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Finance Ministry holds video conference with overseas personnel to discuss raw material prices, supply

The Ministry of Finance and Economy held a video conference with officials stationed abroad on Tuesday to review global policy responses amid heightened uncertainty over raw material prices and supply following the Iran war.

2026-04-14

LG Group chair visits key energy facilities in U.S., Brazil in effort to accelerate business expansion

LG Group said on Thursday that Chairman Koo Kwang-mo recently visited key energy facilities in the United States and Brazil as part of efforts to accelerate business expansion, positioning the sites as critical infrastructure in the AI era.

2026-04-02

Mud, masks and riverside magnificence: Gov't desginates 'global festivals' in pursuit of 30 million tourists

The government has named the Boryeong Mud Festival, the Andong International Maskdance Festival and the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival this year’s “global festivals,” as it steps up efforts to attract 30 million inbound visitors.

2026-03-12

Dreamus Company, Hanteo Global form partnership to expand music market reach

Music and entertainment-tech company Dreamus Company and K-pop data firm Hanteo Global have joined forces to expand their reach in the global music market, Dreamus Company said Monday.

2026-03-10

Korea JoongAng Daily's photo essay contest winners share the beauty of Korea through their eyes

Winners of the Korea JoongAng Daily's Global Photo Essay Contest were announced Saturday, recognizing students who captured the beauty of Korea — from its food and culture to places they hope to share with the world.

2026-03-07

Lee says Korea will create $300 million AI investment fund in Singapore

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that Korea will push to create a global investment fund in Singapore by 2030 to attract investments worth $300 million in startups and the AI sector.

2026-03-02

USTR says new U.S. global tariff will rise to 15% or higher for some countries

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday that a new U.S. global tariff will rise to 15 percent or higher from 10 percent for some countries, as the Trump administration is taking steps to replace its sweeping emergency tariffs.

2026-02-26

Incheon, Hana Bank open community hub for foreign residents

Hana Bank and Incheon Metropolitan City have opened a new community hub in Incheon that provides financial education, daily life support and free medical services for foreign residents, the bank announced on Wednesday.

2026-02-25

TSA suspends Global Entry amid partial government shutdown

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said Sunday that its Global Entry program would be suspended as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect.

2026-02-23

GS Global holds blood drive in Gangnam to ease shortages

GS Global held a company-wide blood drive on Wednesday, joining efforts to ease seasonal blood shortages.

2026-02-11