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

CJ Olive Young is accelerating its global expansion by bringing Korean beauty brands to more international consumers through a partnership with Sephora, extending its presence beyond the United States into Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.The South Korean beauty retailer announced on October 12 that its curated retail concept, ‘OLIVE YOUNG K-Beauty Edit,’ had launched at selected Sephora stores and online platforms in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong.The latest rollout covers 48 physical

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

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

Coway’s beauty subsidiary Hilerby is expanding the U.S. retail footprint of its skincare brand Re, moving beyond online channels after gaining traction with American consumers.Re began selling its products at 50 Costco stores across the United States on October 7, marking its first major expansion into Costco’s offline retail network. The move follows sales through Costco’s online store, Amazon and TikTok Shop.The brand has already seen strong demand through Costco’s online platform. Its Cell to

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

Healthy bakery products are emerging as a new area of opportunity for Korean food brands seeking to expand overseas. Paris Baguette has taken its homegrown healthy bakery brand PARAN LABEL to all of its stores in Singapore, strengthening its push to establish Korean-style bakery products in the Southeast Asian market.PARAN LABEL was launched in South Korea in February 2025 with a focus on what Paris Baguette describes as a new standard for healthy bread. The brand combines proprietary fermentati

Commuters heading home and tourists lining the Thames were greeted by an unusual sight on Monday evening: a giant cup of Shin Ramyun drifting past some of London’s most recognizable landmarks.Nongshim brought the iconic red Shin Ramyun cup to the River Thames on Oct. 6 as part of a new brand campaign aimed at introducing the Korean instant noodle brand to a wider audience in Britain.Standing about six meters tall, the installation set off from Royal Docks in the afternoon before making its way a

Daewoong Pharmaceutical is strengthening its efforts to nurture the next generation of global pharmaceutical talent by giving Korean and Indonesian pharmacy students hands-on experience in developing an overseas market-entry strategy.Daewoong Pharmaceutical said on Oct. 7 that it successfully completed the Industrial Skills Event (ISE), an industry-academia collaboration program conducted with the Korean National Association for Pharmaceutical Students (KNAPS). A total of 80 students participate

Celltrion has entered the U.S. market for omalizumab biosimilars with the launch of Omlyclo, aiming to replicate the early market penetration it achieved in Europe and establish the product as a key growth driver in the world’s largest pharmaceutical market.Celltrion said Tuesday that it launched Om

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

Crown Haetae Confectionery will host the 21st Changsinje Festival from October 10 to 12 at the Grand Theater of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, bringing together traditional Korean music and dance on one stage.Launched in 2004 under the theme of “creating the new based on the old,” C

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

KT&G, led by CEO Bang Kyung-man, participated in TFWA World 2026, the world’s largest duty-free industry exhibition, held in Cannes, France, from September 27 to October 1 (local time).Organized by the Tax Free World Association (TFWA), the annual event brings together major companies and industry s

Celltrion is stepping up efforts to broaden its global business portfolio beyond biosimilars, using the upcoming CPHI 2026 exhibition in Milan as a platform to pursue partnerships in novel drug development, contract manufacturing and pharmaceutical supply chains.The South Korean biopharmaceutical co

Daewoong Pharmaceutical has launched its homegrown gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatment Fexuclue in Indonesia, opening another front in the company’s push to expand its gastrointestinal drug business across Southeast Asia.Fexuclue 40mg, whose active ingredient is fexuprazan hydrochloride

CJ CheilJedang is taking its premium Korean spirits brand ‘jari’ to New York as part of a broader effort to introduce Korean distilled spirits to international consumers.The company said Sept. 22 that it is launching ‘jari’ in New York with a lineup of three premium spirits, using the city’s influen

Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its global expansion of Korean kimchi, extending distribution across the United States and into Australia just one year after making its first overseas shipment.Walkerhill began exporting its Walkerhill Hotel Kimchi to the U.S. in September 2025, initially

Celltrion’s infliximab biosimilar Remsima has become the most prescribed infliximab product in Japan, 11 years after entering a market where biosimilars have traditionally faced limited price-driven incentives.According to Celltrion, Remsima captured a 48% share of Japan’s infliximab market in July,

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.