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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.
Five Chinese insulating glass material makers highlighted for energy-efficient building demand
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A review of publicly available company information points to five China-based suppliers covering key insulating glass materials, from spacer bars and warm-edge systems to sealants and desiccants.
SEOUL NOW wraps New York pop-up, plans bigger return in 2026
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SEOUL NOW: THE COLLECTIVE ended a two-week pop-up in SoHo that aimed to connect emerging Korean fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands with U.S. consumers and buyers.
Kiaf SEOUL returns with 175 galleries and new coexistence-themed programming
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Kiaf SEOUL 2026 will run Sept. 2-6 at COEX in Seoul with 175 galleries from 18 countries and territories, marking the fair’s 25th anniversary.
Yantai ZS Bulk Bags pitches food and pharmaceutical FIBC manufacturing
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Yantai ZS Bulk Bags Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is highlighting its food- and pharmaceutical-grade FIBC capabilities, certifications, and global customer base from its Yantai, China operations.
ZS Bulk Bags says FIBC design is shifting toward application-specific packaging
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ZS Bulk Bags says global demand for bulk packaging is pushing Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers toward more specialized designs for chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, minerals, and agriculture.
ZenaTech revenue jumps 425% in first half as drone business scales
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ZenaTech posted sharp second-quarter and first-half revenue growth for the period ended June 30, 2026, driven mostly by its Drone as a Service business.
AIM Intelligence to host AI red-teaming workshop at Seoul safety forum
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AIM Intelligence will host a frontier AI red-teaming workshop at the Seoul Forum on AI Safety & Security 2026, a Ministry of Science and ICT-backed event held alongside ICML 2026. The workshop will feature Google, Microsoft, LG AI Research and a…
Chae Jun calls for AI agent research model in finance
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Yuanta Securities outside director and Seoul National University business professor Chae Jun is urging a structured AI agent-based research model for financial investing, built through cooperation among financial firms, universities and AI…
HelloWorks plans Rayphie revival at Global Stage Hollywood
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Seoul studio HelloWorks will outline a plan to turn Korea’s first science-fiction comic, Rayphie, into a global IP business at Global Stage Hollywood on Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.
izna announces first concert tour with Seoul kickoff in September
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WAKEONE’s K-pop girl group izna will launch its first-ever concert tour on Sept. 19 in Seoul and hit multiple Asian cities over about three months.
Ashley P. Moseley wins NYC Big Book Award recognition for children's book
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Ashley P. Moseley’s This Birdie Told Me was named a Distinguished Favorite in the Children’s Educational category at the NYC Big Book Award, bringing international attention to a rainforest-themed children’s title that blends storytelling with…
SNU Eye Clinic outlines what overseas patients should weigh before SMILE or SMILE Pro
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SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul is urging overseas patients to start with a full eye exam, not a device comparison, when choosing between SMILE and SMILE Pro. The clinic says language support and careful planning matter for international patients who need…
ADIPEC 2026 to draw record Asian participation in Abu Dhabi
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ADIPEC 2026 will feature its strongest-ever Asian turnout, with 353 companies and six country pavilions joining the Abu Dhabi energy event from Nov. 2-5. Organizers say the show will connect Asia’s rising energy demand with global supply, capital,…
Crux says U.S. clean energy supply chains still lack key domestic inputs
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Crux released a new whitepaper Tuesday arguing that while §45X has helped spur U.S. clean energy manufacturing, the biggest bottlenecks remain upstream and abroad.
S&B Foods brings UMAMI TOPPING to Europe starting in the UK
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S&B Foods plans to launch UMAMI TOPPING, a crunchy garlic chili oil topping, in Europe beginning with the UK. The rollout targets Japanese and Asian supermarkets and aims to tap growing demand for topping-style seasonings that add both heat and…
Vespexx pushes Korea femtech global at Seoul summit
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Vespexx gathered founders, clinicians and investors in Seoul on June 30 for Korea Femtech Summit 2026, spotlighting Korean women’s health startups expanding into the US, India, Japan and beyond.
Rakuten Viki launches Filipino-Korean reality series Kumusta in Seoul
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Rakuten Viki has launched Kumusta, a new Korean-Filipino reality series set in Seoul that spotlights Filipino food, hospitality and culture for viewers across Southeast Asia. The show pairs Ji Chang-wook with Filipino stars and Michelin-starred…
STK 2026 draws 620 companies to Seoul for AI, robotics and quantum tech
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STK 2026 wrapped up its three-day run at COEX in Seoul on June 12, bringing 620 companies from 16 countries together for Korea’s largest technology business platform.
MagicBody moves rehabilitation Pilates certification online for students outside Seoul
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MagicBody is putting its rehabilitation Pilates instructor certification online for students outside Seoul, overseas learners and working professionals with irregular schedules.
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