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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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South Korea Aims to Build 2.7 Million New Homes Amidst Housing Crisis: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct 2.7 million new homes over the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.27

Vietnam Accelerates Semiconductor Industry Development: HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is accelerating efforts to fast-track the country's semiconductor ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.01.26

Vietnam's Electronics Industry Booms in 2024: Vietnam's electronics industry experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with exports reaching a staggering $126.5 billion. This imp ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.26

South Jeolla Province to Build Major Space Launch Complex: Goheung, South Korea – South Jeolla Province announced on January 25 that it will begin construction of a major space launch ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.26

Chinese Shipbuilders Overtake South Korea Amidst Global Shipbuilding Boom: Seoul, South Korea – A recent report from Clarksons Research has revealed a significant shift in the global shipbuilding la ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.01.26

Seoul's Luxury Apartment Market Soars as Prices Hit Record Highs: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean capital's luxury apartment market has experienced a dramatic surge, with over half of ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.26

Korean Air Introduces New Airbus A350-900 Aircraft: Seoul, South Korea – Korean Air announced today that it will be introducing its first two Airbus A350-900 aircraft into serv ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.26

Peruvian Anchovy Fishing Season Exceeds Expectations, Boosting Exports: Lima, Peru – January 23, 2025 – Peru’s second anchovy fishing season has concluded with record-breaking results, ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.01.25

Salvadoran Brewery Invests $60 Million, Citing Government's Pro-Business Reforms: San Salvador, El Salvador – Cervecería Salvadoreña, one of the country's leading breweries, is set to invest $ ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.01.25

El Salvador's EDP Power Plant Delivers Significant Savings and Environmental Benefits: San Salvador, El Salvador – Energía del Pacífico (EDP), a privately-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) power ge ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.01.25

Genesis Unveils Revolutionary GV60 Concept for Extreme Conditions: Davos, Switzerland – Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, has unveiled its latest concept vehicle, the GV60 Mo ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.01.25

South Korea Sees Uptick in Population Migration Amid Housing Market Boom: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea experienced a resurgence in population migration last year, driven by an increase in home s ...; Desk 2025.01.25

Chinese EV Makers Sue EU Over High Tariffs: Three of China's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, BYD, Geely, and SAIC Motor, have filed a lawsuit against the Europea ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.01.24

Soaring Rent in Seoul Amid Housing Shortage and Fraud Scandals: Seoul, South Korea – Rent prices for apartments, villas, and officetels in Seoul have been steadily climbing due to a combin ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.22

El Salvador to Build Five Skyscrapers in 2025: San Salvador - El Salvador is set to embark on an ambitious construction project, with five new skyscrapers over 35 stories slated ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.01.22

South Korean Drone Startups Soar Towards IPO: Several South Korean drone startups are poised to take flight on the public market, as they gear up for Initial Public Offerings ( ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.20

South Korea to Expand Mid-Sized Urban Living Housing to Accommodate Growing Families: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced on January 20 that it will rela ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.20

GoYoung's Stock Jumps on US FDA Approval for Medical Robot: Seoul, South Korea – GoYoung, a leading South Korean semiconductor inspection equipment manufacturer, saw its stock price sk ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.20

Daejeon City Launches Film Industry Promotion Committee to Foster Growth: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City has taken a significant step towards becoming a leading hub for the film industry. On [D ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.17

Panama Takes Major Step Towards David-Panama Train: Panama City - In a landmark development for the nation, the Panamanian government has signed a contract with AECOM USA for the dev ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.17