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EPHEMERA adds Korean label THY SEOUL for U.S. launch
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EPHEMERA will bring Seoul-based lifestyle fashion brand THY SEOUL to North America starting at a New York pop-up on Oct. 16, 2026, with the line also selling on EPHEMERA’s online store the same season.
Alma North America expands Alma Academy with clinical training, culture and entertainment
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Alma North America has unveiled faculty, programming and entertainment for Alma Academy 2026, set for Oct. 15-18 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. The event expands the company’s flagship education gathering with clinical training,…
Saatchi Art unveils 2026 Rising Stars class
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Saatchi Art named 30 emerging artists to its 2026 Rising Stars cohort, a curator-selected list that can boost visibility with collectors and exhibitions.
KCCLA to open global K-Zone LA:ON on Oct. 9
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will open Global K-Zone “LA:ON” on Oct. 9, creating a new cultural space that blends Korean heritage with contemporary lifestyle.
Cooling fabrics market seen reaching $3.92 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the cooling fabrics market will rise from $2.77 billion in 2026 to $3.92 billion by 2031, driven by demand for moisture-wicking apparel, sportswear and heat-managing protective clothing.
DIVE IN turns hotel rooms into art showrooms
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DIVE IN Group is expanding a hotel-room art business that lets independent hotels upgrade rooms without upfront renovation costs while selling art and merchandise on the side.
Jiang Miao debuts first New York solo show at Crossing Art
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Chinese artist Jiang Miao opened her first solo exhibition in New York, The Shape of Living Light, at Crossing Art in Chelsea on Sept. 3. The show uses layered acrylic, carving and Taoist-inspired forms to introduce her practice to a new audience…
MyStarChain launches verified fan intelligence graph for entertainment brands
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MyStarChain has launched MyStarGraph, a fan intelligence product built on more than 2.8 million publicly verifiable votes from about 180,000 fans across 50-plus competitions.
Kuvings spotlights autumn recipes for its hands-free slow juicer
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Kuvings is promoting three fall recipes built for its AUTO10S hands-free slow juicer, including a zero-waste ABC juice pancake, homemade date almond milk and a festive Fricy Margarita.
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.
Maisonje expands to New York and Seoul with new pop-up
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Maisonje, the premium backpack brand for professional women founded by Jay Heo, launched in New York and is heading to a Seoul pop-up this September.
EPHEMERA brings Seoul accessories brand HAIRYMASK to the U.S. this fall
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EPHEMERA will launch Korean accessories brand HAIRYMASK in North America in fall 2026 through its online store and first New York pop-up. The partnership gives HAIRYMASK a U.S. retail and logistics runway as it expands beyond Seoul without needing…
M2PCB lands on 2026 flexible PCB supplier list
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M2PCB is one of 10 flexible PCB manufacturers profiled in a 2026 buyer-focused review covering suppliers in China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
L WELL expands kinesiology tape lineup for sports and rehab markets
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L WELL Medtech Solutions SDN. BHD. is broadening its sports medicine and rehabilitation offerings as demand rises for flexible support products used by athletes, clinics, and active consumers.
URBAN BREAK and TOY CON SEOUL draw 58,000 in first fully integrated edition
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URBAN BREAK & TOY CON SEOUL 2026 ended Aug. 2 at COEX in Seoul after a four-day run that drew about 58,000 visitors and brought together 355 artists from 15 countries.
Asia’s 2026 fitness trade shows spotlight regional sourcing and buyer matchmaking
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A 2026 review of Asia’s fitness trade exhibition calendar highlights ten organizers shaping sports and fitness business cooperation across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The list underscores how trade shows are…
Muzig AI to stage live orchestral concert with AI-composed music in Seoul
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Muzig AI will present an AI music concert at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul on Sept. 20, pairing original AI-generated works with Studio Ghibli and Hans Zimmer soundtracks.
SCAN expands Medicare Advantage lineup for 2027 with new partnerships and West Coast growth
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SCAN Health Plan is rolling out a 2027 Medicare Advantage portfolio with expanded county coverage, new co-branded plans and richer supplemental benefits as it looks to serve more older adults across the West. The offerings arrive ahead of the 2027…
Seoul Pavilion closes VivaTech 2026 with deals, awards and investor interest
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The Seoul Business Agency says its first Seoul Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 in Paris generated more than 300 business meetings, six MOUs and 10 awards and recognitions for 20 Seoul startups.
SEOUL NOW wraps New York pop-up, plans bigger return in 2026
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SEOUL NOW: THE COLLECTIVE ended a two-week pop-up in SoHo that aimed to connect emerging Korean fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands with U.S. consumers and buyers.
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