Red ginseng gains attention as summer fatigue aid

Recent research suggests red ginseng could help reduce fatigue, as prolonged heat and tropical nights leave more people struggling with poor sleep and low energy. A 2025 study published in the Journal of Ginseng Research followed 46 adults aged 40-60 who regularly experienced fatigue. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either red ginseng extract or a placebo for three weeks. By the end of the trial, the red ginseng group recorded significantly lower scores on a visual analog scale us

2026-08-27 14:00:17:00

Lotte doubles down on Chuseok gift preorders

Lotte Department Store has expanded its Chuseok gift inventory and preorder period after advance sales more than doubled during the latest holiday season. The retailer is taking preorders for about 190 gift sets, including Korean beef, seafood, fruit and groceries, at discounts of up to 50 percent at stores nationwide through Sept. 3. With Chuseok arriving earlier this year, Lotte extended the preorder period and increased supplies of some popular products to as much as twice last year’s level.

2026-08-26 15:02:26:00

Visa appoints 20-year veteran as Korea, Mongolia chief

Visa appointed Kunal Chatterjee as its new president for Korea and Mongolia on Wednesday, tasking him with accelerating digital payment growth in the two markets. Chatterjee will oversee Visa’s business strategy and strengthen relationships with financial institutions, merchants and other partners in Korea and Mongolia. He has spent nearly 20 years at Visa, holding leadership positions across product innovation, client management and business development in the Asia-Pacific region. Most recently

2026-08-26 14:21:32:00

Global Bio Conference opens with focus on innovation

The 2026 Global Bio Conference opened on Wednesday, bringing together regulators, industry leaders and researchers to discuss emerging biopharmaceutical technologies and the regulatory frameworks needed to bring them to market. Hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the three-day event is being held under the theme “The Great Leap in Bio, Accelerating Innovation" at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. Now in its 12th edition, the conference brings toge

2026-08-26 09:00:00:00

KRX donates W50m for financial education in Busan

The Korea Exchange has donated 50 million won ($36,100) to provide financial education for people with developmental disabilities in Busan. KRX delivered the donation to Peach Market, an organization specializing in accessible education, at a welfare center in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, on Thursday. The funding will support practical lessons on managing money and making financial decisions to help participants become more economically independent. This year, professional instructors will visit 24 welfar

2026-08-25 14:49:46:00

Maxim T.O.P gets new look, expands coffee lineup

Dongsuh Food has renewed the packaging of its ready-to-drink coffee brand Maxim T.O.P and expanded the lineup with new products as competition in Korea’s RTD coffee market continues. Maxim T.O.P is made with 100 percent Arabica beans sourced from countries including Colombia, Kenya and Brazil and uses Dongsuh Food’s espresso extraction method, according to the company. This year, the brand introduced its first package redesign in about five years. Built around the slogan “A Break Within Reach,”

2026-08-25 14:49:27:00