Asia·Jul 25, 2026
South Korea Holds Fuel Price Caps Steady as Mideast Tensions Flare
Government maintains current ceiling on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene prices for four weeks while monitoring regional energy volatility
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
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Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Kia Posts Record Sales but Profit Slips on US Tariffs
The Seoul-based automaker saw operating profit decline 4.9 percent in Q2 despite hybrid and EV demand pushing revenue to an all-time high.
By Jun-ho Seo · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Cosmax Builds Digital Gateway for K-Beauty Brands Seeking Global Markets
South Korea's largest ODM cosmetics manufacturer integrates export services into its client platform, addressing regulatory and logistics bottlenecks that have limited overseas expansion.
By Jun-ho Seo · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Homeplus Secures $137M Lifeline but Leaves Workers Unpaid
South Korean retailer plans to reopen 67 stores with emergency financing while thousands await overdue wages and retirement benefits
By Jun-ho Seo · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
US Imposes Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Including South Korea and Japan
Washington targets Asia-Pacific economies with up to 12.5 percent duties effective immediately, citing inadequate import controls on goods linked to coerced labor
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·