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Kiaf SEOUL 2026 will run Sept. 2-6 at COEX in Seoul with 175 galleries from 18 countries and territories, marking the fair’s 25th anniversary.

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A National Assembly forum in Seoul highlighted hops-derived cannabidiol as a cannabis-free alternative with potential regulatory and commercial advantages for Korea’s bio-industry.

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The Fujairah Environment Authority is taking part in the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea, as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s bid for World Heritage status.

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Mundus Artium Press has released The Silence of the Wind, the most comprehensive English-language selection of Turkish poet Metin Turan’s work to date.

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AIM Intelligence will host a frontier AI red-teaming workshop at the Seoul Forum on AI Safety & Security 2026, a Ministry of Science and ICT-backed event held alongside ICML 2026. The workshop will feature Google, Microsoft, LG AI Research and a…

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WAKEONE’s K-pop girl group izna will launch its first-ever concert tour on Sept. 19 in Seoul and hit multiple Asian cities over about three months.

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SEOUL NOW: THE COLLECTIVE ended a two-week pop-up in SoHo that aimed to connect emerging Korean fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands with U.S. consumers and buyers.

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SNU Eye Clinic is highlighting its SMILE Pro expertise as South Korea draws more overseas patients for vision correction surgery.

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CONVOX outlined a step-by-step guide for optical businesses seeking international lens distribution partnerships, emphasizing manufacturing quality, customization, logistics and private-label support.

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Jiangsu Convox Optical Co., Ltd. says its semi-finished lens blanks are designed to help optical labs with digital surfacing, freeform cutting and specialty lens production.

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CONVOX published a sourcing guide aimed at optical chains, independent retailers and vision care networks looking for custom prescription optical lenses.

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Shenzhen FuYun (RUIYU) Technology Co., Ltd. is using the Autumn Canton Fair to pitch its certified AC/DC adapters, desktop supplies and USB-C PD chargers to global buyers.

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Explorer.Company is pitching short-notice trips to Mongolia for travelers who want a ready-made adventure with flights, 4x4 vehicles and camping gear bundled in. The offers target spontaneous visitors, including Singapore travelers, as Mongolia’s…

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Vespexx gathered founders, clinicians and investors in Seoul on June 30 for Korea Femtech Summit 2026, spotlighting Korean women’s health startups expanding into the US, India, Japan and beyond.

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Factosquare used Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, held July 13–15, to introduce its South Korean K-beauty manufacturing platform to North American brands.

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Rakuten Viki has launched Kumusta, a new Korean-Filipino reality series set in Seoul that spotlights Filipino food, hospitality and culture for viewers across Southeast Asia. The show pairs Ji Chang-wook with Filipino stars and Michelin-starred…

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STK 2026 wrapped up its three-day run at COEX in Seoul on June 12, bringing 620 companies from 16 countries together for Korea’s largest technology business platform.

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MagicBody is putting its rehabilitation Pilates instructor certification online for students outside Seoul, overseas learners and working professionals with irregular schedules.

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Knowledge Networks and its Regulating AI initiative have launched The AI Policy 100 (2026), naming 100 people shaping AI governance, safety and regulation across government, industry, academia and civil society.

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Mordor Intelligence says the global high-purity alumina market is set to grow from 187.69 kilotons in 2026 to 502.71 kilotons by 2031, driven by electric vehicles, semiconductors and energy storage.