Lotte Ventures is set to showcase seven promising foodtech startups from its ‘Future Diet’ open innovation program at AFPRO 2025 in Seoul, offering visitors hands-on product experiences and signaling robust PoC collaborations with Lotte affiliates.
New research reveals that oleocanthal, a natural compound found in extra-virgin olive oil, can effectively suppress colon cancer growth by 72.5% and prevent metastasis entirely in preclinical studies.
Korea's leading medical institution implements cutting-edge AI diagnostic systems for heart failure and stroke detection, promising to save crucial minutes in emergency treatment and significantly improve patient survival rates.
North Korea has renovated the Waudo Resort in Nampo City with new facilities including boat docks, shower areas, volleyball courts, and water slides, positioning it as a key cultural recreation base for workers and students.
Taiwan's 18th Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival transforms the golden beach into a Disney wonderland with 80+ characters crafted by international artists, running from May to September 2025.
A 40-year-old man in Seongnam attacked his female cousin with a weapon over a family inheritance dispute, but was heroically restrained by a passing citizen who heard her cries for help.
Korean gaming companies like Nexon, NHN, Krafton, and Com2uS are launching innovative university programs including game jams, coding competitions, and startup support to secure future talent amid intensifying global competition.
Former People Power Party lawmaker Kim Young-sun has been summoned by the special prosecutor investigating Kim Geon-hee's alleged election interference. The investigation centers on claims that political broker Myung Tae-kyun facilitated her nomination in exchange for free polling services to former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Guri Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun faces severe criticism after viral video shows him singing and dancing at a picnic while city officials worked emergency shifts during devastating floods.
