(Photo=CU) CU, one of South Korea’s largest convenience store brands, is making its U.S. debut with its first store set to open in Hawaii this October, marking the first-ever entry of a Korean convenience store chain into the American market. On May 27, CU’s operator BGF Retail announced the establishment of a local subsidiary in Hawaii and the signing of

(Photo=Samsung Biologics) Samsung Biologics, a South Korea–based biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has secured new contracts worth a combined $319 million with pharmaceutical companies in Europe and Asia, pushing its total orders this year past $2.19 billion, the company announced on May 26. The two latest deals—valued at $175 million and $144 million, respectively—cover contract manufacturing services through

(Photo=Hyundai) The top five global automotive groups accounted for nearly half of all new vehicle sales worldwide last year. Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motor Group solidified their positions as the top three sellers, while Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining ground. According to industry reports on the 26th, global new vehicle sales in 2023 reached approximately 90 million units, with the

(Photo=HYBE) BTS, who enlisted in the military sequentially, will all return to civilian status by next month. With the recent slowdown in K-pop's growth, attention is turning to when the full group will make their comeback, which could revitalize the market. BTS began their military service in December 2022, starting with the eldest member Jin, and currently, two out of

South Korean won money bills in big amount lies on South Korea flag close up. Finance and banking concept How Much Allowance Do Korean Teens Get? “Monthly Debit Card Use Averages 22 Transactions and $110” Last year, Korean middle and high school students spent an average of about $1,300 annually using debit cards, which breaks down to approximately $110 per