[Photo News] Korean Air Forest grows bigger in Mongolia

Employees of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines participate in a tree-planting volunteer activity during the Korean Air Forest project in the Baganuur District of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Tuesday. The initiative, which began in 2004, marked its first joint event this year following Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines. Around 260 new hires and current employees from both companies took part in the program, which is being conducted in two phases over a two-week period starting Monday. The Kor

May 22, 2025

[Africa Forum] ‘Ubuntu spirit’ guides Korea-Africa cooperation, says Herald CEO

Choi Jin-young, president and CEO of Herald Media Group, expressed hopes for deeper cooperation between Korea and Africa during the Africa Day 2025 Korea-Africa Business Forum held in Seoul on Wednesday. “Last year, for the first time since the Republic of Korea was founded in 1948, the country welcomed African heads of state and explored ways to strengthen our ties and build a shared vision for the future,” Choi said in his welcoming remarks at the forum, referring to the Korea-Africa summit he

May 22, 2025

[Africa Forum] Korea, Africa eye stronger trade ties amid shifting global supply chains

South Korea’s Deputy Minister for Trade Park Jongwon on Wednesday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Africa at the Africa Day 2025 Korea-Africa Business Forum, highlighting the continent’s growing global influence and economic potential. “With abundant mineral resources and the world’s youngest population, Africa is emerging as a global growth engine and a promising consumer market,” Park said in his congratulatory remarks at the forum. He cited the Africa

May 22, 2025

Olive Young kicks off largest-ever K-beauty festival in Seoul

CJ Olive Young kicked off its largest-ever beauty and wellness festival, 2025 Olive Young Festa, with a media event on Wednesday at Nodeul Island in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Held outdoors at a site along the Han River spanning 11,570 square meters, the attendance for this year is expected to reach 30,000 visitors, nearly double that of previous years. “This year’s Festa expands beyond award-winning names to highlight rising and indie brands, helping more promising players connect with customers,” said

May 21, 2025

Hanwha’s new ice cream brand Benson debuts in Apgujeong

Betterscoop Creamery, the ice cream business subsidiary of Hanwha Galleria, held a press conference ahead of Friday's official opening for premium ice cream brand Benson’s first store, Benson Creamery Seoul, on Monday. Located a one-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit No. 5, the store is surrounded by popular restaurants and select shops, including the Hanwha-introduced Five Guys US burger franchise, and sees high traffic of young people and tourists. “Just like our slogan ‘Freeze the

May 19, 2025

From satellites to smart farms: Korea’s agriculture minister reimagines rural sustainability

South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is taking meaningful steps to modernize the country’s agricultural sector and ensure its long-term sustainability. Led by its first female minister, Song Mi-ryung, the ministry has been focusing on three key transitions: digital innovation, generational change and the transformation of rural spaces. “Food and livelihood are essential pillars of any society," Song said during an interview with The Korea Herald at the Agriculture Minist

May 19, 2025

Shin Ramyun’s Thai twist: How Nongshim is slurping up Asia

In the heart of Asia’s culinary revolution, Korean instant ramyeon giant Nongshim — best known for its iconic spicy Shin Ramyun — is redefining how Korean flavors captivate global audiences. Riding on the success of Shin Ramyun Tomyum in Thailand with a bold strategy of local adaptation, Nongshim is setting new standards for Asian food exports, driving global interest in K-food. Nongshim’s breakthrough in Thailand began with a bold culinary collaboration. In November 2023, the company launched t

May 18, 2025

Lotte Mart debuts in Singapore with K-grocery store

Korean retail giant Lotte Mart is entering the Singaporean market for the first time, led by its private brand products. The supermarket chain announced Thursday the opening of its first Korean grocery specialty store, Lotte Mart Express, at the FairPrice Xtra VivoCity branch, operated by Singapore’s largest retailer, NTUC FairPrice. Unlike the traditional method of overseas expansion through direct store openings, the store operates in a "shop-in-shop" format to help secure a stable profit stru

May 15, 2025

Ex-US lawmakers to visit Korea to foster stronger connections

A delegation of former US Congress members affiliated with the association of Former Members of Congress is set to visit South Korea for a ten-day trip from this Wednesday through May 24, according to industry sources on Friday. The visit, organized at the invitation of the Kim Chang-joon US-Korea Foundation, marks the group’s latest engagement in a series of exchanges that began in 2019. The foundation, led by former US Congress representative Jay Kim Chang-joon, a Republican who once represent

May 11, 2025

KT&G resumes heated tobacco device supply after relocation to Malaysia

KT&G has normalized the supply of its next-generation heated tobacco device, lil Hybrid 3.0, following the relocation of its production base from Vietnam to Malaysia earlier this month. KT&G supplier Elentec had produced the lil Hybrid 3.0 at its Hanoi plant, but operations stopped in December due to sudden regulatory changes. The disruption forced KT&G to temporarily halt domestic sales of the device in February. By expediting the relocation process, the company has managed to restore stable di

May 9, 2025