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Kim Jung-soo, vice chair of South Korea’s Samyang Roundsquare and the force behind the wildly popular Buldak Bokkeummyeon
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Kim Jung-soo, vice chair of South Korea’s Samyang Roundsquare and the force behind the wildly popular Buldak Bokkeummyeon
LS Electric, a South Korean manufacturer of power and automation systems, is looking to expand its presence in
Ripple’s XRP token has soared nearly 50% over the past month, fueled by surging trading volumes on South
South Korea’s tax authorities are intensifying their efforts against digital content creators suspected of tax evasion, with recent
Photo=Amazon Amazon’s Project Kuiper Eyes Korean Market… Job Posting for Country Manager Appears Amazon’s satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, is considering entering the Korean market and has begun recruiting local personnel.This move will put it in competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is also preparing to launch services in Korea. On July 3, Amazon’s official job site (amazon.jobs) showed that
(Photo=Samsung) Samsung Electronics, a global electronics giant based in South Korea, is restructuring its TV division as intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers threatens its 19-year streak as the world's top TV brand and erodes profitability. According to industry sources on July 3, Samsung's Visual Display (VD) business unit has begun one-on-one meetings with some employees as part of an organizational
Photo=NongShim K-Food exports in the first half of this year increased by over 8%, driven by strong overseas demand for products such as instant noodles, ice cream, and sauces. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on July 3, Korea’s K-Food exports reached $5.16 billion in the first half of 2025, marking an 8.4% increase compared to
(Photo=Hanwha Ocean) Hanwha Shipping, the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean shipbuilding giant Hanwha Ocean, has ordered one very large crude carrier (VLCC) from its parent company. The move is aimed at supporting U.S. maritime policies by reflagging domestically built vessels as American ships. According to Norwegian shipping journal TradeWinds on July 4, Hanwha Shipping signed a contract with Hanwha Ocean
(Photo=Pixabay) Hyundai Engineering’s $1.9 billion solar power project in Serbia has hit a roadblock after the cancellation of a key supervision and consulting contract, making construction delays unavoidable. Hyundai Engineering, a South Korea–based construction and engineering firm known for its global infrastructure and energy projects, is leading the initiative in partnership with U.S. solar company UGT Renewables. On July 1,