Dreame Technology to launch next-gen Aqua20 Ultra Roller

Chinese home appliance maker Dreame Technology said Tuesday it will launch its next-generation premium robot vacuum cleaner, the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, in South Korea, featuring a combination of high-temperature steam and a hot-water roller mop. The new model will make its Korean debut at the "Dreame in Seoul" event on Aug. 20 before going on sale, the company said. Founded in 2017, Dreame Technology is a global premium technology brand offering smart home appliances, home care products and smar

2026-08-11 14:21:53:00

[Photo News] Paris Baguette opens first store in Laos

Paris Baguette has opened a store in Laos, becoming the first Korean bakery chain to enter the country. Located in KokKok Mega Mall Patuxay in Vientiane, the store marks the company’s entry into its seventh Southeast Asian market, following Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Cambodia. The company now operates more than 730 stores across 13 countries worldwide. (Paris Baguette)

2026-08-11 14:21:30:00

HD Oilbank supplies Korea's first hydrogen engine oil for commercial vehicles

HD Hyundai Oilbank said Tuesday it has become the first company in South Korea to supply engine oil designed for hydrogen internal combustion engines to domestic commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Tata Daewoo Mobility. The company began developing its proprietary XTeer lubricant for hydrogen internal combustion engines, known as H2-ICEs, in 2023, and the product completed performance testing last year. H2-ICEs operate at higher combustion temperatures and can experience greater wear and

2026-08-11 14:21:25:00

Hyundai Department Store, KOCCA partner to help fashion brands tap overseas markets

Hyundai Department Store said Friday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Creative Content Agency to help Korean fashion brands expand into overseas markets through pop-up stores and other support programs. The two sides will identify promising brands and introduce them through pop-up stores at key overseas retail destinations. Hyundai Department Store will provide its global retail network and local store operations, while KOCCA will support logistics, export-related costs

2026-08-07 13:09:54:00

Daewoo E&C selected for Mozambique's Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project

Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Friday it had received a letter of intent from ExxonMobil Mozambique Limitada after being selected as an engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the first phase of the Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique. The company is participating in the project as a prime contractor through the SMDC joint venture, a global consortium comprising Italy's Saipem, US-based McDermott, China's CPECC and Daewoo E&C. The letter of intent covers preliminary enginee

2026-08-07 13:09:48:00

Ediya Coffee offers discounts for foreign customers via Alipay+ promotion

Ediya Coffee said Friday it was offering discounts to foreign customers through a promotion with cross-border digital payment platform Alipay+, aiming to improve payment convenience for international visitors. Customers using Alipay+ partner payment services can receive a 20 percent discount coupon applicable to all menu items. Alipay users are eligible for discounts of up to 15 yuan ($2.20) per transaction, redeemable up to three times. Users of Alipay+ partner e-wallets, including AlipayHK in

2026-08-07 10:44:03:00

OB Brewery brews local flavors for International Beer Day

OB Brewery said Thursday it marked International Beer Day with an employee event at its brewery in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, showcasing Korean brewing culture and craft beers made with locally grown ingredients. About 50 employees attended "A Glass Brewed in Icheon," including Senior Executive Vice President Koo Ja-beom, Icheon Brewery Director Kim Doo-young and Brewmaster Kim Jun-kyu. Participants toured the brewery's beer museum to learn about the development of Korea's beer industry, OB Brew

2026-08-06 17:26:27:00

HD Construction Equipment doubles renewable power share

HD Construction Equipment said Thursday it has signed renewable power purchase agreements totaling 12.4 megawatt-peak, more than doubling the renewable share of electricity used at its Incheon plant. Under the agreements with multiple renewable energy developers, the share will rise from 19 percent to 43.9 percent by January 2027. Renewable electricity is also expected to account for 42 percent of power use at its Ulsan plant and 53.1 percent at its facility in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. Acr

2026-08-06 14:31:19:00

Incheon Airport begins first Boeing 777 freighter conversion

Incheon International Airport Corp. said Thursday it has begun commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, or MRO, operations after completing Korea’s first passenger-to-freighter conversion facility late last year. The first Boeing 777 arrived at the IKCS-operated facility in May for a roughly 180-day conversion. The project is about 40 percent complete, with delivery scheduled for October. Work has entered one of its most technically demanding stages: installing the main-deck cargo d

2026-08-06 14:31:02:00

Nol World adds hotel bookings for Korea visitors

Nol Universe said Tuesday that Nol World, its travel and ticketing platform for international visitors, has launched a hotel reservation service in Korea. The service offers access to more than 15,000 properties nationwide, including hotels, budget accommodations and resorts. Travelers can now book lodging alongside performances, exhibitions and activities on a single platform. Nol Universe said the service would create new sales opportunities for domestic lodging partners by connecting them wit

2026-08-04 13:19:24:00