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Business Middle market enterprises lead export diversification to the New Southern region
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The 2025 International Cooperation Meet-up Day for Middle Market Enterprises, hosted by the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea (FOMEK) and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), was held on November 17, at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. The event brought together around 80 participants, including FOMEK Chairman Choi Jin-shik, KOIMA President Youn Young-mi, MOTIR Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, Dato' Mohd Zamruni bin Khalid, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Republic of Korea, other ASEAN ambassadors stationed in Korea, and representatives from Dongsung an
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 16:48
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Business AMCHAM raises 150 million won at the 18th CEO Servers’ Night
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, led by Chairman and CEO James Kim, hosted the 18th AMCHAM CEO Servers' Night at the Conrad Seoul Hotel on November 6, bringing together leading executives from across the business community for a meaningful evening in supporting of underprivileged students. Organized by AMCHAM’s Partners for the Future Foundation, the annual charity event raises scholarship funds for university students facing financial hardship. This year’s event held special meaning as the Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary, hosting the large
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-20 16:19
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Business [Special Feature] The pride of a 40-year kimchi legacy: Future of K-kimchi pioneered by Seohan Food Co.
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee | There is someone who has developed this kimchi not merely as a food item, but as a healthy dish embodying Korean culture and science. That person is Kimchi Master Kim Soon-ja, CEO of Seohan Food Co. The 40-year-old kimchi master brand, previously known as ‘Hansung Food’, has declared its full-scale leap into the global market under its new name, ‘Seohan Food Co.’ This company name change is seen not merely as a brand refresh, but as a milestone elevating the Korean kimchi industry to a new level. It builds upon CEO Kim Soon-ja's 40 years of accumulated fermenta
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-19 15:41
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Business LG and Mercedes-Benz discuss expanding “One LG Solution” collaboration
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Executives from LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Energy Solution and LG Innotek met with Mercedes-Benz AG on Nov. 13 to discuss expanded collaboration under LG’s “One LG Solution” strategy. Focused on leveraging the combined expertise of LG Group affiliates, this effort brings together the four companies driving the Group’s automotive components business. The meeting took place at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido, Seoul, during the visit of Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, to Korea. Participants included William Cho,
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-18 16:56
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Business Hyundai Motor to provide official vehicles for G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Company will provide official vehicles for the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company said on Nov. 17. The company will supply 30 STARIA multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) as official transportation for delegation staff from participating countries and support the summit’s successful operation. The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg will be held November 22–23 under the theme ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.’ Launched in December 1999 with participation from 20 major economies, including the Republic of Korea and the
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-18 14:10
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Business Investment opportunities of Kazakhstan presented in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The investment opportunities of Kazakhstan were presented at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Nov. 11 within the framework of the forum “K-Global Synergistic Leap Forum – Central Asia Edition.” The event was organized by Shinhan Bank with the support from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event aimed to strengthen business partnerships between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian countries, expand trade opportunities, and promote innovative solutions. The forum served
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-18 10:30
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Business KBIOHealth Chairman Lee says, “Making Osong the Heart of Global Bio”
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee As the biohealth industry rapidly emerges as a key future growth engine for the nation, the importance of a comprehensive support platform spanning the entire lifecycle is growing rapidly. The Osong Advanced Medical Industry Promotion Foundation (KBIOHealth), located in Osong, Chungcheongbuk-do, is Korea's only comprehensive bio support institution. It supports the entire process from research and development (R&D) through non-clinical studies, clinical trials, prototype production, quality control, licensing, commercialization, and global expansion—ensuring
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-17 16:49
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Business Kia unveils Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic display themes
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kia Corporation is collaborating with Disney to create a unique experience that brings beloved characters from the studio’s most iconic entertainment brands into Kia vehicles, the company said on Nov. 10. Available on models equipped with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) based infotainment system, the new themes offer a wide range of immersive experiences inspired by the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, National Geographic, and Star Wars. From The Lion King and Toy Story to The Avengers and The Mandalorian, these themes transform the interior into a
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-14 16:52
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Business AMCHAM, KFTC discuss pathways to stronger innovation, fair competition
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), led by Chairman and CEO James Kim, met with Ju Biung-ghi, newly appointed Chairperson of the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), on Nov. 6 at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul to exchange views on the new administration’s fair trade policy direction and key issues faced by global companies operating in the Korean market. As part of Chairperson Ju’s ongoing series of industry outreach efforts following his appointment, this meeting served as a platform to discuss the new administration’s fair trade policy priorities a
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-14 15:43
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Business Korean-German Climate & Environment Conference 2025 held in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), led by President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg, and the German Embassy Seoul co-hosted the Korean-German Climate & Environment Conference 2025 on November 13 at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel, South Korea. This year’s conference, held under the theme “Boosting Energy Efficiency in Industry: Pathways to a Sustainable Future,” brought together over 80 government officials, business leaders, and climate experts from both countries. Participants explored strategies to combat climate
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-14 10:22
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Business Hyundai Motor and Pyeongtaek to develop carbon-neutral hydrogen port initiatives
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group announced a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Nov. 11 with Pyeongtaek City and key partners to develop carbon-neutral hydrogen port initiatives. The partnership aims to establish Korean model for port decarbonization and contribute to national carbon neutrality goals. Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor Company will oversee hydrogen-related business strategy, while Kia Corporation and Hyundai Glovis Co. will introduce and operate hydrogen fuel cell power generators at their facilities in Pyeongtaek Port. The initiative aims to
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 16:45
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Business LG’s ultra-premium built-in brand SKS impresses at Design Week Mexico 2025
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo LG Electronics showcased its ultra-premium built-in kitchen appliance brand, SKS, at Design Week Mexico 2025, one of Latin America’s largest design festivals, the company said on Nov. 7. As the exclusive home appliance brand partner of this year’s event, SKS successfully elevated its brand presence in the region, reaffirming its leadership in the global luxury built-in market. At Design House, the flagship exhibition of Design Week Mexico, visitors were invited to experience the full SKS lineup of ultra-premium built-in kitchen appliances, including the SKS ref
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-12 15:36
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Business Kia and Motability Operations sign MOU to strengthen collaboration
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Kia Corporation (Kia) and Motability Operations Limited, the company which runs the Motability Scheme in the UK, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Nov. 4, reaffirming their mutual commitment towards electrification and enhancing personal mobility through care for the environment. The key objective of this collaboration is to bring to market an affordable, fully electric, side-entry Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), while advancing inclusive mobility through Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup to meet the accessibility and electrificat
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-10 16:45
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Business ECCK Chairperson attends Korea Fair Trade Commission Roundtable
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) Chairperson Philippe van Hoof attended the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) Roundtable on November 6 with Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Korea. The Roundtable was hosted by newly appointed Chairperson Biung-Ghi Ju. As the Chairperson of the ECCK, Philippe emphasized that the European business community is fully behind and supportive of initiatives that strengthen the competitive and fair business in Korea. As part of such efforts, the ECCK suggested that the re-enactment of the previously drafted legislation, by i
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-10 16:10
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Business SK hosts 'SK AI Summit 2025' with vision to solve AI challenges
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo SK opened the “SK AI Summit 2025” at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul on November 3. Running through Tuesday, the SK AI Summit is a platform for collaboration where SK shares its integrated AI capabilities and vision accumulated across semiconductors, energy solutions and AI data centers. The event brings together diverse partners from global big tech companies, startups and academia to explore ways to strengthen the future AI ecosystem. Last year's inaugural event attracted over 30,000 participants both online and offline, establishing itself a
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-07 16:36
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Where Tradition and Modernity Meet: The 2026 Korea Masters Invitational Exhibition Opens in Insadong
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Shared Pain, Shared Promise: Azerbaijan and Korea Reflect on Khojaly at Third Annual Symposium
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KGCCI and KNCW Sign MOU to Advance Women's Leadership in Korea
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Singapore President Highlights Shared Values with Korea at State Dinner
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AI Partners and Cultural Allies: Korea and Singapore Deepen Ties
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KAF Program Helps Startups Enter Africa
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