Palantir Technologies and Nebius Group announced on September 8 a strategic partnership to combine Nebius’s artificial intelligence infrastructure with Palantir’s enterprise data and software platforms.Under the agreement, Palantir has named Nebius its preferred sovereign AI infrastructure partner.

LG Innotek is stepping up efforts to strengthen its semiconductor substrate business by unveiling next-generation technologies designed for the rapidly growing artificial intelligence market.The company will showcase its latest semiconductor substrate solutions at KPCA Show 2026, which runs from Sep

The Manripungchwi Jung Yeon-tae AI Research Institute has designed an artificial intelligence system that begins analyzing complex tax cases with the underlying facts rather than a single tax category. Called the “Korea Tax and Taxation OXMV GPT,” the system connects transaction parties, fund flows,

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has set a new box office benchmark for CJ 4DPLEX’s premium cinema formats, generating more than $104 million globally across SCREENX and 4DX.The milestone was reached just 33 days after the film’s release, surpassing the previous record of $103 million generated by “Avata

Indonesia’s food and drug regulator has visited Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s new research center in Seoul as the Korean drugmaker seeks to deepen cooperation in new drug development, biologics and regulatory affairs in one of its key overseas markets.Daewoong Pharmaceutical said an executive delegation

SteelX Solar Power is entering the North American integrated solar roofing market through a partnership with Swedish thin-film solar technology developer Midsummer.The companies plan to offer lightweight solar systems that integrate directly into roofs without heavy mounting frames or roof penetrati

Celltrion is gaining traction across both new and established biosimilars in the United States, with its newer products increasingly benefiting from the direct-sales network the company has built in the world’s largest pharmaceutical market.According to pharmaceutical market research firm IQVIA, Cel

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver will hold the inaugural Vancouver Korean Book Festival in October to mark Korean Heritage Month in British Columbia. Events will take place throughout the month at Granville Island, the Vancouver Public Library and other cultural venues acr

Hanwha Aerospace said on September 2 that Brent G. Ingraham, the U.S. Army’s top acquisition official, visited the company’s Changwon facilities in South Korea to review its production capabilities for artillery systems and other major defense platforms.Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for

Hyundai Card and Hyundai Commercial have opened their 2026 graduate recruitment program, adopting a unified selection process that allows successful candidates to choose their specific roles after joining the companies.Rather than recruiting separately for predetermined positions, the two financial

POSCO Holdings has secured a major financing lifeline for its lithium business in Argentina, strengthening the financial foundation of its local operations as it moves to expand production and improve profitability.POSCO Argentina, the lithium-producing subsidiary of POSCO Holdings, received approva

Mirae Asset Securities is beginning to see its decades-long global expansion translate into a meaningful source of earnings, marking a potential turning point in the overseas ambitions of South Korea’s brokerage industry.The company’s overseas subsidiaries generated approximately KRW 609.1 billion (

JB Financial Group posted record first-half earnings in South Korea in 2026, underscoring a growth strategy that prioritizes profitability and capital efficiency over aggressive balance-sheet expansion.The group recorded controlling-interest net profit of KRW 385.7 billion in the first half, up 4.1%

Daewoong Pharmaceutical is expanding beyond its traditional drug business by building a digital healthcare ecosystem that connects 12 Korean health-tech companies across AI diagnostics, wearable devices, digital therapeutics and patient monitoring.The strategy was put on display at KHF (K-Hospital H

Genesis BBQ Group, South Korea’s leading fried chicken franchise operator, said on Aug. 28 that it is expanding its K-chicken business in New Zealand, with a third store scheduled to open in Whangarei on the country’s North Island in late September.BBQ currently operates two stores in Auckland, New

Vancouver-based Korean technology community KDD will hold its sixth annual KDD Tech Conference on August 29 at UBC Robson Square, bringing together technology professionals, students and job seekers to examine how artificial intelligence can be translated into practical value.Held under the theme “B

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is connecting academic research more directly with its future aerospace programs through the 24th Aerospace Paper Awards. This year’s competition goes beyond a larger prize pool by adding policy and management as a new category and awarding additional points to resea

SK Innovation is set to absorb SK IE Technology (SKIET), its battery separator subsidiary, in a move aimed at reducing financial pressure and rebuilding the competitiveness of its struggling separator business.The boards of SK Innovation and SKIET approved the merger on Aug. 25. SK Innovation will r

Netmarble has opened global pre-registration for its vampire-themed MMORPG “Vampir” on Aug. 26, expanding the title beyond South Korea and key Asian markets following strong performances in Taiwan and Japan.Global pre-registration is available through Google Play, Apple’s App Store, the Epic Games S

Daesang’s Chung Jung One has introduced its 2026 Chuseok gift collection with a stronger emphasis on lower-sugar products, plant-based oils, and fermented and aged foods. The company is retaining practical, value-oriented sets for price-conscious consumers while introducing more specific choices bas