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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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Muzig AI to stage live orchestral concert with AI-composed music in Seoul
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Muzig AI will present an AI music concert at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul on Sept. 20, pairing original AI-generated works with Studio Ghibli and Hans Zimmer soundtracks.
BEAUTÉ SEOUL expands curly hair care line with upgraded bonnet dryer
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BEAUTÉ SEOUL has expanded its curly hair collection with an upgraded Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer Attachment Ver 2.0 and solid shampoo and conditioner bars.
South Korean lawmaker backs hops-derived CBD at National Assembly forum
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A National Assembly forum in Seoul highlighted hops-derived cannabidiol as a cannabis-free alternative with potential regulatory and commercial advantages for Korea’s bio-industry.
VandS Clinic expands specialized beauty centers across Seoul
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VandS Clinic is widening its Seoul footprint with specialized centers in Seongsu, Sinchon and Hwagok for lifting, body contouring and regenerative skin care aimed at global patients.
Seoul Pavilion closes VivaTech 2026 with deals, awards and investor interest
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The Seoul Business Agency says its first Seoul Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 in Paris generated more than 300 business meetings, six MOUs and 10 awards and recognitions for 20 Seoul startups.
AFPRO 2026 opens in Seoul with 195 startups and new AX pavilion
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South Korea’s flagship agrifood startup expo opened July 15 at COEX in Seoul with 195 startups, 369 booths and a new AX Special Pavilion focused on Physical AI and autonomous farm robotics.
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