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- LIG Nex1 edges out Hanwha to lead S.Korea’s ‘Iron Dome’ project
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- Samsung clinches $16.5 billion chipmaking deal, potential turning point for foundry businessSamsung’s foundry chip plant in Taylor, US (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, has clinched a landmark contract chipmaking deal worth $16.5 billion, raising hopes of a turnaround for its underperforming foundry business, which has struggled with persistent losses in recent quarters. The South Korean tech giant announced in a regulatory filing on Monday… Read more: Samsung clinches $16.5 billion chipmaking deal, potential turning point for foundry business
- K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacificAPR’s factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province APR Co., South Korea’s fast-growing beauty company, has outpaced the country’s second-largest cosmetics firm LG H&H Co. in terms of market capitalization as legalcy giants are missing out on the momentum of the K-beauty boom. As of July 25, APR’s market capitalization stood at 6.53 trillion won ($4.7 billion), surpassing that of LG H&H.… Read more: K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific
- IMM joins $600 mn fund for K-beauty startup Goodai Global in M&A driveA collection of TIRTIR’s makeup foundations IMM Private Equity and five other South Korean private equity firms are set to invest a total of 800 billion won ($600 million) in Goodai Global Inc., a Korean beauty startup raising capital to acquire two indie Korean cosmetics brands for a combined 750 billion won. IMM PE is conducting due diligence on Goodai… Read more: IMM joins $600 mn fund for K-beauty startup Goodai Global in M&A drive
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- SHINee’s Minho Redefines Modern Aesthetics in W Korea’s August 2025 PictorialPhoto Credits: W Korea SM Entertainment For the August 2025 issue of W Korea, Minho, a prominent member of SHINee, steps before the camera not simply as an idol, but as an artist at ease in his evolving identity. The pictorial, which has ignited excitement online among fans and fashion watchers alike, presents Minho in a series of minimalist yet… Read more: SHINee’s Minho Redefines Modern Aesthetics in W Korea’s August 2025 Pictorial
- MEOVV’s Gawon Transforms Fashion Landscape with Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong x Prada August 2025 Cover and Editorial”Photo Credit: Prada Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong The Black Label MEOVV’s Gawon has taken a bold step into the fashion spotlight as the face of Prada for the August 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong. The pictorial, showcased in the latest magazine release, presents Gawon fully immersed in Prada’s signature style, capturing her elegant and poised model aura that… Read more: MEOVV’s Gawon Transforms Fashion Landscape with Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong x Prada August 2025 Cover and Editorial”
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Learn People & History of Korea
- The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan CityAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Busan Busan, known as the second largest metropolitan city in South Korea, has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The earliest recorded existence of Busan can be traced to the Goryeo Dynasty, where it was referenced as a vital coastal settlement. Its strategic location along the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula… Read more: The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City
- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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- Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune TellingIntroduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate based on their birth date and time. The term “Saju” translates to “four pillars” in English, referring to the four critical components derived from these time markers: year, month, day, and hour. This method holds significant cultural value within South… Read more: Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling
