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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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Celltrion Starts Commercial Production at New Biopharmaceutical Plant: Songdo, Incheon, South Korea – [Date] – Celltrion, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it ...; Desk 2024.12.05

Seoul Approves Redevelopment of Yeouido Apartments into Skyscrapers: Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has greenlighted the redevelopment of the aging Yeouido Sujung and Ji ...; Desk 2024.12.05

Chungnam Province to Lead the Way in Carbon Neutrality with World-Class Blue Carbon Ecosystem: Dangjin, South Korea – Chungnam Province Governor Kim Tae-heum announced a bold vision for the province's maritime future on ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.05

Jincheon County Pioneering Innovative Agriculture: Jincheon, South Korea – Jincheon County is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, investing heavily in research and de ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.05

Pikmin Bloom Blossoms as a Digital Detox for Gen Z: Seoul, South Korea – Pikmin Bloom, a mobile augmented reality (AR) game designed to encourage walking, has seen a meteoric r ...; Desk 2024.12.05

SK Telecom Reorganizes for AI-Driven Growth in 2025: Seoul, South Korea – SK Telecom, South Korea's leading telecommunications company, announced a major organizational overhaul ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.05

LG Electronics and Ambarella Partner to Revolutionize In-Cabin Sensing: LAS VEGAS, NV – LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics, announced today a significant advancement in in-cab ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.05

LG Energy Solution to Acquire GM's Stake in US Battery Plant: Seoul, South Korea – LG Energy Solution, a South Korean battery manufacturer, is set to acquire General Motors' (GM) stake i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.04

New .kr Domain Names to Reflect AI and Tech Trends: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced on Wednesday that it will be introducing four ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.04

Youth Unemployment on the Rise in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey conducted by the Bank of Korea has revealed a significant increase in the number of you ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.03

Interpark Offers Affordable Philippine Packages, Targeting Winter Travelers: Seoul, South Korea – As more travelers seek warm destinations during the winter months, travel agencies are focusing on Sout ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.03

The 17th Nuclear Culture Promotion Foundation Workshop: Nuclear Industry Perspectives on Licensing and Regulatory Issues: The 17th Nuclear Culture Promotion Foundation Workshop will be held on December 13th at the Korea Science and Technology Center, f ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2024.12.03

Woori Financial Group Launches New Super App, 'NEW WooriWON Banking': Seoul, South Korea – Woori Financial Group announced on December 2nd the launch of its new universal banking app, 'NEW Woori ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.02

Seosan to Host Grand Cruise Departure in 2025: Seosan, South Korea – Seosan City has announced that tickets for an international cruise departing from the city's Daesan Po ...; HONG MUN HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.02

News Article: New High-Speed Rail Boosts Connectivity in South Korea: Chungju, South Korea – A new section of the Jungbu Inland Line, connecting Chungju to Mungyeong, officially opened on Decemb ...; HONG MUN HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.02

Chungcheong Region Manufacturing Production Plummets, Exacerbating Economic Slowdown: Daejeon, South Korea – The manufacturing sector in South Korea’s Chungcheong region has experienced a sharp downturn, ...; HONG MUN HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.02

KAIST Researchers Develop Novel Image Restoration Technique: Daejeon, South Korea – A research team led by Professor Mu-Seok Jang at the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at the K ...; HONG MUN HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.02

Urine Analysis Sensor Promises Real-Time Health Monitoring: Las Vegas, NV – A Chinese medical device startup, Shanmu, is set to unveil a groundbreaking health monitoring device at the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.02

KETI and Korea Robot Fusion Research Institute Join Forces to Advance Robotics and AI: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI) and the Korea Robot Fusion Research Institute announc ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.02

The Race for Multi-Band Base Stations: A New Frontier in Telecommunications: As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for high-speed, reliable mobile networks continues to soar. To meet t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.02