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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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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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Kwak Dong-yeon Plans Active-Duty Enlistment August 25

Kwak Dong-yeon will begin mandatory military service on August 25, 2026, enlisting as active duty after his recent Netflix project and confirming he will not appear in the new season of The Village Barber. He is set to participate in the 10th-anniversary special variety show for Love in the Moonlight, with his agency confirming details of his enlistment.