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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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