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South Korea gains appeal as Europe tightens golden visas
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Global investors are comparing South Korea’s investment residency program with shrinking European golden visa options in 2026. The shift matters for high-net-worth families weighing speed, capital flexibility and regional access in Asia versus…
South Korea F-2 to F-5 path depends on visa type and compliance
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Globevisa Group says South Korea’s F-2-to-F-5 residency route is not a single timeline, with rules varying by visa category, investment type and residency record.
Seoul Labs is building AI-agent payment controls for verifiable purchases
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Seoul Labs Inc. is developing SeoulLabs Pay, a payment-control layer designed to verify an AI agent’s identity, delegated authority and spending scope before a transaction clears.
HUTT debuts new cleaning robots at IFA 2026
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HUTT used IFA 2026 in Berlin to unveil two world-first products: a window-cleaning robot with a combined round-and-square design and an automatic bed-cleaning robot with a base station.
HUTT debuts window and bed-cleaning robots at IFA 2026
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HUTT used IFA 2026 in Berlin to unveil two world-first cleaning robots and expand its smart-cleaning lineup.
HUTT unveils window-cleaning and bed-cleaning robots at IFA 2026
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HUTT used IFA 2026 in Berlin to debut two global firsts: a round-square window-cleaning robot and a base-station-equipped robot for automatic bed cleaning.
K-Safety Expo 2026 opens in Busan with 340 exhibitors and AI-driven disaster tech
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K-Safety Expo 2026 opened Sept. 2 at BEXCO in Busan, bringing together 340 companies and organizations to showcase AI, robotics and drone-based safety technologies.
TetherMax taps Korean actor Yun Si Yun as brand ambassador in Asia push
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TetherMax named South Korean actor Yun Si Yun as its brand ambassador as the trading-fee cashback platform accelerates its expansion across Asia after a June 2026 rebrand.
Jiang Miao debuts first New York solo show at Crossing Art
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Chinese artist Jiang Miao opened her first solo exhibition in New York, The Shape of Living Light, at Crossing Art in Chelsea on Sept. 3. The show uses layered acrylic, carving and Taoist-inspired forms to introduce her practice to a new audience…
Busan launches five-month citywide Night Festa as U.S. visits jump 76%
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Busan, South Korea, has opened Starry Night Busan: Night Festa 2026, a free nighttime tourism program running through December across beaches, parks and downtown districts.
C&R Research pitches Korea as a faster hub for global clinical trials
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South Korea is drawing attention as a lower-cost, faster site for multinational clinical trials, and C&R Research is positioning itself as the local partner to navigate the market.
Seoul Labs builds SuperWallet HACS to connect digital identity and alternative credit
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Seoul Labs is developing SuperWallet HACS, a mobile platform that pairs verifiable digital identity with AI-based alternative credit scoring in one workflow.
KTO hosts Los Angeles transit tourism event with Incheon Airport partners
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The Korea Tourism Organization and partners held “Gateway to Korea: Los Angeles, 2026” on Aug. 27 in Los Angeles to promote Incheon International Airport as a major Asia transit hub and position Korea as a transit tourism destination.
Hong Kong New CIES and South Korea program offer two very different residency plays for HNWIs
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Globevisa Group says Hong Kong’s New CIES and South Korea’s investment immigration program serve different investor goals, with Hong Kong favoring market participation and South Korea emphasizing principal protection.
GenBio draws early Asia Bio Partnering interest from South Korean research group
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GenBio says it has received multiple meeting invitations since networking opened Aug. 3 ahead of the 2026 Asia Bio Partnering Forum, including interest from an established South Korean clinical research and laboratory organization.
Maisonje expands to New York and Seoul with new pop-up
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Maisonje, the premium backpack brand for professional women founded by Jay Heo, launched in New York and is heading to a Seoul pop-up this September.
EPHEMERA brings Seoul accessories brand HAIRYMASK to the U.S. this fall
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EPHEMERA will launch Korean accessories brand HAIRYMASK in North America in fall 2026 through its online store and first New York pop-up. The partnership gives HAIRYMASK a U.S. retail and logistics runway as it expands beyond Seoul without needing…
VERIVERY releases 8th EP CONFETTI and sets new Asia-Europe tour
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VERIVERY has released its eighth mini album, CONFETTI, on Sept. 7, 2026, marking a return nearly a year after Lost and Found.
BOS brings biotech beauty to Seoul to Soho in New York
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BOS, powered by Enthera Bio, is showcasing science-driven Korean beauty at Seoul to Soho in Manhattan through Sept. 6. The Biotech Beauty Zone uses AI skin analysis, spotlights seven K-beauty brands and aims to connect Korean beauty innovators…
MIMOSU wins 2026 Seoul Award for fermented rice water hair care
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MIMOSU, the clean scalp care brand operated by Meong Seok Global Corp., has won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product for its Fermented Rice Water Scalp Care Line. The recognition spotlights a growing demand for low-pH, fragrance-free hair…
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