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VMB LIVE expands AI live commerce push in South Korea
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VMB LIVE says its South Korea operation is moving from market entry into scaled commercialization, backed by AI digital humans, computing infrastructure and cloud logistics.
South Korea F2 visa fund offers principal-guaranteed path for investors
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Globevisa says South Korea’s Public Business Investment System gives high-net-worth investors a principal-guaranteed, non-interest-bearing route tied to residency.
Seoul forum breaks under-eye filler into three anatomical problems
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At a Seoul aesthetics forum, Cliff Clinic’s Dr. Gunwoo Hong argued that dark circles and under-eye hollows are not one problem but three separate issues, and that each needs its own injection plan.
Liquid-crystal metalens switches between bright-field and edge-enhanced imaging
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Researchers in South Korea and China have built a liquid-crystal-integrated metalens that can electronically switch between two bright-field imaging modes and a third edge-enhanced mode.
Thomas LeBrun book earns NYC Big Book Award recognition, Times Square spotlight
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Thomas LeBrun’s Aurora Rift: A Man Out of Time was named a 2026 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Action/Adventure and will be featured on a Times Square billboard on Oct. 10. The recognition expands visibility for the author, whose…
EPHEMERA adds Korean label THY SEOUL for U.S. launch
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EPHEMERA will bring Seoul-based lifestyle fashion brand THY SEOUL to North America starting at a New York pop-up on Oct. 16, 2026, with the line also selling on EPHEMERA’s online store the same season.
Massive Bio taps Intralink to push into South Korea
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Massive Bio has hired Intralink to help expand its oncology platform in South Korea and build partnerships with hospitals, labs and doctors.
Je Woo Kim chronicles South Korea’s rise in new book
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Je Woo Kim, PhD, has released “The Rise of Seoul: South Korea’s Journey from Rags to Riches,” a new book that examines how South Korea moved from war, poverty and colonial rule to global economic and cultural influence.
South Korea gains appeal as Europe tightens golden visas
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Global investors are comparing South Korea’s investment residency program with shrinking European golden visa options in 2026. The shift matters for high-net-worth families weighing speed, capital flexibility and regional access in Asia versus…
South Korea F-2 to F-5 path depends on visa type and compliance
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Globevisa Group says South Korea’s F-2-to-F-5 residency route is not a single timeline, with rules varying by visa category, investment type and residency record.
CHON unveils relationship-based digital trust platform in Seoul
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CHON publicly introduced its relationship-based digital trust infrastructure at an investor day in Seoul on Sept. 16, six years after the concept work began.
VandS Clinic Seoul spotlights transparent pricing for international patients
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VandS Clinic Seoul is emphasizing VAT-excluded pricing, separate global customer benefits and upfront cost checks for overseas patients as South Korea faces closer scrutiny of clinic refund and cancellation terms.
Seoul Labs is building AI-agent payment controls for verifiable purchases
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Seoul Labs Inc. is developing SeoulLabs Pay, a payment-control layer designed to verify an AI agent’s identity, delegated authority and spending scope before a transaction clears.
Hong Kong New CIES and South Korea program offer two very different residency plays for HNWIs
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Globevisa Group says Hong Kong’s New CIES and South Korea’s investment immigration program serve different investor goals, with Hong Kong favoring market participation and South Korea emphasizing principal protection.
VandS Clinic Seoul maps out medical tourism logistics for U.S. patients
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VandS Clinic Seoul has published a step-by-step guide for American patients traveling to Seoul for cosmetic procedures, centering on pre-travel consultations, recovery-based treatment timing and upfront pricing.
MIMOSU wins Seoul Award as fermented rice water hair care expands globally
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MIMOSU, the K-beauty clean scalp care brand operated by Meong Seok Global Corp., said its Fermented Rice Water Scalp Care Line won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product from the Seoul Business Agency.
Seoul Labs builds SuperWallet HACS to connect digital identity and alternative credit
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Seoul Labs is developing SuperWallet HACS, a mobile platform that pairs verifiable digital identity with AI-based alternative credit scoring in one workflow.
South Korea, Denmark team up on AI ageing tech
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South Korean and Danish partners have signed a cooperation agreement to expand AI-enabled dementia prevention and healthy-ageing programs, starting in South Korea’s elderly welfare sector.
Seoul to Soho brings K-beauty pop-up to SoHo
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A three-week Seoul to Soho experience opens in New York on Aug. 14, bringing Korean beauty brands, biotech startups, creators and buyers to 13 Crosby Street.
Fujairah Environment Authority joins UNESCO heritage session in South Korea
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Fujairah’s Environment Protection Authority is taking part in UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea, as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s bid for World Heritage status.
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