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Natalia Dyer Named Global Muse for Purito Seoul
NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natalia Dyer, best known for her role in
a hit global series, has been named the first global muse for Purito Seoul, a
leading global skincare brand.
NETMARBLE RELEASES GAME OF THRONES: KINGSROAD ON PC AHEAD OF GRAND LAUNCH
SEOUL, South Korea, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer
and publisher of high-quality games, announced that its latest Game of
Thrones: Kingsroad is now available on PC starting today.
WIRobotics Secures Approximately KRW 100 Billion (USD 68 Million) Series B Funding
Accelerates Humanoid Commercialization and Expands from Wearables to Integrated Robotics Platforms SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global robotics company WIRobotics (Co-CEOs Yeonbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim) announced that it has completed a KRW 95 billion (approximately USD 68 mil...
WIRobotics Secures Approximately KRW 100 Billion (USD 68 Million) Series B Funding
Advancing Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI SEOUL, South Korea, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global robotics company WIRobotics (Co-CEOs Yeonbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim) announced that it has completed a KRW 95 billion (approximately USD 68 million) Series B funding round. The investment comes abou...
SN BioScience Doses First Patient in Phase 1b/2 Clinical Trial of 'SNB-101'
SEONGNAM, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SN BioScience Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South Korea, announced today that it has initiated the first patient dosing in its global Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating SNB-101 (API: SN-38), a nanoparticle anticancer ag...
YAS ISLAND TO BE HOME OF SPHERE ABU DHABI, A NEW GLOBAL ICON FOR IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi will invest USD 1.7 billion in the construction phase of this landmark project on Yas Island Construction expected to be completed by the end of 2029 With a capacity of up to 20,000, Sphere Abu Dhabi will host immersive experiences, concert resid...
Yuyu Pharma's Mervyn's Petcare Launches Cat Dental Care Treat on Amazon, Marking First Overseas Pet Health Push
SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mervyn's Petcare, the U.S.
subsidiary of Korea-based Yuyu Pharmaceutical (KRX: 000220), has launched its
first cat dental care nutritional supplement product, "Ari's Purrfect Dental
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DEEPX and Ultralytics Forge Strategic Alliance to Define the Global Standard for Physical AI in the YOLO Community
Empowering the world's largest computer vision ecosystem with a unified, one-click NPU hardware standard for building the next generation of real-world AI applications. SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a leading fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-po...
DEEPX and Ultralytics Forge Strategic Alliance to Define the Global Standard for Physical AI
Empowering the world's largest computer vision ecosystem with a unified NPU hardware standard for next-generation real-world AI applications. SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a leading fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power Neural Processing Units ...
ABB is first in world to offer a magnet-free IE6 motor for hazardous areas
* Boosting energy efficiency in hazardous areas is critical for operators seeking to reduce their operating costs while also meeting sustainability targets * Certification to ATEX and IECEx requirements enables IE6 technology to be deployed in hazardous areas * IE6 Hyper-Efficiency SynRM mo...
MEDIPOST's CARTISTEM® Meets All Primary and Secondary Endpoints in Japan Phase 3 Trial and Demonstrates Statistically Significant Efficacy Gains Versus Active Control
- Achieved statistical significance versus standard-of-care (SOC) control across all key efficacy endpoints in the 52-week study - Japan Phase 3 results strengthen CARTISTEM's® global commercial prospects, with Japan biologics license application (BLA) scheduled for 2H 2026 SEOUL, South Korea and...
GLN International Expands QR Payment Coverage Across Mainland China Through Weixin Pay Network
• Expands QR payment coverage across broader everyday payment scenarios in China following UnionPay connectivity • Enables seamless payments at Weixin Pay merchants across China without installing local apps • Strengthens GLN's cross-border payment infrastructure through partnerships with Tenpa...
K-Beauty Sunscreen Leader Kolmar Korea Expands into Scalp and Hair Sun Care
* Expands sun care portfolio with "Scalp Sun Essence" and photoprotective
hair composition
* Introduces a new method for evaluating UV protection efficacy for hair,
published in an international academic journal SEOUL, South Korea, May 13, 2026
/PRNewswire/ --Kolmar Korea
Kia Opens PV5 Orders in Japan, Launching Customer-Centric PBV Business Platform
* Kia opens orders for PV5, its first dedicated PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) model, in Japan * PV5 offers flexible vehicle architecture and advanced technologies tailored to Japanese customers' needs * PV5 Passenger five-seater and PV5 Cargo models to launch first, with plans to expand lin...
LX Pantos Opens Americas Headquarters, Marking Strategic Expansion
Executive Leadership and Local Officials Participate in Teaneck, New Jersey Opening Ceremony SEOUL, South Korea and TEANECK, N.J., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LX Pantos Americas hosted an Opening Ceremony last week to mark the official launch of its new Americas regional headquarters at the Gle...
CJ Logistics and iHerb Mark 10 Years of Strategic Partnership Driving Global E-Commerce Growth
* Commemorative event held at iHerb headquarters in the U.S., with CEO Emun Zabihi exchanging plaques of appreciation * Annual shipment volume increased by around 10-fold through mutual growth, with cumulative volume approaching 60 million boxes * Expanding global collaboration and entering ...
Daniel Dae Kim goes behind the scenes of South Korea's dynamic TV and movie industry in CNN Original Series K-Everything
HONG KONG, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In one generation, South Korea's film and TV industry has gone from censorship to winning Oscars and breaking streaming records. In this episode of CNN Original SeriesK-Everything, host and executive producer,Daniel Dae Kim, looks at this period of rapid ch...
Amorepacific Opens Flagship Store AMORE YONGSAN
A 'House of New Beauty' that embodies the 'Create New Beauty' corporate vision, integrating a brand showroom, a research center, and personalized beauty experiences SEOUL, South Korea, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific reopened its flagship store,AMORE YONGSAN, at its headquarters in Yon...
STRADVISION Sets New Global Benchmark for ADAS with Launch of Production-Ready Integrated Perception Platform
* Strategic collaboration with leading Physical AI developer delivers a
turnkey solution for accelerated Level 2+ vehicle integration SEOUL, South Korea
,May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STRADVISION
ECOLINE CO., LTD. Expands from B2B to B2C, Leveraging R&D Capabilities to Grow Sauce Business
SEOUL, South Korea, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ECOLINE CO., LTD. is transitioning from a B2B-focused business model to the B2C market, marking a strategic expansion of its sauce business. The company has built a strong reputation by supplying sauces to global franchise brands and food service ...
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