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Je Woo Kim chronicles South Korea’s rise in new book
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Je Woo Kim, PhD, has released “The Rise of Seoul: South Korea’s Journey from Rags to Riches,” a new book that examines how South Korea moved from war, poverty and colonial rule to global economic and cultural influence.
Ocean Corporation targets overseas demand for Korean used machinery
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Ocean Corporation, a South Korea-based machinery trading company, is expanding efforts to connect used Korean construction and heavy equipment with overseas buyers.
VandS Clinic Seoul spotlights transparent pricing for international patients
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VandS Clinic Seoul is emphasizing VAT-excluded pricing, separate global customer benefits and upfront cost checks for overseas patients as South Korea faces closer scrutiny of clinic refund and cancellation terms.
South Korea gains appeal as Europe tightens golden visas
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Global investors are comparing South Korea’s investment residency program with shrinking European golden visa options in 2026. The shift matters for high-net-worth families weighing speed, capital flexibility and regional access in Asia versus…
Wenzhou Baofeng links paper cup performance to coating and die-cutting
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Wenzhou Baofeng Packaging Technology says the performance of its disposable paper cups depends on coating, die-cutting and forming, as buyers face tighter compliance rules in the U.S. and Europe.
VCMI, Climate Focus map policy tools to grow domestic carbon credit markets
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A new report from the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative and Climate Focus outlines policy options governments can use to expand domestic carbon credit markets, attract private investment and strengthen high-integrity project supply….
IAPMO's Dain Hansen joins U.S. trade advisory committee
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IAPMO said Dain Hansen, its executive vice president of Government Relations, has been appointed to the U.S. Government’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee by the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
South Korea F-2 to F-5 path depends on visa type and compliance
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Globevisa Group says South Korea’s F-2-to-F-5 residency route is not a single timeline, with rules varying by visa category, investment type and residency record.
Baofeng outlines kraft paper box spec with PLA coating and foldable design
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Wenzhou Baofeng Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. has published technical details for its BF-PB-003 disposable takeaway paper box, including kraft board, PLA coating and a foldable structure.
MIMOSU wins Seoul Award as fermented rice water hair care expands globally
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MIMOSU, the K-beauty clean scalp care brand operated by Meong Seok Global Corp., said its Fermented Rice Water Scalp Care Line won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product from the Seoul Business Agency.
DIVE IN turns hotel rooms into art showrooms
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DIVE IN Group is expanding a hotel-room art business that lets independent hotels upgrade rooms without upfront renovation costs while selling art and merchandise on the side.
PCNC pushes Socratic AI reading platform beyond Korea
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PCNC says its TOAPING platform uses AI recommendations, guided questioning and a 10,000-book digital library to help students build self-directed reading habits.
SEIL steps up overseas push as food packaging demand shifts
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South Korean packaging maker SEIL is expanding international activity as takeaway, prepared foods and retail channels reshape packaging needs.
Seoul Labs is building AI-agent payment controls for verifiable purchases
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Seoul Labs Inc. is developing SeoulLabs Pay, a payment-control layer designed to verify an AI agent’s identity, delegated authority and spending scope before a transaction clears.
WAIFC wraps AGM in Busan with new board, new members and 2027 meeting plans
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The World Alliance of International Financial Centers finished its Annual General Meeting in Busan, South Korea, with leadership changes, new memberships and a new honorary category.
SEIL expands paper and pulp food packaging development
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South Korea-based SEIL Co., Ltd. is widening its food packaging portfolio as takeout, ready-to-eat meals and foodservice channels demand more material and container options.
PlacidWay launches regenerative confidence tourism framework
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PlacidWay unveiled a new white paper and industry framework aimed at the fast-growing regenerative medicine travel market.
Neowise pitches on-device Physical AI for robots and drones
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Neowise says its on-device vision, 3D reconstruction and simulation stack can help robots and drones operate without cloud latency or heavy LiDAR dependence.
Hebei Kaixiang expands liquid-cooled load bank push for data centers
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Hebei Kaixiang Electrical Technology Co., Ltd. is highlighting liquid-cooled load bank systems as demand rises for more precise power testing in data centers and other critical facilities.
Seoul Labs builds SuperWallet HACS to connect digital identity and alternative credit
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Seoul Labs is developing SuperWallet HACS, a mobile platform that pairs verifiable digital identity with AI-based alternative credit scoring in one workflow.
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