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Two sisters, one beauty empire: Amorepacific's succession question
17+ min ago (1110+ words) Published: May 18, 2026 - 17: 19: 30 Story is far from over, yet steady buildup of shares, visibility pushes younger daughter to the fore Few names have done more to globalize Korean beauty than Amorepacific. Even as a new generation of K-beauty brands nips at…...
Lee Kang-in returns from injury
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (466+ words) Sports Lee Kang-in returns from injury Published: May 18, 2026 - 15: 42: 47 Lee Kang-in returned from an ankle injury and made a substitute appearance in the final league match of the season, but could not prevent his team from losing. He came on in…...
Lack of flights could stop Busan's global tourism push from taking off
50+ min ago (887+ words) National Lack of flights could stop Busan's global tourism push from taking off Published: May 18, 2026 - 15: 18: 57 Updated: May 18, 2026 - 16: 45: 57 Busan seeks to capitalize on its growing tourism industry amid a surge in international visitors, but connections to the city continue to hinder…...
K-culture to meet 'A-culture' on Africa Day 2026
26+ min ago (741+ words) Published: May 18, 2026 - 17: 08: 33 Updated: May 18, 2026 - 17: 10: 48 Africa Day Seoul 2026 to bridge Korea, Africa and broader Global South with culture says Rwandan envoy to Korea Africa Day 2026 in Seoul will celebrate African unity and friendship with Korea through cultural exchange, and boost Africa,…...
Hana expands social-impact internship
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (159+ words) Published: May 18, 2026 - 14: 44: 55 Updated: May 18, 2026 - 15: 24: 46 Samsung, union resume talks in last ditch attempt to avert strike Samsung Electronics and its labor union continued government-mediated talks Monday, as both sides sought a last-minute breakthrough ahead of a strike planned for Thursday. US…...
Izna to return in June with third EP "Set the Tempo
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (390+ words) K-pop Izna to return in June with third EP "Set the Tempo" Published: May 18, 2026 - 15: 21: 57 Izna will return with its third EP "Set the Tempo" on June 8, the girl group announced Monday through its official social media channels. The comeback marks…...
Seoul to launch fund promoting industrial growth, manufacturing AI transformation
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (405+ words) Published: May 18, 2026 - 14: 56: 51 A fund dedicated to supporting projects aimed at promoting South Korea's industrial growth and artificial intelligence transformation of the manufacturing industry will be created, with an anchor investment of at least 1 trillion won ($665. 5 million), the industry ministry said…...
Mirae Asset's global ETF push lifts assets under management past W600tr
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (473+ words) Business Mirae Asset's global ETF push lifts assets under management past W600tr Published: May 18, 2026 - 14: 45: 27 Mirae Asset Global Investments said Monday its assets under management had reached 624 trillion won ($415 billion), surpassing 600 trillion won for the first time. The company said its AUM…...
Cortis lands first Billboard 200 top three entry with "Greengreen
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (488+ words) K-pop Cortis lands first Billboard 200 top three entry with "Greengreen" Published: May 18, 2026 - 14: 04: 25 Cortis has entered the Billboard top three for the first time in its career with its second EP, "Greengreen." According to a chart preview record released by Billboard…...
Katseye wins two honors at Webby Awards
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (498+ words) K-pop Katseye wins two honors at Webby Awards Published: May 18, 2026 - 16: 12: 55 Girl group recognized alongside GAP's 'Better in Denim' campaign Katseye took home two trophies at the Webby Awards, Hybe and Geffen Records announced Saturday. The group won both the official…...