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VandS Clinic Seoul spotlights transparent pricing for international patients
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VandS Clinic Seoul is emphasizing VAT-excluded pricing, separate global customer benefits and upfront cost checks for overseas patients as South Korea faces closer scrutiny of clinic refund and cancellation terms.
WAIFC wraps AGM in Busan with new board, new members and 2027 meeting plans
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The World Alliance of International Financial Centers finished its Annual General Meeting in Busan, South Korea, with leadership changes, new memberships and a new honorary category.
Young Britons turn to TEFL as UK job hunt stalls
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Half of UK 16- to 29-year-olds have seriously considered moving abroad for work, according to new research from the John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow.
SGLAB launches AI golf club on Kickstarter
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SGLAB has launched G·GRIP Pro on Kickstarter, positioning the device as the first AI-powered golf club with embedded pressure and motion sensing.
Ten aluminum spacer bar manufacturers highlighted for 2026
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A 2026 review spotlights ten established suppliers tied to insulating glass edge materials, with demand shaped by energy-efficiency rules, testing standards and a growing global market for insulated glass.
DAHWS rolls out power electronics portfolio for industrial use
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DAHWS said it is expanding into industrial power electronics with a portfolio built around SiC and GaN modules, film capacitors and Ceramic-in-Board technology.
UnionPay partners join HIVEX network for cross-border QR payments in Japan
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TBCASoft and UnionPay International said four UnionPay partner banks will be among the first wallets enabled on the UPI–HIVEX network-to-network arrangement, opening QR code mobile-wallet payments at participating merchants in Japan.
Esmartlock expands locker lock lineup with cloud mobile keys and remote control
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Esmartlock Co., Ltd. has unveiled a full locker lock portfolio for fitness centers, hospitals, schools, offices and other facilities that are moving away from mechanical keys and cards.
SMARTeLOCK launches contactless hotel check-in system
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SMARTeLOCK has introduced a contactless check-in and online hotel lock platform for global hospitality customers, letting guests enter rooms with a smartphone or PIN code while hotels manage locks in real time without rewiring.
H.U.G.G.E.R v1.1 paper claims new way to stabilize fluid simulations
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Researchers in South Korea released the H.U.G.G.E.R v1.1 framework on Sept. 9, publishing it on academic and open-source platforms.
KCCLA to open global K-Zone LA:ON on Oct. 9
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will open Global K-Zone “LA:ON” on Oct. 9, creating a new cultural space that blends Korean heritage with contemporary lifestyle.
Thomas LeBrun book earns NYC Big Book Award recognition, Times Square spotlight
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Thomas LeBrun’s Aurora Rift: A Man Out of Time was named a 2026 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Action/Adventure and will be featured on a Times Square billboard on Oct. 10. The recognition expands visibility for the author, whose…
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.
Korea Nakajo expands ICEVAN exports to more than 20 countries
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Korea Nakajo says its ICEVAN brand is growing across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East as the South Korean ice maker specialist pushes deeper into global markets.
VandS Clinic expands multilingual aesthetic care for global tourists
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South Korea’s VandS Clinic is widening access to skin and aesthetic treatments for international travelers, with more than 68 branches nationwide and multilingual interpretation support.
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.
8 Korean AX companies to show at Techsauce Global Summit in Bangkok
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South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT and NIPA will run the Korea Pavilion, X-DIGITAL@THAILAND, at Techsauce Global Summit 2026 in Bangkok from Aug. 26-28. Eight Korean AX companies from security, healthcare, EdTech and content will use the…
AIM B2B opens Singapore office to expand APAC reach
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Tokyo-headquartered AIM B2B has opened a Singapore office to deepen support for Asia-Pacific clients, with a focus on businesses headquartered in Singapore and operating across Japan and South Korea.
Cooling fabrics market seen reaching $3.92 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the cooling fabrics market will rise from $2.77 billion in 2026 to $3.92 billion by 2031, driven by demand for moisture-wicking apparel, sportswear and heat-managing protective clothing.
HNHANA chair clears ANSI/BIFMA tests on first try
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HNHANA Co., Ltd. said its newly developed prefabricated dining chair passed ANSI/BIFMA durability and safety testing in the United States on the first attempt.
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