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South Korea gains appeal as Europe tightens golden visas
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Global investors are comparing South Korea’s investment residency program with shrinking European golden visa options in 2026. The shift matters for high-net-worth families weighing speed, capital flexibility and regional access in Asia versus…
H.U.G.G.E.R v1.1 paper claims new way to stabilize fluid simulations
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Researchers in South Korea released the H.U.G.G.E.R v1.1 framework on Sept. 9, publishing it on academic and open-source platforms.
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.
Jaadugar releases Episode 12 summary and preview cuts
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The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has released the summary and preview cuts for Episode 12, titled “The Steppe, Ever Unchanging.” The update also highlights the series’ broadcast schedule, global streaming partners and the creative team…
Rakuten Viki brings back K-Drama Day with free shows, prizes and fan voting
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Rakuten Viki is marking its fourth annual K-Drama Day from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 with free K-dramas, talent exclusives and partner promotions across Southeast Asia and other markets.
Rakuten Viki marks fourth K-Drama Day with free shows, fan prizes and celebrity content
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Rakuten Viki is bringing back K-Drama Day for a fourth year from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2026, with free access to selected Korean series, fan voting, prizes and exclusive interviews.
Nexdata to attend INTERSPEECH 2026 and host 2nd MLC-SLM Workshop
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Nexdata will showcase speech AI data tools at INTERSPEECH 2026 in Sydney from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, then host its 2nd MLC-SLM Workshop on Oct. 2. The company is using the events to expand technical ties in Korea and push its speech data business for…
Nexdata to showcase physical AI and robot data tools at IROS 2026
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Nexdata will exhibit at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, highlighting datasets and custom data-building services for physical AI and robotics.
CHON unveils identity system that keeps personal data off servers
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CHON introduced a cybersecurity architecture that keeps identity data on users’ devices and verifies relationships directly between devices instead of using a central database.
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.
AsReader gets federal ID codes to chase bigger U.S. contracts
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AsReader has received a CAGE code and Unique Entity ID, clearing the RFID and barcode company to bid on larger federal and Defense Department contracts.
Izzy, An Octopus Tale wins NYC Big Book Award child education prize
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Izzy, An Octopus Tale by Charles Rawlings, MD, JD; Leah Perez; and Morgan Rawlings won the NYC Big Book Award’s Childrens Educational category.
PlacidWay unveils whitepaper on a shift to confidence-driven aesthetic travel
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PlacidWay released a new whitepaper that says global cosmetic tourism is moving from price-first decisions to trust, specialization and personalized patient journeys.
Billboard opens chart eligibility to KiTalbums under Smart Media Album category
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Billboard and Luminate have made Smart Media Albums chart-eligible beginning with the Oct. 2–8, 2026 tracking week, giving KiTbetter’s KiTalbums a new route into album consumption and sales charts.
Kay Louise Bowen’s thriller wins NYC Big Book Award
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Kay Louise Bowen’s novel Secrets II Vengeance & Revenge was named a winner in the Psychological Thriller category at the NYC Big Book Award, adding international recognition to her earlier Independent Press Award success.
Ten private label wristwatch makers ranked for 2026 sourcing
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A 2026 reference review compiled ten private label and OEM/ODM wristwatch manufacturers across China, Japan, India and the United States for brand owners sourcing bespoke watch programs.
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.
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.
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.
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