# Open Korea > Korean Identities Beyond Borders ## Posts - [Even the military can’t dim Cha Eun-woo’s charm as he surprises fans with Sohyang meeting](https://openkorea.org/feeds/even-the-military-cant-dim-cha-eun-woos-charm-as-he-surprises-fans-with-sohyang-meeting/): Cha Eun-woo may be serving in the military, but his star power — and looks — remain very much intact. The ASTRO member and actor drew fresh attention this week after veteran vocalist Sohyang shared photos of a surprise meeting with him during an official Ministry of National Defense event, quickly sparking buzz across social media. On Thursday, Sohyang posted several photos on her personal social media account with the caption, “Went to a Ministry of National Defense performance… yay!!” The images show Sohyang standing beside Cha, both smiling brightly in a relaxed and warm atmosphere that fans found instantly […] - [Min Hee-jin says she will launch a boy band, dismisses NewJeans rivalry as auditions flood in](https://openkorea.org/feeds/min-hee-jin-says-she-will-launch-a-boy-band-dismisses-newjeans-rivalry-as-auditions-flood-in/): Min Hee-jin, former Ador CEO and the head of newly founded agency OOAK Records, has publicly addressed her next move in the K-pop industry, confirming plans to launch a boy band while firmly rejecting any notion of creating a rival to NewJeans. Appearing live on YTN Radio’s program “Kim Jun-woo’s News Head-On” on Friday, Min spoke openly about her future plans and responded directly to questions surrounding her departure from Ador and her association with NewJeans, the globally popular girl group she previously produced. Min founded OOAK Records in October last year and has since completed corporate registration. Recently, the […] - [Korean startup again delays 1st commercial orbit launch](https://openkorea.org/feeds/korean-startup-again-delays-1st-commercial-orbit-launch/): Korean space startup Innospace Co. said Saturday its first commercial orbit launch has been delayed again due to technical problems. The Hanbit-Nano rocket was scheduled to lift off from the Alcantara Space Center in Brazil earlier in the day, but the launch was delayed. Innospace had originally aimed to launch the vehicle Wednesday. The space startup said it will reschedule the liftoff in cooperation with the Brazilian Air Force. The Hanbit-Nano vehicle will carry a payload of eight items, including five satellites, and deploy them into a 300-kilometer low orbit. The two-stage vehicle employs a 25-ton thrust hybrid engine that […] - [Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security](https://openkorea.org/feeds/senate-confirms-korean-american-official-as-assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-indo-pacific-security/): WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, a post that deals with defense cooperation with South Korea and other regional allies and partners, Congress’ website showed Friday. On Thursday, the upper chamber approved John Noh, who has served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for East Asia, in a 53-43 vote. The confirmation came as Seoul and Washington are working to deepen security cooperation and “modernize” the bilateral alliance amid North Korea’s advancing nuclear and ballistic missile threats and China’s growing assertiveness. In his written answers to […] - [PSG's Lee Kang-in to be sidelined for 'several weeks' due to injury](https://openkorea.org/feeds/psgs-lee-kang-in-to-be-sidelined-for-several-weeks-due-to-injury/): French football champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will be without their South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in for “several weeks” due to an injury. The club announced Friday (local time) that Lee will be sidelined after sustaining a left thigh injury during the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar against CR Flamengo. Lee got the start in the match held Wednesday but was subbed out in the 35th minute after picking up his injury. Minutes earlier, Lee had gotten tangled up with Gonzalo Plata and fallen awkwardly. He limped off the field with the help of a team trainer. With Lee being […] - [Korean star Song Sung-mun expected to add versatility to Padres](https://openkorea.org/feeds/korean-star-song-sung-mun-expected-to-add-versatility-to-padres/): Apparently on his way to join the San Diego Padres, South Korean league All-Star Song Sung-mun is expected to add versatility to the infield that still has some lingering question marks. Reports out of the United States, Friday (local time), said Song had agreed to a contract with the Padres, and the deal would be finalized pending a physical. The Kiwoom Heroes star had been posted for all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs last month, and his 30-day negotiating window is set to close at 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) Sunday. Offensively, Song has been among the very best in […] - [Snowboarder Choi Gaon wins 2nd consecutive halfpipe World Cup title](https://openkorea.org/feeds/snowboarder-choi-gaon-wins-2nd-consecutive-halfpipe-world-cup-title/): Teen snowboarder Choi Gaon has won a World Cup title in the women’s halfpipe for the second consecutive week. Choi finished first with 94.50 points in the latest International Ski Federation Snowboard World Cup stop in Copper Mountain, Colorado, Friday (local time). The 17-year-old had also won a World Cup halfpipe title in China last week. Sena Tomita of Japan finished in second place with 88.75 points, followed by Bea Kim of the United States with 75.25 points. Chloe Kim, two-time Olympic gold medalist and Korean American superstar, did not compete in the final with an undisclosed injury. Choi and […] - [Ex-President Yoon grilled in special counsel investigation into his wife's bribery allegations](https://openkorea.org/feeds/ex-president-yoon-grilled-in-special-counsel-investigation-into-his-wifes-bribery-allegations/): Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday underwent more than eight hours of questioning by a special counsel team over corruption allegations linked to his wife and former first lady Kim Keon Hee. It marked the jailed former president’s first appearance before special counsel Min Joong-ki’s team, which launched in July to investigate corruption and other allegations surrounding Kim. Yoon is accused of being an accomplice to his wife when she allegedly received opinion polls worth 270 million won (US$183,000) for free from a self-proclaimed power broker and when she allegedly accepted a painting worth 140 million won from a […] - [Jeju-based company revives island's 1st knitwear brand](https://openkorea.org/feeds/jeju-based-company-revives-islands-1st-knitwear-brand/): In an era dominated by fast fashion and globalized supply chains, a Korean content company is breathing new life into a historic regional brand, weaving together the past, present and future of the country’s textile industry. Since 2021, Koh Sun-young, CEO of Jeju Island-based company Jaejusangwhoi, has successfully revived Hallym Handweavers, the island’s first and beloved wool knitwear brand, which closed its doors in 2005. Koh said the decision to revive the knitwear maker, which was originally launched in 1959 and once provided livelihood and pride to more than 1,300 Jeju residents, was made in order to preserve and honor […] - [Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student](https://openkorea.org/feeds/suspect-in-brown-university-shooting-and-mit-professors-killing-was-once-a-physics-student/): PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Thirty years ago, Claudio Neves Valente and Nuno F.G. Loureiro were classmates with bright futures. Both excelled in physics and made their way from their home country of Portugal to the U.S., settling on the campuses of prestigious East Coast universities. But Neves Valente’s path took a darker turn than his former peer. Investigators say the 48-year-old fatally shot two students last week at Brown University in Providence, where he was a graduate student in the early 2000s, and later killed Loureiro, who led one of the largest laboratories at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Authorities have […] - [Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty, flooding cost many their lives](https://openkorea.org/feeds/sri-lanka-tea-workers-struggle-in-poverty-flooding-cost-many-their-lives/): CRAIGHEAD ESTATE, Sri Lanka — Arumugam Manikavalli, awakened by ferocious rain and rumbling earth, fled her home for the safety of a nearby temple on the tea estate where she works. That same November evening, tea worker Kumaran Elumugam’s small home was crushed by a landslide, killing six family members. He survived only because he was away, at work, along with a daughter. “My wife, son-in-law, daughter, mother-in-law, two grandsons are all dead,” Elumugam lamented. “The small one (granddaughter) is still under the mud.” Elumugum and Manikavalli were among the fortunate to reach safety as heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah […] - [High-profile K-drama couple Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a marry after 10-year relationship](https://openkorea.org/feeds/high-profile-k-drama-couple-kim-woo-bin-and-shin-min-a-marry-after-10-year-relationship/): Actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a, one of the entertainment industry’s most high-profile couples, tied the knot Saturday after a decade-long relationship. The two held a private wedding ceremony Saturday afternoon at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, attended only by immediate family members, relatives and close friends. Actor Lee Kwang-soo, a longtime friend of Kim, serves as the host of the ceremony. Last month, their agency AM Entertainment announced the marriage in an official statement, saying the couple “promised to become lifelong partners based on the deep trust built over many years together,” and asking the public to send “warm […] - ['From Manchester United prodigy to K League leader’: Jesse Lingard wraps up his Korea chapter](https://openkorea.org/feeds/from-manchester-united-prodigy-to-k-league-leader-jesse-lingard-wraps-up-his-korea-chapter/): “I have been so happy here. It has been a fantastic two years.” With those words, Jesse Lingard, captain of K League 1 side FC Seoul, bid an emotional farewell to fans. Smiling as he began his remarks, Lingard soon broke down in tears as he said goodbye, bringing his time in Korea to a close. Lingard played his final match in a Seoul shirt, Dec. 10, at Seoul World Cup Stadium, facing Melbourne City in the sixth group-stage match of the 2025–26 Asian Football Confederation Champions League Elite. He marked the occasion with a first-half opener in the 31st […] - [World gets pre-Olympic view of Asian dominance on the halfpipe](https://openkorea.org/feeds/world-gets-pre-olympic-view-of-asian-dominance-on-the-halfpipe/): COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. — Chloe Kim sat out with an injury. Shaun White has been retired for four years. Without them, the world got a peek at what snowboarding on the halfpipe looks like heading into the Winter Olympics: It is now a sport dominated by Japanese, with other Asian stars in the mix. Japan’s Ryusei Yamada and Korea’s Choi Gaon won the men’s and women’s World Cup events Friday at Copper Mountain on a blustery day that featured only one American on either podium: 18-year-old Bea Kim, who took third in the women’s contest, ahead of Japan’s Sena Tomita. […] - [‘Kimchi’s effect goes this far?’: Study finds it not only boosts immunity but fine-tunes it](https://openkorea.org/feeds/kimchis-effect-goes-this-far-study-finds-it-not-only-boosts-immunity-but-fine-tunes-it/): Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As seasonal respiratory infections such as colds and influenza increasingly overlap, attention is shifting from foods that simply “boost” immunity to those that can precisely “regulate” immune responses. Against this backdrop, researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi have reported, for the first time at the single-cell level, that kimchi finely tunes the human immune system. According to reports by ScienceDaily and other science outlets, a research team led by Lee Woo-jae at the World Institute of Kimchi, a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT, published clinical and genomic […] - [Faker shares thoughts about video game industry in talks with PM](https://openkorea.org/feeds/faker-shares-thoughts-about-video-game-industry-in-talks-with-pm-2/): Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met e-sports star Faker this week to discuss the latest developments and trends of the country’s video game industry, his office said Saturday. The meeting took place Thursday in an interview format, with Kim asking the professional League of Legends (LoL) player, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, about the industry and e-sports. “When I first became a professional gamer, there was a lack of awareness and policy (on video games), but it has now significantly improved,” Faker said. “The video game industry is changing into one of South Korea’s key industries.” However, he noted that […] - [Taiwan attacker planned assault that killed 3, injured 11, authorities say](https://openkorea.org/feeds/taiwan-attacker-planned-assault-that-killed-3-injured-11-authorities-say/): TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese authorities said Saturday the suspect who killed three people and injured 11 others in knife and smoke-grenade attacks in the island’s capital had planned the assaults and set fires at other locations earlier in the day. The suspect, identified as a 27-year-old man named Chang Wen, fell to his death from a department store building in Taipei after the attack Friday. The assaults shocked Taiwan, where violent crime is rare, prompting authorities to step up security at crowded spots and big events, including its New Year’s Eve celebration that usually attracts many locals and tourists to […] - [8 dead, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa port](https://openkorea.org/feeds/8-dead-dozens-wounded-in-russian-strike-on-ukraines-odesa-port/): Eight people were killed and 27 wounded in a Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, southern Ukraine, late Friday, Ukraine’s Emergency Service said Saturday morning. Some of the wounded were on a bus at the epicenter of the overnight strike, the service said in a Telegram post. Trucks caught fire in the parking lot, and cars were also damaged. The port was struck with ballistic missiles, said Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa region. Elsewhere, Ukrainian forces hit a Russian warship and other facilities with drones, Ukraine’s General Staff said in a statement Saturday. The nighttime attack […] - [Pope Leo XIV names new auxiliary bishop at Suwon diocese](https://openkorea.org/feeds/pope-leo-xiv-names-new-auxiliary-bishop-at-suwon-diocese/): Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Jermanus Kwak Jin-sang as an auxiliary bishop of the Suwon Diocese in South Korea, the Apostolic Nunciature to Seoul said Saturday. Kwak, 61, was ordained as a Catholic priest in February 1993 after graduating from the College of Theology at the Catholic University of Korea. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant priest at a parish in the Suwon diocese. He later earned a master’s degree in practical theology and a doctorate in systematic theology from the Catholic University of Paris. With the latest appointment, the number of active Catholic bishops in South […] - [Kimchi Porkbelly Kalguksu and Truffle cheese shredded potato pancake 😼](https://openkorea.org/feeds/kimchi-porkbelly-kalguksu-and-truffle-cheese-shredded-potato-pancake-%f0%9f%98%bc/): submitted by /u/makkir0ll [link] [comments] - [For all those people who have their doubts...](https://openkorea.org/feeds/for-all-those-people-who-have-their-doubts/): Melon is a streaming service owned by KAKAO. Hence, many awards might feel unfair. But to make the background clear. KAKAO owns STARSHIP and a hefty part of SM (tbh a big chunk). So, you would see all of the artists of both companies. Getting their awards. Longer performance time for specific artists, special efforts on stage for those artists. All in all, ya’ll should get the picture now. Anyways now on my remark. Happy for JENNIE. Might be the best performance of the night. Felt like I was watching her perform for a big global music festival. The production, […] - [G-DRAGON just won three out of the four MMA daesangs in a row wtf this is crazy 😭 how?! poor man could not even sit back down](https://openkorea.org/feeds/g-dragon-just-won-three-out-of-the-four-mma-daesangs-in-a-row-wtf-this-is-crazy-%f0%9f%98%ad-how-poor-man-could-not-even-sit-back-down/): Artist of the Year Album of the Year – Ubermensch Song of the Year – Home Sweet Home And yes before anyone replies with this Im aware how big gd/bigbang are Im not a new kpop fan but this feels crazy even when bb were in their max peak I dont remember them sweeping like this submitted by /u/Nice_Net_5395 [link] [comments] - [What did I eat?](https://openkorea.org/feeds/what-did-i-eat-2/): submitted by /u/lekayra [link] [comments] - [Seoul's streetcars: Between tradition and progress - The Korea Times](https://openkorea.org/feeds/seouls-streetcars-between-tradition-and-progress-the-korea-times/): submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments] - [Krafton to Form Fund Worth Up to 1 Trillion Won with Naver and Mirae Asset](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/krafton-to-form-fund-worth-up-to-1-trillion-won-with-naver-and-mirae-asset/): Krafton’s CI (Photo courtesy of Krafton) Krafton announced on Dec. 19 that it will form a fund worth up to 1 trillion won with Naver and Mirae Asset Group. According to Krafton, the fund jointly created by the three companies is named the “Krafton-Naver-Mirae Asset Unicorn Growth Fund.” It will invest in major Asian technology companies in Korea and India. Krafton, which has invested a cumulative $200 million (approximately 295 billion won) in India’s digital entertainment market, plans to organically collaborate with Naver, which has expertise in platform and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, and Mirae Asset, which possesses capital management […] - [North Korean Hackers Steal Record $2 Billion in Crypto This Year](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/north-korean-hackers-steal-record-2-billion-in-crypto-this-year/): 3D printed models of people working on computers and padlock are seen in front of a displayed CYBER SECURITY words and binary code in this picture illustration taken, Feb. 1, 2022. REUTERS The scale of virtual assets illegally stolen by North Korean hackers this year has reached 3 trillion won. This represents approximately a 1,300-fold increase over the past decade. In particular, North Korea appears to have stolen larger amounts this year with fewer hacking attempts. According to a virtual asset crime report recently published by U.S. blockchain data analysis company Chainalysis on Dec. 20, the scale of virtual asset theft […] - [Samsung Electronics Overtakes Micron to Reclaim Second Place in HBM Market](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/samsung-electronics-overtakes-micron-to-reclaim-second-place-in-hbm-market/): Samsung Electronics pushed out Micron Technology and reclaimed second place in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market in the third quarter of this year. After falling to third place behind Micron in the first and second quarters, the company showed a recovery trend as it expanded supply of HBM3E (5th generation) products. In the DRAM market as well, Samsung closely pursued leading SK Hynix. According to market research firm Counterpoint Research on Dec. 19, Samsung Electronics’ global HBM market share (based on revenue) in the third quarter was recorded at 22%. This represents a sharp 7 percentage point surge compared […] - [Carlyle Group, Owner of A Twosome Place, Acquires KFC Korea ](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/carlyle-group-owner-of-a-twosome-place-acquires-kfc-korea/): (Captured from KFC Korea website) Global private equity firm Carlyle Group will acquire chicken franchise KFC Korea. As a result, A Twosome Place, a cafe franchise under Carlyle’s portfolio, will expand its business structure to encompass the broader food service industry. Orchestra Private Equity (PE), which is selling KFC after 2.5 years of ownership, is expected to earn triple returns. According to investment banking (IB) industry insiders on Dec. 19, Carlyle recently signed a main contract to acquire 100% of KFC Korea’s shares. While the specific transaction price has not been disclosed, the industry expects it to be worth around 200 […] - [It's normal for some members of a group to be closer than others or for a group to not be as close as they were with time passing](https://openkorea.org/feeds/its-normal-for-some-members-of-a-group-to-be-closer-than-others-or-for-a-group-to-not-be-as-close-as-they-were-with-time-passing/): I thought about this because of some discourse I’ve been seeing online regarding Taehyung, Jimin and Jungkook and how Taehyung supposedly isn’t as close to them as fans expected (the trip between them is what mostly gets mentioned for people looking for the discourse themselves). I personally don’t see what people are seeing in the regard, they all seem close to me. But, even if they weren’t, even if there may have been some falling out, so what? I feel like cases like this, where fans are genuinely upset over this, is when they cross the parasocial line a bit. […] - [Major Korean Petrochemical Firms Cut Ethylene Production](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/major-korean-petrochemical-firms-cut-ethylene-production/): Lotte Chemical’s Daesan plant (Photo courtesy of Lotte Chemical) Domestic petrochemical companies are submitting voluntary restructuring plans to the government one after another, and the production reduction scale is expected to far exceed the initial target. Industry insiders estimate that ethylene production will be cut by more than 3.66 million tons annually through the operation suspension or shutdown of naphtha cracking centers (NCCs).  However, coordination with the government remains, and additional consultations are needed for some facilities, so the reduction scale is expected to grow further. If restructuring is faithfully implemented, it is expected to provide breathing room for the domestic petrochemical industry, […] - [Japan Raises Benchmark Rate to 0.75%, Highest in 30 Years](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/japan-raises-benchmark-rate-to-0-75-highest-in-30-years/): Japanese 10,000 yen notes (Captured from YTN) The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%, the highest level in 30 years, breaking through the “0.5% barrier” for the first time since 1995 on Dec. 19. Analysts suggest that Japan, facing urgent needs to address yen depreciation and high inflation, has put an end to the “ultra-low interest rate era” maintained since the collapse of the bubble economy. According to Kyodo News and other sources, the Bank of Japan decided to raise the benchmark short-term policy rate from the current 0.5% by 0.25 percentage points to 0.75% during […] - [Samsung Electronics Begins Mass Production of 2-nanometer Exynos 2600](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/samsung-electronics-begins-mass-production-of-2-nanometer-exynos-2600/): Samsung Electronics’ Exynos 2600 (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics has unveiled the world’s first mobile application processor (AP) Exynos 2600 built using a 2-nanometer (one-billionth of a meter) process, announcing it has entered mass production of the new chip. The company plans to equip the self-developed Exynos 2600 in the flagship smartphone Galaxy S26 set to launch in February next year, simultaneously reducing chip procurement costs and accelerating the turnaround of its foundry (semiconductor contract manufacturing) business. On Dec. 19, Samsung Electronics disclosed detailed specifications of the Exynos 2600 through its website and marked the product status as “mass production.” Samsung Electronics’ […] - [President Lee: Corrupt Inner Circle Controls Financial Holding Companies](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/president-lee-corrupt-inner-circle-controls-financial-holding-companies/): The logos of the nation’s top four financial holding companies (BusinessKorea DB) President Lee Jae Myung strongly criticized the appointment procedures for financial company chief executive officers (CEOs) on Dec. 19, stating, “When left alone, a corrupt inner circle emerges and a small number arbitrarily take turns continuously exercising control.” Following the Financial Supervisory Service’s earlier proposal for the National Pension Service’s recommendation of outside directors of financial holding companies, President Lee’s criticism of the financial holding company chairman selection process is expected to further intensify controversy over authorities’ intervention in governance structures of private financial companies. At the work report meeting for […] - [Korea-U.S. FTA Meeting Postponed Over Digital Regulation Dispute](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/korea-u-s-fta-meeting-postponed-over-digital-regulation-dispute/): Yeo Han-gu (right), chief negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources’ Trade Negotiation Headquarters, and Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources) The Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Joint Committee meeting, which Korea and the United States were pursuing as a follow-up measure to tariff negotiations, has been postponed to early next year due to U.S. dissatisfaction with Korea’s push for digital-related regulations, according to U.S. media reports. According to Politico, a U.S. political media outlet, on Dec. 19 (local time), the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) canceled the closed-door FTA Joint […] - [Coupang Faces Possible Suspension Over Data Leak](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/coupang-faces-possible-suspension-over-data-leak/): Fair Trade Commission Chairman  Ju Biung-ghi speaks during his appearane on KBS News Line W on Dec. 19. (Captured from KBS) Fair Trade Commission Chairman Ju Biung-ghi announced on Dec. 19 that he is keeping open the possibility of imposing a business suspension order on Coupang, which experienced a massive leak of customers’ personal information. Ju appeared on KBS News Line W that afternoon and emphasized, “If Coupang is not properly implementing consumer damage recovery measures, we can impose a business suspension order.” However, Ju clarified that procedures to confirm whether consumer information was misused, whether consumers suffered property damage, or whether […] - [QooQoo, Korea’s most popular seafood buffet chain](https://openkorea.org/feeds/qooqoo-koreas-most-popular-seafood-buffet-chain/): Weekday Lunch: 26,900 KRW Weekday Dinner: 31,900 KRW Weekend: 35,900 KRW submitted by /u/Own_Tower2771 [link] [comments] - [ILLIT Shines in HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Holiday Edition: A High-Fashion Pictorial Review](https://openkorea.org/feeds/illit-shines-in-highsnobiety-japan-x-valentino-holiday-edition-a-high-fashion-pictorial-review/): Photo Credits: HIGHSNOBIETY Japan Valentino Belift Lab ILLIT’s appearance on the cover of HIGHSNOBIETY Japan’s Issue 15 Holiday Edition, in collaboration with Valentino, marks a pivotal moment where K-pop’s rising stars intersect with haute couture. This editorial shoot captures ILLIT’s fearless spirit and youthful elegance, reimagining Valentino’s timeless sophistication through a Gen Z lens.​ The Vision Behind the Shoot Shot by HIGHSNOBIETY’s Tokyo creative team, the pictorial blends luminous pastels, fluid fabrics, and minimalist color palettes, creating a cinematic dialogue between artistry and attitude. The direction aimed for “light in motion—fresh, fearless, and unfiltered,” resulting in a series of images […] - [Vietnamese lead surge as Korea's foreign resident population hits record-high 1.69 mil.](https://openkorea.org/feeds/vietnamese-lead-surge-as-koreas-foreign-resident-population-hits-record-high-1-69-mil/): submitted by /u/Venetian_Gothic [link] [comments] - [2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL: VVUP, BIBI, SHINee Taemin, LNGSHOT & More – Full Artist Lineup, Group Members, and DJ Highlights](https://openkorea.org/feeds/2025-seoul-con-x-world-k-pop-festival-vvup-bibi-shinee-taemin-lngshot-more-full-artist-lineup-group-members-and-dj-highlights/): Photo Credits: 88rising. World Kpop Festival The 2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying celebrations of Korean pop culture, bringing together a diverse and dynamic lineup that spans genres and generations. At the heart of the festival’s main stage is the highly anticipated performance by VVUP, a rising girl group known for their vibrant energy and captivating choreography, alongside the genre-defying BIBI, who continues to push boundaries with her unique blend of pop, hip-hop, and electronic music. The festival also features SHINee’s Taemin, whose solo artistry and stage presence have […] - [Emergency Measures by FX Authorities as Exchange Rate Returns to Martial Law Levels: "Expansion of Forward FX Position"](https://openkorea.org/feeds/emergency-measures-by-fx-authorities-as-exchange-rate-returns-to-martial-law-levels-expansion-of-forward-fx-position/): The government will partially ease the regulations on forward foreign exchange position, which is one of the tools for managing the inflow and outflow of foreign capital in Korea. Supervisory measures that were scheduled to be implemented for financial institutions that fail the foreign currency liquidity stress test will also be temporarily deferred until next year. These measures are intended to increase dollar liquidity in response to the pressure of domestic capital outflows caused by structural factors such as the expansion of overseas investment and a preference for the US dollar. Although the foreign exchange authorities have repeatedly expressed their […] - [Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut: Nam Joo-hyuk [Korean actor] and the New Dawn of Fashion in 2026](https://openkorea.org/feeds/jonathan-andersons-dior-debut-nam-joo-hyuk-korean-actor-and-the-new-dawn-of-fashion-in-2026/): Photo Credits: DIOR Nam Joo-hyuk Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut for spring/summer 2026 is a quiet revolution in fashion—a seamless blend of heritage and reinvention, where tradition meets the new generation with a touch of understated radicalism. When Nam Joo-hyuk steps into this world, the synergy is electric: his effortless charisma and Anderson’s visionary design converge, creating images that feel both timeless and immediate.​ The Pictorial Vision The recent Dior pictorial featuring Nam Joo-hyuk (Korean Actor) , showcased at the Designer of Dreams exhibition in Seoul, captures the essence of Anderson’s approach—elegance with a twist. The styling references Dior’s iconic codes: […] - [Pink Oven delicious](https://openkorea.org/feeds/pink-oven-delicious/): Songs dong Hot place submitted by /u/Hailtothejeef [link] [comments] - [I wish the split up of TVXQ never happened](https://openkorea.org/feeds/i-wish-the-split-up-of-tvxq-never-happened/): I’ve been a fan of TVXQ for the last few months and the more I learned about their history and watching music performances of them and viewing Reddit threads about how great of a group they were, they’ve become my favourite K-pop group. I love how incredibly well they sing and dance, especially when they sing. I mean, all of them are lead vocalists or main vocalists to my knowledge. I saw a ‘Love in the Ice’ performance and was amazed by their singing and when they sing together. It’s outstanding. I thought to myself, “Wow, this shouldn’t even be […] - [히말라야 숙취해소제, 차별화된 제품 콘섭으로 국내 주요 편의점 입점](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%9e%88%eb%a7%90%eb%9d%bc%ec%95%bc-%ec%88%99%ec%b7%a8%ed%95%b4%ec%86%8c%ec%a0%9c-%ec%b0%a8%eb%b3%84%ed%99%94%eb%90%9c-%ec%a0%9c%ed%92%88-%ec%bd%98%ec%84%ad%ec%9c%bc%eb%a1%9c-%ea%b5%ad%eb%82%b4/): 글로벌 웰니스 브랜드 히말라야(Himalaya)의 숙취해소제가 GS25, CU, 이마트24, 세븐일레븐 등 국내 주요 편의점 채널에서 판매 및 소비자 접점을 넓히고 있다고 20일 밝혔다.  편의점은 접근성이 높아 술자리 전후 즉시 구매가 가능하다는 장점 덕분에 숙취해소 제품의 핵심 유통 채널로 평가된다. 히말라야는 로우 슈거(Low Sugar) 콘셉트를 적용한 숙취해소제를 통해 편의점 이용 고객의 라이프스타일에 맞춘 제품 운영을 이어가고 있다. 히말라야 숙취해소제는 식품의약품안전처 가이드라인에 따라 성인 남녀를 대상으로 인체적용시험을 실시했으며, 위약 대비 95%가 숙취 완화를 체감한 것으로 나타났다. 섭취 1시간 후 혈중 아세트알데히드 수치는 약 32.4% 감소했으며, 혈중 알코올 농도 또한 감소하는 결과를 확인했다. 업계 관계자는 “편의점 숙취해소제 시장은 단순한 편의성을 넘어, 성분 구성과 시험 결과 […] - [Hanwha Ocean wins 2.59 tln-won (1.75 billion USD) order for 7 LNG carriers from Europe](https://openkorea.org/feeds/hanwha-ocean-wins-2-59-tln-won-1-75-billion-usd-order-for-7-lng-carriers-from-europe/): submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments] - [케어나인, 중기부 팁스(TIPS) 선정… 플랫폼 넘어 센터·AI 융합 모델 확장](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%bc%80%ec%96%b4%eb%82%98%ec%9d%b8-%ec%a4%91%ea%b8%b0%eb%b6%80-%ed%8c%81%ec%8a%a4tips-%ec%84%a0%ec%a0%95-%ed%94%8c%eb%9e%ab%ed%8f%bc-%eb%84%98%ec%96%b4-%ec%84%bc%ed%84%b0%c2%b7ai/): 전문 간병인 매칭 플랫폼 케어나인은 중소벤처기업부 주관의 ‘2025년도 팁스(TIPS) 글로벌 트랙’에 최종 선정됐다고 20일 밝혔다. ‘글로벌 트랙’은 2025년 신설된 팁스 프로그램으로, 글로벌 시장 진출 역량이 검증된 초기 스타트업을 대상으로 최대 3년간 총 12억 원 규모의 연구개발(R&D) 자금을 지원하는 정부 지원 사업이다. 일반 팁스보다 지원 규모가 크게 확대된 것이 특징으로, 글로벌 진출 역량을 갖춘 기업만 참여할 수 있는 차별화된 프로그램으로 평가된다. 케어나인이 중소벤처기업부의 ‘글로벌 팁스(TIPS)’ 선정 배경에는 플랫폼 중심의 간병 서비스에서 나아가, 오프라인 돌봄 센터와 AI 기술을 결합한 융합형 돌봄 모델의 성장 가능성을 인정받은 결과로 평가된다. 팁스(TIPS)는 민간 투자사가 선발한 기술 스타트업을 대상으로 정부가 연구개발(R&D) 자금을 매칭 지원하는 프로그램이다. 케어나인이 선정된 글로벌 트랙은 기술 […] - [Zhang Hao Heralds the New Year in Art-Infused Streetwear: Inside FILA FUSION x Dimitri Rybaltchenko’s Limited-Edition Capsule and CF Pictorial](https://openkorea.org/feeds/zhang-hao-heralds-the-new-year-in-art-infused-streetwear-inside-fila-fusion-x-dimitri-rybaltchenkos-limited-edition-capsule-and-cf-pictorial/): Photo Credits: FILA FUSION. Dimitri Rybaltchenko Zhang Hao steps into the New Year not merely as a brand ambassador, but as a fully fledged fashion protagonist in FILA FUSION’s Limited-Edition New Year’s Series with French artist Dimitri Rybaltchenko. This collaboration, unveiled under the “251219” campaign tag, fuses technical sportswear, collectible art, and C-pop star power into a single, sharply staged commercial film and pictorial narrative.​ Collaboration and concept FILA FUSION positions Zhang Hao as its trend brand ambassador, using his post–Boys Planet momentum and center-visual aura to front a New Year drop designed to feel both festive and urban-future. The collection’s […] - [aespa Captivates Fans Worldwide in the Festive Nongshim Shin Ramyun CF ‘251219’ with Stunning Group & Solo Visuals](https://openkorea.org/feeds/aespa-captivates-fans-worldwide-in-the-festive-nongshim-shin-ramyun-cf-251219-with-stunning-group-solo-visuals/): Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Nongshim Shin The global powerhouse girl group aespa has once again proven that they are not only music sensations but visual trendsetters. Their new commercial collaboration with Nongshim Shin Ramyun, titled “251219”, dropped just in time for the holiday season, instantly dominating Korean and global social media feeds. The campaign features both group and individual photo sets, each frame filled with aespa’s signature futuristic charm and a dash of cozy festive cheer. In the ad, the four members — Karina, Giselle, Winter, and NingNing — bring their unique charisma to the table while highlighting Shin Ramyun’s bold taste and warm […] - [Martin made me understand what an "ace" is](https://openkorea.org/feeds/martin-made-me-understand-what-an-ace-is/): Kpop fans usually define “ace” as someone who is good at everything, including singing, dancing, and rapping. This always confused me, because this doesn’t seem to give ace any distinction from all-rounder. However, I recently learned that the term originally comes from the idea of a company having an “ace up their sleeve,” like a secret weapon to deploy at the right time. After seeing Martin’s episode of Lee Mujin Service, I understand better what the term is supposed to mean. It’s basically an idol that a rival company would see and get mad as hell that they didn’t find […] - [Upset that Carmen from hearts2hearts is constantly white washed.](https://openkorea.org/feeds/upset-that-carmen-from-hearts2hearts-is-constantly-white-washed/): I’ve loved Carmen as my Bias since her debut. She’s a bright bubbly ray of sunshine. Sadly I have noticed a trend where her skin tone is different across medias. Southeast Asians are definitely naturally darker skinned than East Asians, but there’s nothing wrong with that? I’ve noticed especially in her four hearts club pictures she is like 5 shades lighter than her actually skin tone and her looks are “koreanfied”. Every comeback Carmen seems to be made lighter and lighter. I’m really tired of H2H fans keeping quiet and even indo fans not saying anything about this. I wish […] - [I love Enhypen’s Marketing and Creative team](https://openkorea.org/feeds/i-love-enhypens-marketing-and-creative-team/): Let me just start by saying how much I love their vampire concept. They have always stayed true to their concept but lately it feels like it’s taking a darker turn, which is so so fun!!! Enha’s concept trailers are so so good every single time, it feels like I’m getting good music AND storyline everytime. During their previous comeback Desire:Unleash, they had a whole escape game that we were able to play which was pretty well-made. For their upcoming comeback The Sin:Vanish, they have a whole news website (vampirenow.live) and instagram (@/vampirenow.live) dedicated to their new album. I really […] - [What’s your favorite brand of sesame oil?](https://openkorea.org/feeds/whats-your-favorite-brand-of-sesame-oil/): I feel like if any culture would know you’d be the best to ask. submitted by /u/ThisPostToBeDeleted [link] [comments] - [Chaewon in Never Ending Story really makes me yearn for what could’ve been](https://openkorea.org/feeds/chaewon-in-never-ending-story-really-makes-me-yearn-for-what-couldve-been/): I’ve been kinda out of the loop with Kpop since IZ*ONE disbanded years ago, but have been keeping up with some releases. However when I saw Liz and Chaewon were covering Never Ending Story that really caught my attention, especially since I feel like some of my favorite Chaewon vocal moments back in IZ*ONE were in their ballads. And both of them did an absolutely amazing job with the cover, I didn’t know much about Liz before this but she’s has incredible vocals. On the topic of Chaewon though, she delivered as always especially with this type of song, and […] - [People comparing Ryujin and Kazhua's 'Standing Next to You' covers](https://openkorea.org/feeds/people-comparing-ryujin-and-kazhuas-standing-next-to-you-covers/): If you didn’t know, Ryujin performed the song at Itzy’s 6th fanmeeting. Kazuha performed it today at the 2025 KBS song festival. Since people are already comparing them, I just wanted to note my observations. Firstly, Ryujin only got a chance to practice the song 3 times before going on stage to perform it for the first time. I don’t think that’s comparable with someone being able to practice a stage for a highly anticipated music festival. Also, the only way fans were even able to SEE Ryujin’s performance was because of fan recording. There’s barely any videos of her […] - [I had this rabokki and kimbap at a Korean restaurant. What's the sweet brown sauce they served with kimbap? Sadly forgot to ask :(](https://openkorea.org/feeds/i-had-this-rabokki-and-kimbap-at-a-korean-restaurant-whats-the-sweet-brown-sauce-they-served-with-kimbap-sadly-forgot-to-ask/): submitted by /u/divideitintwo [link] [comments] - [Kimbap lover](https://openkorea.org/feeds/kimbap-lover/): submitted by /u/daturaflora [link] [comments] - [Taiwanese keyring](https://openkorea.org/feeds/taiwanese-keyring/): On the subway and someone sat beside me with this keyring on her bag. submitted by /u/Main_Conversation169 [link] [comments] - [fromis_9 really ate with their “Miniskirt” cover!!](https://openkorea.org/feeds/fromis_9-really-ate-with-their-miniskirt-cover/): In today’s gayo festival, they decided to do a special cover of AOA’s Miniskirt and my god, they ate that shit up. It’s been two years since they did a sexy concept/stage, so I’m very delighted 😩. (Can they please bring back their sexy bsides?? Thank you very much.) Back on topic, I love how well fromis_9 pulled off the sexy concept. Makes me wish they would do this for at least one comeback title track. I’d be happy for life. If you are a Chaeyoung simp, you would probably faint after watching it. Probably. submitted by /u/yebinkek [link] [comments] - [No, 5th gen isn't less talented or more boring than the older gens](https://openkorea.org/feeds/no-5th-gen-isnt-less-talented-or-more-boring-than-the-older-gens/): Can we stop with this conversation, people said the same when the 4th gen started, and when third gen started, people are blinded by nostalgia or just not able to let go. A big problem is that now we see every 5th gen group, but a few years from now only a few of them will survive, and then people will say how 5th gen was much better and had much better music. 5th gen have great dancers and some amazing singers but people are too busy complaining instead of seeing new talent. submitted by /u/Expert-Clock-4066 [link] [comments] - [What brand of seaweed is this?](https://openkorea.org/feeds/what-brand-of-seaweed-is-this/): Got it from Hmart, and it’s my favorite but I can’t read Korean. submitted by /u/impassivitea [link] [comments] - [Protest?](https://openkorea.org/feeds/protest/): i am staying at a hotel in myeongdong and I am hearing alot of drumming and chanting along with honking, what could this be? submitted by /u/Mxspamss [link] [comments] - [Kpop fandom toxicity and the state of the world](https://openkorea.org/feeds/kpop-fandom-toxicity-and-the-state-of-the-world/): IM NOT GOING TO TALK ABOUT SPECIFIC OR CURRENT POLITICAL ISSUES. More like a vent sesh haha Kpop is such a great source of community and is so fun to be apart of. But with the gloomy state of the world, kpop fan toxicity and fanwars is pretty overwhelming. Kpops blown up globally, so you’re gonna get all sorts of bad apples in different fandoms but it’s kind of poisoning the community aspect. Like fanwars, plagiarism scandals, payolla, relationship statuses, influencers really don’t matter in the grand scheme of things when so much is going on in the world. I’m […] - [Kim Yo-Han of WEi Takes Allure by Storm: Milestones and Creative Revolution](https://openkorea.org/feeds/kim-yo-han-of-wei-takes-allure-by-storm-milestones-and-creative-revolution/): Photo Credits: Allure Korea. OUI Entertainment The New Paradigm: Kim Yo-Han Unveiled Kim Yo-Han, the dynamic force behind WEi and a rising star in acting, has made a striking appearance on the cover of Allure Magazine. Embracing the concept “Kim Yo-Han from Another Dimension,” this digital publication showcases his ability to transcend genres and redefine creative boundaries. With an air of chic intensity and effortless cool, Yo-Han commands attention, proving once again why he’s one of K-pop’s most versatile talents.​ “This is a revolution—my revolution.” — Kim Yo-Han Milestones in Music and Acting 2025 has been a landmark year for […] - [62% Demand Special Counsel for Unification Church Allegations as President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Holds at 55%](https://openkorea.org/feeds/62-demand-special-counsel-for-unification-church-allegations-as-president-lee-jae-myungs-approval-holds-at-55/): A public opinion survey revealed that 62% of citizens believe a special counsel should be appointed to investigate allegations of lobbying by the Unification Church in political circles. According to a survey conducted by Gallup Korea from the 16th to the 18th of last month, 62% of respondents answered that a special counsel system should be introduced regarding the police investigation into suspicions of political figures receiving money and gifts from the Unification Church. Those who said it was unnecessary accounted for 22%, while 16% responded they were unsure or refused to answer. Support for introducing a special counsel showed […] - [“Kim Beom seok said not to do it”… signs that Coupang’s personal data protection team was bypassed | [단독] “김범석이 하지 말라 해”…쿠팡 개인정보 보호팀 ‘패싱’ 정황](https://openkorea.org/feeds/kim-beom-seok-said-not-to-do-it-signs-that-coupangs-personal-data-protection-team-was-bypassed-%eb%8b%a8%eb%8f%85-%ea%b9%80%eb%b2%94%ec%84%9d%ec%9d%b4/): As Coupang expanded its business around 2019 to 2020, signs have emerged that it engaged in illegal practices under instructions from Kim Beom seok, chairman of Coupang Inc, the US based parent company of Coupang. These included skipping security and personal data protection impact assessments or concealing data flows between systems that could become problematic during investigations by financial regulators. According to Signal messenger conversations exchanged in January 2019 between a former Coupang chief privacy officer, an American identified as Mr G, and Eric Renn, then head of fulfillment and logistics engineering, obtained by the Hankyoreh on the 18th, Coupang […] - [한국수력원자력, 동반위와 ESG 우수 중소기업 인증](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad%ec%88%98%eb%a0%a5%ec%9b%90%ec%9e%90%eb%a0%a5-%eb%8f%99%eb%b0%98%ec%9c%84%ec%99%80-esg-%ec%9a%b0%ec%88%98-%ec%a4%91%ec%86%8c%ea%b8%b0%ec%97%85-%ec%9d%b8%ec%a6%9d/): 한국수력원자력(이하 한수원)이 19일 동반성장위원회(이하 동반위)와 함께 ‘2025년 ESG 우수 중소기업’으로 선정된 협력기업인 ㈜태양기술개발을 방문해 우수 기업 인증을 격려하고, 연말맞이 특별행사로 행복충전소(푸드트럭)를 진행했다. 한수원은 지속가능한 공급망 조성을 위해 지난 8월 동반위와 ‘2025년 협력사 ESG 지원사업’ 협약을 체결하고, 협력 중소기업을 대상으로 ESG 교육, 자가진단, 현장 실사(컨설팅) 등을 종합적으로 지원해 왔다. 한국수력원자력이 19일 동반성장위원회와 함께 ‘2025년 ESG 우수 중소기업’으로 선정된 협력기업인 ㈜태양기술개발을 방문해 우수 기업 인증을 격려하고, 연말맞이 특별행사로 행복충전소(푸드트럭)를 진행했다. 그 결과, 총 20개 회사가 ESG 우수 중소기업으로 선정됐다. 이 가운데 ㈜태양기술개발은 다수의 발전소 설계 용역을 수행하며 친환경 LED 조명 제품을 개발하는 우수기업으로 ESG 지표준수에서 최우수 등급을 받았다. 안규철 ㈜태양기술개발 대표는 “ESG 우수 중소기업으로 선정되어 매우 뜻깊다”며, “ESG 컨설팅 지원에 감사드리고, 경영이념과 연계한 환경경영과 ESG 활동을 꾸준히 실천하겠다”고 소감을 밝혔다. 전대욱 한수원 사장 직무대행은 “이번 선정이 협력 중소기업의 ESG 역량 강화와 글로벌 경쟁력 확보에도 큰 도움이 되길 바란다”며, “내년에도 다양한 분야에서 협력사의 성장을 지원하겠다”라고 밝혔다.  비지니스코리아 윤영실 기자 (pr@businesskorea.co.kr)       - [NH농협은행, 금융감독원 포용·상생금융 우수기관 선정](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/nh%eb%86%8d%ed%98%91%ec%9d%80%ed%96%89-%ea%b8%88%ec%9c%b5%ea%b0%90%eb%8f%85%ec%9b%90-%ed%8f%ac%ec%9a%a9%c2%b7%ec%83%81%ec%83%9d%ea%b8%88%ec%9c%b5-%ec%9a%b0%ec%88%98%ea%b8%b0%ea%b4%80-%ec%84%a0/): NH농협은행은 19일 금융감독원이 주관하는 ‘2025년 포용·상생금융 시상식’에서 중소기업 지원부문 우수기관으로 선정됐다고 밝혔다. 본 시상식은 금융감독원이 지난 1년간 포용·상생금융에 공헌한 금융회사와 업무유공자를 포상하기 위한 자리로 NH농협은행은 ▲중소기업 대출 ▲관계형 금융 ▲맞춤형 채무조정 프로그램 등 중소기업과 소상공인을 위한 금융지원 노력을 인정받아 중소기업 지원부문 우수기관상을 수상했다. 엄을용 기업금융부문 부행장은“고환율·고금리 장기화로 어려움을 겪는 중소기업과 소상공인을 위해 포용·상생금융을 확대 지원하겠다”고 말했다. 비지니스코리아 정석이 기자 (pr@businesskorea.co.kr)     - [슈캐시미어, 현대百 본점 팝업 오픈…신세계 강남점 팝업 성료](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%8a%88%ec%ba%90%ec%8b%9c%eb%af%b8%ec%96%b4-%ed%98%84%eb%8c%80%e7%99%be-%eb%b3%b8%ec%a0%90-%ed%8c%9d%ec%97%85-%ec%98%a4%ed%94%88%ec%8b%a0%ec%84%b8%ea%b3%84-%ea%b0%95%eb%82%a8%ec%a0%90/): 프리미엄 캐시미어 니트웨어 브랜드 슈캐시미어(SYUU CASHMERE)가 오는 19일부터 24일까지 현대백화점 팝업스토어를 진행한다고 밝혔다. 이번 현대백화점 팝업은 신세계백화점 강남점 팝업의 성공적인 성과를 바탕으로, 슈캐시미어가 추구해온 소재 중심의 브랜드 철학과 일상에 스며드는 프리미엄 캐시미어의 가치를 보다 깊이 있게 전달하기 위해 기획됐다. 캐시미어 본연의 가벼움과 부드러움, 그리고 정제된 디자인 미학을 직접 착용을 통해 경험할 수 있는 자리다. (자료제공=슈캐시미어(SYUU CASHMERE)) 관계자는 “팝업 현장에서는 FW25 컬렉션을 중심으로 한 니트웨어를 비롯해 케이블 집업 후디, 조거 팬츠, 카고 팬츠 등 슈캐시미어의 시그니처 아이템들이 선보여진다. 크림, 베이지, 블랙 등 데일리웨어로 활용도가 높은 컬러 구성과 함께 손목과 햄라인의 섬세한 마감, 조직감의 변주 등은 미니멀한 디자인 속에서도 확실한 완성도를 드러낸다”고 […] - [테르미에스테틱, 전국 13개 지점 운영](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%85%8c%eb%a5%b4%eb%af%b8%ec%97%90%ec%8a%a4%ed%85%8c%ed%8b%b1-%ec%a0%84%ea%b5%ad-13%ea%b0%9c-%ec%a7%80%ec%a0%90-%ec%9a%b4%ec%98%81/): 프리미엄 에스테틱 브랜드 테르미에스테틱이 고객 요청에 힘입어 부산점과 서울 잠실점을 오픈하며 웨딩 에스테틱 시장에서 빠르게 입지를 다지고 있다. 예비 신부들 사이에서 단기간에 체감되는 변화로 주목받으며, 웨딩 특화 에스테틱 브랜드로 자리매김했다. 현재 테르미에스테틱은 서울 3개 지점(청담·여의도·잠실), 대전 2개 지점, 부산, 광주 3개 지점, 전주 2개 지점, 여수, 순천 등 총 13개 지점을 운영 중인 전국 단위 에스테틱 브랜드다. 지역 기반의 안정적인 성장 이후 서울 핵심 상권까지 진출하며 브랜드 영향력을 전국으로 확대하고 있다. 사진 제공-테르미에스테틱 특히 부산점과 잠실점 오픈 이후, 테르미에스테틱은 지역 주요 웨딩 업체들과의 협약을 통해 웨딩 시장 내 신뢰도를 높였다. 웨딩 일정에 맞춘 맞춤형 관리와 결과 중심의 프로그램이 강점으로 꼽힌다. […] - [흥농상사, 신품종 영웅 참깨 종자 보급… 파종 쉬운 코팅 씨앗 유통](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%9d%a5%eb%86%8d%ec%83%81%ec%82%ac-%ec%8b%a0%ed%92%88%ec%a2%85-%ec%98%81%ec%9b%85-%ec%b0%b8%ea%b9%a8-%ec%a2%85%ec%9e%90-%eb%b3%b4%ea%b8%89-%ed%8c%8c%ec%a2%85-%ec%89%ac%ec%9a%b4-%ec%bd%94/): 농업 자재 유통 전문기업 흥농상사 이병민 대표는 수확량이 많고 병해에 강한 농촌진흥청 신품종 ‘영웅참깨’를 파종 편의성을 높인 코팅 참깨종자 형태로 본격 보급한다고 19일 밝혔다. 이번에 공급되는 참깨씨앗은 발아 안정성이 뛰어나 농가의 재배 부담을 크게 덜어줄 것으로 기대된다. 농촌진흥청에 따르면 ‘영웅’ 참깨는 10아르(a)당 수확량이 158kg으로, 지금까지 개발된 참깨 품종 가운데 가장 높은 수준이다. 기존 참깨 품종인 ‘건백’과 비교해도 약 28% 많은 수확량을 보이며, 역병·시들음병·흰가루병·잎마름병 등 주요 병해에 모두 강한 것으로 평가된다. 특히 시들음병에 대한 저항성이 ‘건백’보다 우수해 재배 안정성이 높다는 설명이다. 생육 특성도 우수하다. ‘영웅참깨’는 5월 중순 파종 시 6월 말 개화를 시작해 8월 중순 수확이 가능하며, 줄기 길이는 약 167cm로 […] - [GC녹십자, 코로나19 mRNA 백신 국내 임상 1상 IND 승인](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/gc%eb%85%b9%ec%8b%ad%ec%9e%90-%ec%bd%94%eb%a1%9c%eb%82%9819-mrna-%eb%b0%b1%ec%8b%a0-%ea%b5%ad%eb%82%b4-%ec%9e%84%ec%83%81-1%ec%83%81-ind-%ec%8a%b9%ec%9d%b8/): GC녹십자는 자사의 코로나19 mRNA 백신 후보 물질인 ‘GC4006A’의 국내 임상 1상 임상시험계획서(IND)가 식품의약품안전처로부터 승인을 획득했다고 19일 밝혔다. GC녹십자는 최근 질병관리청이 주관하는 ‘팬데믹 대비 mRNA 백신 개발 지원사업’의 임상 1상 연구 지원 기업으로 선정된 바 있으며, 이번 승인이 지난 9월 IND 제출 이후 빠르게 이루어진 만큼, 정부가 추진 중인 ‘mRNA 백신 플랫폼 국산화’ 정책 기조에 발맞춰 개발에 속도가 붙을 것으로 기대하고 있다. 회사측은 2026년 하반기에 임상 2상 IND를 제출할 예정이라고 전했다. 이재우 GC녹십자 개발본부장은 “GC녹십자의 mRNA 플랫폼 역량을 기반으로 안전하고 효과적인 백신을 개발할 것”이라며, “지속적인 연구 개발을 통해 백신 주권 강화와 공중보건 안전망 구축에 기여하겠다”고 말했다.  비지니스코리아 김황민 기자 (pr@businesskorea.co.kr)     - [KB국민은행, 신용보증기금과 디지털 금융 활성화 MOU 체결](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/kb%ea%b5%ad%eb%af%bc%ec%9d%80%ed%96%89-%ec%8b%a0%ec%9a%a9%eb%b3%b4%ec%a6%9d%ea%b8%b0%ea%b8%88%ea%b3%bc-%eb%94%94%ec%a7%80%ed%84%b8-%ea%b8%88%ec%9c%b5-%ed%99%9c%ec%84%b1%ed%99%94-mou/): KB국민은행은 19일 신용보증기금과 함께 ‘기업 비대면·디지털 금융 활성화 업무협약’을 체결했다. 이 날 서울 여의도 KB국민은행 신관에서 열린 협약식에는 채병호 신용보증기금 상임이사와 송용훈 KB국민은행 기업고객그룹 부행장을 비롯한 양사 관계자들이 참석했다. 19일 서울 여의도 KB국민은행 신관에서 열린 협약식에 참여한 채병호 신용보증기금 상임이사(왼쪽)와 송용훈 KB국민은행 기업고객그룹 부행장(오른쪽)이 기념촬영을 하고 있다. 이번 협약을 통해 양사는 ▲비대면 보증·대출 금융상품 공동개발 ▲기업의 상거래 정보를 활용한 대안신용평가 시스템 개발 ▲데이터 교류를 기반으로 한 신속한 사전검토 시스템 도입 등을 추진할 예정이다. 우선 KB국민은행은 내년 6월 법인 및 개인사업자 고객을 대상으로 은행의 비대면 채널과 신용보증기금의 비대면 보증 시스템을 연계한 보증서 대출 상품을 선보일 예정이다. 이를 통해 고객은 대출 심사 서류를 은행과 신용보증기금에 한 번에 제출할 […] - [MONSTA X’s Joohoney Returns with ‘光 (INSANITY)’ — 2nd Mini Album Set to Illuminate January 2026 in Explosive Solo Comeback](https://openkorea.org/feeds/monsta-xs-joohoney-returns-with-%e5%85%89-insanity-2nd-mini-album-set-to-illuminate-january-2026-in-explosive-solo-comeback/): Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment MONSTA X’s Joohoney Ignites 2026 with His Second Solo Era After months of quiet anticipation, MONSTA X’s Joohoney is officially gearing up for a January 2026 solo comeback—his first since 2023’s [LIGHTS] and a defining next chapter in his artistry. His 2nd mini album, ‘光 (INSANITY),’ promises a fusion of raw energy, lyrical depth, and cinematic sonic design that reflects Joohoney’s creative duality—light and chaos as one. Pull-quote: “‘光 (INSANITY)’ is Joohoney’s artistic evolution in motion—where wildness meets revelation.” Concept Spoiler: The Chaos of Light Teaser visuals released through Starship Entertainment tease a highly conceptual arc: fractured mirrors, urban noir palettes, and motifs of divine illumination […] - [미래에셋증권, IMA 1호 상품 출시](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%eb%af%b8%eb%9e%98%ec%97%90%ec%85%8b%ec%a6%9d%ea%b6%8c-ima-1%ed%98%b8-%ec%83%81%ed%92%88-%ec%b6%9c%ec%8b%9c/): 국내 1호 IMA(종합투자계좌) 사업자 미래에셋증권은 ‘미래에셋 IMA 1호’ 상품을 오는 22일부터 출시한다고 19일 밝혔다. IMA는 고객이 맡긴 자금을 증권사가 직접 운용하고, 그 운용 성과에 따라 수익을 배분하는 구조의 투자성상품이다. 원금에 대해서는 증권사가 자체 신용을 바탕으로 지급 책임을 부담하는 점이 특징이다. 미래에셋증권 IMA 1호는 만기 3년의 폐쇄형 상품으로 중도해지가 불가능하다. 총 규모는 1,000억 원이다. 이 중 950억 원은 고객 모집 금액, 나머지 50억 원은 미래에셋증권에서 시딩 투자 금액으로 이뤄진다. 운용 자산은 기업대출과 인수금융을 비롯한 비상장기업 투자, 벤처캐피탈(VC) 등 다양한 기업금융자산과 모험자본에 분산 투자된다. 수익률은 가입 시점에 미리 확정되지 않으며, 만기 시 실제 투자 성과를 기준으로 최종 상환 금액이 산정된다. 투자 안정성을 […] - [한국중부발전, 대테러 업무 유공 국무총리 표창 수상](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad%ec%a4%91%eb%b6%80%eb%b0%9c%ec%a0%84-%eb%8c%80%ed%85%8c%eb%9f%ac-%ec%97%85%eb%ac%b4-%ec%9c%a0%ea%b3%b5-%ea%b5%ad%eb%ac%b4%ec%b4%9d%eb%a6%ac-%ed%91%9c%ec%b0%bd-%ec%88%98/): 한국중부발전이 19일 국무조정실 대테러센터가 주관하는 ‘2025 국가대테러발전세미나’에서 대테러 업무 유공 국무총리 표창을 수상하였다. 이번 행사는 정부기관, 지자체, 공공기관 등 대테러 관련기관을 대상으로 테러 대비를 위한 법제도 개선, 대비 태세 유지, 예방 활동 및 역량 강화 등 전반적인 추진 사항을 엄격히 평가하여 우수 기관에 시상하는 자리다. 안인수 한국중부발전 비상계획부장(가운데)이 대테러 업무 유공 국무총리 표창을 수상하고 기념 촬영을 하고 있다. 중부발전은 그동안 국가 핵심 시설인 발전소 테러에 대비해 ▲체계적인 방호 계획 수립 ▲첨단 방호시스템 구축 ▲실전적 역량 강화 활동을 지속적으로 추진해 왔다. 특히 이번 평가에서 중부발전은 유관기관과의 통합 테러 대응계획 수립은 물론, 최신 위협에 대응하기 위한 드론 방호시스템 도입, 항만 및 해안 지역에 대한 스마트 감시·출입체계 구축 등 대테러 전 분야에서 균형 잡힌 성과를 창출한 […] - [코웨이, ‘2025 고객이 가장 추천하는 기업’ 정수기·침대 부문 연속 1위](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%bd%94%ec%9b%a8%ec%9d%b4-2025-%ea%b3%a0%ea%b0%9d%ec%9d%b4-%ea%b0%80%ec%9e%a5-%ec%b6%94%ec%b2%9c%ed%95%98%eb%8a%94-%ea%b8%b0%ec%97%85-%ec%a0%95%ec%88%98%ea%b8%b0%c2%b7%ec%b9%a8/): 코웨이가 한국능률협회컨설팅(KMAC)이 주관하는 ‘2025 고객이 가장 추천하는 기업(KNPS)’ 조사에서 정수기, 침대 등 부문 1위에 선정됐다고 19일 밝혔다. ‘고객이 가장 추천하는 기업(KNPS, Korean Net Promoter Score)’은 국내 산업별 상품 및 서비스를 경험한 고객이 이를 다른 사람에게 추천할 의향을 지수화해 평가하는 제도다. 조사는 서울과 수도권 및 6대 광역시에 거주하는 1만 천여 명의 소비자를 대상으로 1:1 면접 방식을 통해 진행됐다. 코웨이는 이번 조사에서 ▲정수기 부문 9년 연속 ▲침대 부문 5년 연속 1위를 차지했다. 특히 이번 KNPS 1위 선정을 포함해 올해 국가고객만족도(NCSI), 한국산업의 고객만족도(KCSI), 한국서비스품질지수(KS-SQI) 등 2025년 주요 소비자 조사에서 모두 1위를 석권했다. KNPS 정수기 부문 조사는 국내 주요 정수기 기업 5곳을 대상으로 이뤄졌다. […] - [이정복 서부발전 사장, 여성벤처 협력기업 방문](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%9d%b4%ec%a0%95%eb%b3%b5-%ec%84%9c%eb%b6%80%eb%b0%9c%ec%a0%84-%ec%82%ac%ec%9e%a5-%ec%97%ac%ec%84%b1%eb%b2%a4%ec%b2%98-%ed%98%91%eb%a0%a5%ea%b8%b0%ec%97%85-%eb%b0%a9%eb%ac%b8/): 한국서부발전 이정복 사장은 19일 한국여성벤처협회 회원사인 ㈜하이브시스템 본사를 방문했다. 이번 방문은 지난 10월 한국여성벤처협회와 체결한 ‘여성벤처 창업․성장 및 동반상생 생태계 조성을 위한 업무협약’의 일환으로 마련됐다. 한국서부발전 이정복 사장은 19일 한국여성벤처협회 회원사인 ㈜하이브시스템(대표 박정실) 본사를 방문했다. 사진은 하이브시스템 관계자가 이정복 서부발전 사장(왼쪽)에게 보유 기술을 설명하는 모습 2001년 설립된 ㈜하이브시스템은 영상 디스플레이 장비인 디엘피 큐브(Digital Light Processing Cube)를 비롯해 주요 관제 장비를 개발, 제조, 공급하는 통합관제시스템 구축 전문 기업이다. 해외 기술에 크게 의존하던 관제 영상장비 분야에서 여러 핵심 기술 국산화에 성공하며 두각을 나타내는 첨단 정보기술 기업이다. 서부발전은 지난 2019년부터 ㈜하이브시스템과 생산공정 개선, 피지컬 에이아이(Physical AI), 스마트공장‧안전시스템 구축 등 다양한 협업을 이어가고 있다. […] - [대우건설, 동절기 현장 안전점검 릴레이 캠페인](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%eb%8c%80%ec%9a%b0%ea%b1%b4%ec%84%a4-%eb%8f%99%ec%a0%88%ea%b8%b0-%ed%98%84%ec%9e%a5-%ec%95%88%ec%a0%84%ec%a0%90%ea%b2%80-%eb%a6%b4%eb%a0%88%ec%9d%b4-%ec%ba%a0%ed%8e%98%ec%9d%b8/): 대우건설은 19일 부산시 동구 범일동에 위치한 ‘블랑 써밋 74’ 현장에서 동절기 한랭질환 및 질병성 재해 예방활동을 위한 안전점검을 실시했다고 밝혔다. 이번 점검은 국토교통부가 주관하는 ‘동절기 대비 현장점검 릴레이 캠페인’의 일환으로 추진되었다. 최고경영진이 직접 현장을 방문해 안전관리 실태를 점검하고 자발적인 참여를 통해 안전문화 확산에 기여한다는 취지다. 특히 겨울철 안전 취약시기를 맞아 현장 안전관리 전반을 집중적으로 점검하는데 중점을 뒀다. 대우건설 신동혁 CSO가 블랑 써밋 74 현장 임직원과 함께 안전점검을 실시했다. 대우건설 신동혁 CSO(최고안전보건책임자) 지휘 아래 실시된 이날 안전점검에서는 현장 곳곳에서 근로자의 작업환경과 건강을 살피고, 각종 안전장비와 시설을 점검했다. 아울러, 동절기 작업에 대비한 안전관리 현황을 재차 확인하였으며, 중대재해 근절을 위한 최고경영진의 의지를 전파하고 […] - [HD현대에코비나 공식 출범... 인수 절차 완료 지분 100% 확보](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/hd%ed%98%84%eb%8c%80%ec%97%90%ec%bd%94%eb%b9%84%eb%82%98-%ea%b3%b5%ec%8b%9d-%ec%b6%9c%eb%b2%94-%ec%9d%b8%ec%88%98-%ec%a0%88%ec%b0%a8-%ec%99%84%eb%a3%8c-%ec%a7%80%eb%b6%84-100/): HD현대의 조선 부문 중간지주사 HD한국조선해양은 두산에너빌리티와의 모든 거래 절차를 마무리하고, HD현대에코비나의 인수를 최종 완료했다고 19일 밝혔다. 앞서, HD한국조선해양은 지난 8월 두산에너빌리티와 총 2,900억 원 규모의 주식 매매 계약을 체결한 바 있다. HD현대에코비나 전경 무엇보다 인수 과정의 마지막 관문으로 여겨졌던 베트남 정부의 인센티브 협의와 현지 인·허가 승인 절차 과정에서 산업통상부와 주베트남 대한민국 대사관의 지원으로 신속히 처리되면서 딜이 빠른 속도로 완료될 수 있었다. HD현대에코비나는 베트남 중부 다낭에서 남쪽으로 120km 떨어진 곳에 위치해 있으며, 지난 2006년 설립돼 화력발전 보일러, 항만 크레인, LNG 플랜트 모듈을 생산해왔다. HD현대에코비나의 인수는 HD현대가 추진 중인 조선 부문 사업재편과도 맞닿아 있다. HD현대는 통합 HD현대중공업의 출범과 해외 야드 확충, 해외사업 총괄 법인 신설 등 사업 경쟁력 강화를 위한 다양한 방안을 전략적으로 추진하고 있다. […] - [한국수자원공사, 감사원 콘테스트 사전컨설팅부문 3년 연속 1위](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad%ec%88%98%ec%9e%90%ec%9b%90%ea%b3%b5%ec%82%ac-%ea%b0%90%ec%82%ac%ec%9b%90-%ec%bd%98%ed%85%8c%ec%8a%a4%ed%8a%b8-%ec%82%ac%ec%a0%84%ec%bb%a8%ec%84%a4%ed%8c%85%eb%b6%80%eb%ac%b8-3/): 한국수자원공사(K-water)는 감사원이 주관한 ‘2025년 사전컨설팅 콘테스트’에서 대상을 수상했다. 이번 콘테스트는 ‘공공감사에 관한 법률’에 따라 중앙행정기관, 지방자치단체, 공공기관 등 전국 720개 기관의 자체감사기구를 대상으로 사전컨설팅 사례를 공모해, 심사를 거쳐 우수사례를 선정하는 방식으로 진행됐다. 시상식은 19일 서울 감사원에서 개최됐다. 12월 19일, 서울 감사원에서 열린 사전컨설팅 콘테스트 시상식에서 한국수자원공사가 대상을 수상했다.(사진 왼쪽 세 번째부터 이삼규 한국수자원공사 상임감사, 이미현 감사원장 권한대행)한국수자원공사는 이번 콘테스트에서 우수상 이상으로 선정된 5개 사례 가운데 가장 높은 평가를 받아 대상에 선정됐다. 사전컨설팅 제도는 공익을 위한 업무 추진 과정에서 규정 해석의 어려움이나 제도적 불확실성으로 업무 추진에 어려움이 있을 때, 자체 감사기구가 사전에 의견을 제시해 현장의 부담을 해소하고 적극행정을 지원하는 제도다. 한국수자원공사는 […] - [아트팩토리, ‘주얼리, 손끝에서 피어나다’ 특별 전시회 성료](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%95%84%ed%8a%b8%ed%8c%a9%ed%86%a0%eb%a6%ac-%ec%a3%bc%ec%96%bc%eb%a6%ac-%ec%86%90%eb%81%9d%ec%97%90%ec%84%9c-%ed%94%bc%ec%96%b4%eb%82%98%eb%8b%a4-%ed%8a%b9%eb%b3%84-%ec%a0%84-2/): 아름다운 예술과 문화의 공간, 헤이리 예술마을 내 아트팩토리에서 열린 특별 기획 전시회 ‘주얼리, 손끝에서 피어나다’가 성황리에 막을 내렸다. 이번 전시는 한국귀금속보석디자인협회 주관으로 국내 주얼리 핸드메이드 분야에서 활발히 활동하고 있는 신진 작가 56명이 참여해 각자의 개성과 독창성이 담긴 수백 점의 작품을 선보였다. 전시회의 주제처럼, 작가들의 ‘손끝’에서 탄생한 섬세하고 창의적인 주얼리들은 방문객들에게 새로운 영감과 감동을 선사했다. 전시회는 헤이리 예술마을 아트팩토리에서 12월 11일부터 16일까지 진행됐다. 박성옥, 이은미, 황수민 등의 주얼리 핸드메이드 작가가 참여했다. 전시장을 찾은 관람객들은 기성 주얼리에서는 느낄 수 없는 핸드메이드 주얼리만의 깊이에 찬사를 보냈다. 실버 공예의 정교함부터 천연석, 유리, 등 다양한 소재를 활용한 실험적인 작품들까지, 폭넓은 스펙트럼의 주얼리가 전시되어 시각적인 즐거움을 […] - [아트팩토리, ‘주얼리, 손끝에서 피어나다’ 특별 전시회 성료](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%95%84%ed%8a%b8%ed%8c%a9%ed%86%a0%eb%a6%ac-%ec%a3%bc%ec%96%bc%eb%a6%ac-%ec%86%90%eb%81%9d%ec%97%90%ec%84%9c-%ed%94%bc%ec%96%b4%eb%82%98%eb%8b%a4-%ed%8a%b9%eb%b3%84-%ec%a0%84/): 아름다운 예술과 문화의 공간, 헤이리 예술마을 내 아트팩토리에서 열린 특별 기획 전시회 ‘주얼리, 손끝에서 피어나다’가 성황리에 막을 내렸다. 이번 전시는 한국귀금속보석디자인협회 주관으로 국내 주얼리 핸드메이드 분야에서 활발히 활동하고 있는 신진 작가 56명이 참여해 각자의 개성과 독창성이 담긴 수백 점의 작품을 선보였다. 전시회의 주제처럼, 작가들의 ‘손끝’에서 탄생한 섬세하고 창의적인 주얼리들은 방문객들에게 새로운 영감과 감동을 선사했다. 전시회는 헤이리 예술마을 아트팩토리에서 12월 11일부터 16일까지 진행됐다. 박성옥, 이은미, 황수민 등의 주얼리 핸드메이드 작가가 참여했다. 전시장을 찾은 관람객들은 기성 주얼리에서는 느낄 수 없는 핸드메이드 주얼리만의 깊이에 찬사를 보냈다. 실버 공예의 정교함부터 천연석, 유리, 등 다양한 소재를 활용한 실험적인 작품들까지, 폭넓은 스펙트럼의 주얼리가 전시되어 시각적인 즐거움을 […] - [산림청, 공공데이터 품질인증심사 우수등급 수상](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%82%b0%eb%a6%bc%ec%b2%ad-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b3%b5%eb%8d%b0%ec%9d%b4%ed%84%b0-%ed%92%88%ec%a7%88%ec%9d%b8%ec%a6%9d%ec%8b%ac%ec%82%ac-%ec%9a%b0%ec%88%98%eb%93%b1%ea%b8%89-%ec%88%98%ec%83%81/): 산림청은 행정안전부가 중앙행정기관, 지방자치단체 및 공공기관을 대상으로 실시하는 ‘2025년 공공데이터 품질인증심사’에 우수등급을 받았다고 19일 밝혔다. 공공데이터 품질인증은 공공기관이 보유한 데이터베이스(DB)의 품질과 데이터 관리체계가 일정 기준에 적합한지를 평가하고, 기관이 고품질 데이터를 지속적으로 확보·관리·제공할 수 있는 역량과 체계를 갖췄는지를 종합적으로 심사해, 우수기관에 품질인증을 부여하는 제도이다. 산림청은 “2025년 공공데이터 품질인증심사”에 올해 처음 참여해 ‘우수’ 등급을 받았다고 19일 밝혔다. 산림청은 데이터 활용 및 관리 전반에 대한 평가에서 우수한 성과를 거둬 품질인증심사 우수기관으로 선정돼 품질인증서 및 인증패를 수여받았다. 비지니스코리아 허성수 기자 (pr@businesskorea.co.kr) - [[포토뉴스] 박은식 산림청차장, 제주도 수악오름 도시숲 개장식 참석](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%8f%ac%ed%86%a0%eb%89%b4%ec%8a%a4-%eb%b0%95%ec%9d%80%ec%8b%9d-%ec%82%b0%eb%a6%bc%ec%b2%ad%ec%b0%a8%ec%9e%a5-%ec%a0%9c%ec%a3%bc%eb%8f%84-%ec%88%98%ec%95%85%ec%98%a4%eb%a6%84-%eb%8f%84/): 박은식 산림청 차장(왼쪽에서 여섯번째)이 19일 제주시 남원읍 하례리에서 열린 ‘제주 수악오름 국유지 도시숲 개장식’에서 지역주민과 기념촬영을 하고 있다.(사진제공=산림청) 박은식 산림청 차장이 19일 제주 서귀포시 수악오름에서 열린 ‘수악오름 국유지 도시숲’ 개장식에 참석해 도시숲 조성 경과를 보고를 받고 관계자들을 격려했다. 이날 개장한 수악오름 도시숲은 8헥타르 규모의 국유지에 조성된 숲으로, 기후위기 대응과 지역주민·관광객을 위한 휴식·치유의 공간으로 활용될 예정이다. 박 차장은 기념사를 통해 “산림청은 지역 특성을 살린 도시숲을 더욱 확대해, 국민 누구나 집 가까이에서 숲의 혜택을 누릴 수 있도록 최선을 다하겠다.”고 밝혔다. 비지니스코리아 허성수 기자 (pr@businesskorea.co.kr)   - [삼겹살 구이 & 냉면 Samgyeopsal Cold Noodle](https://openkorea.org/feeds/%ec%82%bc%ea%b2%b9%ec%82%b4-%ea%b5%ac%ec%9d%b4-%eb%83%89%eb%a9%b4-samgyeopsal-cold-noodle/): I’d love to go back and eat there again submitted by /u/God_Blesshoe [link] [comments] - [Stray Kids Take the Big Screen: Concert Movie Lights Up Cinemas Worldwide with Electrifying Energy and Global Fanfare.](https://openkorea.org/feeds/stray-kids-take-the-big-screen-concert-movie-lights-up-cinemas-worldwide-with-electrifying-energy-and-global-fanfare/): Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Stray Kids is set to take their explosive stage presence to a new level with the global release of their concert movie, offering fans an immersive experience that captures the group’s magnetic energy and undeniable talent. This cinematic event brings the electrifying atmosphere of a Stray Kids live show to audiences around the world, allowing STAYs everywhere to feel as if they’re right there in the front row. The film is a celebration of the group’s journey, showcasing the eight members—Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N—as they command the stage with […] - [Apink Returns with 11th Mini Album “RE : LOVE”: Celebrating 15 Years of Pure K-pop Magic](https://openkorea.org/feeds/apink-returns-with-11th-mini-album-re-love-celebrating-15-years-of-pure-k-pop-magic/): Photo Credits: WithUS Entertainment Apink is set to make a stunning return with their 11th mini-album, “RE : LOVE,” releasing on January 5, 2026, at 6 PM KST, marking the start of their 15th-anniversary celebrations. The album features five tracks, including the title song “Love Me More,” as well as “Fizzy Soda,” “Birthday Cake,” “Sunshine,” and “Hold My Hand”. This comeback sees all five members—Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo, and Hayoung—united for a full-group promotion, highlighting their enduring bond and teamwork.​ Concept and Style Apink has long been known for their classic, pure image, often compared to first-generation girl groups like […] - [Solidarity for Economic Reform: “Korea Zinc Should Explain Necessity of ‘Third-Party Allocation Rights Offering’ for U.S. Smelter Investment”](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/solidarity-for-economic-reform-korea-zinc-should-explain-necessity-of-third-party-allocation-rights-offering-for-u-s-smelter-investment/): Source: Korea Zinc The Solidarity for Economic Reform has urged Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-beom’s side to provide more concrete explanations to shareholders and investors regarding the necessity of the third-party allocation rights offering chosen as the funding method for the 11 trillion won U.S. smelter construction project currently being pursued. In a commentary on the 19th, the Solidarity for Economic Reform pointed out that “the controversial aspect is the issuance of new shares through the third-party allocation rights offering method.” Previously, Korea Zinc’s board of directors resolved on December 15th to invest $7.4 billion (approximately 11 trillion won) to […] - [Do you personally use gochujang and/or doenjang in your kimchi jjigae?](https://openkorea.org/feeds/do-you-personally-use-gochujang-and-or-doenjang-in-your-kimchi-jjigae/): So many recipes online I see call for gochujang or doenjang, but I also see many that use just kimchi, gochugaru, and dashi broth + potentially vinegar when my kimchi’s younger …. Am I missing out!! I also saw a recipe use flat anchovies?!? submitted by /u/dillp1ckle [link] [comments] - [만화카페창업 브랜드 ‘심심푸리’ 명지 오션시티점 오픈 예정](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%eb%a7%8c%ed%99%94%ec%b9%b4%ed%8e%98%ec%b0%bd%ec%97%85-%eb%b8%8c%eb%9e%9c%eb%93%9c-%ec%8b%ac%ec%8b%ac%ed%91%b8%eb%a6%ac-%eb%aa%85%ec%a7%80-%ec%98%a4%ec%85%98%ec%8b%9c%ed%8b%b0/): 만화카페창업으로 복합문화공간을 만들어가는 ‘심심푸리’ 가 명지 오션시티에 새로운 매장을 오픈할 예정이라고 19일 밝혔다.  만화카페 심심푸리는 실제 직영 운영 경험을 바탕으로 하는 디테일이 강한 경쟁력이 있는 업체로 창업 경험이나 운영경험이 없는 초보자도 창업이 가능하며 먹거리수익과 시설이용수익의 두가지 매출구조로 안정적으로 고수익을 기대할 수 있는 시스템을 갖추고 있다. 사진 제공-심심푸리 심심푸리는 전연령이 즐길 수 있는 다양한 콘텐츠가 가득한 복합놀이공간으로 웹툰 코믹 순정 아동 만화를 편하게 볼 수 있는 독서룸과 레트로게임을 즐길수 있는 게임룸, 퍼즐과 최신 보드게임을 즐길 수 있는 보드게임방을 갖추고 있다. 또한 닌텐도 게임을 즐길 수 있는 닌텐도룸, 프라이빗하게 OTT와 유투브의 영화 영상을 감상 가능한 시네마룸를 비롯해 생일파티도 가능한 파티룸과 주부들끼리 커피모임을 […] - [24시동탄시티동물의료센터, 대학병원급 장비 도입](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/24%ec%8b%9c%eb%8f%99%ed%83%84%ec%8b%9c%ed%8b%b0%eb%8f%99%eb%ac%bc%ec%9d%98%eb%a3%8c%ec%84%bc%ed%84%b0-%eb%8c%80%ed%95%99%eb%b3%91%ec%9b%90%ea%b8%89-%ec%9e%a5%eb%b9%84-%eb%8f%84%ec%9e%85/): 24시동탄시티동물의료센터가 대학병원급 의료 장비를 도입했다고 19일 밝혔다. 24시간·연중무휴 응급 진료 및 중환자 모니터링이 가능한 동물의료기관으로, 기본적인 내과·외과 진료를 비롯해 정형외과클리닉, 간담도클리닉, 신장투석클리닉, 종양치료클리닉, 영상진단센터 등 각 진료과가 전문적으로 세분화돼 있다. Toshiba Aquilion CXL 128-slice CT, SAMSUNG V7 초음파 장비, 혈구분석기, 혈청화학분석기 등 고성능 진단 장비를 갖추고 있으며, 혈액투석 장비인 FMC Multfiltrate Pro, 전기종양치료기(ElectroVet EZ), 소노큐어(Sonocure) 등을 통해 고난도 및 난치성 질환까지 대응할 수 있는 의료 시스템을 구축했다. 또한 24시간 관찰과 모니터링을 통해 회복을 돕는 중환자 집중치료(ICU) 시스템과 응급실(E.R) 운영, 표준화된 진료 프로토콜을 바탕으로 중증 응급 케이스에도 신속하게 대응하고 있다. 특히 정형외과 수술, 종양 수술, 치과 진료 및 스케일링 등 고도의 […] - [인젠트 기술연구소, 2025 하반기 우수기업연구소 선정…“플랫폼 R&D 경쟁력 입증”](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ec%9d%b8%ec%a0%a0%ed%8a%b8-%ea%b8%b0%ec%88%a0%ec%97%b0%ea%b5%ac%ec%86%8c-2025-%ed%95%98%eb%b0%98%ea%b8%b0-%ec%9a%b0%ec%88%98%ea%b8%b0%ec%97%85%ec%97%b0%ea%b5%ac%ec%86%8c-%ec%84%a0%ec%a0%95/): 데이터 플랫폼 전문기업 인젠트(대표 이형배)는 과학기술정보통신부가 지정하고 한국산업기술진흥협회가 운영하는 ‘2025년도 하반기 우수기업연구소’에 선정됐다고 19일 밝혔다. 우수기업연구소 제도는 연구개발 역량이 탁월하고 기술혁신 의지 및 활동이 우수한 기업의 연구소를 정부가 공식 지정하는 제도다. 지정 유효기간은 3년이며, 지정 시 과학기술정보통신부 장관 명의의 지정서 및 현판이 수여된다. 또한 각종 홍보 지원과 더불어 정부포상·국가 R&D사업 가점 부여 등의 혜택이 제공된다. 엄격한 발표심사와 현장심사, 종합심사를 통해 핵심보유기술에 대한 연구활동 수행여부, 연구인력 현황 및 환경 등에 이르기까지 까다롭게 심사하여 선정하며 2025년 2차 우수기업연구소에는 인젠트를 비롯한 30여개 기업이 이름을 올렸다. 이번 선정 과정에서 인젠트 기술연구소는 다각적인 역량을 기반으로 높은 평가를 받은 것으로 보인다. 인젠트는 eXperDB(데이터베이스), ECM, EDM(문서관리 및 […] - [Gangwon State Attracts Around 700 Group Tourists from the Philippines via Yangyang International Airport, Boosting Inbound Tourism](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/gangwon-state-attracts-around-700-group-tourists-from-the-philippines-via-yangyang-international-airport-boosting-inbound-tourism/): Gangwon State, led by Governor Kim Jin-tae, announced that it has attracted approximately 710 group tourists from the Philippines through charter flights operating on the Yangyang–Manila route, in line with the winter tourism season. Accordingly, on December 18, when the first charter flight arrived, Gangwon State held a welcome event at Yangyang International Airport in cooperation with the Korea Tourism Organization to greet approximately 170 tourists from the Philippines. Arriving at Yangyang International Airport with their families and partners during the Christmas holiday period, Philippine tourists began their visit with K-Wave cultural experiences at the airport arrival hall, including K-pop […] - [비엔엠컴퍼니, "그룹 전환과 2026년 비전 발표"…종무식 성료](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%eb%b9%84%ec%97%94%ec%97%a0%ec%bb%b4%ed%8d%bc%eb%8b%88-%ea%b7%b8%eb%a3%b9-%ec%a0%84%ed%99%98%ea%b3%bc-2026%eb%85%84-%eb%b9%84%ec%a0%84-%eb%b0%9c%ed%91%9c%ec%a2%85%eb%ac%b4%ec%8b%9d/): 비엔엠컴퍼니 제공 ㈜비엔엠컴퍼니는 2025년 12월 17일 메이필드호텔에서 종무식을 열고 그룹 비전을 공식 발표했다. 행사에는 임직원 약 130여 명이 참석했으며, 문지호 아나운서의 사회와 팝페라 공연으로 진행되었다. 이날 회사는 단일 회사에서 그룹 체제로의 전환을 공식화하며 신규 사업부 및 관리부 총괄 수장들이 자리했다. 비엔엠컴퍼니는 2026년을 향한 비전과 사업 계획을 공유하고 우수 사원을 시상하며 브랜드 간 시너지 극대화 방안, 글로벌 시장 진출 전략, 지속 가능한 성장을 위한 조직 체계 고도화 방안을 공개했다. 이재명 비엔엠컴퍼니 사업부 총괄 이사는 “지금은 보다 전략적인 사업적 접근이 필요한 시점으로, 공간 비즈니스와 플랫폼 비즈니스를 중심으로 콘텐츠 비즈니스와 신규 사업 발굴을 함께 추진해야 한다”고 말했다. 그는 “현재 강점을 지닌 공간·플랫폼 사업을 […] - [경제개혁연대, "고려아연 제3자 배정 유상증자 방식에 의문 제기"](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ea%b2%bd%ec%a0%9c%ea%b0%9c%ed%98%81%ec%97%b0%eb%8c%80-%ea%b3%a0%eb%a0%a4%ec%95%84%ec%97%b0-%ec%a0%9c3%ec%9e%90-%eb%b0%b0%ec%a0%95-%ec%9c%a0%ec%83%81%ec%a6%9d%ec%9e%90-%eb%b0%a9%ec%8b%9d%ec%97%90/): 경제개혁연대는 19일 발표한 논평에서 고려아연의 제3자 배정 유상증자 방식에 대한 필요성을 주주와 투자자에게 명확히 설명해야 한다고 요구했다. 이 논평은 이사회가 지난 12월 15일 결정한 미국 제련소 건설 프로젝트와 관련된 자금 조달 방식을 둘러싼 논란을 다루었다. 경제개혁연대는 “논란의 소지가 있는 부분은 제3자 배정 유상증자 방식의 신주 발행”이라고 지적했다. 고려아연은 총 11조원(약 74억 달러) 규모의 미국 제련소 건설 자금 중 일부를 조달하기 위해, 이사회 결의에 따라 JV에 19억 달러 규모의 제3자 배정 유상증자를 실시하기로 하였다. 경제개혁연대는 프로젝트 사업 구조에 대해 “크루시블 JV(이하 JV)가 고려아연 유상증자에 참여해 지분 10.59%를 취득하고, 고려아연은 JV가 지급한 19억 달러를 크루시블 메탈스(Crucible Metals) 설립에 투입한다는 계획”이라고 밝혔다. 출처:경제개혁연대 […] - [귀뚜라미환경테크, ‘역삼센트럴자이’ 견본주택서 ‘에코홈’ 공개](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ea%b7%80%eb%9a%9c%eb%9d%bc%eb%af%b8%ed%99%98%ea%b2%bd%ed%85%8c%ed%81%ac-%ec%97%ad%ec%82%bc%ec%84%bc%ed%8a%b8%eb%9f%b4%ec%9e%90%ec%9d%b4-%ea%b2%ac%eb%b3%b8%ec%a3%bc%ed%83%9d/): 친환경 쓰레기 자동이송 시스템 전문기업 귀뚜라미환경테크는 지난 12일 공개된 역삼센트럴자이 견본주택에서 음식물쓰레기 자동이송 시스템 ‘에코홈’을 선보였다고 밝혔다. 이번에 공개된 음식물쓰레기 자동이송 시스템 ‘에코홈’은 세대 내에 설치된 전용 투입구를 통해 음식물을 배출하면, 중앙 제어 시스템이 진공 흡입력을 이용하여 저장조로 자동 이송하는 첨단 설비다. 배출된 음식물은 원형 그대로 밀폐된 관로를 통해 이송되므로 악취와 해충 발생을 차단하며, 수거된 음식물은 바이오가스 등 신재생 에너지원으로 자원화된다. 최근 하이엔드 주거 시장에서 ‘삶의 질’을 결정하는 핵심 요소로 쾌적한 주방 환경이 대두됨에 따라, 귀뚜라미환경테크의 기술력은 프리미엄 아파트의 필수 요건으로 자리 잡았다. 귀뚜라미환경테크는 세계 최초로 RFID방식에 맞는 ‘세대별 종량제 계량방식’의 자동이송 시스템을 상용화하며 기술적 우위를 확보했다. 현재 국내 관련 […] - [한국앤컴퍼니그룹, 주니어보드 4기 활동 종료](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad%ec%95%a4%ec%bb%b4%ed%8d%bc%eb%8b%88%ea%b7%b8%eb%a3%b9-%ec%a3%bc%eb%8b%88%ec%96%b4%eb%b3%b4%eb%93%9c-4%ea%b8%b0-%ed%99%9c%eb%8f%99-%ec%a2%85%eb%a3%8c/): 한국앤컴퍼니그룹의 ‘주니어보드’ 2025년 활동이 성공적으로 마무리됐다. 지난 2022년 시작한 ‘주니어보드’는 입사 6년 이하 직원들인 ‘Young 오피니언 리더’들이 주도적으로 회사의 제도 개선, 문화 제안, 조직 문제 해결을 추진하는 프로그램이다. 본사 테크노플렉스에서 진행된 한국앤컴퍼니그룹 주니어보드 4기 워크샵 활동 모습 특히, 단순한 의견 제시를 넘어 문제 인식, 아이디어 도출, 실행방안 구체화, 임직원 공유를 통한 4단계의 프로세스를 통해 실질적인 성과를 도출하는 것이 핵심이다. 올해는 기존 지주사인 한국앤컴퍼니(주)와 핵심 계열사인 한국타이어앤테크놀로지(주) 중심의 활동에서 한국네트웍스, 한국프리시젼웍스, 한국엔지니어링웍스, 모델솔루션까지 그룹 전 계열사로 참가를 확대해 총 35명이 주니어보드 4기로 활동했다. 내년부터는 한온시스템 주니어 직원들의 합류로 더욱 확대될 예정이다. 주니어보드 4기는 지난 4월 경기도 판교 본사 테크노플렉스에서 열린 1분기 워크샵을 […] - [Soondae (blood sausage)](https://openkorea.org/feeds/soondae-blood-sausage/): So good with the mixed salt! submitted by /u/FakeOkie [link] [comments] - [HL Mando Gains SBTi Approval for Emission Reduction Goals](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/hl-mando-gains-sbti-approval-for-emission-reduction-goals/): Solar facilities installed at HL Mando’s Beijing plant HL Mando Co., Ltd., an automotive sector affiliate of HL Group, has received official approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global climate change response initiative, for its ‘2035 greenhouse gas reduction target’. The targets include a 63% reduction in direct and indirect emissions from business sites (Scope 1·2) and a 66.3% reduction in indirect emissions from supply chains (Scope 3), both compared to 2023 levels by 2035. Meeting the SBTi science-based reduction targets demonstrates global climate change response commitment, and HL Mando is being recognized as a proven case […] - [Korea Eximbank Funds Major Solar Project in Guam](https://openkorea.org/feeds/news/korea-eximbank-funds-major-solar-project-in-guam-2/): Korea Export-Import Bank Yeouido Headquarters The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) announced on Dec. 19 that it will provide a total of $241 million in financing for the Guam Yona solar power generation project secured by Korea Electric Power Corporation, Korea East-West Power Co., and Samsung C&T Corporation. This financial support consists of a $150 million project finance (PF) loan and a $91 million equity-backed loan (EBL) to support project owners, provided as a customized package for Korean companies’ overseas expansion. The project involves the construction and operation of a solar power plant (132MW capacity) and battery energy storage system (BESS, […] ## Pages - [Join the Cause](https://openkorea.org/join-the-cause/): Korean identity is a multifaceted construct that encompasses not only the culture and traditions of the Korean Peninsula but also the experiences and histories of Koreans living abroad. To support our cause, it’s essential to recognize that these identities stretch far beyond geographic limitations. Connecting Korean Identities Beyond the Peninsula Border The Importance of Global Connection In today’s globalized world, the connections among Korean communities are crucial. Many Koreans live outside the peninsula, establishing vibrant diasporic identities. By fostering connections among these communities, we can create a richer, shared understanding of what it means to be Korean. This connection allows […] - [Donor Dashboard](https://openkorea.org/donor-dashboard/) - [Donation Failed](https://openkorea.org/donation-failed/): We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. - [Donation Confirmation](https://openkorea.org/donation-confirmation/) - [Best Korean TV Shows](https://openkorea.org/best-korean-tv-shows/): Top 100 Korean TV Series based on IMDB Popularity 1. Gyeongseong Creature2023–TV-MA7.3 (13K)RateTV SeriesIn Spring 1945 in Gyeongseong, during Japanese rule over Korea, two young adults confront a strange creature born of greed, and battle against it for survival. 2. Squid Game2021–2025TV-MA8.0 (571K)RateTV SeriesHundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake. 3. Love Next Door2024–7.9 (2.7K)RateTV SeriesRenowned young architect Choi Seung-hyo runs the atelier “In.” Bae Seok-ryu, his childhood friend, rejoins his life after quitting her corporate […] - [Best Korean Pop Music Videos](https://openkorea.org/best-korean-pop-music-videos/): Korean pop music, commonly known as K-pop, has taken the world by storm. With its infectious melodies, captivating choreography, and striking visuals, K-pop has earned a massive following both domestically and internationally. In this page, we delve into the top 100 Korean pop music tracks of all time as highlighted by Rolling Stone. 100. AKMU, ‘200%’ 2014 99 The Kim Sisters, ‘Charlie Brown’ 1964 98 VIXX, ‘Shangri-La’ 2017 97 TOMORROW X TOGETHER feat Seori, ‘0X1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You)’ 2021 96 Busker Busker, ‘Cherry Blossom Ending’ 2012 95 Zion.T, ‘Yanghwa BRDG’ 2014 94 Pentagon, ‘Shine’ 2018 93 Yang Hee […] - [Best Rated Korean Films](https://openkorea.org/best-rated-korean-films/): Introduction to Korean Cinema Korean cinema has gained immense popularity in recent years, captivating audiences worldwide with its distinct storytelling and vivid cinematography. From gripping thrillers to heartwarming dramas, the diversity of films produced in South Korea showcases a rich culture and unique perspectives. In this article, we will delve into the top 100 Korean films, ranked by their IMDb ratings, which reflect their popularity and critical acclaim. Criteria for Ranking The films featured in this list are assessed based on their IMDb ratings, which indicate viewer satisfaction and critical reception. This list not only includes widely recognized films but […] - [Useful Sites on Korea](https://openkorea.org/useful-sites-on-korea/): KOREA.net [Korean Culture and Information Service) Official web portal of the South Korean government, operated by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS). The World Factbook, published by the CIA, provides detailed information on Korea. It includes data on the country’s history, geography, population, government, economy, energy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. The profile highlights South Korea’s rapid economic growth, democratic government, and its role in international affairs. Korean Arts Korean Cinema Language & Literature Statistical Sources Government sources Themed statistics History related sources Bibliographies and Indexes - [Helplines in Korea](https://openkorea.org/helplines-in-korea/): 112  | Police Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available. 119 | Fire & Ambulance The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website. 182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases. 1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)