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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.
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 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.
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.
H.U.G.G.E.R v1.1 paper claims new way to stabilize fluid simulations
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Researchers in South Korea released the H.U.G.G.E.R v1.1 framework on Sept. 9, publishing it on academic and open-source platforms.
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.
Maisonje expands to New York and Seoul with new pop-up
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Maisonje, the premium backpack brand for professional women founded by Jay Heo, launched in New York and is heading to a Seoul pop-up this September.
EPHEMERA brings Seoul accessories brand HAIRYMASK to the U.S. this fall
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EPHEMERA will launch Korean accessories brand HAIRYMASK in North America in fall 2026 through its online store and first New York pop-up. The partnership gives HAIRYMASK a U.S. retail and logistics runway as it expands beyond Seoul without needing…
BOS brings biotech beauty to Seoul to Soho in New York
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BOS, powered by Enthera Bio, is showcasing science-driven Korean beauty at Seoul to Soho in Manhattan through Sept. 6. The Biotech Beauty Zone uses AI skin analysis, spotlights seven K-beauty brands and aims to connect Korean beauty innovators…
MIMOSU wins 2026 Seoul Award for fermented rice water hair care
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MIMOSU, the clean scalp care brand operated by Meong Seok Global Corp., has won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product for its Fermented Rice Water Scalp Care Line. The recognition spotlights a growing demand for low-pH, fragrance-free hair…
IAPMO's Dain Hansen joins U.S. trade advisory committee
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IAPMO said Dain Hansen, its executive vice president of Government Relations, has been appointed to the U.S. Government’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee by the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
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.
Jaadugar releases Episode 12 summary and preview cuts
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The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has released the summary and preview cuts for Episode 12, titled “The Steppe, Ever Unchanging.” The update also highlights the series’ broadcast schedule, global streaming partners and the creative team…
URBAN BREAK and TOY CON SEOUL draw 58,000 in first fully integrated edition
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URBAN BREAK & TOY CON SEOUL 2026 ended Aug. 2 at COEX in Seoul after a four-day run that drew about 58,000 visitors and brought together 355 artists from 15 countries.
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.
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.
Fujairah Environment Authority Joins UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in Korea
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Fujairah Environment Authority is taking part in UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s bid for World Heritage status.
Rakuten Viki brings back K-Drama Day with free shows, prizes and fan voting
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Rakuten Viki is marking its fourth annual K-Drama Day from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 with free K-dramas, talent exclusives and partner promotions across Southeast Asia and other markets.
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