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  Korea Pharma-Bio Briefs: Celltrion, SK Bioscience, Hugel, Alteogen, CHA Hospital Celltrion says U.S. drug-tariff risk eased; to expand local production Celltrion said Sunday that a U.S. Trump administration measure announced April 2 on “adjusting imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients into the United States” has effectively removed tariff-related impacts on its business. Under the measure, a 100% tariff will be imposed on imports of patented drugs and related ingredients that are not produced in the United States or are not covered by U.S. governm April 6, 2026
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  Korea Expressway Corp. swept in V-League finals after late coaching change Korea Expressway Corp.'s bid for its first combined title in eight years ended in disappointment after the club entered the biggest stage with a self-inflicted coaching void and failed to win a match in the championship series. Korea Expressway Corp. lost 3-1 (25-15, 19-25, 25-20, 25-20) to GS Caltex on April 5 at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul in Game 3 of the Jina Air 2025-2026 V-League women's championship series, a best-of-five. After dropping Games 1 and 2 at home in Gimcheon, Korea Ex April 6, 2026
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  Si Woo Kim Ties for 10th at PGA Tour Texas Open; J.J. Spaun Wins Si Woo Kim posted a top-10 finish at the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open, which had a $9.8 million purse. Kim shot a 5-under 67 in the final round Sunday (Korean time) at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas, making six birdies and one bogey on the par-72 course. He finished at 11-under 277, tying for 10th with Tommy Fleetwood of England and others. It was Kim's fourth top-10 of the season, following a tie for sixth at The American Express in January and a tie for second at the Farmers I April 6, 2026
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  Byeon Woo-seok Returns in MBC’s ‘21st Century Grand Princess’ After Two-Year Gap Actor Byeon Woo-seok shared his thoughts on returning to viewers about two years after “Lovely Runner.” A production presentation for MBC’s drama “21st Century Grand Princess” (written by Yoo Ji-won; directed by Park Jun-hwa and Bae Hee-young) was held on the afternoon of April 6 at Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam in Seoul. Director Park and cast members IU, Byeon, Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Su-bin and Lee Yeon attended. Byeon said he was grateful for the attention and love he rece April 6, 2026
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  IU Says Switching From Netflix Hit to MBC’s ‘21st Century Grand Princess’ Feels Easier Singer and actor IU is returning with a new role after the popularity of the Netflix series ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines.’ MBC held a production presentation on April 6 at Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam in Seoul for its drama ‘21st Century Grand Princess,’ written by Yoo Ji-won and directed by Park Joon-hwa and Bae Hee-young. Director Park and cast members IU, Byeon Woo-seok, Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Soo-bin and Lee Yeon attended. IU previously drew global attention for her p April 6, 2026
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  IU, Byeon Woo-seok Reunite for MBC’s ‘21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife’ IU and Byeon Woo-seok, who previously worked together in the drama “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” a decade ago, are reuniting in MBC’s new series “21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife,” a romantic comedy set in a constitutional monarchy. A production presentation for the drama was held on April 6 at Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam in Seoul. Director Park Jun-hwa attended with cast members IU, Byeon, Noh Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Su-bin and Lee Yeon. “21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife” f April 6, 2026
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  Hana Financial to Move Into Incheon Cheongna HQ, Pushing Digital and Global Strategy Hana Financial Group is expanding its footprint in Incheon’s Cheongna International City, betting on its data infrastructure to accelerate work on artificial intelligence and stablecoins and to broaden ties with global companies. According to the financial industry on the 6th, the group will begin moving into its Cheongna group headquarters in earnest in the second half of this year. The shift is being viewed as more than a change of address, repositioning the organization for digital tr April 6, 2026
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  IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, KOTRA team up to help SMEs expand overseas IBK Industrial Bank of Korea said it will work with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, known as KOTRA, to help small and midsize companies expand into overseas markets. The bank said Sunday it signed a business agreement with KOTRA to support SMEs in developing overseas markets. The agreement is aimed at helping exporters diversify markets as global trade conditions shift, including U.S.-China trade tensions and supply chain restructuring, the bank said. Under the deal, the tw April 6, 2026
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  Woori Bank Names 15 Branches as ‘100-Year’ Locations in Heritage Push Woori Bank said Monday it will designate 15 branches that have operated for more than a century as “100-year branches” as it marks its 127th anniversary. The list includes the Jongno Financial Center, Seoul City Hall Financial Center, Incheon Branch, Jeonju Financial Center and Dongnae Financial Center, among others. The bank said it will install plaques and monuments reflecting each branch’s history and tradition, highlighting their role as local financial hubs and expressing gratitude t April 6, 2026
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  Hana Financial to consolidate key units at new Cheongna headquarters in Incheon Hana Financial Group is preparing to open what it calls a new “Cheongna era” in Incheon’s Cheongna International City, consolidating key affiliates at a new headquarters complex and aiming to build a finance cluster modeled on Spain’s Santander City. The plan traces back to 2007, when former Hana Financial Group Chairman Kim Seung-yu visited Santander City and Banco Santander and began shaping the idea. Banco Santander, once a regional bank in northern Spain, built a financial town on th April 6, 2026