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HanAll F&B plans rice pasta and naengmyeon expansion after filing patent for improved noodle manufacturing
South Korea's HanAll F&B has filed a patent application for a rice noodle manufacturing method designed to improve noodle separation and reduce dependence on specific rice varieties. The technology follows three years of development involving approximately six tonnes of rice flour and could support future rice pasta and cold noodle products, although commercial-scale performance remains unproven.
SAMILBIO expands Chaeyun skincare with two November launches as K-beauty exports reach $11.1bn
South Korean cosmetics developer SAMILBIO is preparing a skin-brightening cream and gel for acne-prone skin under its Chaeyun brand, supported by two experiential exhibitions in November 2026. The company is using product trials and industry consultations to assess consumer demand and explore partnerships, but pricing, distribution arrangements and the commercial performance of its patented bacterial-strain technology remain undisclosed.
South Korea exports surge 93.7% to $115.28bn as AI chip shipments triple
South Korea's exports surged 93.7% year-on-year to $115.28 billion in October 2026, driven by exceptional semiconductor and computer shipments. The increase was the strongest in more than five decades, although additional working days also contributed to the sharp annual comparison.
Repligen’s $1bn convertible debt deal offers growth capital but raises dilution questions
Repligen unveils a $1 billion convertible notes deal after acquiring BioLife Solutions. Explore the refinancing, growth plans and dilution risks.
FuriosaAI raises $620m at $2.9bn valuation as RNGD challenges NVIDIA in enterprise AI inference
South Korea's FuriosaAI has closed a $620 million Series D funding round at a $2.9 billion post-money valuation, securing capital to increase production of its RNGD AI inference accelerator and develop a third-generation chip with Broadcom. Deployments involving Samsung SDS, LG Group and Upstage provide an initial commercial foundation, while power efficiency, software compatibility and production scale will determine its ability to compete with established GPU suppliers.
North Korea launches around 10 ballistic missiles from Wonsan as border tensions escalate
North Korea has fired approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul amid rising tensions over landmines, military deployments and propaganda broadcasts.
REJURAN Cosmetics enters Costco’s new Beauty Table program, but can PDRN skincare convert attention into repeat sales?
PharmaResearch is expanding REJURAN Cosmetics through Costco's new Beauty Table program, introducing an exclusive Turnover Ampoule set as the Korean skincare company seeks broader American distribution and stronger consumer recognition.
Astrogate Labs and Spacebeam target satellite data bottleneck with laser ground-station partnership
Astrogate Labs and South Korea's Spacebeam are combining satellite laser terminals with optical ground-station infrastructure to develop end-to-end space communications and explore a shared ground-station service model. The agreement builds on Astrogate's ISRO-related technology work and Spacebeam's operational ground infrastructure, but commercialisation will require successful satellite demonstrations, reliable atmospheric performance and paying customers.
South Korea says North Korea deliberately planted DMZ mines that wounded three soldiers
South Korea says North Korean forces deliberately planted anti-personnel mines south of the military boundary that wounded three soldiers on September 21.
North Korea says intermediate-range missile hit 1,000-km target as tensions rise
North Korea says an intermediate-range missile struck a target 1,000 km away, while South Korea assessed the October 3 launch at more than 700 km.