Woo Ran Beverages Co., Ltd., Korean distributor of the vodka in Korea, hosted a launching event of ‘Crystal Head’ vodka at Behive in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Dec. 22, 2014. “The ‘Crystal Head’ is an additive-free vodka that has created waves globally,” said CEO Hanbit Maru of Woo Ran at

Under its ‘Amore Pacific Rising Dermatologists Support Program’, Amore Pacific, a world’s leading cosmetics company based in Korea, awarded on December 18, 2014 grants to 4 young and rising dermatologists at the office of Korea Dermatological Association in Seoul. To enhance research capabilities an

Ottogi’s beer snack, “Ppushu Ppushu,” which means “Break into Bit Size Pieces,” is gaining popularity among Koreans, particularly young salaried workers, along with “Chimaek.” Chi is short for chicken and maek for the Korean word for beer. Chimaek became known throughout Asia, thanks to the Korean d

The late Founder-Chairman Lee Byung-chul of Korea’s top business conglomerate, Samsung, was originally a farmer. He used to put catfishes in the rice paddies where he kept loaches. The number of loaches grew by 400% in number, stronger and larger while struggling to escape the natural predators, the

Under the theme of "Design Flowers the Creative Economy," DK2014 (Design Korea 2014) was held at the Ilsan Kintex Exhibition Center north of Seoul on Nov. 6-10, 2014. Some 2,000 design products from 180 Korean and foreign design firms were put on display. “The event achieved a significant success as

AmorePacific aspires to be remembered as the ‘Asian Beauty Creator’ among people around the world. "We are committed to helping 3 billion Asians realize their dreams. Going further, we are endeavoring to make the true Asian beauty known to our global customers.” So says AmorePacific Group Chairman a

Chairman Kim Yun-se of Insanga Health Promotion Estate and Bamboo Salt Co., Ltd., paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Dato Rohana binti Ramli of Malaysia at the Malaysian Embassy in Seoul on Nov. 5, 2014. The meeting was arranged by Publisher-Chairman Lee Kyung-sik of The Korea Post at the request of

Lotte Liquor Co., Ltd. (www.lotteliquor.com) is known to have made sizable inroads into the overseas market while steadfastly increasing its domestic market share last year. Continuing the winning streak, Lotte Liquor (CEO Lee Jae-hyuk) is said to be leading a ‘Hallyu Drive in Korean Liquor’ this ye

Insanga Co., Ltd., established in 1987, produces Jukyeom (literally, Bamboo Salt), which is very popular in Korea for its health-promoting effect. However, Insanga is better known for a health promotion program that includes a health tour of various facilities at the Insanga Estate noted for clean a

Insanga Co., Ltd., established in 1987, produces Jukyeom (literally, Bamboo Salt), which is very popular in Korea for its health-promoting effect. However, Insanga is better known for a health promotion program that includes a health tour of various facilities at the Insanga Estate noted for clean a

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI) has been tapped to develop a dedicated medical evacuation helicopter for troops based on the Surion. The Korean government Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has selected KAI as a preferred bidder for the project that will involve 32 billion won

As a leading lighting products manufacturer in Korea, Sunsea Korea has been rapidly growing since its establishment in 1991. With the goal of achieving 30 billion won (approximately $29.3 million) in sales in 2014, the company is providing a variety of high quality and affordable lighting products,

Foremilk is receiving keen attention from a wide spectrum of the health- conscious people after SBS TV introduced the positive effects of lower fat Foremilk.In its popular morning program “Start Morning Wide,” a medical doctor introduced his own experience with the Foremilk which he described as “va

With less than a couple of weeks to go before the opening of FIFA World Cup championship in Brazil scheduled for June 13 to July 14, 2014, Korea’s No. 1 beer brewery OB Beer has embarked on World Cup cheering support in earnest rolling out new Cass Fresh Worldcup Special Packages. OB Beer is an offi

Chairman Kim Sung-Ho of Boryung Pharmaceutical Company was decorated with an Order of Civil Merit, Mugunghwa Medal, offered by the President of the Republic of Korea, at the celebration meeting of the 42nd Public Health Day at the Grand Conference Hall of the Sejong Government Building Complex in Se

Years ago, a lady minister of environment said at a TV interview, “If you have things around you which you have not used for the past one year, the chances are you have no need of them and I would say that they are all garbage.” Then she said, “Give them all to the needy or sell them at a second-han

Fashion seems to have recently become one major yardstick for judging a country’s competitiveness in the areas of manufacturing, consumption, and trend-setting when a growing government policy accent being placed on development of fashion as one of the creative industries.In recent years, Korean cul

On the occasion of the World Water Day (WWD) 2014, the United Nations (UN) in close coordination with its member states and other relevant stakeholders is collectively bringing its attention to the water-energy nexus, particularly addressing inequities, especially for the 'bottom billion' who live i