SK On is strengthening its supply chain for the U.S. energy storage system market with a major lithium iron phosphate cathode material deal with POSCO Future M, as the Korean battery maker expands beyond its traditional electric vehicle business.SK On said on Sept. 22 that it signed an agreement to

LG Electronics is stepping up its push into the rapidly expanding AI data center market with a new large-capacity cooling system designed to address the rising power and thermal demands of AI infrastructure.The company said September 20 that it has launched a new air-cooled, oil-free inverter turbo

KT is stepping up efforts to shape international standards for AI security as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in digital services and cybersecurity operations.KT said September 21 that it participated in an international standards meeting of Study Group 17 (SG17) under the Inte

SK hynix has finalized its 2026 wage and collective bargaining agreement after union members approved a revised proposal, ending negotiations that were extended after an initial tentative deal was rejected last month.The revised agreement received 8,731 votes in favor, or 57.08%, in a union vote hel

NC is bringing the latest expansion of Guild Wars 2 to its conclusion with a major content update that combines the final chapter of its storyline with a fresh slate of endgame activities.ArenaNet, NC’s North American development studio, is releasing “Code of Creation” on Sept. 15 in North America a

Celltrion is accelerating clinical development of Zymfentra in the United States as it seeks to expand the drug’s prescribing options beyond its current 120mg dose.The South Korean biopharmaceutical company said Tuesday that it has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S.

GC Labs has launched a training program designed to strengthen the health policy capabilities of senior Kenyan health officials.The medical foundation said it held an opening ceremony on Sept. 7 for the “Health Promotion Capacity-Building Program for Mid- to Senior-Level Kenyan Health Officials,” co

Hana Bank is stepping up its push into Central Asia, choosing Uzbekistan as a strategic base for expanding its financial network and identifying new business opportunities across the region.The bank said on Sept. 13 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investmen

Hyundai Card is expanding its cultural programming this fall with a broad lineup spanning contemporary art, rock and classical music, documentaries and live performances.The card company will present a major retrospective of American artist Wayne Thiebaud, while also hosting concerts by Korean rock

Netmarble is stepping up its presence in Japan with three upcoming titles at Tokyo Game Show 2026, combining hands-on gameplay with live events featuring popular streamers, voice actors and Japanese celebrities.The Korean game publisher said Sept. 11 that it will showcase “Shangri-La Frontier: The S

CJ CheilJedang is taking its instant rice brand to some of the most visible locations in the United States as it looks to expand the appeal of Korean food beyond traditional Asian cuisine.The company said Wednesday that it has launched a new global marketing campaign for its “bibigo Sticky White Ric

Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Royal Thai Navy’s next-generation frigate acquisition program, strengthening the Korean shipbuilder’s foothold in Southeast Asia’s growing naval defense market.The program calls for the construction of one frigate along with integrated l

JB Financial Group is expanding its Southeast Asian business into Indonesia, with electric vehicle finance set to become a key part of its strategy in the country.Rather than simply adding another overseas subsidiary, the Korean financial group plans to combine an existing local finance platform wit

CJ CheilJedang’s premium distilled spirits brand jari has won awards for all three products it entered in two of the world’s leading international spirits competitions, underscoring the growing global appeal of Korean distilled liquor.The brand’s products — jari Munbae 24, jari Munbae 41 and jari Ga

SEOUL, Sept. 4, 2026 — A Korean developer has developed a new technology designed to systematically verify and block hallucinations, one of the most persistent challenges in generative artificial intelligence, and has completed a patent application in South Korea.The technology goes beyond simply se

Samsung C&T has been selected as a strategic partner for a 1.2GW small modular reactor project in Sweden, marking a significant step in the company's push to expand its nuclear power business across Europe.Samsung C&T said on Sept. 3 that it signed a joint development agreement (JDA) in Stockhol

NC AI is expanding its physical AI business into humanoid robotics, joining a consortium with LG Electronics to develop autonomous robots capable of learning human movements and performing complex tasks in real-world environments.The physical AI company said on Sept. 3 that the consortium has been s

Qualcomm Technologies has expanded its Dragonwing portfolio with the launch of the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-2390 and IQ-2390 processors, targeting broader adoption of on-device AI across consumer, commercial and industrial applications.Announced ahead of IFA Berlin 2026, the highly integrated platforms

The legacy and philosophy of Kim Gu, one of Korea’s most prominent independence activists and political leaders, are being highlighted as a heritage to be remembered not only in Korea but around the world on the 150th anniversary of his birth.The Kim Koo Memorial Association and the Kim Koo Museum a

The debate on protectionism is heating up in Asia. Protectionism, a concept largely associated with the West, is now influencing policy discussions in Asia. China's overcapacity production is at the crux of this debate.In the past, protectionism against low-priced Chinese goods was a Western phe