Bibigo taps K-pop appeal to woo Mexican consumers

CJ CheilJedang tapped K-pop’s appeal to promote its Bibigo food brand in Mexico, combining artist-themed activities with tastings at the 2026 K-Expo Mexico, the company said Monday. Held at the World Trade Center Mexico City from Sept. 24 to 27, the event showcased Korean content, food, beauty products and other consumer goods. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency have organized the event since 2022 to help Korean companies expand overseas. CJ’s booth

2026-09-28 15:22:25:00

Hanwha Asset Management rolls out AI platform Odin

Hanwha Asset Management has deployed its proprietary artificial intelligence platform, Odin, companywide to help employees analyze markets and manage client relationships, the firm said Monday. Built on Anthropic’s Claude and Hanwha’s own technology and infrastructure, Odin draws on more than 300 information sources spanning politics, economics, culture, society and technology. It processes about 60,000 news articles daily, alongside more than 100,000 research materials and YouTube reports, plus

2026-09-28 14:14:49:00

LG rolls out ‘Smile Project’ for life’s big moments

LG Group launched a nationwide photo contest and workshops for new employees and couples preparing for marriage on Monday, under its new “Smile Project” campaign. The groupwide initiative comprises “Smile Moment,” a contest for photos of people smiling, and “Smile Class,” which offers practical guidance on work and married life. Applications for both close Oct. 18 at lgsmileproject.com. The photo contest will award prizes to 50 entries selected by experts, with winners announced Nov. 2. Images g

2026-09-28 14:14:35:00

NC pushes global expansion with Astrae Oratio in Japan, Aion 2 worldwide

NC is stepping up its global expansion with a two-track strategy tailored to regional markets, introducing Astrae Oratio in Japan while preparing Aion 2 for a broader international release. The South Korean game publisher showcased Astrae Oratio at the Tokyo Game Show, held Thursday to Monday at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. NC operated a dedicated booth and unveiled the title’s first playable demo to local gamers. Developed by South Korean studio Dynamis One and published globally by NC, Astr

2026-09-22 13:11:46:00

Daewoo E&C expands global nuclear, energy push

Daewoo Engineering & Construction is expanding its global energy business across nuclear power, liquefied natural gas and infrastructure projects, building on five decades of overseas operations, the company said Tuesday. The builder is targeting opportunities across Europe, the Middle East and emerging Asian markets as it broadens its portfolio beyond conventional construction into energy and technology-linked infrastructure. Chairman Jung Won-ju met Hanoi Mayor Vu Dai Thang in Seoul on Sept. 8

2026-09-22 13:11:32:00

CJ CheilJedang brings Korean spirits brand Jari to the US

CJ CheilJedang is introducing three premium Korean distilled spirits under its Jari brand to the US market, starting with launch events in New York, the company said Tuesday. The food company will unveil Jari Moonbaesool 24, Jari Gamuchi 24 and Jari Moonbaesool 41 at Moono, a modern Korean restaurant in Manhattan. The program will pair jari-based cocktails with Korean dishes, presenting the spirits alongside contemporary Korean cuisine. Gregory Yep, head of CJ CheilJedang’s Lifestyle Food Divisi

2026-09-22 11:40:53:00

Kolon Industries ramps up advanced materials for AI, autos, medical markets

Kolon Industries is expanding its high-value materials portfolio across automotive, medical and artificial intelligence-related markets, targeting about 200 billion won ($145 million) in sales from modified polyphenylene oxide as production ramps up. The chemical company has added production capacity and commercialized new materials in the second half of this year while carrying out operational excellence and AI transformation projects across its operations. It also plans to strengthen research

2026-09-22 10:42:00:00

[Photo News] Starbucks to share up to 1 million cups of coffee

Starbucks said Monday it will launch its My Star Coffee campaign, providing up to 1 million cups of coffee to people who contribute to local communities. Starting Sept. 28, every purchase of an eligible brewed coffee will generate one matching cup for donation, and customers who purchase eligible drinks will receive a free size upgrade. The company's mobile coffee trailer will deliver coffee to communities across the country. (Starbucks Korea)

2026-09-21 14:13:05:00

Posco renovates special-ed classrooms at 8 schools across cities

Posco has renovated special education classrooms at eight elementary schools across Pohang in North Gyeongsang Province, Gwangyang in Jeonnam-Gwangju and Seoul. The steelmaker launched the renovations through its “Classroom Growing Together” program, which supports public elementary schools with special education classes in the three regions where Posco operates. The company accepted applications in April, then conducted on-site assessments and interviewed special education teachers in May and J

2026-09-21 13:15:08:00

CI Guarantee attends GICC 2026 as overseas guarantees top W4tr

CI Guarantee showcased its overseas construction guarantee services at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference 2026, marking its fourth consecutive appearance at the international infrastructure event. Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and organized by the International Contractors Association of Korea, the conference — which ran Tuesday to Thursday — brings together global project owners, multilateral development banks and construction companies to discuss in

2026-09-18 14:45:50:00