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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.
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.
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.
Seoul to Soho brings K-beauty pop-up to SoHo
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A three-week Seoul to Soho experience opens in New York on Aug. 14, bringing Korean beauty brands, biotech startups, creators and buyers to 13 Crosby Street.
URBAN BREAK and TOY CON SEOUL draw 58,000 in first fully integrated edition
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URBAN BREAK & TOY CON SEOUL 2026 ended Aug. 2 at COEX in Seoul after a four-day run that drew about 58,000 visitors and brought together 355 artists from 15 countries.
Fujairah Environment Authority Joins UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in Korea
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Fujairah Environment Authority is taking part in UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s bid for World Heritage status.
Fujairah Environment Authority joins UNESCO heritage session in South Korea
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Fujairah’s Environment Protection Authority is taking part in UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea, as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s bid for World Heritage status.
South Korea, Denmark team up on AI ageing tech
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South Korean and Danish partners have signed a cooperation agreement to expand AI-enabled dementia prevention and healthy-ageing programs, starting in South Korea’s elderly welfare sector.
BEAUTÉ SEOUL expands curly hair care line with upgraded bonnet dryer
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BEAUTÉ SEOUL has expanded its curly hair collection with an upgraded Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer Attachment Ver 2.0 and solid shampoo and conditioner bars.
Muzig AI to stage live orchestral concert with AI-composed music in Seoul
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Muzig AI will present an AI music concert at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul on Sept. 20, pairing original AI-generated works with Studio Ghibli and Hans Zimmer soundtracks.
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.
Atelier Yoga opens in East Dallas with hot classes and inclusive culture
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Atelier Yoga has opened near Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue in Dallas, bringing hot yoga, hot Pilates and hot sculpt to East Dallas.
Kiaf SEOUL returns with 175 galleries and new coexistence-themed programming
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Kiaf SEOUL 2026 will run Sept. 2-6 at COEX in Seoul with 175 galleries from 18 countries and territories, marking the fair’s 25th anniversary.
Influential Women spotlights education leader Bianca Johnson
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Influential Women highlighted Bianca Johnson, EdS, a Montgomery, Alabama-based Career and Technical Education professional focused on career readiness, data literacy and technology integration.
Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles brings 4INNORI: X to Zipper Hall
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will present 4INNORI: X on Aug. 5 at Colburn School’s Zipper Hall as part of the 2026 Touring K-Arts program.
SEOUL NOW wraps New York pop-up, plans bigger return in 2026
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SEOUL NOW: THE COLLECTIVE ended a two-week pop-up in SoHo that aimed to connect emerging Korean fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands with U.S. consumers and buyers.
AIM Intelligence to host AI red-teaming workshop at Seoul safety forum
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AIM Intelligence will host a frontier AI red-teaming workshop at the Seoul Forum on AI Safety & Security 2026, a Ministry of Science and ICT-backed event held alongside ICML 2026. The workshop will feature Google, Microsoft, LG AI Research and a…
Rakuten Viki launches Filipino-Korean reality series Kumusta in Seoul
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Rakuten Viki has launched Kumusta, a new Korean-Filipino reality series set in Seoul that spotlights Filipino food, hospitality and culture for viewers across Southeast Asia. The show pairs Ji Chang-wook with Filipino stars and Michelin-starred…
KAC Media Group signs K-culture pact with University of Akron
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KAC Media Group has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with The University of Akron College of Business to expand K-culture education, exchange programs and internships.
MagicBody moves rehabilitation Pilates certification online for students outside Seoul
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MagicBody is putting its rehabilitation Pilates instructor certification online for students outside Seoul, overseas learners and working professionals with irregular schedules.
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