Latest CJ’s Jari Korean Spirits Brand Expands to Los Angeles After New York Launch

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5 Oct 2026

CJ CheilJedang is expanding its premium distilled-soju brand Jari to the U.S. West Coast, using restaurant partnerships and Korean-food pairings to build a market for Korean spirits.

4 Oct 2026

Korea Electric Power Corp. says seven categories of personal information covering about 22,000 employees appeared on a specific webpage. The utility removed the page, began a joint investigation with state authorities and warned staff to watch for suspicious calls, emails and text messages.

4 Oct 2026

Welcome Savings Bank is investigating a cyberattack that may have exposed up to 2,200 records containing corporate customer contact information, adding to security concerns across South Korea’s financial sector.

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CJ’s Jari Korean Spirits Brand Expands to Los Angeles After New York Launch

Kepco Says Personal Data of All 22,000 Employees Was Exposed Online

Welcome Savings Bank Investigates Breach Affecting Up to 2,200 Corporate Records

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