Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Sam Chun Dang Pharm Wins EMA Approval for Phase 1 Trial of Oral Insulin Candidate SCD0503

Samchundang Pharmaceutical's oral insulin candidate 'SCD0503' received final approval for Phase 1 clinical trials from EMA.

South Korea Inc. Defies Tariffs in North America: Sales Jump 14% to $257B, Now 31% of Revenue

South Korean firms saw a 14% rise in North American sales, driven by IT and pharmaceuticals, while construction and batteries declined.

Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV Shows: Korean Dramas Dominate with ‘Love Next Door’ and ‘The Frog’

Love Next Door and The Frog have made waves globally, ranking 2nd and 4th, respectively, in Netflix's weekly global rankings.

[News1 PICK] North Korea Women’s Soccer Crushes Bangladesh 10-0 in Opening Match

North Korea's women's national soccer team opened its Asian Games campaign with a dominant 10-0 victory over Bangladesh, scoring 10 unanswered goals.

Boryung to Spin Off Sales and Marketing Business, Establishing 100%-Owned Subsidiary Boryung Pharma Solution

Boryung plans to separate its prescription-drug sales and marketing operations into a wholly owned subsidiary, Boryung Pharma Solution, as part of its strategy to build a specialized commercial platform.

Celltrion Submits U.S. Phase 4 IND for High-Dose 240 mg Zymfentra

Celltrion has submitted a U.S. Phase 4 trial application to support the use of a higher 240 mg dose of Zymfentra, aiming to expand personalized dosing options and strengthen the drug's position in the U.S. market.

Blood Proteins May Offer Clues to Alzheimer’s Antibody Treatment Benefits and Side-Effect Risks

A South Korean study found that blood levels of complement proteins C1q and C3 may help predict amyloid reduction and ARIA risk in patients receiving lecanemab, though larger studies are needed.

Pentrym Confirms Combination Benefits With Existing Cancer Drugs, Targets “False Resistance”

Pentrym is testing whether targeting the tumor microenvironment alongside existing cancer drugs can overcome “false resistance” and improve treatment effectiveness.

YH42946: The Promising HER2 Targeted Oral Treatment Set to Transform Cancer Care in 2026

Yuhan Corporation will reveal early results of its oral HER2-targeted therapy candidate 'YH42946' in clinical trials by year-end.

Why Son Ye Jin Chose Chef Kwon Seong-jun’s Irresistible Dish on “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator”?

Actress Son Ye Jin chose Chef Kwon Seong-jun's dishes on "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator", showcasing elegant recipes.

Grace Kelly: The Tragic End of a Hollywood Legend and Monaco’s Princess

Grace Kelly, Hollywood legend and Monaco's princess, tragically died in a car accident at 52 due to a minor stroke while driving.

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Beyond Missiles: How North Korea is Using Art to Project Power with Russia

Over 100 North Korean propaganda artworks depicting troops in Ukraine were showcased at a Moscow exhibition, highlighting military ties with Russia.

SK Biopharm Achieves MSCI ESG AAA Rating for 3rd Consecutive Year: What It Means for the Pharma Industry

SK Biopharm has achieved the highest AAA rating in MSCI's ESG evaluation for three consecutive years.

LG Uplus Brings OpenAI to the Contact Center at MWC 2026: Is Agentic AI Ready to Run Support Calls?

LG Uplus to unveil its next-gen AI Contact Center, Agentic AICC, at MWC26, enhancing customer interactions with OpenAI technology.

LG RONi: The Revolutionary AI Cleaning Robot with 100°C Steam – Is It Worth the Hype?

LG Electronics captivated passersby with unique outdoor ads for its LG HomeBot AI Object Collection RONi in Seoul's key areas.

RIIZE Announces Exciting Comeback Plans: Prologue Single and 2027 Album Release!

RIIZE reveals future activities after their fan meeting Ch. RIIZE: ON AIR held at Incheon Inspire Arena on September 12-13.

Experience K-Beauty: Olive Young Festival LA 2026 Unveils 55 Top Brands

CJ Olive Young will host the Olive Young Festa LA 2026, enhancing K-beauty experiences for American consumers alongside KCON LA.