SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop star G-Dragon will return to the music scene with digital single “Power” on Thursday after a hiatus of over seven years, his agency Galaxy Corp. said. “Power,” set for release at 6 p.m., marks G-Dragon’s first solo release since his last EP “Kwon Ji Yong,” named after his [...]
Together for Girls Launch ‘Break the Record’ in record-breaking attempt to end childhood sexual violence LONDON, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Together for Girls, a global partnership working to end violence against children and adolescents, is unveiling the findings of an extensive research effort revealing the global prevalence of childhood sexual violence (CSV) this year, comprising data [...]
SEJONG, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s antitrust regulator has disclosed details of how Coupang, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, analyzed vendors’ product data to develop competing private-label merchandise, according to documents released on October 29. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) revealed in its ruling that Coupang systematically studied suppliers’ production processes and sales [...]
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 on Monday, November 25, 2024, after the market closes. A live Zoom Webinar of the event can be accessed at 2:00 pm PT / 5:00 [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s dental implant exports have reached a historic milestone, surpassing $650 million this year, according to data released by the Korea Customs Service on October 30. Export figures for the January-September period reached $653 million, marking a 17.4% increase compared to the same period last year and setting a [...]
DAEJEON, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) announced on October 30 that it has developed an innovative laser cutting technology capable of safely dismantling nuclear reactors underwater. The development comes at a crucial time as South Korea faces an increasing need for reactor dismantling technology, with multiple nuclear power [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics is entering the modular housing market with its new LG Smart Cottage, a compact dwelling that integrates artificial intelligence-enabled appliances with advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technology. The South Korean technology giant announced on October 30 that it has launched a dedicated website for the Smart [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of people with developmental disabilities submitted hand-drawn petitions to a Seoul court on October 29, just days before a crucial appeals court ruling on their lawsuit demanding pictorial ballots to ensure their voting rights. Korea People First and other disability rights organizations displayed the artistic petitions during a [...]
Outstanding Margin and Cash Flow Performance Continues – Focus Turns to Growth in 2025 PHOENIX, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — WillScot Holdings Corporation (“WillScot” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a leader in innovative temporary flexible space solutions, today announced third quarter 2024 results including key performance highlights and market updates. Generated revenue of $601 million, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – With the U.S. presidential election just a week away, American protectionist policies appear to be intensifying, creating complex calculations for South Korean companies trying to maintain their competitive edge in a rapidly evolving global market. While U.S.-China tensions are expected to continue regardless of who wins, the candidates’ divergent approaches [...]