Travel tech company Yanolja announced it won the gold award for 'Most Innovative Technology Company' at the 2026 International Business Awards (IBA) on September 1.Now in its 23rd year, the IBA is a prestigious global business award that evaluates the management performance and innovation of companies and organizations worldwide. This year, over 3,400 entries from 82 countries and regions were submitted, with winners selected by a panel of more than 210 experts.Yanolja was recognized alongside g

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Yuhan Corporation announced on September 1 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (K-MediHub) to strengthen its innovative drug pipeline. The two parties plan to accelerate their open innovation strategy through joint research on new drug candidates and the exchange of research personnel and equipment. This agreement aims to combine Yuhan's drug development capabilities with K-MediHub's advanced research infrastructure to exp

The South Korean government announced that starting September 1, it will distribute 220,000 performance discount coupons worth $10 each through online booking platforms and cultural centers outside the capital region. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Arts Management Center, and the Korea Arts Council made the announcement on the same day. The coupons will be available from 10 a.m. on September 1 at five online booking sites (Naver Reservations, NOL, Yes24, Time Ticket, and Ticket

Four major South Korean defense companies have been named in the "2026 Top 100 Defense Companies" list by a U.S. military publication.According to reports from Yonhap News and Defense News, Hanwha ranked 16th with total defense sales of $10.437 billion (approximately 14.288 trillion won) last year, climbing six spots from 22nd place in the previous year.Hanwha's defense sales increased by nearly $4 billion from $6.817 billion in 2024, accounting for 20% of the company's total revenue last year.L

KB Kookmin Bank announced on September 1 that it will hire over 180 employees in the second half of 2026.The bank aims to expand its recruitment of local talent and professionals in information and communication technology (ICT) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sectors to secure talent that can respond to the future financial environment.Of the new hires, approximately 160 will be entry-level positions across six categories: UB, military officers (scheduled), certified public acco

Former national yachtsman Cho Sung-min is running for a position on the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Athletes' Commission.The Korean Sports Council announced on August 31 that Cho has been selected as a candidate for the OCA Athletes' Commission election, which will take place during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.The OCA, established in 1982 in New Delhi, India, is an international sports organization composed of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from 45 Asian countries.The OCA Athletes' C

Shinhan Investment Corp. maintained a 'Buy' rating on Sejin Heavy Industries but lowered its target price from 22,000 won to 18,500 won, a decrease of 15.9%. Despite Sejin Heavy Industries achieving record profitability due to an increased share of high-margin LPG tank sales, the firm adopted a conservative outlook, leading to the target price adjustment. Lee Dong-heon, an analyst at Shinhan Investment, noted, "The operating profit margin for the first half of the year reached a record high of 1

Naver has begun testing a 'global map' feature, allowing users to explore overseas regions within its map app. Although not yet a formal service, the ability to navigate international maps has garnered significant interest online.Recently, users shared the 'global map usage' feature of the Naver Maps app on online communities. By activating the 'laboratory' function in the app, users can zoom in and out of a world map, moving beyond the previously domestic-only map view.The shared video includes