Photo=Netflix Netflix’s animated hit K-Pop Demon Hunters has become a surprise global phenomenon, blending the flash of K-pop with Korean folklore—and its director, Maggie Kang, says the film’s authenticity is what made it click with audiences worldwide. Speaking at a press event in Seoul, Kang admitted she never expected the level of attention the movie has received. “For the first

(Photo=MotionElements) Starting September 1, South Korea is rolling out an unusual but practical airline safety policy. Instead of requiring passengers to seal power banks and other lithium-ion batteries in plastic bags, airlines will now provide insulating tape. Travelers can still bring their own methods of isolation, but tape will be available at check-in counters, security checkpoints, boarding gates, and even

(Photo=MotionElements) OpenAI is heading to Seoul. The San Francisco–based AI company will officially launch its Korea office on September 10, marking its twelfth global branch and third in Asia. The move underscores the company’s commitment to deepen its international footprint and signals just how crucial South Korea has become to OpenAI’s growth story. The new Seoul office, located in the

(Photo=SK Ecoplant) A Samsung affiliate has emerged as one of the bidders for a major stake in Malaysia’s largest waste management company, Cenviro, signaling the growing interest of South Korean conglomerates in Southeast Asia’s environmental sector. According to industry reports, SK Ecoplant, a South Korean construction and environmental solutions firm, is moving ahead with plans to divest part of its

Photo=Hanwha Ocean Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, this October as part of Canada’s $44 billion submarine procurement program. The visit comes as the Hanwha Ocean–HD Hyundai Heavy Industries consortium, which has advanced to the final round, competes head-to-head with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). According to The Globe and Mail and