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World Steel Dynamics (From homepage)

Jun 21, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Korean Steel Giant POSCO Makes History with World's First Steelmaker Hall of Fame Induction

POSCO Group became the first steelmaker ever inducted into the World Steel Dynamics Hall of Fame after 15 consecutive years as the world's most competitive steelmaker, and is now betting its future on revolutionary hydrogen-based steelmaking technology to maintain its technological edge through 2050.

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Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Hyundai Department Store Unveils HEYDI, Korea's First AI Shopping Assistant for Physical Stores

Hyundai Department Store has developed HEYDI, South Korea's first AI shopping assistant designed specifically for physical retail spaces, which will launch globally in July 2025 supporting seven languages for international customers. The conversational AI system provides real-time personalized shopping recommendations, restaurant reservations, and store navigation as part of the company's broader digital transformation strategy.

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Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Korean OTT Giants Get Green Light to Merge, But Key Hurdle Remains

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission approved the merger of streaming platforms Tving and Wave to create a domestic rival to Netflix, but the deal still faces opposition from major shareholder KT Studio Genie. The combined platform would control about 25% of Korea's streaming market compared to Netflix's 61%.

Architect (from Hybe Im Home page)

Jun 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

HYBE IM's MMORPG "Architect" Targets Apple Market with iOS and macOS Launch

HYBE IM announced its MMORPG "Architect: Land of Exiles" will launch on iOS and macOS platforms in the second half of 2025, marking a rare move for Korean MMORPGs to fully support Apple's ecosystem. The Unreal Engine 5-powered game, developed by Aquatree with a 30 billion won investment, represents a crucial test for HYBE IM's expansion into comprehensive game development.

Naver (from Official Instagram)

Jun 08, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

Naver Sets Up Silicon Valley Investment Hub to Boost AI Ambitions

South Korea's Naver is establishing Naver Ventures, a new Silicon Valley investment subsidiary led by Yong-Jung Park, to accelerate its AI capabilities and compete with global leaders like OpenAI, with video AI startup TwelveLabs confirmed as its first investment target.

Newjeans (from official Instagram)

Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

NewJeans Rejects Settlement as Legal Battle Continues

K-pop group NewJeans firmly rejected a court-suggested settlement with their agency ADOR during a June 4, 2025 hearing, citing "completely shattered" trust following the removal of their creative director Min Hee-jin. The legal battle continues with the next hearing scheduled for July 24, as NewJeans faces potential fines of $735,000 per member for any independent activities without ADOR's approval.

Blade and Soul (from Instagram)

Jun 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

NCSOFT Launches Blade & Soul NEO on Steam, Expands Global IP Strategy

NCSOFT launched its remastered MMORPG Blade & Soul NEO on Steam for North American and European markets on June 4, 2025, expanding beyond its proprietary PURPLE platform as part of a broader global expansion strategy that includes Lineage2M's Southeast Asian launch and upcoming China release with Tencent.

Travel (from Unsplash)

Jun 05, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

The Rise of Bleisure Travel: How Gen Z and Millennials Are Redefining Business Trips

Young professionals, especially Gen Z and millennials, are increasingly extending business trips for leisure and secretly bringing friends or family along, driving the "bleisure" travel market from $692.7 billion in 2024 to a projected $3.5+ trillion by 2034. This trend reflects a generational shift toward work-life balance, with 74% willing to invite companions on work trips and many not telling their employers about it.

Samsung (from Instagram)

Jun 05, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong Intensifies Global Talent Hunt

Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong has ordered aggressive global talent recruitment "regardless of nationality or gender," highlighted by hiring former TSMC executive Margaret Han to lead US foundry operations as Samsung struggles with declining market share and mounting losses in its chip business.

Naver Webtoon (From Instagram)

Jun 04, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

Naver and Netflix CEOs to Meet in Silicon Valley: Partnership Deepens as Companies Explore New Collaboration Opportunities

Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon and Webtoon Entertainment CEO Kim Jun-koo are meeting with Netflix executives at Silicon Valley headquarters this Thursday to explore expanded collaboration opportunities, following their highly successful 2023 bundling partnership that boosted Netflix's Korean user base from 10 million to over 14 million subscribers.

Gentle Monster (From Homepage)

Jun 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Korean Eyewear Sensation Gentle Monster Sets Sights on Europe After U.S. Success

South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster is aggressively expanding into Europe with its revolutionary "experiential retail" concept that transforms stores into art galleries, achieving nearly $600 million in revenue and catching the attention of Google for a smart glasses partnership. The brand exemplifies how Korean companies are leveraging cultural soft power and innovative design to challenge traditional European luxury brands on their own turf.

HYBE Corporation

Apr 29, 2023 PM EDT - Serena Martinez

Employees of HYBE are Facing Investigation Related to ‘Utilizing Insider Information’

Some of the employees of the Korean talent company giant HYBE are currently under investigation due to utilizing inside sources to their company shares in order to gain a significant margin in the profit.

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Nov 14, 2022 AM EST - Serena Martinez

Disney to Cut Jobs, According to a Leaked Memo from its CEO

Disney is also planning to freeze a majority of the hiring, only allowing new employees for "the most critical, business-driving positions."

Elon Musk

May 30, 2022 AM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis

Elon Musk Announces Space X Products Can Be Purchased With Dogecoin

Thanks to this news, the price of Dogecoin has strengthened.

Horizon Zero Dawn PC Gameplay

May 29, 2022 PM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis

Sony Is Gearing To Have Half Of Its Games On PC And Mobile by 2025

Titles like Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and God of War met huge success when they became available on PC. Find out more about Sony’s plan here.

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