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Songdo International Business District in South Korea | By: EschCollection | Getty Images

Oct 08, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Songdo International Business District Becomes More Popular As A Residential City Rather Than A Global Business Hub

Even before its target completion date in 2020, the Songdo International Business District has become more of a residential city, instead of the original plan of becoming a hub for global companies.

(Photo by: Carsten Koall / Getty Images News) A study reveals that South Korea is among the leading countries to have performed cosmetic surgeries in 2014.

Oct 08, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korea Had The Fourth-Highest Number Of Plastic Surgeries Performed In 2014, A Study Reveals

South Korea is one of the leading countries to have performed cosmetic surgeries last year. Reports reveal that plastic surgery is something not rare in the country.

Sotuh Korea develops an Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem to counter decline in tech companies. (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images North America)

Oct 07, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Government To Invest 350 Million Dollars To Develop An Internet Of Things Ecosystem

With the country's declining growth of traditional tech industries, South Korea is now set to invest $350 million for the development of IoT ecosystem in order to compete with different technologically advanced nations.

Hit competitive cooking reality show

Oct 07, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Growing Trend Of Male Chefs On Television Leads To An Increasing Number Of Men In South Korea Gaining Interest In Cooking

With an increasaing number of rising male chefs on television, men in South Korea are already gaining interest in the field of cooking with the growing notion of "men who cook are sexy."

(Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News)

Oct 07, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

Cambodia's Acleda Bank And South Korea's KEB Hana Bank Signed A Memorandum Of Understanding That Aims To Make Money Transfers Easier

A memorandum of understanding was signed by the largest banks in Cambodia and South Korea. Acleda Bank and KEB Hana Bank's new draft agreement aims to make money transfers easier.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) South Korea's demand for imported beef increases as prices of local beef continue to rise.

Oct 07, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

Soaring Prices Of Locally-Produced Korean Beef Boost The Demand For Beef Imports In South Korea

The demands for imported beef continues to increase as South Koreans turn away from buying expensive Korean beef.

Lee Min Ho

Oct 07, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korea Actor Lee Min Ho Named As An Honorary Ambassador For 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games

The organizing committee of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics named actor Lee Min Ho as an honorary ambassador for the Winter Games. The South Korean actor joins popular sports personalities after taking the role.

People in the United Arab Emirates Will Learn More About Korean Culture, Cuisine, and Language First Hand at the Korean Cultural Centre. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images AsiaPac)

Oct 07, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

The Korean Cultural Center In The Hip TwoFour54 Area Will Introduce Courses to Citizens in U.A.E.

As part of their plans to foster their their relationship in terms of culture and education, the Korean Cultural Center will be inaugurated in Abu Dhabi's TwoFour54 media zone.

The formerly Cheongju Tobacco Factory covered in glittering CDs | By: Guinness World Records

Oct 07, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Public Volunteers Turn Abandoned Tobacco Plant In Cheongju Into CD Artwork

A Guiness World Record was set in Cheongju, South Korea for the "Largest Display of Compact Discs Ever" at an abandoned tobacco plant.

Lotte (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images AsiaPac)

Oct 07, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Four Retailers Battle Over Operational Licenses Of 4 Duty Free Stores In South Korea

On Friday, four conglomerates submitted their bids to the Korea Customs Service to be granted operational licenses to four duty free shops in South Korea.

Spectrometer being used on a fruit (Photo by SunForest)

Oct 07, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

SunForest To Develop A Smaller And More Portable Field Spectrometer For Easier Brix Level Reading

The South Korean pioneer in Nondestructive Fruit Quality Testing solution, SunForest, will release a smaller and more portable field spectrometer early next year.

Boy using a smartphone (Michael H / Getty Images)

Oct 07, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Children And Senior Citizens Emerge As A Prospering Market For Smartphones and Wearable Smart Devices

Smartphones and other wearable devices are being developed by tech companies suitable for their growing children and elderly market.

Defector says she is

Oct 07, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale

North Korean Defector Kim Ryon Hui Seeks To Return To Her Hometown As She Feels 'Trap' In South Korea

A defector requests to return to her family in North Korea after four years. However, a North Korean specialist is skeptical that the defector is doing this plea of her own will.

(Photo by: Wonsuk Choi / Getty Images Entertainment) South Korea's Next Entertainment World and China's Huace Media Group launched a joint venture to produce films during the 20th Busan International Film Festival.

Oct 06, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korea And China’s Media Giants Next Entertainment World And Huace Media Group Launch Joint Venture To Produce Films

Two media giants from South Korea and China announced its joint venture to produce Korean and Chinese-language films. Next Entertainment World and Huace Media Group will co-invest and co-produce these films.

Trade representatives attend  press conference for the Trans-Pacific Partnership on October 2014 at Sydney | By: Peter Parks | Getty Images

Oct 06, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea’s Trade Of Ministry Will ‘Consider Joining The TPP’, But Have To Analyze The Impact To National Economy

With South Korea's economy being heavily driven by trade, the country is considering joining the Trns-Pacific Partnership, which is expected to become the biggest ever trade deal in the world.

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