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Je Woo Kim chronicles South Korea’s rise in new book
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Je Woo Kim, PhD, has released “The Rise of Seoul: South Korea’s Journey from Rags to Riches,” a new book that examines how South Korea moved from war, poverty and colonial rule to global economic and cultural influence.
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.
Aiweda expands electric tricycle lineup for personal and commercial mobility
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Aiweda says it is broadening its electric tricycle and broader EV portfolio from its base in Tianjin, China, targeting personal travel, passenger transport and cargo use. The move underscores how manufacturers are competing on safety, durability,…
Integrity ISR, Myongji University ink preliminary space security training pact
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Integrity ISR and Myongji University’s Defense Space Security Research Center have signed a preliminary agreement to explore training and education partnerships in South Korea.
Biomass conference in Ho Chi Minh City targets new markets for wood pellets and biocarbon
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Southeast Asia’s biomass sector will gather in Ho Chi Minh City on 18–19 November 2026 as buyers, producers and policy watchers assess shifting fuel demand, tighter sustainability rules and new uses for biomass in green steel, biochar and carbon…
Moutai opens 2026 cultural showcase in Seoul
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Kweichow Moutai opened its 2026 Moutai Night in Seoul on Oct. 25, bringing together political, business and cultural figures in South Korea’s capital.
SNU Eye Clinic highlights exam-first approach to cataract surgery
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SNU Eye Clinic in Seoul says cataract and presbyopia surgery outcomes depend on precise testing, careful intraocular lens selection and structured follow-up. The clinic is also steering overseas patients to plan postoperative care before traveling…
SPUN Global expands visa coverage to 400+ types across 95+ countries
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SPUN Global, a Jakarta-based digital visa startup, says it now handles more than 400 visa types for destinations in 95+ countries and has partnered with Klook, Trip.com and Traveloka.
Polyimide films and tapes market seen topping $5B by 2030
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The polyimide films and tapes market is projected to grow to more than $5 billion by 2030, powered by demand from electronics, aerospace, automotive and healthcare.
Travel bags market seen reaching $29 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global travel bags market is entering a high-growth phase, led by Asia-Pacific and supported by tourism, lightweight materials, and smart luggage features.
Semiconductor plant construction market seen topping $64.8B by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the semiconductor plant construction market will climb to more than $64.8 billion by 2030, driven by AI-enabled automation, new fab builds and government-backed chip manufacturing push in the U.S. and…
Semiconductor gases market seen topping $15B by 2030
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The semiconductor gases market is projected to grow at an 8.4% compound annual rate and reach $15.2 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
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.
Global semiconductor market seen topping $1 trillion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the semiconductor market is on track to reach $1.04 trillion by 2030, driven by AI data centers, 5G, consumer electronics and government-backed chip manufacturing.
Skyfall launches SKYFLAG in the U.S. market
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Skyfall US Inc. has launched the rewarded marketing platform SKYFLAG in the United States, marking the Tokyo company’s latest step in overseas expansion.
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.
Tampa PC Consultants flags seven AI-era cyber threats for businesses
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Tampa PC Consultants is warning Hillsborough County businesses about seven October cyber risks, from PHP and Microsoft vulnerabilities to AI-assisted attacks and cloud credential exposure.
Italian students win WRO award for tactile art tablet
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Four former students from Genoa won one of four top prizes in the World Robot Olympiad’s new STEM Entrepreneur Program after building a tactile tablet for blind and visually impaired users.
Gujarat students win global recognition for firefighting robot
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Two Vadodara students turned a 2024 setback into an international win after their autonomous firefighting system was named one of four winners in the WRO STEM Entrepreneur Program in Hyderabad.
Filipino students win global prize for nursing workload tech
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Three Filipino students were named among four winning teams in the World Robot Olympiad’s STEM Entrepreneur Program for CARED, a patient-monitoring system meant to cut repetitive work for nurses.
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