KB News DeskKorean automakers shift gears to H2 sales growth as wage talks wrap up
Carmakers look to hybrids, new models to keep sales momentum amid US tariffs and intensifying competition South Korea’s five major automakers are on track to finalize their annual wage talks…
Too young for a pension, too old for youth aid: Seoul eyes midlife savings plan
Seoul wants to help middle-aged residents bridge a potentially lean stretch between their last paycheck and their first state pension payment by paying into long-term savings accounts. Under a blueprint…
LG’s washing machines get virtual girl group singing ‘I Wash’
Virtual idols find growing role in marketing A new idol group has entered the K-pop scene, but there is no entertainment agency behind it. There is a washing machine. “AI-Dol,”…
NPS chief opposes foreigner-only curbs on pension back payments
As South Korea moves to tighten a disputed pension back payment rule, the head of the National Pension Service says any new limits should be based on how long people…
Watch: EVAN (Heeseung) Reveals Official Light Stick Design
EVAN (Heeseung) will be releasing his official light stick! On August 31, EVAN unveiled a teaser video featuring the design for his new light stick. In the teaser video, bright…
N Seoul Tower opens early-bird sales for Namsan Wine Festa
N Seoul Tower has opened early-bird ticket sales for the Namsan Wine Festa slated for Oct. 12 to Nov. 8, its operator CJ Foodville said Monday. Titled “Fall in R.E.D.…
Beyond sweat and tears: Obesity drugs reshape weight-loss treatment
Doctor’s personal journey makes the case for medication as a primary treatment for severe obesity For most of his life, cardiologist Chang Hyoung-woo treated his obesity with the familiar prescription…
Musinsa posts record earnings on offline, global expansion
Musinsa said Monday it has posted record first-half earnings with 821.7 billion won ($598.4 million) in consolidated sales, up 22 percent from the same period last year, as the Korean…
Kospi swings as US rate fears return
The South Korean benchmark Kospi steadied after retreating sharply in early trading Monday as concerns over rising US interest rates prompted investors to offload shares. The Kospi stood at 6,795.65…
CXMT announces LPDDR6 mass production ahead of Samsung, SK hynix
China’s CXMT has announced mass production of LPDDR6 memory for Xiaomi’s upcoming 18 Fold, moving ahead of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix in publicly confirming both production and a commercial…
