S. Korean mobile carriers prepare for largest fireworks festival

SEOUL -- The top three South Korean mobile carriers -- SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus -- are in their last preparation process to ensure stable mobile phone services during the Seoul International Fireworks Festival scheduled on October 7. The Seoul International Fireworks Festival hosted by South Korean conglomerate Hanwha is an annual event that takes place in Yeouido, a river island in the Han River that flows through the capital city from the east and out to the West Sea, also know

October 6, 2023

​Daesang opens kimchi pop-up store in trendy fashion district Seongsu

SEOUL -- South Korea's major food manufacturing group Daesang has opened a pop-up store where visitors can taste various types of special dishes including a kimchi cake and kimchi skewer. Kimchi lovers can also enjoy photo and video content of Hoshi, a member of the boy band Seventeen who is also serving as the ambassador for the food company's kimchi brand "Jongga." Kimchi is Korea's iconic spicy and sour, pickled vegetable side dish, usually made by fermenti

October 6, 2023

Hyundai and Kia to adopt Tesla's EV-charging standard in US starting 4Q 2024

SEOUL -- Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, all Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles released in the United States will be equipped with charger ports that match the North American Charging Standard, also known as the Tesla Charging standard. EVs made by Hyundai Motor Group companies -- Hyundai Motor and Kia -- use Combined Charger System (CCS) charger ports and they are not compatible with Superchargers, EV chargers operated by American EV maker Tesla. Tesla is America's favor

October 6, 2023

S. Korea's inflation rate reaches 3.7% in September 2023

SEOUL -- South Korea's inflation rate increased to the upper three percent range to reach the highest level in five months. The increased rate was affected by bad weather conditions such as heavy rainfall and extreme heat, which caused agricultural prices to rise. The impact of rising international oil prices also slowed the decline in petroleum product prices. Along with increased consumer prices, the level of the core price index (CPI), which excludes fuel and agricultural prices

October 6, 2023

POSCO partners with oil refiner GS Caltex to demonstrate bio fuel-based bulk carrier

SEOUL -- South Korea's leading steel group POSCO will work with GS Caltex, a major domestic oil refiner, to demonstrate a biofuel-based bulk carrier. In early October, the steelmaker's products will be transported using a ship made by H-Line Shipping, a South Korean marine carrier company. Biofuel is produced using plant-based or animal-based oil such as cooking oil from fast food restaurants or palm oil. Biodiesel, one of the most widely recognized biofuels, is normally ma

October 6, 2023

Pulmuone upgrades partnership with US cellular aquaculture startup BlueNalu to commercialize cell-based seafood

SEOUL -- To take the lead starting position in the South Korean cell-based seafood market, Seoul-based food company Pulmuone will strengthen a partnership with BlueNalu, a San Diego-based food company specializing in cultivated seafood such as tuna-like fish meat. The two groups agreed in 2020 to commercialize healthy cell-based seafood products without genetic modifications and free of environmental contaminants. BlueNalu has developed technology to produce various seafood including b

October 5, 2023

Lotte Wellfood collaborates with BTS to release limited-edition chocolate product 'Crunky'

SEOUL -- Lotte Wellfood, the confectionary wing of South Korea's conglomerate Lotte, has released a limited-edition chocolate product "Crunky" with special paper covers bearing images of BTS members. A total of eight types with images of individual members and one with a group photo, are available. Crunky is a crunchy chocolate snack filled with rice puffs. The popular crispy chocolate, released in 1974 at the Japanese office of Lotte, started its production in South Kore

October 5, 2023

Indian cultural festival 'Sarang' to be held in S. Korea's iconic filming spot for drama series

SEOUL -- The Indian Embassy in Seoul will hold a cultural event "Sarang" on Nami Island, an iconic region known as a filming spot for K-dramas. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, India's cultural assets such as dance, costumes, and food will be showcased in the river island and other regions across South Korea. Nami Island in the eastern city of Chuncheon has been used as a filming location for many TV shows includin

October 5, 2023

Korean Air to expand passenger capacity for routes to Japan, China, and US

SEOUL -- To meet growing demands for international travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean Air, South Korea's main flag carrier, will expand passenger capacity for routes to Japan, China, and the United States. The airliner will also open new routes to Viet Nam as well as revive airways that were suspended due to the pandemic. The winter season designated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) starts on the last Sunday of October and ends on the last Saturday in

October 5, 2023

'Big 5' hospitals in Seoul attract more than 1 mln cancer patients from other provinces in 2022: data

SEOUL -- The top five most popular hospitals in Seoul have attracted cancer patients from other parts of South Korea in 2022. Patients who live in areas outside Seoul and its satellite cities decide to travel for hours to see doctors in the capital city due to the lack of medical infrastructure for severe illnesses such as cancer or other cardiovascular diseases. A total of 16 university hospitals were established in South Korea during the last 20 years and nine university-operated m

October 5, 2023