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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.
Graphy signs KRW 2 billion deal with MegaGen for dental 3D printing
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Graphy has signed an initial KRW 2 billion supply agreement with MegaGen Implant for dental 3D-printing materials, printers and post-processing equipment.
VandS Hair Clinic expands post-transplant scalp care for international patients
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VandS Hair Clinic in Seoul is highlighting a hair-transplant model that pairs advanced FUE techniques with post-procedure scalp care aimed at improving recovery and long-term results.
UTAC names Anis Tebib chief commercial officer
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UTAC appointed Anis Tebib as chief commercial officer effective Oct. 1, expanding his remit across strategy, business development, communications and key international markets.
Massive Bio taps Intralink to push into South Korea
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Massive Bio has hired Intralink to help expand its oncology platform in South Korea and build partnerships with hospitals, labs and doctors.
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.
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.
CelloGayageum to make Los Angeles debut at KCCLA
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will host the Los Angeles debut of CelloGayageum on Oct. 23 at Ari Hall, bringing together cello and gayageum in a concert built around nine original works.
NARINFLA pushes Korea's skin diet approach with 3F ampoule
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NARINFLA is taking its 3F Lifting Booster Ampoule global as more consumers look for simpler post-procedure routines and fewer, more targeted products.
Enamine and Ewha team up on AI drug discovery
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Enamine Ltd. and Ewha Womans University’s Global AI Drug Discovery Center signed an MOU on Oct. 7, 2026 in Seoul to link AI design with rapid synthesis and biological testing.
Enamine and Ewha launch AI drug discovery partnership
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Enamine Ltd. and Ewha Womans University’s Global AI Drug Discovery Center signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul to link AI design with rapid synthesis and testing.
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.
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.
VandS Clinic Seoul maps out medical tourism logistics for U.S. patients
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VandS Clinic Seoul has published a step-by-step guide for American patients traveling to Seoul for cosmetic procedures, centering on pre-travel consultations, recovery-based treatment timing and upfront pricing.
Seoul Labs builds SuperWallet HACS to connect digital identity and alternative credit
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Seoul Labs is developing SuperWallet HACS, a mobile platform that pairs verifiable digital identity with AI-based alternative credit scoring in one workflow.
MIMOSU wins Seoul Award as fermented rice water hair care expands globally
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MIMOSU, the K-beauty clean scalp care brand operated by Meong Seok Global Corp., said its Fermented Rice Water Scalp Care Line won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product from the Seoul Business Agency.
Marquiesha Gillispie recognized for federal acquisition leadership and military family advocacy
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Influential Women is spotlighting Marquiesha Gillispie, a General Services Administration leader with more than 26 years of public service.
Data governance market set to reach $17.31 billion by 2035
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The global data governance market is projected to grow from $4.92 billion in 2026 to $17.31 billion by 2035, fueled by AI adoption, cloud migration, privacy rules and rising data volumes.
Gary E Smith wins NYC Big Book Award political thriller prize
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Gary E Smith’s And So It Goes won first place in the Political Thriller category at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
TOPTEK LASER courts international buyers with handheld welding systems
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TOPTEK LASER is pitching handheld laser welders to international buyers from its base in Jinan, China, with a focus on verified components, thermal stability, process flexibility and overseas service.
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