SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — AHOF, the first K-pop boy band launched by F&F Entertainment, made an emotional debut Tuesday with its first EP, “Who We Are,” following months of preparation documented on a local TV audition show. The nine-member group was formed through SBS TV’s 2024–25 reality competition show “Universe League,” which followed [...]
SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Hanwha Ocean Co. said Tuesday it has been selected as the preferred bidder to construct South Korea’s next-generation icebreaking research vessel, which is expected to significantly enhance the country’s polar exploration capabilities. The shipbuilder was selected as the preferred bidder for the project led by the Ministry of Oceans [...]
SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Korea’s traditional mysticism—featuring grim reapers, shamans, goblins, and ancestral rites—is taking the global stage by storm. Once seen as deeply local and culturally niche, “K-Occult” is now emerging as a unique pillar of the broader K-culture phenomenon, drawing attention for its blend of eerie storytelling, traditional iconography, and modern reinterpretation. [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc., South Korea’s leading home appliance maker, said Monday it has acquired a Norwegian hot water storage company to strengthen its foothold in the European air and water heating markets. The company said it acquired a 100 percent stake in OSO Group AS, a firm known for [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — In a continued push to globalize its language and culture, South Korea is adding 11 new King Sejong Institutes to its growing international network of Korean language centers, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Monday. These newly designated centers—named after the 15th-century monarch who created the Korean [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Nongshim Co., South Korea’s leading instant noodle manufacturer, announced Monday the debut of its signature Shin Ramyun menu at a franchise restaurant located within Fort Bliss, a major U.S. military base in Texas. This marks the first time Nongshim’s ramen dishes have been featured as official menu items [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The deadly games in Netflix’s global sensation “Squid Game” finally came to an end Friday with its third and final season, concluding the saga that began in 2021. While the fate of hundreds of desperate, cash-strapped contestants is seemingly sealed, the finale leaves one critical question unanswered: Are the [...]
DAEJEON, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — KAIST researchers have developed a new catalytic method to convert waste tires into high-purity cyclic alkenes—valuable chemical precursors for rubber and nylon—offering a promising solution to one of the most persistent recycling challenges. Announced on Thursday, the breakthrough comes from a team led by Professor Hong Soon-hyuk, which successfully [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is set to launch a pilot project to evaluate the commercial viability of “Mineral Wash,” a functional glass powder that could replace surfactants in laundry detergents—offering a low-carbon, water-saving alternative for eco-conscious consumers and businesses. On Thursday, the company announced it would sign a memorandum of understanding [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s advanced forensic science capabilities have significantly strengthened Mongolia’s criminal investigation system, culminating in the resolution of a years-old murder case and a sweeping upgrade of the nation’s forensic institutions. The National Forensic Service (NFS) of South Korea announced on Tuesday that it had successfully completed a multiyear [...]