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Business Samsung, TELUS collaborate on Canada’s AI-powered RAN intelligent controller
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics and TELUS announced on Sept. 18 that they will deploy Canada’s first commercial Radio Access Network Intelligent Controller (RIC), marking a significant milestone toward fully software-based, AI-powered networks. Samsung will provide its RIC solution, including open multi-vendor support and a rich suite of applications as part of Samsung CognitiV Network Operations Suite (NOS), to further enable intelligent automation, enhanced energy efficiency and optimized performance across TELUS’ wireless network. The RIC is a software-based component i
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- 2025-09-19 16:30
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Business AMCHAM hosts the Healthcare Innovation Seminar 2025 in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) hosted the Healthcare Innovation Seminar 2025 at the Seoul Shilla Hotel on September 18 under the theme “Proposal for the New Government - Driving Healthcare Innovation through Sustainable Regulatory Pathways.” The seminar brought together over 150 participants, including senior government officials from both Korea and the United States, global healthcare leaders, and industry experts, to discuss how Korea can accelerate healthcare innovation while ensuring sustainability in an aging society. Amid the inaugurat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-19 15:11
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Business Hanwha Aerospace signs a pact to supply K9 VIDAR Howitzers to Norway
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hanwha Aerospace has signed a third contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) for 24 additional K9 VIDAR Self-Propelled Howitzers on September 19, 2025. This follow-on order underscores the Norwegian Armed Forces' confidence in the K9 platform's proven performance and reliability. The contract was signed in Oslo in the presence of Son Jae-il, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, and Norwegian officials including Ms. Gro Jære, Director General of the NDMA, Major General Lars Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army and Min-Jeong Seo, Ambassador of
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-19 14:02
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Business LG Electronics announces partnership with the National Gallery in London
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics announced a new multi-year deal with the National Gallery in London to become the institution’s Modern and Contemporary Art Partner on Sept. 17. As part of this role, LG will support the National Gallery’s current and upcoming projects with leading artists, continuing its rich artistic tradition. The National Gallery is committed to presenting contemporary art in dynamic conversation with the historic collection through its artist residencies, artist conversations and artist commissions. The new partnership with the National Gallery builds on LG’
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 16:54
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Business Lotte Shopping unveils Southeast Asia strategy in Singapore
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Lotte Shopping Co. hosted its 2025 CEO IR Day at The Westin Singapore on September 17 for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Southeast Asia expansion, AI transformation, and shareholder value. The event followed the company's annual CEO IR Day held in Seoul on September 15 and investor meetings in Hong Kong on September 16. This year's Singapore session brought together a large gathering of institutional investors, asset managers, and analysts. At the event, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Lotte Retail, Samuel Sanghyun Kim addres
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-18 14:01
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Business HS Hyosung presents next-generation carbon fiber solutions at 'CCE 2025'
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee HS Hyosung Advanced Materials, the first Korean company to possess proprietary carbon fiber technology, is participating in Asia’s largest composites exhibition, the China Composites Expo (CCE) 2025, held in Shanghai from September 16 to 18. The CCE exhibition, held annually in Shanghai, is Asia’s largest composites trade show, featuring 700 companies presenting materials for a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, sports, and energy. Since 2013, HS Hyosung has participated in CCE every year, strengthening its presence in the Asian market. At
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-09-17 17:03
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Business AION 2 of NCSOFT launches in Korea and Taiwan on November 19
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo NCSOFT announced that its new MMORPG, AION 2, will officially launch in Korea and Taiwan on November 19. Pre-registration opened on September 11 through the official website and major app marketplaces. Players can reserve server and character names starting October 16, and pre-create customized characters beginning November 16, ahead of launch. All pre-registered players will receive a Pet Selection Box (Zaif/Papis) and a 100,000 Kinah Box. Those who register by September 14 will also be entered into a drawing for tickets to G-STAR 2025. During the AION2NIGHT l
- Lee Kap-soo 기자
- 2025-09-17 16:10
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Business Hyundai Motor champions hydrogen innovation at Osaka Energy Ministerial Meetings
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group asserted its hydrogen leadership at the 1st Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels and the 7th Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting on September 15 in Osaka, Japan, through lead intervention on the clean energy transition. The ministerial meetings, co-hosted by the governments of Japan and Brazil and with the participation of over 25 countries and the International Energy Agency (IEA), Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), were held with the aim of accelerating global collaboration. Hyundai Motor Group
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-17 14:03
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Business AMCHAM hosts roundtable with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) hosted an exclusive closed-door roundtable on September 14 with Christopher Landau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, during his first official visit to Seoul as Deputy Secretary. Held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, the meeting brought together senior executives from leading U.S. and Korean companies across industries including automotive, airlines, healthcare, ICT and digital services, and steel. With Korean investments in the United States continuing to grow, participants engaged in candid discussions on strengtheni
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-15 16:52
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Business South Korea's arms exports to NATO states ranked 2nd from 2020-24
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo South Korea's weapons exports to NATO member states over the past five years are second only to those of the U.S., the Korea. Net reported. Korea is an emerging power in the global weapons sector due to swift delivery and competitive pricing. The British weekly Economist on Aug. 31 said this in quoting a report in March by the Sweden-based Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, "Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2024." Korea tied with France from 2020-24 for second place in arms exports to NATO member countries with 6.5% each. The U.S., the wor
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-12 14:42
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Business ICCK and Khaitan & Co. hold a business seminar for Korean investors
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), in collaboration with Khaitan & Co., a top-tier leading law firm in India, held a business seminar on “India Market Insights: A Guide for Korean Investors” at Andaz Seoul Gangnam Hotel on Sept. 9, 2025. At the business seminar designed to guide Korean investors through the practical aspects of doing business in India, Ramesh Iyer, Chairman of ICCK, said in a welcoming address, “During the seminar, we will offer key insights and real-world case studies to help understand crucial business and regulatory consider
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-11 15:58
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Business Samsung’s 2025 OLED TV certified as a VDE ‘Real Black’ display
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Samsung Electronics announced on Sept. 8 that its 2025 OLED TV (S95F model) has been officially certified as a Real Black display by the Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), a leading electrical engineering certification institute in Germany. By meeting the required standards to be genuinely considered Real Black, Samsung has proven that its OLED technology delivers a true black viewing experience. The certification validates the OLED display’s crisp, reflection-free images with near-perfect blacks measured below 0.005 nits in dark environments, as well as black a
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-11 14:11
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Business AMCHAM hosts Blockchain Seminar 2025 with 70 business leaders
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) hosted the “Blockchain Seminar 2025” on Sept. 10 at the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas under the theme “Bridging Worlds: Traditional Finance Meets the Digital Economy.” The event brought together over 70 leaders from multinational corporations, financial institutions, and technology firms to explore how blockchain innovation is reshaping the global financial system and Korea’s role in this transformation. The seminar featured a distinguished lineup of global experts and thought leaders who shared insights
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-11 11:16
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Business LG Chem joins hands with Toyota to accelerate cathode materials market entry
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Chem announced on Sept. 9 that Toyota Tsusho Corporation had acquired a 25% stake in LG-HY BCM, the company’s cathode materials plant in Gumi, thereby joining as the second-largest shareholder. Toyota Tsusho, the general trading company of the Toyota Group, plays a vital role in Toyota Motor’s raw material procurement. With Toyota Tsusho’s investment, the shareholding structure of the Gumi plant has shifted to LG Chem (51%), Toyota Tsusho (25%) and Huayou Cobalt (24%, down from 49%). This adjustment ensures the venture meets the newly redefined PFE criteria
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-10 11:46
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Business LG CEO William Cho pursues the Global South growth strategy
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics CEO William Cho is advancing the company’s Global South growth strategy through a strategic partnership to provide cooling solutions for an AI data center under development in Oxagon, the industrial hub of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM City project. On September 2 in Riyadh, Cho met with Abdulelah Abunayyan, Chairman of SHAKER Group, the manufacturer and sole distributor of LG Air Conditioners, following the 30th anniversary of the strategic partnership; and Rajit Nanda, CEO of DATAVOLT, a global data infrastructure provider. The parties signed a memorandu
- Lee 기자
- 2025-09-08 16:54
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Kazakh culture presented in Gwangju and Seoul, South Korea
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FOMEK Chairman Choi meets with Georgian Amb. to Korea Tarash Papaskua
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Samsung joins hands with GRAIL to bring the cancer early detection test to Asia
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Tajikistan showcases rich culture in Seoul and Gwangju events
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National Art Museum of Belarus hosts K-Minwha Invitational Exhibition
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Higgsfield AI becomes Kazakhstan’s first unicorn startup, valued at over $1 billion
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Jeungpyeong County signs MOU on smart agriculture with China's Guannan County
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Justice Minister Chung Sung-ho meets with UNHCR high commissioner
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Spouses of foreign ambassadors to Korea experience Korean culture
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MSS invites SMEs to join the "2025 K-Beauty Creator Challenge"
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Samsung joins hands with GRAIL to bring the cancer early detection test to Asia
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