Korean cosmetics on display at a Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, France The global appetite for Korean beauty products shows no sign of slowing, with their exports in April surging 20% ...

Samsung Life Insurance's headquarters in Seoul Samsung Group’s financial affiliates are closing in on KB Financial Group for the top spot in South Korea’s financial services sector, underscoring ...

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) speaks at a cabinet meeting on June 19, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s new administration on Thursday proposed an additional 20.2 trillion won ($14 ...

US SUPPLY GAP OPENS OPPORTUNITY FOR KOREAN SUPPLIERS Wall Street analysts said a growing shortage of large power transformers in the US is boosting Korean makers’ exports. Nearly all Korean firms’ ...

"Maybe Happy Ending" swept the Tony Awards on Sunday, taking home six trophies, including for Best Musical, and the first time a Korean-originated production claimed the prestigious honor. The musical ...

Fubon Financial's logo (Screenshot captured from Fubon website) Fubon Bank, Taiwan’s largest bank, is poised to open its first office in Seoul in July, expanding its footprint in South Korea beyond ...

As eyewear evolves into a key fashion statement, South Korea’s homegrown brands are setting their sights on the global stage with bold, unconventional designs that break loose from the traditional ...

Xiaomi's flagship premium Xiaomi Ultra 15 smartphone, featuring Leica carmera lenses (Courtesy of News1 Korea) Xiaomi Inc., a Chinese technology giant, will open its first offline store in South Korea ...

South Korea’s long-dormant consumer sector is showing signs of revival, as shoppers – once paralyzed by political uncertainty – return to stores, cinemas and hotels in increasing numbers. CU at ...

Lotte Chemical's petrochemical plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong province (Courtesy of Lotte) Lotte Chemical Corp., South Korea’s second-largest petrochemical company grappling with mounting losses ...

They are seeking to acquire shares from TPG with a 29% stake in Kakao Mobility, Carlyle Group (6.17%), LG Corp. (2.46%) and Google Inc. (1.52%), as well as a portion of the 57.2% stake held by Kakao ...

Kakao Corp. shares underperformed its peers and the broad market on Friday after SK Telecom Co. sold off its entire stake in the South Korean platform giant for about 400 billion won ($278.2 million).