InBody Presents Strategies for Enhancing Hospital Competitiveness in the Era of GLP-1 Treatments InBody has outlined strategies to enhance hospital competitiveness in response to the growing use of GLP-1 obesity treatments. As the focus shifts from simple weight loss to maintaining muscle mass while achieving healthy weight reduction, comprehensive management of body composition changes, including skeletal muscle mass, body fat, body water, and phase angle, is gaining attention in medical settings.On July 23, InBody, in collaboration with the medical platform Medistaff, held a webinar title July 23, 2026

HLB Innovation Expands CAR-T Clinical Trial Dosage for Blood Cancer Treatment HLB Innovation has confirmed the safety of initial dosages in its U.S. Phase 1 clinical trial (CELESTIAL-301) for the next-generation chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) candidate, SynKIR-310. Following discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company will now verify the safety and therapeutic potential of higher dosage ranges.CAR-T therapy involves collecting a patient's T-cells, genetically modifying them to recognize cancer cells with a chimeric antigen receptor July 23, 2026

Kia to Launch Remote Driving Service for PV5 by Year-End Kia is set to commercialize remote driving technology for its purpose-built vehicle (PBV) PV5 by the end of the year, allowing vehicles to be controlled without a driver from an external control center.On July 23, Kia announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with KT and SUM at its headquarters in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, to promote the commercialization of remote driving technology.This agreement follows Kia's successful demonstration of remote driving on public roads using the P July 23, 2026

Oh Se-hoon Appeals Election Invalidity Ruling Over Polling Payment Scandal Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has filed an appeal after being sentenced to an election invalidity ruling for allegedly having a political broker, Myung Tae-kyun, conduct polling and pay a third party. According to legal sources on July 23, Oh submitted his appeal to the Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 22, which had imposed a fine of 10 million won for violating political funding laws. He filed the appeal on the same day the court issued its ruling. The court acknowledged that out o July 23, 2026

Recall of 53 Children's Summer Products Due to Excessive Toxic Substances Summer clothing and umbrellas for children, along with water play equipment, have been recalled due to excessive levels of harmful substances such as lead and phthalate-based plasticizers.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's National Institute of Technology and Standards announced on July 23 that it conducted safety investigations on 48 items and 1,117 products in high demand during the summer season, resulting in a recall order for 53 products that did not meet safety standards.The reca July 23, 2026

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Enhances Monitoring to Prevent Illegal Distribution of Nabota Daewoong Pharmaceutical has strengthened its management system for the legal distribution of its botulinum toxin product, Nabota, to prevent illegal distribution and enhance patient safety. The company is implementing AI-based monitoring and a system that permanently halts transactions upon detection of illegal distribution, while also urging government support.On July 23, Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced that it operates a comprehensive management network for the legal distribution of its prod July 23, 2026

Finance Ministry: Annual Growth Rate of 3% More Likely, Per Capita GNI Expected to Reach $40,000 The Finance Ministry announced that the possibility of achieving an annual economic growth rate of 3% has increased, as the second quarter economic indicators exceeded market expectations. The ministry noted that considering the increase in real gross national income (GNI) due to improved trade conditions, the likelihood of reaching a per capita GNI of $40,000 has also grown.On July 23, the ministry stated that despite the high growth base from the previous quarter and the impact of the Middle E July 23, 2026

KOTRA Presents Strategies for U.S. Tariffs and China's Export Controls KOTRA held a briefing on corporate strategies to respond to U.S. tariffs, China's export controls, and EU environmental regulations.According to industry sources, KOTRA hosted the 'July Trade Environment Response Strategy Briefing and Consultation' at its headquarters in Seoul. The event attracted over 200 participants from export companies and related organizations.This briefing was organized in light of the potential end of the U.S. global 10% tariff and the possibility of actions under Sectio July 23, 2026

NHN Launches AI Go Training Era with 'Handol', Supporting Korea-China Exchange NHN is ushering in an era of AI-based Go training with its self-developed artificial intelligence (AI) program, 'Handol.' The company is leveraging the extensive game data accumulated from its Go services to enhance player development and expand its applications in sports education.On July 21, NHN provided the 'Handol' AI Go program during a joint training session for the Go event at the 19th Korea-China Youth Sports Exchange held in Iksan, South Korea.The Korea-China Youth Sports Exchange is an July 23, 2026

Design Miami Seoul to Showcase Global Designers and Galleries in September In September, designers, galleries, and collectors from around the world will gather in Seoul. After choosing Seoul as the first Asian host last year, 'Design Miami' is significantly expanding the event this year, aiming to establish the city as a key hub for global collectible design.The Seoul Design Foundation announced on July 23 that 'Design Miami Seoul 2026' will kick off with a preview on August 31, followed by the main event from September 1 to 6 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). The even July 23, 2026