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  Hanwha Aerospace Breaks Ground on Romania Plant to Build K9 Howitzers Hanwha Aerospace said Tuesday it has broken ground in Romania on a local plant, dubbed H-ACE Europe, to produce K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles. The company said the new facility is intended to establish a European base for local production of its ground systems and strengthen Romania’s and Europe’s defense supply chains. A groundbreaking ceremony in Petresti, Dambovita County, was attended by Lee Yong-cheol, head of South Korea’s Defense Acquisit February 11, 2026
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  Snowboarder Choi Ga On reaches women’s halfpipe final at Milan-Cortina Olympics; Lee Na Yoon withdraws hurt South Korean snowboarder Choi Ga On (Sehwa High School) advanced to the women’s halfpipe final at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.  Choi scored 82.25 points in qualifying Tuesday at Livigno Snow Park in Italy, placing sixth among 24 riders. The top 12 advanced.  Qualifying consisted of two runs, with each athlete’s best score counting. Halfpipe is judged on aerial tricks performed on a sloped, semicylindrical course. Choi posted her 82.25 in the first run, opening with a switch b February 11, 2026
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  Short-track skater Kim Gil Li says arm injury won’t affect Olympic races South Korea short-track speed skater Kim Gil Li (Seongnam City Hall), who was hurt in a collision during a race, said the injury will not affect her ability to compete. Kim trained Tuesday (Korean time) at the Milan Ice Skating Arena, the short-track venue for the Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics. Speaking to reporters afterward, she said medical tests the day before found nothing wrong. “I took medicine and I’m fine,” she said. She said she feared her arm might have been broken b February 11, 2026
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  U.S. Short Track Skater Stoddard Apologizes After Collision With South Korea’s Kim Gil Li U.S. short track skater Corinne Stoddard has issued a public apology after colliding with South Korea’s Kim Gil Li (Seongnam City Hall) at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics. Stoddard wrote on Instagram on Tuesday (Korea time) that she wanted to apologize publicly to her teammates for her performance the day before and to any other athletes affected by what happened. “What happened yesterday was not intentional,” she said, adding that she wanted a strong result but “seems February 11, 2026
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  Yuhan reports 2025 operating profit up 90% to 104.4 billion won Yuhan said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that its consolidated operating profit for last year rose 90.2% from a year earlier to 104.4 billion won.  Revenue increased 5.7% to 2.1866 trillion won, and net profit surged 235.9% to 185.3 billion won, it said in preliminary results.  The company said growth in its prescription-drug business, overseas operations and sales at subsidiaries drove the revenue gain. It said operating profit jumped as it improved its profit structure by raising the February 11, 2026
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  Chinese-Made EVs Expand in South Korea as Polestar Targets Luxury Segment South Korea’s shift to electric vehicles is accelerating, and imported brands are stepping up their push. After gains by value-focused EVs led by Tesla and BYD, premium brands are also expanding lineups to lock in market share. Ham Jong Seong, CEO of Polestar Korea, unveiled the Polestar 3 and Polestar 5 on Tuesday at the “2026 Polestar Media Day” at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, saying, “This year, we will make it the first year of a leap from premium to a luxury brand.” The Polestar 3 is sch February 11, 2026
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  Aekyung Group targets turnaround with financial overhaul at Jeju Air, AK Plaza and chemicals unit Aekyung Group is pushing a high-intensity financial overhaul across its core airline, retail and chemical units as it seeks a new growth phase. Jeju Air returned to profit five quarters after the third quarter of 2024, and retailer AK Plaza also swung back to the black after aggressive efficiency measures. The group is also betting on new businesses, including sodium batteries, to drive future growth. Industry officials said Feb. 11 that Aekyung’s key affiliates have shown cle February 11, 2026
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  Lee Chung Yong Joins Incheon United After Golf Celebration Controversy Midfielder Lee Chung Yong, who drew criticism over a "golf celebration," has signed with K League 1 promoted side Incheon United. Incheon announced the signing on Tuesday. An Incheon official called Lee a proven veteran at home and abroad who will add stability and leadership, saying the club expects him to help younger players develop and boost competitiveness. Lee said, "I’m excited to start a new challenge at Incheon," adding, "I will pour all my experience and ability into the pitch February 11, 2026
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  GC Pharma, Dongkook, Kwangdong and ABL Bio report R&D, anti-counterfeit and sales updates GC Pharma shares lysosomal storage disease drug development updates at WORLD Symposium 2026 GC Pharma said Tuesday it presented updates on its lysosomal storage disease (LSD) drug programs at WORLD Symposium 2026, held Feb. 2-6 in San Diego. WORLD Symposium is an international forum where LSD specialists share the latest research and discuss improved treatments. GC Pharma presented a poster on preclinical results for GC1130A, a candidate treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome type A (MPSIIIA) February 11, 2026
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  Hugel posts record 201.6 billion won operating profit on strong global sales Hugel said Tuesday that its consolidated operating profit for last year rose 21.3% from a year earlier to 201.6 billion won. Revenue increased 14% to 425.1 billion won, and net profit edged up 0.6% to 144.0 billion won, based on preliminary results. The company said it was the best performance in its history. Hugel said results were driven by strong global sales of its botulinum toxin product Botulax and its hyaluronic acid fillers The Chaeum and Byryzn, along with rapid growth in its cos February 11, 2026