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In America’s Freezer Aisles, Dumplings Are Becoming a Staple

In America’s Freezer Aisles, Dumplings Are Becoming a Staple

(Photo=bibigo instagram) A quiet shift has been unfolding in the frozen-food aisles of American grocery stores. Dumplings, once treated as a niche item tucked into an “ethnic foods” corner, are increasingly part of the everyday freezer rotation. They sit alongside pizzas and prepared meals, marketed not as novelties but as versatile, weeknight staples. One brand has come to define that

Jan 1 2026
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Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Close at Records as Korea Caps a Breakout Year

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Close at Records as Korea Caps a Breakout Year

Photo=Motionelements Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix ended the year at record highs, underscoring the central role of semiconductors in a historic rally that pushed South Korea’s stock market to its strongest annual performance in decades. Shares of Samsung Electronics rose 0.33% on the final trading day to close at about $92, while SK Hynix gained 1.72% to finish near $501,

Jan 1 2026
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BBQ Chicken Strikes Kazakhstan Franchise Deal, Eyes Central Asia Growth

BBQ Chicken Strikes Kazakhstan Franchise Deal, Eyes Central Asia Growth

Photo=BBQ Genesis BBQ Group, South Korea’s largest fried-chicken chain, has signed a master franchise agreement in Kazakhstan, a move that underscores its ambitions to build a foothold in Central Asia’s fast-growing consumer markets. Kazakhstan, the region’s largest economy, is increasingly viewed by global food and retail brands as a strategic gateway to Central Asia, given its population scale, logistics infrastructure

Jan 1 2026
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South Korea Moves to Legislate the ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Work

South Korea Moves to Legislate the ‘Right to Disconnect’ After Work

Photo=Motionelements South Korea is moving to legally protect workers’ right to disconnect from their jobs outside of working hours, as the government seeks to curb excessive overtime and improve work-life balance in one of the world’s longest-working economies. The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the plan Monday at a public briefing in Seoul, unveiling a nationwide roadmap aimed at

Dec 31 2025
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Korean Titles Dominate Netflix’s Global Charts, Reflecting the Normalization of K-Content Worldwide

Korean Titles Dominate Netflix’s Global Charts, Reflecting the Normalization of K-Content Worldwide

(Photo=Netflix) Netflix’s global rankings this week offered another signal of how thoroughly Korean entertainment has entered the mainstream of international streaming. A Korean reality series and a Korean film each held the No. 1 position in Netflix’s non-English categories for a second consecutive week, a result that underscores the durability of demand for Korean content across regions and genres. According

Dec 31 2025
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