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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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LG Energy Solution and Doosan Bobcat Forge Partnership to Electrify Compact Construction Equipment: Seoul, South Korea – LG Energy Solution (LGES), a leading global battery manufacturer, has announced a strategic partnership ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.20

LG Group Invests in Canadian Lithium Extraction Firm Summit Nanotech: Seoul, South Korea – LG Group has made a strategic investment in Summit Nanotech, a Canadian company specializing in advance ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.20

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Brazil Plans to Increase Ethanol Blend in Gasoline to 30%: Brazil is set to take a significant step towards boosting its biofuel industry and reducing its carbon footprint by proposing an i ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.19

Brazil's Meat Production Hits Record High in 2024, Fueled by Domestic and Global Demand: Brasília, Brazil – Brazil's livestock sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, with record-breaking slaughter rate ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.19

Argentina's Auto Industry Reels as Brazilian Demand Plummets: Buenos Aires, Argentina – Argentina's automotive industry is facing significant challenges due to a sharp decline in vehicle ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.19

Chile's Summer Tourism Sees Record Surge, Despite Industry Concerns: Santiago, Chile – Chile's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable surge, with record-breaking numbers of international v ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.19

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Paraguay Faces Soaring Electricity Demand Amidst Heatwave, Climate Change, and Cryptocurrency Mining: The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) of Paraguay has announced a record-breaking surge in electricity demand due to the ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.18