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WEJ pushes corporate carbon neutrality with PPA platform zurigo
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Climate tech startup WEJ Inc. is expanding its zurigo platform to help companies evaluate, match and monitor off-site renewable power purchase agreements in minutes.
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.
CHON to roll out free digital membership and event pass services
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CHON Inc. will begin wide distribution of two free services at its Investor Day in Seoul on Sept. 16: a small-business membership tool and MOIM PASS, a digital event pass.
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.
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.
Asia’s 2026 fitness trade shows spotlight regional sourcing and buyer matchmaking
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A 2026 review of Asia’s fitness trade exhibition calendar highlights ten organizers shaping sports and fitness business cooperation across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The list underscores how trade shows are…
Plushie Planet expands STAR BABY AI companion universe
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Plushie Planet detailed its STAR BABY intellectual property and company strategy on August 12, 2026, positioning the plush and AI companion brand as the center of a broader business built around emotional connection, collectibles and charitable…
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.
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.
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.
Explorer.Company rolls out last-minute Mongolia travel deals
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Explorer.Company is pitching short-notice trips to Mongolia for travelers who want a ready-made adventure with flights, 4x4 vehicles and camping gear bundled in. The offers target spontaneous visitors, including Singapore travelers, as Mongolia’s…
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.
Digital business card market seen reaching $528.12 million by 2035
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The digital business card market is expanding as companies shift to contactless networking, QR and NFC sharing, and cloud-based contact tools.
How Beijing companies can assess top translation firms
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As Hainan’s offshore duty-free business expands and multilingual demand rises, translation buyers are under pressure to choose partners that can deliver quickly and reliably.
Florida economy tops $1.8 trillion as Vero Beach luxury market targets affluent relocations
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Florida’s economy has grown to $1.8 trillion, putting the state 14th globally and sharpening competition for high-end buyers and relocating wealth.
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.
Nexdata to attend INTERSPEECH 2026 and host 2nd MLC-SLM Workshop
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Nexdata will showcase speech AI data tools at INTERSPEECH 2026 in Sydney from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, then host its 2nd MLC-SLM Workshop on Oct. 2. The company is using the events to expand technical ties in Korea and push its speech data business for…
Nexdata to showcase physical AI and robot data tools at IROS 2026
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Nexdata will exhibit at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, highlighting datasets and custom data-building services for physical AI and robotics.
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.
Business travel accident insurance market seen hitting $26.1B by 2033
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Allied Market Research says the global business travel accident insurance market was worth $3.2 billion in 2023 and could climb to $26.1 billion by 2033. The forecast reflects rising corporate travel, stronger employee safety priorities and…
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