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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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Korea Seven Struggles to Expand Amidst Mounting Losses: Seoul, South Korea – Korea Seven, the operator of the Seven Eleven convenience store chain in South Korea, is facing signifi ...; Desk 2024.11.15

Jeju Offers Immersive Wellness Experiences to Recharge and Rejuvenate: Jeju Island, South Korea – The Jeju Tourism Organization has recently unveiled a series of pilot programs designed to offer ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

Mercure Seoul Magok Grand Opening Offers Modern Comfort and Convenience: Seoul, South Korea – November 14, 2024 – Accor's Mercure brand has made its debut in Seoul's western region with the g ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

Hyundai Unveils Interior of IONIQ 9, Showcasing Spacious and Aerodynamic Design: Seoul, South Korea – November 13, 2024 – Hyundai Motor has unveiled the interior of its upcoming IONIQ 9, a large elec ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15

Samsung SDI Emphasizes Partnership and Innovation at Annual Partner Event: Seoul, South Korea – November 14, 2024 – Samsung SDI held its annual “Partnership Day” event, bringing tog ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15

Kia and DHL Korea Partner to Revolutionize Green Logistics with PBVs: Seoul, South Korea – November 14, 2024 – Kia Corporation has announced a partnership with DHL Korea to drive innovatio ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15

G-STAR 2024 Kicks Off with Record-Breaking Attendance and Diverse Lineup: Busan, South Korea – The 20th edition of G-STAR, South Korea's largest game exhibition, opened its doors on [date] at BEXCO, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15

Seoul to Revamp Wolgye 2 District and Suseok-DMC Area: Seoul, South Korea – Seoul City has approved a plan to redevelop the Wolgye 2 district in Nowon-gu, transforming it into a l ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

South Korea's Housing Market Sees Cooling Prices, Regional Disparities: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's housing market has shown signs of cooling, with the latest data from the Korea Real Estat ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2024.11.15

Masdar City: A Sustainable Oasis in the Desert: Abu Dhabi, UAE – Nestled in the heart of the Arabian Desert, Masdar City is a pioneering project that showcases the potentia ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.15

Bibigo Partners with Netflix's Squid Game for Global Campaign: SEOUL, South Korea – CJ CheilJedang's Bibigo, a global Korean food brand, has announced a groundbreaking global campaign in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

Anua Tops the Chart for Most Searched Toners in South Korea: SEOUL, South Korea – November 14, 2024 – Anua, a global beauty brand operated by The Founders, has recorded the highes ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

Pet Insurance Market Heats Up as South Korea Embraces Pet Ownership: Seoul, South Korea – With South Korea's pet population reaching 10 million, the pet insurance market is experiencing rapid g ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

hy's Knock: A New Challenger in South Korea's Delivery App Market: Seoul, South Korea – hy, formerly known as Yakult Korea, has been making significant strides in the South Korean market. Fol ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

South Korean Bakers Showcase Talent with Rice Flour at National Competition: Seoul, South Korea – The National Institute of Crop Science, in collaboration with the Korean Bakery Association, recently h ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2024.11.14

South Korea Expands Low-Carbon Livestock Certification Program: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is making significant strides towards a more sustainable livestock industry with the expans ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

Baltic States Build High-Speed Rail to Counter Russian Threats: Tallinn, Estonia – The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are constructing a high-speed railway line as a strat ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.14

NXP Introduces Industry-First UWB Wireless Battery Management System: Eindhoven, Netherlands – NXP Semiconductors has announced the launch of the industry's first wireless battery management sys ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.14

Korean Illumination and Electrical Equipment Society Holds Successful Autumn Academic Conference in Jeju: Jeju, South Korea – The Korean Illumination and Electrical Equipment Society (KIIEE) successfully hosted its 2024 Autumn Aca ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

South Korea's Agricultural Machinery Industry Surpasses 6 Trillion Won: A recent study conducted by the Korea Agricultural Machinery Cooperative has revealed that the total scale of South Korea's agricu ...; Desk 2024.11.14