SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Tuesday that he will meet with Bill Gates during the chair of the Gates Foundation’s visit to South Korea later this week. Kim announced the plan at a press conference when asked about the possibility of such a meeting, but gave no further details. [...]
Zoom Virtual Agent expands to Zoom Phone, enabling a new concierge use case that delivers personalized support with agentic concierge capabilities to automate routine calls and streamline frontline service across departments Zoom AI Companion enhances agentic scheduling to coordinate meetings end-to-end, finding the best time, contacting attendees, tracking responses, and recommending next steps without the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — President Lee Jae Myung on Monday met with visiting U.S. senators to exchange opinions about bilateral alliances and economic cooperation, his office said, ahead of his planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Lee held talks with Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) at his office before his [...]
Extrovis AG Bahnhof Park 4 6340, Baar, Switzerland Media Relations Contact Madhu Marur madhu.marur@extrovis.com Press Release Extrovis AG and Dr. Reddy’s announce the launch of the authorized generic of CARAC (fluorouracil cream), 0.5% in the U.S. Baar, Switzerland; August 14, 2025 Extrovis AG, a global pharmaceutical company focused on research-driven innovation, and Dr. Reddy’s [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The presidential office on Monday called for support measures to mitigate the impact from U.S. tariffs on small and medium-sized businesses amid rising trade uncertainties for Korean exporters. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik made the call at a senior aides’ meeting, citing sluggish exports of automobiles, steel and [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Senior diplomats of South Korea and Britain on Monday agreed to speed up negotiations to upgrade a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) as part of efforts to expand trade and investment, the foreign ministry said. Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina and Catherine West, parliamentary under secretary of state [...]
Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term, sustainable perspective. (Image from the company HQ) Collaboration strengthens Boehringer’s pipeline in Eye Health. Many patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) continue to experience vision loss or treatment fatigue, underscoring an unmet need. Melanocortin receptor agonists offer a promising, differentiated mechanism that targets key [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, who was released from prison under a presidential pardon last week, said Monday he will apply to rejoin a minor opposition party, signaling that he would run for next year’s local elections. The pardon by President Lee Jae Myung restored Cho’s eligibility to run [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The upcoming Netflix original series “Aema” is actually 20 years in the making, director Lee Hae-young said, a project he said has evolved significantly over time to find its final form. Inspired by the sensational 1982 hit film “Madame Aema,” the six-episode series explores the vibrant and tumultuous world [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Badminton star An Se-young said Monday she will try to add to her fond memories of winning tournaments in France when she goes for her second straight world title in Paris later this month. An, world No. 1, will be the defending champion in the women’s singles when the [...]