Russian companies explore North Korea deals in meat, mining and machinery

Korea’s destination bakeries

Korea’s destination bakeries

3 major department stores post record H1 foreign sales amid K-wave

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's three major department store chains sai...

Lee touts investments to transform southeast into AI-aerospace hub

South Korean firms on Friday committed trillions in investment into the nation's southeast, in the last of back-to-back announcements on related megaprojects to bolster the region's growth. President Lee Jae Myung touted the conglomerate's decisions as an important step in the southeast's transformation into a technology manufacturing hub focused on physical artificial intelligence and the aerospace industry. The government announced Friday that Hanwha, Hyundai Motor, Samsung, SK, Doosan and L

Why Korea’s Healthy HMR Market May Depend on Trust, Not Marketing Claims

Health has become one of the most powerful selling points in Korea’s food industry. Low-sugar snacks, protein-rich meals, wellness-focused products, and personalized nutrition solutions are appearing across retail shelves and online marketplaces. But as consumers become more familiar with health-oriented food claims, a new greater challenge is emerging today: global food startups and companies must [] The post Why Korea’s Healthy HMR Market May Depend on Trust, Not Marketing Claims first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

Russian companies court North Korea with fuel, fertilizer and construction bids

A large Russian business delegation from Siberia arrived in North Korea this week to offer fuel, fertilizers, agricultural products and construction services to the DPRK market, according to the East Siberian Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from five companies in the Irkutsk region kicked off business meetings with North Korean counterparts, the chamber announced on social []

South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions

The United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry as it seeks to refresh its ageing naval fleet, a move set to expand the bilateral alliance beyond security into defence manufacturing, technology and industrial production. According to analysts, the bid reflects Washington’s efforts to address long-standing problems in its own industry – such as chronic construction delays, cost overruns, shortages of skilled workers and supply chain constraints. It also marks a...

West Africa : German trader SET Select Energy seeks new outlets

Based in Hamburg, Germany, the company led by York Dohna has been seeking to break into new markets for several months. Its fuel trading subsidiary, based in Switzerland, is exploring opportunities in West Africa.

South Korea’s Liberal Government Creates New Headaches For US Business

South Korea’s liberal government is drawing criticism from U.S. lawmakers and national security analysts who say that the country is discriminating against U.S. businesses.

Iran explores Japan oil sales as buyers seek longer U.S. waiver - Reuters

Iran explores Japan oil sales as buyers seek longer U.S. waiver - Reuters

Gas, Wheat, Cooking Oil: Top 20 Products Armenia Imports from Russia

We have found out that the main supplier of several goods is Russia, for example, 99 of oil and wheat are imported from Russia.

EWY: Why South Korea's Bear Market Is A Warning Sign To U.S. Stock Investors

EWY: Why South Korea's Bear Market Is A Warning Sign To U.S. Stock Investors

Zeekr electric vehicles and luxury used cars on display as sales set to launch in July

North Korean authorities launched a large-scale car exhibition in Pyongyang in June 2026 while simultaneously ordering the Ministry of Social Security to covertly investigate the financial backgrounds of prospective buyers. A source in Pyongyang told Daily NK on Friday that a directive issued in mid-June instructed the Ministry of Social Security to provide full cooperation []

South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labor woes

Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labor costs in a business model that relies on the widespread honesty of users. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #southkorea #coffeeshops #unamanned #robots Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4fiGB9p 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Uzbekistan, South Korea advance potato seed production and agri-tech co-op

Uzbekistan, South Korea advance potato seed production and agri-tech co-op

The SK Hynix Form F-1 Is Here. 3 Things Smart Investors Need to Know About Its $28 Billion U.S. IPO.

SK Hynix has long been a publicly traded company in its home market of South Korea. On Friday, it will make its U.S. market debut on the Nasdaq.

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S. Korea's Lee, Norway PM Store discuss deepening cooperation in security, technology

S. Korea's Lee, Norway PM Store discuss deepening cooperation in security, technology