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VMB LIVE expands AI live commerce push in South Korea
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VMB LIVE says its South Korea operation is moving from market entry into scaled commercialization, backed by AI digital humans, computing infrastructure and cloud logistics.
Liquid-crystal metalens switches between bright-field and edge-enhanced imaging
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Researchers in South Korea and China have built a liquid-crystal-integrated metalens that can electronically switch between two bright-field imaging modes and a third edge-enhanced mode.
Chae Jun calls for AI agent research model in finance
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Yuanta Securities outside director and Seoul National University business professor Chae Jun is urging a structured AI agent-based research model for financial investing, built through cooperation among financial firms, universities and AI…
Thomas LeBrun book earns NYC Big Book Award recognition, Times Square spotlight
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Thomas LeBrun’s Aurora Rift: A Man Out of Time was named a 2026 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Action/Adventure and will be featured on a Times Square billboard on Oct. 10. The recognition expands visibility for the author, whose…
Massive Bio taps Intralink to push into South Korea
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Massive Bio has hired Intralink to help expand its oncology platform in South Korea and build partnerships with hospitals, labs and doctors.
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.
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…
Team Turing adds three GPAI features as it broadens beyond STEM
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Team Turing launched Problem Generator, AI Drive and Slides for GPAI on Sept. 22, expanding the college-focused AI app from a STEM tool into a broader product for students across majors.
Wise Up PR marks 5 years with 20% growth and deeper defense-tech push
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Boston-based Wise Up PR says it has grown 20% year over year as it marks its fifth anniversary in 2026. The boutique B2B agency points to expansion in defense, deep tech, geospatial, fintech, mobility and health tech, plus a record of funding and…
Heikki Technology touts global sourcing guide for multi plug extension sockets
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Heikki Technology has published a sourcing guide aimed at importers, retailers, and procurement teams evaluating multi plug extension socket suppliers across global markets.
Heikki Technology touts global push for safer multi-plug extension sockets
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Heikki Technology says its Jiangmen, China manufacturing base is built to meet international power safety benchmarks with multi-plug extension sockets designed for export markets.
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.
Hong Kong New CIES and South Korea program offer two very different residency plays for HNWIs
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Globevisa Group says Hong Kong’s New CIES and South Korea’s investment immigration program serve different investor goals, with Hong Kong favoring market participation and South Korea emphasizing principal protection.
C&R Research pitches Korea as a faster hub for global clinical trials
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South Korea is drawing attention as a lower-cost, faster site for multinational clinical trials, and C&R Research is positioning itself as the local partner to navigate the market.
GenBio draws early Asia Bio Partnering interest from South Korean research group
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GenBio says it has received multiple meeting invitations since networking opened Aug. 3 ahead of the 2026 Asia Bio Partnering Forum, including interest from an established South Korean clinical research and laboratory organization.
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.
K-Safety Expo 2026 opens in Busan with 340 exhibitors and AI-driven disaster tech
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K-Safety Expo 2026 opened Sept. 2 at BEXCO in Busan, bringing together 340 companies and organizations to showcase AI, robotics and drone-based safety technologies.
South Korea, Denmark team up on AI ageing tech
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South Korean and Danish partners have signed a cooperation agreement to expand AI-enabled dementia prevention and healthy-ageing programs, starting in South Korea’s elderly welfare sector.
ECOART Landscape pushes cork-based ECOCORK into global outdoor markets
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ECOART Landscape Co., Ltd. is introducing ECOCORK, a cork-based material for paths, playgrounds and other outdoor spaces, as demand rises for sustainable landscape products.
Seoul to Soho brings K-beauty pop-up to SoHo
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A three-week Seoul to Soho experience opens in New York on Aug. 14, bringing Korean beauty brands, biotech startups, creators and buyers to 13 Crosby Street.
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