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K-brands gain ground despite sluggish restaurant market growth

Despite economic uncertainty and the lingering effects of inflation slowing the overall restaurant industry, Korean food brands are making notable strides. According to the 2025...

Trump’s possible equity-for-subsidy demand shakes Samsung, incites governance concerns

The Trump administration’s possible equity-for-subsidy demand on Samsung has sparked alarm, raising governance and policy concerns for chipmakers.

H Mart’s Brian Kwon Looks Beyond Food to Build an ‘Asian Cultural Hub’

Interview with Brian Kwon, President of H Mart With the opening of H Mart’s largest California location in Westminster, President Brian Kwon has his sights...

H Mart Opens Largest Store in California, Expanding Asian Lifestyle Retail Presence

H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, opened a new location in Westminster, Orange County, on August 7. Located at 16450...

Samsung nabs Apple contract as Trump ups tariff threats on chips

Apple has tapped Samsung’s Texas plant to supply iPhone components, as Trump imposes a 100% tariff on imported chips to push domestic production.

Korean Defense ETF leads U.S. market with top returns

PLUS KDEF, an ETF tracking Korean defense firms, led all U.S.-listed equity ETFs in March with a 31.63% return, signaling global investor confidence in Korea’s defense sector.

Samsung to unveil latest foldable smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in New York

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in New York, showcasing slimmer designs and key hardware upgrades amid rising competition.

U.S. places South Korea back on currency watchlist

The U.S. has reinstated South Korea on its currency watchlist, citing a large trade surplus and current account imbalance under renewed trade scrutiny.

Czech Republic finalizes $18B nuclear power contract with South Korea, overcoming French opposition

he Czech Republic has finalized an $18 billion nuclear power contract with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, overcoming a French legal challenge that had delayed the deal.

Minish Technology Launches U.S. Market Entry with Premiere Dental Innovation Seminar

Leading Dental Technology Innovator Introduces Revolutionary Non-Surgical Veneer Solution to American Market Minish Technology, the pioneering health technology enterprise renowned for its breakthrough dental restoration...