Photo=NewJeans X(@NewJeans_ADOR) South Korea’s girl group NewJeans may face a prolonged hiatus — potentially remaining inactive until 2027 — as legal disputes with their label intensify and former creative director Min Hee‑jin confronts significant financial pressure. A Seoul court recently upheld the exclusive contract between NewJeans and their label ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation, extending the agreement through July

Photo=Riot Games South Korean powerhouse T1 has once again cemented its legacy in esports history, defeating KT Rolster 3-2 in a thrilling final at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, held at the Dong’anhu Sports Park Arena in Chengdu, China, on November 9. The victory marks an unprecedented third consecutive Worlds title for T1 — a feat no other

(Photo=Orion) South Korean confectionery giant Orion is extending its zero- and low-sugar snack lineup from China to Vietnam, underscoring how rapidly health-driven food reformulation is spreading across Asian markets. The company introduced reduced-sugar versions of its flagship Choco Pie and Custas cakes in Vietnam, each containing 50% less sugar than the originals. The products, now sold through major supermarkets and

(Photo=LIG Nex1) Japanese brokerage Nomura Securities recently lowered its target price for South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1, trimming it from $480 to $420 amid expectations of slower overseas contracts next year. While that adjustment matters mainly to local investors, the story behind it points to a larger transformation in the global arms industry—one that directly affects the United States

(Photo=Pixabay) South Korea Sets Ambitious 2035 Emissions Target at 53–61% Reduction, Signaling Global Climate Commitment South Korea has agreed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 53 to 61 percent below 2018 levels by 2035, a move analysts say strengthens the country’s role in international climate efforts. The target, to be formally announced at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference