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Novartis Plans 140 Billion Won RLT Hub in Korea

Novartis will invest about 140 billion won to build Korea’s domestic radioligand therapy ecosystem, including local manufacturing, advanced cold-chain logistics, and a plan to train RLT specialists while expanding treatment sites from 10 to 30 hospitals. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the move aims to boost Korea’s RLT research, development, and manufacturing capabilities and improve access for cancer patients.

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ATEEZ Agency Takes Legal Action Against Malicious Posts

KQ Entertainment on July 21 reiterated that it is actively monitoring false information, defamation, harassment, and other rights violations against ATEEZ and will pursue legal action based on collected evidence and fan reports. The agency urged fans to report suspected illegal posts and confirmed that deletion status or account privacy does not affect ongoing reviews and enforcement.

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Former manager of Park Na-rae arrested for extortion

Park Na-rae’s former manager, identified as A or Shin, has been arrested on charges including attempted extortion and embezzlement, allegedly demanding 10% of 2024 sales and siphoning about 30 million won from the company. The case unfolds amid a prolonged legal feud with Park, who faces separate investigations and counter-suits related to workplace abuse, illegal prescriptions, and other allegations, with two other former managers also being referred to prosecutors.

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Samsung establishes RX Office to advance robotics

Samsung is establishing the RX (Robotics eXperience) Business Promotion Office, reporting directly to the CEO, to unify dispersed robotics capabilities and push robotics as a core growth driver across consumer and industrial domains. It will build a data factory at the Gumi plant, create global research hubs in the US, China, and Japan, recruit leading talent, and coordinate mid- to long-term strategy, technology development, and commercialization to accelerate field deployment of intelligent robots.

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KakaoBank union plans full-day strike July 31

KakaoBank's labor union plans a full-day strike on July 31 after wage negotiations collapsed, with mediation failing to narrow differences and around 300 workers taking part in protests. The move fits into broader Kakao group tensions, including earlier logout and partial strikes, amid concerns over compensation, job security, and the company's restructuring woes.

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South Korea Exports Jump 52% July 1-20

South Korea’s exports for July 1–20 rose 52.3% year-on-year to $54.9 billion, led by a 180% surge in semiconductors, while passenger-car shipments fell about 10.6%, and exports to China and the United States grew strongly. Imports climbed 20% to $42.7 billion, producing a $12.2 billion trade surplus, with the period marking a record high though daily averages suggest volatility as global demand and energy prices influence flows.

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Samsung, LG Sweep Energy Winner Awards, Set Record

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics dominated the 29th Energy Winner Awards, with Samsung winning the Energy Grand Prize for an eighth consecutive year and LG securing a record-tying 12 awards including three grand prizes; both firms highlighted AI-driven, energy-saving technologies across appliances from air conditioners to dishwashers. The ceremony, organized by the Consumer Citizens' Association and supported by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Korea Energy Agency, showcased Samsung's Bespoke AI WindFree Combo Gallery Pro and Infinite Line hood-integrated induction, and LG's Whisen AI Object Collection Tower and other energy-efficient products as leaders in cutting power use.

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Lee Jun-young to enlist in Army on 21st

Lee Joon-young will enter the Army Training Center on July 21 for basic training and then serve as an active-duty soldier, with no official enlistment event planned on the day. He shared a hair-cut selfie and a handwritten letter to fans about his enlistment, while continuing to be involved in various acting projects during his service.

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