GC Biopharma has developed a new analytical method to detect drug-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies that may trigger allergic reactions in patients receiving Hunterase, its treatment for Hunter syndrome.The South Korean biopharmaceutical company announced on October 13 that the research had been published in the Journal of Immunological Methods, an international scientific journal indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE).Hunter syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by

Hana Bank has received international recognition for its innovative wealth management services and private banking expertise, further strengthening its position in the global private banking market.The bank announced on October 13 that it had won the Best Private Bank for Innovation award at the 36th Global Wealth Awards 2026, organized by Private Banker International (PBI), a global financial publication specializing in private banking and wealth management. The awards ceremony was held in Sing

Dongkook Pharmaceutical is pursuing a corporate name change to “DK Centellian” as it seeks to strengthen its global presence and expand beyond its traditional pharmaceutical business into the broader health and beauty market.The company said on Oct. 12 that its board of directors had approved a plan to pursue the name change, reflecting its ambition to build on nearly six decades of pharmaceutical expertise while developing new growth opportunities in global markets.Dongkook Pharmaceutical has p

Com2uS announced that SAPPYYY, a player from Toronto, Canada, has emerged as the champion of the Americas Cup at the Summoners War World Arena Championship 2026 (SWC2026), its flagship global esports tournament.Held at the Chrysalis Hall of Toronto Metropolitan University at 3 a.m. KST on October 11, the Americas Cup brought together eight players who advanced through regional qualifiers. Competing in a single-elimination bracket with best-of-five matches, the players battled for three coveted s

Dong-A ST has launched Darbecron, its second-generation anemia treatment biosimilar, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the first commercial rollout of the product in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.The South Korean pharmaceutical company announced on October 12 that Darbecron, developed under the project name DA-3880, is now available in the UAE. Local regulatory approval and commercialization are being handled by Julphar, a pharmaceutical company based in the UAE.Dong-A

Com2uS is taking the next stage of its global esports competition to Canada as the Summoners War World Arena Championship 2026 (SWC2026) Americas Cup gets ready to crown the strongest player in the region.The Americas Cup will take place on October 11 at Chrysalis Hall at Toronto Metropolitan University, with matches scheduled to begin at 3 a.m. KST. The event marks the first time a SWC regional cup has been held in Canada, adding a new destination to the tournament’s international circuit.Eight

KT&G is accelerating its overseas expansion with the launch of a new manufacturing facility in Indonesia, reinforcing a global production network spanning South Korea, Indonesia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Türkiye.The Korean tobacco company said Wednesday that it held an opening ceremony for the new plant in Pasuruan, East Java, on October 6. KT&G President and CEO Bang Kyung-man attended the event along with Indonesian government officials and Yoon Soon-gu, South Korea’s ambassador to Indonesia.The

South Korean game developer NC has launched its latest MMORPG, Aion 2, globally, with the title surpassing 400,000 concurrent players shortly after its official release.The game went live on October 5 local time across global markets through Steam and NC’s PURPLE platform. The strong opening follows an early access period that began on September 30 for players who purchased the Founder’s Pack.Aion 2 gained momentum ahead of its full launch, remaining at the top of Steam’s global Top Sellers char

LG Chem is stepping up its push into Europe’s high-performance materials market, targeting emerging industries such as artificial intelligence data centers and robotics alongside its established automotive business.The South Korean chemical company said Tuesday that it will showcase a range of next-

CJ CheilJedang is accelerating the U.S. expansion of its premium Korean distilled spirits brand jari, moving into Los Angeles just a week after its New York debut as the company seeks to build a foothold for Korean spirits in the American dining and bar scene.Rather than positioning jari simply as a

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver hosted the 2026 Korean National Day Reception on October 1 at 6 p.m. local time in the Grand Ballroom of The Westin Bayshore. Consul General Kwangsuk Lee delivered welcoming remarks to Korean and Canadian guests gathered ahead of Korea’s Na

NC has kicked off a global closed beta test (CBT) for its upcoming mobile RPG, giving selected players an early look at the game’s story, combat system and character-driven content.NC, jointly led by Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo, said Friday that the CBT for Astrae Oratio has begun and will run t

CJ CheilJedang is accelerating the expansion of its bibigo gimbap business in the United States, extending distribution across mainstream retail channels as Korean food gains broader recognition among American consumers.The company said on Oct. 1 that U.S. sales of bibigo gimbap increased 59% year-o

NC’s new MMORPG Aion 2 has entered global early access, marking the company’s latest push to expand its presence in overseas gaming markets.NC, jointly led by Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo, said Aion 2 began global early access on Sept. 30 local time.Players who purchased the game’s Founder’s Pack

Doosan Enerbility is expanding its presence in Vietnam’s gas-fired power market, securing another major project at the O Mon power complex following last year’s contract for the O Mon 4 plant.Doosan Enerbility said Wednesday it has signed an approximately 840 billion won ($610 million) contract with

Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) is expanding its role in the Philippines’ Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) project from operations and maintenance to the procurement of maintenance parts, creating new opportunities for Korean railway suppliers to enter the Philippine market.KORAIL said on Sept.

Samsung Electronics is expanding its role in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market beyond semiconductors through a $500 million investment in U.S.-based AI infrastructure company Helix.The investment is drawing attention from the financial industry as a potential strategic move that

Genesis BBQ Group’s Korean fried chicken brand BBQ ranked eighth among emerging dining brands in the United States, highlighting its growing recognition among American consumers.Genesis BBQ Group said on Sept. 30 that BBQ placed eighth in YouGov’s “U.S. Emerging Dining Brands 2026” ranking. BBQ was

Dodge AI said on September 29, 2026, that it had raised $2.65 million in a round backed by Accel and Google’s AI Futures Fund. New Build Venture Capital, Antler, Schema Ventures and investors from the SAP ecosystem also participated. The San Francisco company is developing AI tools to investigate fa

POSCO E&C is strengthening its position in South Korea’s apartment remodeling market, combining a growing project portfolio with improved profitability and advanced construction technologies.Since entering the remodeling market in 2014, the company has secured projects worth approximately 14.3 trill