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Kia PV5 Earns Global Recognition Across Performance, Safety, Design and Innovation in 2025

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kia PV5, the brand’s first all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), is building one of the most comprehensive global award records ever achieved by a first-generation model, confirming Kia’s competitiveness in the traditional light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment from its very first year on the market.

Kia PV5 Earns Global Recognition Across Safety, Performance, Design and Innovation in 2025
Kia PV5 Earns Global Recognition Across Safety, Performance, Design and Innovation in 2025

Since its global debut, the PV5 has earned major international accolades spanning performance, safety, design, family usability and long-distance capability. Together, these recognitions underscore not only the strength of the product itself, but also the market relevance of Kia’s PBV strategy—rooted in customer insight, practical usability and decades of commercial-vehicle experience.

“The momentum behind the PV5 reflects Kia’s long-term commitment to redefining purpose-built mobility,” said Sangdae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of PBV Business Division, Kia Corporation. “By combining modular design, electrification and a scalable PBV ecosystem, we aim to create lasting value for businesses, cities and individual customers worldwide.”

Europe has emerged as a key proving ground for the PV5’s global competitiveness. In the UK alone, the PV5 Cargo has secured multiple ‘Van of the Year’ titles from Electrifying.com, What Van?, Parkers and News UK, with judges consistently praising its modular PBV platform, refined EV driving experience, conversion flexibility and operator-focused practicality. Kia was also named ‘EV Brand of the Year’ at the 2026 Electrifying.com Awards.

On the global stage, the PV5 was unanimously selected as the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) by 26 commercial vehicle journalists—making it the first Korean van and Asia’s first EV to receive the honor. Judges highlighted its modular architecture, real-world efficiency and strong safety credentials.

Safety leadership was further reinforced when the PV5 Cargo achieved a five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP Commercial Van Safety Assessment, placing it among Europe’s safest electric vans.

Design excellence has also been recognized through multiple Red Dot Awards, including a Best of the Best honor for the PV5 WKNDR Concept, while real-world capability was validated by a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest distance driven by a fully loaded electric van on a single charge.

Together, these achievements position the PV5 as both an award-winning vehicle and the starting point of Kia’s long-term PBV journey toward more flexible, efficient and customer-centered mobility solutions.

For more information, visit the Kia Global Media Center for more.

Historic production of graphene enhanced cement successfully completed

Highlights

  • Production of 600 tonnes of low-carbon PureGRAPH® enhanced cement successfully completed by one of the UK’s largest cement producers
  • Graphene enhanced cement will be used by multiple end users in a range of applications, including concrete roof tiles for sustainable housing
  • First Graphene will work with FP McCann, Morgan Sindall and Breedon to ensure streamlined pouring of PureGRAPH® enhanced concrete across projects
  • Several other UK and Australian organisations have requested volumes of the trial material for testing in their respective fields.

SYDNEY, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — First Graphene Limited (ASX:FGR; “First Graphene” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the successful production of approximately 600 tonnes of graphene enhanced cement ahead of a raft of new trial projects rolling out in the United Kingdom.

The high tonnage of cement contains circa three tonnes of First Graphene’s PureGRAPH-CEM® additive and was produced by commercial partner Breedon Group PLC (“Breedon”) at its Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire.

Production of this historic volume of graphene enhanced cement marks a major milestone for the cement and concrete industry, showcasing the commercial viability of manufacturing a more environmentally friendly product at scale.

Manufacturing was completed efficiently at Hope Cement Works over one day, with PureGRAPH-CEM® being added into the finally milling stage.

The graphene enhanced cement enables users to reduce their CO2 footprint by up to 16% due to the reduced amount of carbon intensive ‘clinker’ required.

The PureGRAPH® enhanced cement is currently in storage ahead of despatch for use in concrete for three main projects across the United Kingdom, and for the University of Manchester to conduct compressive strength testing and analysis of the concrete’s performance.

First Graphene Managing Director and CEO Michael Bell said:

“Production of 600 tonnes of cement containing our PureGRAPH-CEM® is a historic milestone in our journey, showcasing our product’s viability for production at scale.

Adding graphene into cement has proven to deliver performance benefits for a wide range of applications, and multiple end uses of this cement batch reinforces PureGRAPH®‘s versatility.

We look forward to working closely with our strategic commercial partner Breedon, Morgan Sindall, FP McCann and the University of Manchester as application trials roll out over coming months.”

Strong and sustainable concrete roof tiles

The first trial will see 30 to 40 tonnes of graphene enhanced cement incorporated into thousands of roof tiles produced by FP McCann at its Cadeby manufacturing plant in Leicestershire.

These tiles will be tested for material use efficiencies and waste reduction benefits over five months at the company’s research and development facility in Knockloughrim.

The trial is part of a Contracts for Innovation: Resource Efficient Construction Impacts project funded by Innovate UK[1], with £15,000 allocated for the supply of graphene enhanced cement.

FP McCann designed the trial in response to ongoing housing shortages in the UK and to assist with the UK Government’s plan to deliver more than one million affordable and sustainable new homes by 2029.

The PureGRAPH® enhanced cement will also be used for two infrastructure projects in the UK, delivered in partnership with the high-end infrastructure division of Morgan Sindall Group PLC and Breedon.

First Graphene has also received requests from multiple other organisations across the UK and Australia for experimental volumes of the material for testing across a wide range of applications.

As one of the UK’s largest cement producers, Breedon has a deep commitment to manufacturing sustainable construction materials, reinforced by the use of graphene enhanced cement at its production facility.

First Graphene has previously collaborated with both Breedon and Morgan Sindall to successfully test graphene enhanced concrete as part of a high use truck wash bay on a UK motorway.

[1] https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/contracts-for-innovation-resource-efficient-construction-impacts/

EDMI and PLUS ES set to transform energy infrastructure across Australia

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EDMI, a global leader in intelligent energy solutions, has entered into a landmark agreement with PLUS ES, a leading smart meter and energy infrastructure provider in Australia, setting a new benchmark for advanced grid intelligence in Australia.

This expanded strategic partnership will oversee one of the nation’s most comprehensive deployments of edge intelligence and metering. It builds upon a successful decade-long collaboration, extending the use for EDMI’s hardware by six years and its Storm cloud intelligence platform for a further 15 years.

Together, EDMI and PLUS ES are poised to transform grid operations. Key deliverables include:

  • Enhanced outage management and situational awareness
  • Improved Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Advanced Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management

By leveraging the unified operating layer of the Neos Solution, this partnership enables secure, real-time decision-making, delivering stability and intelligence across Australia’s increasingly decentralised energy networks.

The agreement also aligns with the trajectory of Australia’s Power of Choice reforms, which continue to accelerate smart meter deployment and expand the role of digital infrastructure within the energy transition. As smart meter volumes increase and data becomes central to grid coordination, both organisations are focused on enabling systems that are interoperable, secure, and able to meet the dynamic performance requirements of a renewable-aligned grid.

Brett Reid, APAC Managing Director of EDMI, said: “This agreement deepens a long-standing, ten year partnership built on trust, capability, and a shared commitment to Australia’s energy future”, explained Reid. “The demands on Australia’s energy transition are forcing utilities to reimagine how they manage renewable variability, customer engagement and infrastructure resilience. By combining our Neos solution with PLUS ES’ operational excellence, we are creating the foundations for a more connected and adaptive national grid,” added Reid.

Rob Amphlett Lewis, Group Executive of PLUS ES, said: “This agreement reflects the confidence we have in our partnership with EDMI and the technology that underpins it. As energy system complexity grows we need intelligent capability supported by data flows and digital infrastructure that can support customer choice ensuring we make the energy transition as efficient and affordable as possible.”

With rising distributed energy, electrification pressures, and tighter regulatory expectations, utilities are seeking proven, data-driven solutions that support a more flexible and consumer aligned grid environment. EDMI’s core platforms, including its Neos grid intelligence solution, is designed to address exactly these challenges. Utilities can better manage renewable variability, demand-side flexibility, and the build-out cost of grid expansion.

The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to national grid readiness, supporting the broader need for coordinated agility across Australia’s energy ecosystem. As regulatory frameworks evolve and distributed energy reshapes the system, the integration of cloud-enabled intelligence, edge monitoring, and unified data platforms is becoming essential to delivering secure and resilient energy services.

By continuing to partner at scale, EDMI and PLUS ES are helping lay the digital foundations for a smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable energy future.

About EDMI

EDMI is a global leader in providing intelligent energy solutions, dedicated to solving the unique challenges faced by the world’s most successful utilities. Our comprehensive range of smart metering and control products, combined with advanced communications and software offerings, enables us to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

EDMI is owned by Osaki Electric Co., Ltd, a leading Japanese metering solutions provider listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more about EDMI, visit the EDMI website at www.edmi-meters.com

About PLUS ES

PLUS ES is a nationally recognised provider of specialist metering and infrastructure solutions, working at the intersection of power networks, transport, and energy technology. As one of Australia’s most experienced accredited metering providers, we have unmatched scale and credentials, managing over 1.7 million meters in the National Electricity Market (NEM).

To learn more about PLUS ES, visit the PLUS ES website at www.pluses.com.au

Nabsys and Hitachi Present Electronic Genome Mapping Data at Japanese Society of Human Genetics (JSHG) 2025 Annual Meeting

TOKYO, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nabsys 2.0, LLC (Nabsys), a pioneer in electronic genome mapping technology, in partnership with Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (HHT) announces the presentation of high resolution structural variation data on the OhmX() platform at the Japanese Society of Human Genetics (JSHG) Annual Meeting taking place on December 17-20, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.

In partnership with Dr. Catherine Brownstein, M.P.H., Ph.D. from Boston Children’s Hospital, Nabsys and HHT will host a luncheon seminar on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 12:25-1:25 PM at the Yokohama Conference Center (3F, Room 304). Attendees will hear about advancements in structural variant analysis with electronic genome mapping (EGM) from speakers Dr. Tadashi Kaname from the Department of Genome Medicine Research, National Center for Health and Development, Edd Lee, Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Nabsys, and Dr. Catherine Brownstein, Scientific Director, Manton Center Gene Discovery Core; Research Associate, Division of Genetics and Genomics; Assistant Director, Molecular Genetics Core; and Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School.

The data presented demonstrate the use of EGM technology at a tertiary children’s hospital and research center, and how the OhmX Platform works in symphony with a comprehensive multi-omics strategy to accelerate rare disease gene discovery.

Dr. Brownstein, M.P.H., Ph.D., Boston Children’s Hospital remarked, “Nabsys’ EGM technology, which delivers high resolution analysis of genome-wide structural variation, enabled us with insights into previously undetectable structural variation and has thus become a crucial tool to understand underlying disease etiology of particularly rare or difficult-to-diagnose diseases. The data demonstrates the importance of Nabsys’ groundbreaking technology for understanding challenging biomarkers and accelerating research in a hospital setting.”

In addition to the hosted luncheon, Nabsys and Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (HTA) will present a scientific poster on “High Resolution Detection of TP53 Deletions using Electronic Genome Mapping” describing the efficacy of EGM when applied to cancer genomics.

Title: High-Resolution Detection of TP53 Deletions using Electronic Genome Mapping

Presenter: Shuk Shukor, Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc.

Abstract Number: P3-02-14

Session: Poster Session 3-02 “Cancer Genetics 3”

Date/Time: December 20, 2025, 14:20-15:20 (JST)

“We are pleased to present a breadth of new and important research at this year’s JSHG meeting that elucidates the real-world impact our product, the OhmX Platform, is having on researchers,” said Barrett Bready, M.D., founder and CEO of Nabsys. “The luncheon seminar and our research speak to the importance of speed, accessibility, and accuracy in researching whole-genome structural variations, and we are proud to share additional data that demonstrate how our platform has revolutionized genome mapping.”

About Nabsys 2.0, LLC
Nabsys is advancing genomics with a clear focus on accessibility and innovation through its proprietary electronic genome mapping (EGM) technology. Implemented on the OhmX Platform™, EGM integrates precision electronics, nanofluidics, and computational biology to deliver high-resolution insight into genome structure. This approach expands what’s possible in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and cell and gene therapy research, while providing comprehensive structural variation analysis to laboratories of all sizes. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.nabsys.com.

About Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
Hitachi High-Tech provides cutting-edge technologies, products and services to society and customers with its corporate vision of “Changing the World and Future with the Power of Knowledge” to contribute to a sustainable global environment, healthy, safe, and secure lives, and the sustained development of science and industry. We manufacture and sell clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, and radiation therapy systems in the healthcare field, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the semiconductor field, as well as analytical systems and electron microscopes used in environmental fields and materials research. We are also engaged in a wide range of business areas globally, providing high added-value solutions in battery, communication infrastructure, railway inspection, digital, and other industrial and social infrastructure fields. By deeply understanding the issues facing society and our customers and utilizing the installed base (Digitalized Assets) and domain knowledge, we provide digital services through Lumada 3.0, enhanced by AI. Along with the Inspire 2027, Hitachi Group’s New Management plan, we contribute to realize a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth coexist in harmony. The company’s consolidated revenues for FY2024 were approx. JPY 756.5 billion.

For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/

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REALTY ONE GROUP REAFFIRMS ITS PURPOSE AMID INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION: LEADING WITH HEART, COOLTURE AND THE POWER OF ONE

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the real estate industry continues to consolidate and redefine itself, Realty ONE Group International, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and one of the fastest-growing franchisors in the world, is reaffirming what has set it apart for nearly two decades: a people-first COOLTURE built on heart, individuality, and the Power of ONE.

Founded in 2005 and created by a real estate professional, for real estate professionals, Realty ONE Group has grown into one of the most popular real estate brands in the world while staying grounded in its core values: love, support, success, and ONE Family.

In a world of consolidation and confusion, we’ve never been more clear and more confident about our success and the success of our real estate professionals,” said Kuba Jewgieniew, Founder and CEO of Realty ONE Group International. “We never set out to be the biggest at any cost. We set out to be the most meaningful and to build a place where people are seen, supported, and empowered to win by being exactly who they are.”

A COOLTURE BUILT TO THRIVE

At the heart of Realty ONE Group’s identity is its signature Be Golden. Be YOU. philosophy which is a reminder that success doesn’t require conformity. Instead, the brand celebrates individuality, creativity, and authenticity, all anchored by a similar Golden Rule to treat others how you want to be treated.

This people-first approach has fueled a distinctive COOLTURE that prioritizes relationships over transactions and people over processes, while still delivering elite tools, training, and support for ultimate business growth.

SAME PURPOSE, NEW ENERGY FOR 2026

Unlike traditional franchise systems, Realty ONE Group has built its global expansion around the Power of ONE and the belief that when individuals are supported, the entire community rises. This philosophy has translated into collaborative, high-energy offices where agents are encouraged to build businesses aligned with their personal values and long-term goals.

The result is a brand that continues to attract top producers, team leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking both performance and purpose.

Our growth has always been people-powered,” said Cory Vasquez, Realty ONE Group’s President and CMO. “When you lead with heart and put agents first, success follows both organically and sustainably.

As Realty ONE Group approaches its next chapter, the brand remains focused on what has always mattered most: empowering real estate professionals to thrive, giving back to the communities it serves, and proving that business can be bold, profitable, and human at the same time.

Realty ONE Group was named the No. 1 real estate brand for the fourth year in a row on Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2025 Franchise 500® list. The brand now includes more than 450 offices and over 20,000 real estate professionals across 49 U.S. states and nearly 30 countries and territories.

Learn more at www.OwnAOne.com or www.join.realtyonegroup.com.

About Realty ONE Group International
Realty ONE Group International is one of the fastest growing, modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brands in real estate whose ONE Purpose is to open doors across the globe – ONE home, ONE dream, ONE life at a time. The organization has rapidly grown to more than 20,000 real estate professionals in over 450 locations across nearly 30 countries and territories because of its proven business model, full-service brokerages, dynamic COOLTURE, superior business coaching through ONE University, outstanding support and its proprietary technology, zONE. Realty ONE Group International has been named the number ONE real estate brand by Entrepreneur Magazine for three consecutive years and continues to surge ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.

 

AP Memory Broadens S-SiCap™ Technology Deployment to Support Evolving AI and HPC Needs

HSINCHU, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AP Memory, a leading global design company providing customized memory solutions, today announced further advancements in its S-SiCapTM (Stack Silicon Capacitor) product line to address the increasing integration demands of AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. The S-SiCapTM portfolio includes two product categories —discrete silicon capacitors and interposers with silicon capacitors — designed to support different system architectures and diverse application requirements.

The discrete silicon capacitors, S-SiCapTM Gen4, achieves a capacitance density of 3.8 μF/mm², an increase of more than 50% over the previous generation. To meet the growing demand for higher performance and power efficiency in AI servers and HPC systems, S-SiCapTM Gen4 is the first to adopt embedded substrate packaging and is currently in the sampling and process validation stage. Mass production will be introduced progressively starting in 2026.

Meanwhile, the S-SiCapTM Interposer utilizes a silicon wafer as its substrate, embedding high-density silicon capacitors within the interposer. This significantly enhances signal integrity and power stability for high-speed I/O applications such as die-to-die, SerDes, and HBM. In collaboration with supply-chain partners, AP Memory has introduced a reticle-stitching technology to enlarge interposer die area allowing more IC chiplets to meet the growing demand for higher-integration advanced packaging solutions. The S-SiCapTM Interposer has completed customer packaging and reliability validation, entering four-reticle mass production at the end of Q3’25. Additional development projects are currently underway.

Ivan Hong, President of AP Memory, stated, “As AI and HPC applications continue to evolve rapidly, the industry is facing increasingly stringent requirements for power integrity and high-speed signal transmission. Through the S-SiCapTM product line, AP Memory delivers silicon capacitor technology in both discrete components and interposer-integrated forms, providing high performance, high integration, and design flexibility to meet the demands of next-generation AI and HPC systems.” Looking ahead, AP Memory is actively developing silicon capacitor solutions for organic interposer architectures, further expanding its product portfolio.

About AP Memory

AP Memory (TWSE: 6531) is a global fabless design semiconductor company specializing in customized memory design and IP solutions.  Products include IoT memory (IoTRAMTM), AI memory solutions (VHMTM), and silicon capacitors (S-SiCapTM). With strong R&D capabilities, AP Memory is committed to providing high performance, low-power and innovative customized products and solutions for applications such as mobile communication, wearable, IoT, high-end mobile application, high-performance computing, and edge computing.

For more information, please visit www.apmemory.com.

Hexagon Cup, 54 and International Padel Federation unite to create the Hexagon World Series, the sport’s first official team circuit, unifying the padel calendar alongside Cupra FIP Tour and Premier Padel

  • Expanded new mixed-gender team competition, Hexagon World Series will feature multiple events per year in iconic global cities with equal prize money 
  • Series becomes the first fully FIP – governed team circuit, included into the official FIP calendar to complement existing professional and amateur events, encompassing Cupra FIP Tour and Premier Padel
  • This evolution represents a major opportunity for the Hexagon Cup to be fully integrated within the federative padel pyramid
  • Official recognition builds on strategic partnership announced in February 2025 between Hexagon Cup, Premier Padel and FIP, under which Premier Padel is also a shareholder and major strategic partner in the new series

LONDON, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hexagon Cup, the team-based Padel tournament established in 2024 that revolutionised the sport’s international landscape, has today announced an historic strategic alliance with 54, the global sport and entertainment agency behind the creation of LIV Golf, and the game’s global governing body, International Padel Federation (FIP).

Hexagon Cup, 54 and International Padel Federation unite to create the Hexagon World Series unifying the padel calendar. (Pictured left to right: Gary Davidson - Group Chief Operating Officer, 54; Enrique Buenaventura - Founder, Hexagon Cup; Luigi Carraro - President, FIP)
Hexagon Cup, 54 and International Padel Federation unite to create the Hexagon World Series unifying the padel calendar. (Pictured left to right: Gary Davidson – Group Chief Operating Officer, 54; Enrique Buenaventura – Founder, Hexagon Cup; Luigi Carraro – President, FIP)

Under this agreement, 54 will invest and partner with Hexagon Cup to expand and elevate the initial project into its next phase: a new global team circuit, officially named the Hexagon World Series, in what will become the first team Padel series to be delivered under the governance of FIP, fully integrated into the federative padel pyramid.

The agreement positions Hexagon World Series as the sport’s official global team circuit, governed by FIP and integrated fully into the official FIP calendar. The Hexagon World Series will expand the revolutionary team-based format of the Hexagon Cup into a series model, adding multiple events per year across new international locations. This expansion will open fresh commercial opportunities for fans, players and partners, while strengthening the overall FIP ecosystem and the Olympic dream alongside existing tours and FIP’s governance.

The new circuit will complement Premier Padel, FIP’s flagship professional tour for individual pairs, elevating Padel to a new level, whilst creating new value within a fully integrated commercial structure to sit at the top tier of the world’s fastest growing sport.

Together, Premier Padel and the Hexagon World Series will form the global professional circuit for elite players: one tour for the world’s top pairs, and one groundbreaking teambased competition, both under the governance of FIP.

Details of the new competition format, teams, calendar of events and global host cities will be unveiled in 2026.

54’s investment is also the closing of an international financing round for Hexagon Cup, backed by a diverse group of global investors. These include PadelPark India, the British operator Padel Hub, the US-based Padel operator Epic Padel, as well as investment funds and platforms such as Players Fund (United Kingdom) and LinkinFirm (Brazil), alongside other strategic partners from Mexico, Spain, the United States and the Middle East. This multi-regional capital structure reinforces the strength of the project and its position to lead the international expansion of Padel.

Enrique Buenaventura, Founder of Hexagon Cup, said: “This partnership marks a new chapter in the history of padel. Together with 54, FIP and the support of, and fantastic relationship with, Premier Padel, we will build the first truly global team circuit, expanding the vision of the Hexagon Cup and creating something never seen before in our sport. Our mission is to help grow padel worldwide, unlock new commercial opportunities, and contribute decisively to its Olympic journey.”

Luigi Carraro, President of FIP, said: “FIP’s mission is to develop and grow Padel at every level of the pyramid – from grassroots and amateur participation to elite professional – all around the world. The launch of Hexagon World Series – under the umbrella and governance of FIP and as part of our official international calendar, already including the Cupra FIP Tour and Premier Padel – further enhances, consolidates and stabilizes our ecosystem with the most prestigious competitions in the sport. Together, we will ensure Padel continues to grow with the professionalism, global visibility and collaborative structure – working with all recognized stakeholders within Padel and world sport – driving Padel’s long-term success on an international scale.”

Gary Davidson, Group Chief Operating Officer, 54, said: “Padel is one of the fastest growing sports globally, and we see an incredible opportunity to help accelerate its professionalisation and global reach. “Teaming up with Hexagon Cup and FIP to create the Hexagon World Series is a natural extension of our commitment to building the world’s most exciting sporting properties, molded through modern commercial structures and integrated into the existing ecosystem to deliver the best experiences for athletes and fans, and the best performance for partners and investors.”

 

Agricultural Corporation Geumsan Insamju Accelerates Overseas Expansion Through International Expo Participation

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Agricultural Corporation Geumsan Insamju, a Korean traditional liquor producer, is stepping up its efforts to expand into overseas markets by participating in an international expo to be held from December 25 to 29, 2025, in the Hong Kong Island and Wan Chai areas.

Geumsan County and the Geumsan Ginseng & Medicinal Herb Industry Promotion Institute are actively supporting the global expansion of Geumsan Insamju’s traditional liquor products. This initiative is part of a broader strategy launched in 2022 to localize and commercialize Geumsan ginseng for international markets. Through export consultation sessions and exhibitions in key overseas markets such as Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Malaysia, the company aims to engage with local buyers and achieve tangible export outcomes.

An official from Agricultural Corporation Geumsan Insamju stated, “Entering overseas markets is not merely about exporting products; it requires customized strategies aligned with local liquor cultures and trends.” The company plans to strengthen cooperation with local buyers to diversify global sales channels for its flagship products, including Geumseol, and other Geumsan Insamju offerings.