The secrets behind the South Korean cosmetics boom: K-pop, Kardashians and churn

SEOUL — Jo Min-Su was working toward a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea’s best universities when he stumbled on his calling: building a better lip gloss. The 30-year-old sat near his booth at Seoul Beauty Week, pulled out a stick...

South Korea heightens cyber alert after data-center blaze disrupts state services

The authorities of South Korea increased the national level of cyber threat to the level of attention and the level of caution after a massive fire in one of the largest government data centers in Daejeon that immobilized 647 vital state systems....

Chugai buys 'Asia lag' firm Renalys for $98m upfront

Roche's Japanese unit Chugai Pharma has reached a deal to buy Renalys Pharma, a company set up to bring therapies developed elsewhere to markets in Asia. Chugai is paying JP 15 billion ($98 million) upfront for Tokyo-based Renalys, with another...

South Korea: Public insurance for underprivileged children and youth

In an effort to help reduce country's medical burden and improve access to healthcare the Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives (KFCCC) and its affiliated foundation will fully cover insurance premiums for 477 underprivileged children...

World News | Thai PM Charnvirakul Cancels ASEAN Summit Visit Following Queen Mother Sirikit's Death

Bangkok [Thailand], October 25 (ANI): Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday cancelled his planned visit to Malaysia for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit,...

Indonesia-South Korea boost ties in creative industry and music

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Creative Economy has explored potential collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), aiming to strengthen creative industry ties—particularly through business matchmaking in the music...

Bio Farma committed to develop vaccine independence, health resilience

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bio Farma emphasized its commitment to continuously strengthening vaccine independence and global health resilience by creating a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable global vaccine ecosystem. President Director of Bio...

Beyond Hydration: Why Mineral and Thermal Waters Are Shaping the Future of Wellness

Saturnia thermal pool, Tuscany Italy. The thermal sulphurous wat We all know water as the source of life, however, some waters offer far more than hydration. Deep beneath the surface of the earth, a quiet transformation happens water seeps through...

Why Enhanced Games has come at worst time for believers in clean sport

Last week I got drawn into a conversation about the Enhanced Games. “What do you think about them?” someone asked. “Which Enhanced Games do you mean?” I replied. “The ones we’ve already seen or those planned for the US next May?” Enhanced games...

Ageing Seoul rolls out playgrounds for seniors

SEOUL – South Korean capital Seoul will build senior-friendly playgrounds across all 25 districts as part of efforts to prepare for the city’s rapidly ageing population, with nearly one in five citizens aged 65 or older. According to city...

Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Global Market Forecast to 2030: Expansion Fueled by Outsourcing for GLP-1, ADC Approvals and Programs, and Loss of Exclusivity for Blockbuster Biologics - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2025-- The "Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Market by Service (Drug Development, Pharmaceutical (API, FDF - Parenteral, Tablet, Capsule), Biologics (API, FDF), Packaging & Labelling, Fill-finish), Molecule...

Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea

Ulaanbaatar, 2025 October 15, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The “So” District of Daejeon City in the Republic of Korea and Khuvsgul aimag in northern Mongolia established a partnership in 2011, which has since fostered friendly cooperation through student...

South Korean Embassy Initiated A fundraising for Gen Z movement victims

The South Korean embassy in Kathmandu initiated a fundraising campaign on October 11, 2025, to assist the victims of the Gen Z movement that took place on September 08–09. The embassy organized a solemn memorial to honor those affected by the...

World News | Maiden India-South Korea Navy Bilateral Ex Begins with INS Sahyadri's Port Call at Busan

Busan [South Korea], October 14 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri, as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific, made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea, to participate in the inaugural Indian...

‘Ms. Incognito’ Recap Episodes 1-8: Is Baek Hye-Ji Dead? 

Monday-Tuesday K-dramas are often hit or miss, but this month, two unique K-dramas have taken the scene by storm. One is Would You Marry Me, and the other is Ms. Incognito. I think it’s safe to call Ms. Incognito a sleeper hit because nobody...

Business news: New Northwest Health-Porter CEO and free baby shower

Northwest Health – Porter names CEO Northwest Health – Porter has announced the appointment of Dan Doherty, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 27, according to a release. Doherty, has nearly 20 years of leadership in healthcare...

Ipsen’s Bylvay launches in Korea with national coverage for a rare childhood liver disease

Ipsen Korea has rolled out Bylvay (odevixibat) in Korea with national health insurance coverage, giving children with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) -- a rare genetic liver disease that until now left liver transplant as the...

More South Koreans giving birth at age 35 or older

SEOUL – More than one in three mothers in South Korea gave birth at the age of 35 or older in 2024, government data showed on Oct 14, which is considered a global threshold for a higher risk of complications. The proportion of births by mothers of...

South African teachers in South Korea: opportunities, challenges and safety concerns

Monishka Govender|Published 30 minutes ago 7min South African teachers are increasingly relocating to South Korea in search of better pay, safety, and career growth. While they enjoy the benefits of a safer environment and improved working...

Ethereum Co-founder Supports South Korea’s Blockchain–AI Drive

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain and CEO of Input Output, is turning his attention to South Korea as a hub for the next wave of innovation at...