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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
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...
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...
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...
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...
FROM LOS ANGELES TO SEOUL: QUIET LUXURY BRAND BROCHU WALKER OPENS FIRST GLOBAL FLAGSHIP WITH CHA JOO YOUNG AS AMBASSADOR
SEOUL, South Korea, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brochu Walker, the Los Angeles based quiet luxury womenswear brand known for its refined approach to modern dressing, today announced its official expansion into Korea, alongside the appointment of Cha Joo Young as its first Korean brand ambassador...
ACROBiosystems Launches Global License Solution Upgrade for HEK293 Functional Cell Lines, Streamlining Compliance to Accelerate Biopharmaceutical R&D
SEOUL, South Korea, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACROBiosystems announced a major upgrade to its global license solution for HEK293 functional cell lines. Centered on customer value and empowering global biopharmaceutical innovation, the upgrade simplifies compliance workflows to support efficien...
Agoda Unveils Asia's Top Foodie Travelers: South Korea Ranks 3rd
- Seasonal local specialties drive increase in domestic accommodation searches to Changwon, Seocheon, Gwangyang, Jindo, and Nonsan SEOUL, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Food is increasingly taking center stage as a primary reason for travel, with more Asian travelers eager to explore destinations ...
CSTS Enterprises Announces In-depth Collaboration with Brand Architects and MADEONE Corp to Stage WATERBOMB® in Seoul this July, With Global Expansion Plans
HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSTS Enterprises today announced a landmark strategic collaboration with Brand Architects and MADEONE Corp. to stage WATERBOMB®, the globally renowned water‑themed music festival, in Seoul, South Korea this July. The collaboration establishes the foundation ...
Coway Announces Financial Results for Q1 FY2026
SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coway Co., Ltd., the "Best Life
Solution Company," has today reported its financial results for the first
quarter of 2026.
XCMG Delivers 1,000-Tonne All-Terrain Crane in South Korea, Completes First Bridge Lift
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), a global provider of construction machinery and lifting solutions, delivered its XCA1000G8-1K all-terrain crane to the South Korean market. The unit made its debut at a construction site in ...
APR Reports All-Time High Quarterly Results in Q1 2026 -- Revenue of KRW 593.4B (up 123.0% YoY), OP of KRW 152.3B (up 173.7% YoY)
* International sales exceeded KRW 500 billion, accounting for nearly 90% of total revenue. * Growth fueled by Cosmetics Division, with Beauty Devices reaching record quarterly high. * Focus on market penetration, channel diversification, and portfolio expansion to sustain growth. SEOUL, So...
Willog Secures Series B-2 Investment to Accelerate Global Supply Chain Intelligence via IoT x AI
* Five consecutive years of 0% customer churn: Leading the transition to "data-driven" logistics * Enhancing AI-based risk prediction and automated response to speed up global expansion SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Willog, an AIoT-powered supply chain intelligence company l...
Medit Establishes Global Orthodontic Business Division, Anchored by Strategic Acquisition of Progressive Orthodontics
Global digital dentistry leader expands into orthodontics by combining proprietary technology with one of the world's leading clinical education platforms SEOUL, South Korea and ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medit Corp., a global leader in digital dentistry solutions, today an...
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