KB News DeskToss H1 revenue jumps as in-app services gain traction
Viva Republica, the operator of South Korean fintech giant Toss, reported an over 50 percent increase in revenue in the first half of the year, driven by growth across its…
DP threatens to expel opposition lawmaker for disparaging Gwangju Democratic Uprising
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea submitted a resolution backed by all 161 of its lawmakers on Friday to expel main opposition People Power Party Rep. Lee Jin-sook from the…
Korea Investment to widen footprint with KDB deal
Brokerage-led finance group gears up to step up game with KDB Life acquisition With the acquisition of KDB Life, Korea Investment Holdings is set to broaden its business portfolio beyond…
Seoul shares spike for 5th straight day on chip rally
South Korean shares ended sharply higher for the fifth straight session Friday as investors snapped up shares of major chipmakers. The Korean won rose against the US dollar. The benchmark…
Young inventor turns phone grip into breathing aid for fire emergencies
Elementary school student’s smoke-filtering phone grip wins top prize at 2026 Youth Invention Festival If a fire broke out while you were sleeping in a hotel, what would be the…
Samsung hires AI experts to accelerate chip business transformation
Samsung Electronics has recruited two artificial intelligence and data specialists as it steps up efforts to deploy AI across its semiconductor operations, from chip design and process development to manufacturing.…
Kyungpook National University rolls out AI degree with Samsung job track
Kyungpook National University said Thursday it would launch a new employment-linked contract major with Samsung Electronics to train specialists in mobile engineering and advanced artificial intelligence technologies. The university will…
Nexon scores record half-year earnings on MapleStory, ARC Raiders growth across globe
Nexon has posted record first-half earnings on the back of continued growth of its flagship MapleStory franchise and the strong performance of ARC Raiders in Western markets. According to Nexon…
Blue Elephant steps up overseas push with first US flagship
Korean eyewear brand Blue Elephant opens its first US store in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday, marking the Korean label’s entry into the American retail market. The 650-square-meter flagship, named…
Rights panel calls bathhouse's women-only towel, soap fees discriminatory
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea ruled that a public bathhouse charging only female customers for towels and soap violated equal rights protections, recommending corrective measures to the owner…
