projected to Reach 10.9 Million Tons in 2025-26, Driven by Favorable Weather and Expected Recovery in Argentine Demand: Paraguay, a major soybean producer in South America, is projected to significantly increase its soybean production to 10.9 million ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.22

HIVE Digital Technologies Completes Phase 1 at Paraguay Mining Facility, Eyes Significant Hashrate Expansion: HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE), a prominent global leader in sustainable data center infrastructure, announce ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.21

Lambing Season on a Northern New York Farm: A Testament to Life Amidst the Chill: ESSEX, New York – In the pre-dawn darkness, under a canopy of stars sharp against the frigid air, Kristin Kimball guides a v ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.04.21

Paraguay's Textile Industry Weaves Through Crisis to Achieve Sustained Growth: Paraguay's textile industry is demonstrating remarkable resilience and adaptability as it navigates a transformative period. In an ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.21

800,000 Jobs in Paraguay Projected to Be Exposed to Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Proactive Response Needed: As many as 800,000 jobs in Paraguay are projected to be directly or indirectly affected by the advancement of artificial intellige ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.21

The Scent of Dreams in Chocolate: Fedora Hermanni, Crafting Art with Handmade Chocolates: In a small workshop in Asunción, Paraguay, the aroma of cacao hangs in the air like a sweet promise. It is here that a stor ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.21

Daejeon to Transform Urban Vacant Spaces into Cutting-Edge Vertical Farms: Integrated Call for Smart Farm Operators: Daejeon Metropolitan City is making significant strides in urban regeneration and the advancement of smart agriculture by inviting ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.21

Sangha Farm Debuts Artisanal Ham and Sausage Line Crafted with Traditional German Techniques and Premium Local Ingredients: Gochang, South Korea – Sangha Farm, an affiliate of the prominent South Korean dairy company Maeil Dairies, has announced th ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.20

Kyungdong Navien Garners International Acclaim with Multiple Wins at the Prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2025: Kyungdong Navien, a leading South Korean manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has achieved ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.20

Gyeonggi Real Estate Poised for Private Capital Influx as REITs Regulations Ease, Sparking Debate Over Public Interest and Speculation Risks: A recent legislative move in South Korea has ignited both optimism and apprehension within the Gyeonggi Province real estate marke ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.20

Chungcheongnam-do Province Launches Agricultural Work Safety Managers to Combat Farm Accidents: Yesan, South Korea - The Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Technology Administration (CTA) officially inaugurated its team of 'Agricu ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.20

Seosan and Boryeong Apply for Distributed Energy Special Zones: Chungcheongnam-do Province announced on the 18th that it has applied for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's (MOTIE) 'Dis ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.20

Daejeon City Conducts Priority Purchase Education for Severely Disabled Persons' Products Targeting Public Institutions: Daejeon City held an education session on Thursday, the 17th, at the city hall auditorium for approximately 300 procurement office ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.20

Daejeon Institute of Health and Environment Receives 'Suitable' Rating in Food and Drug Sector Agency Evaluation: The Daejeon Institute of Health and Environment announced that it received a 'Suitable' rating in the operation of the quality man ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.20