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  Global Expansion (Fashion)

  K-Fashion Targets Shibuya After Seongsu Success

  Visitors are entering the pop-up store of the Korean fashion platform 'Musinsa,' which opened in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, on the 14th. Despite it being a weekday, entry was only possible after making a reservation and waiting for about an hour. Tokyo = Correspondent Hwang In-chan hic@donga.com Hwang I

  2025.10.21
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  Global Trend

  Korean Economy Growth via Evolving Competition Regulations

  Sanker Singham, Chairman of Competere Foundation, former advisor to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) South Korea has realized one of the most dynamic economies in the world by working hard with original ideas and achieving a certain scale where rewards follow. However, a new issue quietly puttin

  2025.10.21
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  Global Expansion

  Cupra 'Born' Equipped with Hankook Tires

  Hankook Tire & Technology announced on the 21st that it will supply the electric vehicle (EV) dedicated tire, iON Evo, as original equipment (OE) tires for the Cupra 'Born'.Based on close collaboration with Cupra, Hankook Tire successfully developed the iON Evo, a dedicated tire optimized for the ag

  2025.10.21
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  AI Trend

  Arm Emerges as Semiconductor Hub with 'Unlocked Korea 2025'

  On October 21, 2025, global semiconductor asset company Arm hosted the 'Arm Unlocked Korea 2025' at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel for companies based on Arm technology, semiconductor partners, and industry ecosystem stakeholders. Arm Unlocked Korea succeeds Arm's annual technology ev

  2025.10.21
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  Global Expansion

  Gmarket, Alibaba Joint Venture: KRW 700 Billion Investment

  James Jang (Korean name Jang Seung-hwan), CEO of Gmarket, held a media day at COEX in Seoul on the 21st, stating, "To once again become the number one open market in Korea, Gmarket will actively pursue a mid- to long-term strategy focusing on 'strengthening domestic competitiveness' and 'global expa

  2025.10.21
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  Samsung

  Samsung Unveils KES 2025 Innovations by Living Space

  Samsung Electronics participates in 'KES 2025 (Korea Electronics Show)' held at COEX, Seoul, showcasing the latest AI products and technologies. Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics announced its participation in 'KES 2025 (Korea Electronics Show)' held at COEX, Seoul, from the 21st to the 24th,

  2025.10.21
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  AgTech Startup

  Dr. Egg Establishes Vietnam Subsidiary to Enter Southeast Asia

  Smart farm-based agricultural specialist company Dr. Ag (CEO Kim Jin-seok) has established a local corporation, 'DR.AG VIETNAM LLC,' in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking the first such move in the domestic mushroom industry. With this establishment, Dr. Ag is set to actively pursue the direct expor

  2025.10.21
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  Business / Global Company

  NYT: Hyundai Group Continues US Investment Despite Detentions

  HMGMA workers 'Meta Pros' assembling the Ioniq 5. 2025.03.27 Provided by Hyundai Motor Group Reports have emerged that Hyundai Motor Group continues to invest in expanding its market share in the United States despite the detention of Korean workers by the U.S. government. Analysts suggest that ther

  2025.10.21
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  K-Defense

  Suicide Drones, Unmanned Vehicles: AI-Driven K-Defense

  The promotional booths of Kia (top photo) and Korean Air at the 2025 Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX). Kia showcased military command vehicles based on the pickup truck 'Tasman' at this exhibition. Korean Air displayed an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft e

  2025.10.21
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  Business / Energy

  BP Chosen for East Sea Oil, Gas Project

  British Petroleum (BP), a global oil and gas company, has reportedly been selected as the preferred bidder for the development of the deep-sea oil and gas fields in the East Sea, a project that gained attention under the 'Great Whale Project'. According to the resource development industry on the 20

  2025.10.21