Dongkook Pharmaceutical is expected to deliver another quarter of double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2026, driven by robust overseas demand for its derma cosmetics and the continued expansion of its healthcare business. As the company broadens its global footprint, industry observers say i

As the number of foreign residents living in South Korea continues to rise, telecom companies are stepping up efforts to attract international customers. KT is introducing an internet discount program designed specifically for short-term foreign residents, aiming to reduce barriers such as complicat

LG Electronics has posted its strongest-ever second-quarter performance, powered by solid growth across its home appliance, vehicle component and HVAC businesses. Despite concerns over slowing consumer demand, the company strengthened profitability through premium product sales, cost optimization, e

As the medical artificial intelligence (AI) market moves into the commercialization stage, education and training for professionals who will use AI in clinical practice are becoming increasingly important. Rather than teaching software only after hospitals adopt it, more institutions are introducing

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has purchased SK Hynix shares under his own name for the first time, signaling confidence in the chipmaker's long-term prospects after its stock came under pressure despite posting record earnings.According to a regulatory filing with South Korea's Financial Su

Amorepacific Group delivered strong second-quarter results in 2026, reporting double-digit revenue growth and a more than 50% increase in operating profit, driven by robust performance across both domestic and international markets. Growth in South Korea was led by online channels and multi-brand st

MARBLEX, a blockchain-focused company, is accelerating efforts to expand its Web3 ecosystem by introducing an experiential NFT project based on the globally popular intellectual property (IP) ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ from Japanese publisher Kodansha.MARBLEX announced on July 30 that it has launched ‘

The National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) has obtained a patent in China for its proprietary smart work technology, strengthening its global intellectual property portfolio following an earlier patent registration in the United States.The organization announced on July 30 that the tech

SK Innovation E&S will bring together university students from South Korea and Indonesia for an AI-focused hackathon designed to solve real business challenges and encourage startup innovation.The company announced that it will host the "I'm in Busan Impact Hackathon" on Sept. 5 at the Busan Cen

Hyosung Heavy Industries is strengthening its foothold in Latin America’s power infrastructure market by supplying key power equipment for a major hydropower expansion project in Brazil and expanding cooperation on next-generation grid stabilization technologies.The company announced on July 29 that

Botulinum toxin is increasingly being explored beyond its traditional use in aesthetic medicine, with researchers investigating its potential as a treatment for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Growing scientific interest in novel mechanisms for treating depression and other mental health con

Samsung Electronics reported record-breaking second-quarter earnings, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips and high-value semiconductor products. While its semiconductor business delivered exceptional growth, the company's smartphone and consumer electronics div

Daewoong Pharmaceutical has expanded the global reach of its premium botulinum toxin Nabota by entering Kuwait, marking its seventh launch in the Middle East and setting a new milestone for a Korean botulinum toxin manufacturer in the region.The company announced Thursday that it began its first shi

As global competition intensifies to secure critical minerals for electric vehicles and advanced technologies, POSCO Group is expanding its rare earth supply network through a strategic partnership in Brazil. The move is aimed at strengthening an integrated value chain spanning raw material procurem

Celltrion is accelerating its transformation from a biosimilar-focused company into a global innovator in novel therapeutics, with key milestones expected for its obesity and oncology drug pipelines over the next year. As several lead candidates move into advanced stages of development, the company

As Korean financial institutions accelerate efforts to expand into overseas wealth management markets, Hana Securities is strengthening its global wealth management (WM) capabilities through a strategic partnership with a leading Singapore-based advisory firm. The initiative aims to meet growing dem

Growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding global data center construction are boosting long-term expectations for the semiconductor industry, driving strong inflows into semiconductor-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As investors increasingly seek diversified exposure acr

The cosmetics industry is accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve research and development (R&D) efficiency, signaling a broader shift toward AI-driven innovation. Instead of relying on researchers' individual experience or searching across multiple disconnected syst

Amorepacific Holdings is expanding beyond its traditional cosmetics business with a strategic investment in skincare medical device company Hire Corporation, marking a broader push into the rapidly growing medical aesthetics market. More than a financial investment, the partnership reflects the comp

CJ 4DPLEX, a subsidiary of CJ CGV, is accelerating its expansion in Oceania after signing an agreement with HOYTS Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Australia and New Zealand, to install 12 additional SCREENX auditoriums.The latest deal will expand HOYTS' SCREENX footprint from two to 14 theat