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oil refinery in South Korea

Aug 05, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

South Korea’s INDC for 2030

South Korea is among the G20 nations to submit their Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) for 2030, pledging to lessen 37% of its current carbon intensity of 430 tCO2/$m.

Seongnam concert

Aug 05, 2015 AM EDT - JamV

Seongnam Collaborates with Indie Bands

The national government and Seongnam Municipal Government collaborates with independent bands to boost commerce around the area.

Taxi Vehicles

Aug 04, 2015 AM EDT - JamV

Pilot Operation for High-end Taxis

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) - along with a taxi operator and Seoul Taxi Association - announces the launch of a high-end service while trying to legalize taxi reservation.

Paul Ruddock

Aug 04, 2015 AM EDT - JamV

Montblanc Honors BIFF Founder Kim Dong-ho

The 11th Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award has been presented to Kim Dong-ho - founder of Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) - for helping develop the Korean Film Industry.

Musee Grevin

Aug 03, 2015 PM EDT - JamV

French-Based Grevin Wax Museum Now in Seoul

French-based wax museum, Grévin, is now in Asia. One of Europe’s oldest wax museums has a branch opened on July 29, 2015 at an extension in Seoul’s City Hall.

South Korean students

Jul 31, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

LG Will Widen Training Programs for Students

LG has announced that it will expand its training program for students. The tech company said during a press release yesterday that it will teach subjects like machinery, electronics and automotive.

Seoul, South Korea

Jul 31, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

Strong Housing Market in South Korea for Q2 2015

The housing market in South Korea has shown strong signs of improvement in Q2 2015, thanks to the steady rise of prices and huge number of transactions.

kimchi making in South Korea

Jul 31, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

South Korea’s Kimchi Industry Affected by Chinese Import Laws

South Korea could lose its kimchi industry, as well as tradition, to China’s trade regulations. The strtict import standards reclassified the dish pickled and deemed it unsafe.

wine sampling

Jul 30, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

Fruit-Flavored Soju Now a Trending Drink in Korea

Fruit-flavored soju replaces regular soju and beer as the go-to alcoholic drink in South Korea these days. With flavors ranging from citron to blueberry, the new variety has won the hearts of many women – even some men.

LG logo

Jul 30, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

Korea Welcomes WTO Gradual Tariff Cut

Korea is among the 54 member countries that have agreed on the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) current trade deal – the gradual tariff cut, which will take effect on July 2016.

surfing in Bali

Jul 29, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

North Korea as a Potential Surfing Haven

A tour company is offering a surf camp and expedition somewhere most tourists won’t expect – North Korea. The team behind the 8-day travel and sports adventure hopes to be among the first individuals to explore the nation’s unspoiled beaches and untapped waves.

Haewundae beach

Jul 29, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

South Korea Expecting Tourist Crowds from Hong Kong

With the South Korean government announcing a de-facto (actual but not official) end to MERS, authorities in Hong Kong have also considered lifting travel warnings to the country by Friday.

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein

Jul 29, 2015 AM EDT - Dana Marie

Baedal Minjok Will Offer Its App Services Free

Baedal Minjok, top food delivery app in South Korea, has announced yesterday that it will get rid of commissions charged for every order.

Jul 28, 2015 PM EDT - Dana Marie

LG Rolls Out More OLED Models in Korea

LG is outdoing itself as the company launches five new models in South Korea, doubling its existing lineup of premium OLED TVs to 10.

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