Global music moguls turn to Korea for next growth engine

Global Music Industry Sees Significant Growth in 2023

The global music industry is experiencing remarkable growth this year, driven by streaming, live events, and emerging markets.

K-Pop Generations, Explained: How South Korean Groups Took Over the World

From H.O.T. to BTS.

Korea's traditional liquors step into neon-lit Seoul hotspot to woo Gen Z

Korea's traditional liquors step into neon-lit Seoul hotspot to woo Gen Z

As Tex-Mex chains close nationwide, Korean barbecue booms across America

The Korean barbecue market is projected to reach 13.2 billion by 2034, as K-pop culture and social media drive Gen Z and millennial dining trends nationwide.

S. Korea's digital industry expands 9.3 pct in 2024: report

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's digital industry expanded 9.3 percent in...

South Korea’s exports surge by most since 1978 on robust chip demand

South Korea’s exports surge by most since 1978 on robust chip demand

Segerakan transformasi struktur industri gig, perkukuh ekosistem e-hailing, p-hailing

KUANTAN: Industri ekonomi gig Malaysia kini berada di titik genting yang menuntut reformasi struktur menyeluruh, penyelarasan dasar rentas kementerian dan intervensi kawal selia progresif demi masa depan lebih 100,000 pemandu e-hailing dan p-hailing, daya saing ekonomi digital negara serta keyakinan pengguna terhadap perkhidmatan berasaskan platform. Naib Presiden Majlis Ekonomi Gig Malaysia (MyGiG), Abdul Hakim Abdul ... Read more The post Segerakan transformasi struktur industri gig, perkukuh ekosistem e-hailing, p-hailing appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

KOTRA chief eyes Hallyu brands as next export engine beyond chips

HANOI, Vietnam — South Korea should broaden its export portfolio beyond semiconductors by expanding sales of cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, fashion and other consumer goods, the chief of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency said, arguing that a more balanced trade structure would make Asia’s fourth-largest economy more resilient to industry cycles. Kang Kyung-sung, president of KOTRA, said at a press conference in Hanoi on Thursday that Korean consumer brands are becoming an increasing

Merger of Korean Cinema Chains Lotte and Megabox Collapses

The long-gestating tie-up would have created Korea's largest theater chain, but talks stalled as Megabox owner JoongAng Group slid into a liquidity crisis.

North Korea shifts China ventures toward learning

North Korea-China joint ventures are shifting in focus, with Pyongyang moving beyond simply attracting Chinese capital and equipment to absorb Chinese production methods and management know-how. The shift suggests North Korea-China economic cooperation is evolving in 2026 from one-dimensional resource supply toward the study of China’s production and management systems. North Korea has been actively []

As K-Content Archives Grow, Finding Value Is Becoming Harder Than Storing Data

For years, discussions around Korea’s content industry focused on creating the next hit drama, expanding global distribution, or investing in larger storage systems to accommodate rapidly growing video libraries. Today, a different challenge is beginning to shape the industry’s future. Success increasingly depends on how quickly organizations can rediscover and reuse the content they already [] The post As K-Content Archives Grow, Finding Value Is Becoming Harder Than Storing Data first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

WALOVI and Hong Xin Da Seal Strategic Local-Channel Deal for International Cans in Singapore

On June 15–16, the 2026 Guangzhou Products Go Global Guangzhou Premium Brands into ASEAN ...

South Korea Becomes World's Fastest‑Growing Arms Exporter - SIPRI

South Korea has emerged as one of the world's fastest‑growing arms exporters, with revenues from its top defense firms projected to nearly quadruple since 2021, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Clockenflap’s Justin Sweeting and Woozi Studio’s Mia Min Yen on Asia’s Live Music Boom at Golden Melody Festival: ‘No Longer Is a Fan Just Buying a Ticket, but Investing in a Memory’

Each year, Taiwan’s Golden Melody Festival conferences, which take place before the Golden Melody Awards, bring together local and international music industry experts across a series of keynotes and panels covering topics ranging from the global market and music production to extended economic value and industry trends. The festival’s first market presentation, titled “The Rise []

iQIYI International Releases First Half of 2026 Global Trending Content: Chinese Dramas and Micro Dramas Power Dual-Engine Global Growth

iQIYI International Releases First Half of 2026 Global Trending Content: Chinese Dramas and Micro Dramas Power Dual-Engine Global Growth

South Korean Culture Is Inspiring The Next Wave Of Apartment Amenities

Pop music and skincare aficionados, move over: Real estate wants in on South Korean culture, too.

Korea Seeks World-Class Finance Upgrade, FinMin Official Says

South Korea must elevate its financial sector to global standards that reflect the maturity of its real economy, with foreign-exchange market modernization a key priority to strengthen competitiveness, according to a senior finance ministry official.

10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive

No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself.

SCG and ASEAN Strengthen Industrial Collaboration Amid Global Transformation

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - ASEAN and China in a Shared Growth Ecosystem Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCG, emphasized that ASEAN industries are undergoing structural transformation and must continuously strengthen capabilities, ...

The Best Companies for Career Growth in the 6 Biggest US Cities, According to LinkedIn

Here’s why entrepreneurs should pay attention.

General : LG Expands ‘Subscribe’ Retail Network To 130 Stores Nationwide 

PETALING JAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- LG Electronics Malaysia has expanded its LG Subscribe retail network to 130 branded stores nationwide, strengthening its leadership in the country’s home appliance subscription market, amid growing consumer demand for flexible alternatives to conventional ownership.

Korea on pace to record $1 trillion in exports in 2026, joining world’s top 4

Korea on pace to record $1 trillion in exports in 2026, joining world’s top 4

Energy And Utilities Analytics Market To Hit $10.1B By 2031 As IBM (NYSE: IBM), Siemens, And GE Vernova Lead Competitive Field

The global energy and utilities analytics market is forecast to grow from over 6.10 billion in 2026 to over 10.10 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.6. A new report published by ResearchAndMarkets.com outlines the key forces shaping the sector, identifying grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and smart meter rollouts as [] The post Energy And Utilities Analytics Market To Hit 10.1B By 2031 As IBM (NYSE: IBM), Siemens, And GE Vernova Lead Competitive Field appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026

Afrobeats dominates the global music industry in 2026. The genre abandoned its localised roots years ago to become a massive cultural export. Today, Nigerian artists dictate international streaming charts and headline stadium tours across multiple continents. This guide breaks down the financial infrastructure and operational realities governing the biggest sound in global music. The Sonic... Read More Read » The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026 on YNaija

Snap-on: Resorting To M&A To Accelerate Growth

Snap-on: Resorting To M&A To Accelerate Growth