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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…
Dr. Park Tae-oh demos periorbital RF at Cynosure Lutronic Academy
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Dr. Park Tae-oh of Relieve Clinic Seoul gave a live eye-area radiofrequency demonstration in Seoul on June 13 as about 1,400 clinicians watched online and in person.
SSANCAR sets first European booth in Warsaw with inspection and rebate offer
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South Korean used vehicle exporter SSANCAR will make its first dedicated European exhibition appearance at Automotive Parts Expo in Warsaw from Oct. 9-11, 2026. The company is using the parts fair to pitch direct buying, a 24-hour inspection…
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.
K-Safety Expo 2026 opens in Busan with 340 exhibitors and AI-driven disaster tech
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K-Safety Expo 2026 opened Sept. 2 at BEXCO in Busan, bringing together 340 companies and organizations to showcase AI, robotics and drone-based safety technologies.
KIDP says AI era will favor K-design as Design Korea goes global
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At IFA 2026 in Berlin, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion said artificial intelligence is narrowing hardware competition and making industrial and user-experience design a bigger differentiator.
Busan launches five-month citywide Night Festa as U.S. visits jump 76%
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Busan, South Korea, has opened Starry Night Busan: Night Festa 2026, a free nighttime tourism program running through December across beaches, parks and downtown districts.
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.
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.
GenBio draws early Asia Bio Partnering interest from South Korean research group
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GenBio says it has received multiple meeting invitations since networking opened Aug. 3 ahead of the 2026 Asia Bio Partnering Forum, including interest from an established South Korean clinical research and laboratory organization.
KTO hosts Los Angeles transit tourism event with Incheon Airport partners
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The Korea Tourism Organization and partners held “Gateway to Korea: Los Angeles, 2026” on Aug. 27 in Los Angeles to promote Incheon International Airport as a major Asia transit hub and position Korea as a transit tourism destination.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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