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Porsche Korea Marks 10th Year of Do Dream Campaign, Donates 11.24 Billion Won
Porsche Korea said Thursday it will strengthen its social contribution efforts as its “Porsche Do Dream” campaign enters its 10th year, aiming to spread the brand’s values more broadly across local communities. Launched in 2017, “Porsche Do Dream” is built around the brand identity of “dreams” and has introduced new programs each year. To date, Porsche Korea has donated a total of 11.24 billion won, supporting the dreams of 37,919 people, 139 organizations and 39 schools. This year, the c
February 20, 2026
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Parata Air Adopts AMOS Maintenance and Engineering Management System
Parata Air has adopted AMOS (Aircraft Maintenance and Operational Support), a maintenance and engineering management system, to strengthen its maintenance and safety operations. The airline said Thursday it selected AMOS, developed by Swiss aviation software company Swiss-AS, as the core platform for its aircraft maintenance and engineering system. The system supports maintenance planning and execution as well as airworthiness and regulatory compliance management, integrating key function
February 20, 2026
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LG Chem, GC Biopharma, Cho-A Pharma and Severance Hospital report trial, webinar, product and surgery milestones
LG Chem: IDMC recommends continuing Phase 3 trial of head and neck cancer drug LG Chem said Feb. 20 that an independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) recommended continuing the Phase 3 clinical trial of ficlatuzumab, a head and neck cancer drug being developed by its U.S. subsidiary, AVEO. Based on interim results, the IDMC recommended selecting the higher of two tested doses — 20 mg/kg — as the final dose and proceeding with the study. Ficlatuzumab is a monoclonal antibody targete
February 20, 2026
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National Museum of Korea Draws 86,464 Visitors Over Lunar New Year Holiday
The National Museum of Korea is increasingly becoming a popular holiday destination. The museum said on the 20th that 86,464 people visited during the Lunar New Year holiday period from Feb. 16 to 18, with the museum closed on the 17th. Holiday attendance has climbed sharply: 32,193 in 2024, 50,512 in 2025 and more than 80,000 this year, up 71.2% from last year. The museum credited strong interest in its special exhibitions, “Our Yi Sun-sin” and “From Impressionism to Early Modernism,”
February 20, 2026
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Eastar Jet to Launch Daily Incheon-Hong Kong Flights Starting March 31
Eastar Jet said Thursday it will launch an Incheon-Hong Kong route on March 31, expanding its Greater China network. The route will operate daily. Flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 8:10 p.m. and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport at 10:45 p.m. local time. Return flights will leave at 12:05 a.m. the next day and arrive at Incheon at 5:10 a.m. Eastar Jet said the schedule allows passengers to reach Hong Kong before the subway stops running and to use public trans
February 20, 2026
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All 11 South Korean Airlines Ban In-Flight Use of Portable Battery Packs
All South Korean airlines will ban the use of portable battery packs on board all flights starting this month. According to the aviation industry on the 20th, T’way Air notified passengers that beginning on the 23rd it will prohibit charging portable battery packs on board, as well as using them to charge other electronic devices such as mobile phones. Passengers may still bring portable battery packs into the cabin, but they must take steps to prevent short circuits — such as covering
February 20, 2026
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Woori Bank teams with Samsung Electronics and LG Uplus to market to teens and 20-somethings
Woori Bank said on the 20th it signed a joint marketing agreement with Samsung Electronics and LG Uplus to attract customers in their teens and 20s. Attendees included Woori Bank CEO Jeong Jin-wan, Samsung Electronics Korea Vice President Lim Seong-taek and LG Uplus Vice President Lee Jae-won, along with other officials from the three companies. The partnership brings together leaders in finance, mobile devices and telecommunications to offer financial services tailored to the lifestyle
February 20, 2026
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Cheonwoo Motors Wins Lexus Korea’s 2025 Best Dealer Award for Fifth Time
Lexus authorized dealer Cheonwoo Motors was named “Best Dealer” at the “2025 Lexus Dealer Convention” selected by Lexus Korea, held on Feb. 10. The honor marked Cheonwoo Motors’ fifth win, the most among Lexus’ eight dealer groups. Cheonwoo Motors first won in 2009 and has since received the award in 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2025. The company said the recognition followed strong results in Lexus Korea’s annual internal evaluation based on objective criteria. Cheonwoo Motors attributed
February 20, 2026
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BNK Kyongnam Bank Launches Productive Finance Council, CEO Kim Tae-han to Lead
BNK Kyongnam Bank said Thursday it has launched a “Productive Finance Implementation Council.” The council is chaired by Kyongnam Bank CEO Kim Tae-han and is made up of four groups: the Innovation Growth Finance Center, the Innovation Finance Support Division, the Future Growth Investment Division and the Regional Value-Up Division. The council held its first meeting at the bank’s headquarters, attended by Kim, division heads and department leaders. Agenda items included sharing the sta
February 20, 2026
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Volkswagen Korea Launches ‘Feel & Drive’ Test-Drive Campaign for Atlas SUV
Volkswagen Korea said Feb. 20 it selected the Atlas large SUV as its February featured vehicle for its customer-participation social test-drive campaign, “Feel & Drive.” Feel & Drive is a recurring program that lets customers take an in-depth drive of Volkswagen’s core models each month, including the Golf, Atlas and Touareg, tailored to individual lifestyles. The program offers a 3-night, 4-day test drive, including a weekend, aimed at highlighting the vehicles’ detailed streng
February 20, 2026