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Samsung C&T's 2024 net edges up despite challenging business conditions
Samsung C&T said Wednesday its 2024 net profit gained nearly 2 percent on-year despite challenging business conditions.
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LG Display swings back to profit in Q4 2024
LG Display managed to swing back to an operation profit in the fourth quarter of last year, boosted by its improved organic light-emitting diode (OLED) sales in its overall sales mix, the company said Wednesday.
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Fans scrutinize KBO teams' financial health as rumors swirl over potential sales
Fans of teams in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) have recently begun assessing the financial soundness of major conglomerates, similar to corporate research analysts.
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Korea to build bio dataset of 1 mil. people by 2032
Korea has launched a joint public-private initiative to collect biological data from 1 million individuals, aiming to enhance global competitiveness of the country's bio industry, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
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Korea's largest resort group seeks to acquire management control of T'way Air
Sono Hospitality Group, Korea's leading hotel and resort chains operator, announced Wednesday that it is moving to acquire the management rights to T’way Air, of which the group is currently the second-largest shareholder.
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Baemin to lower commission fees next month
Online food delivery platform operator Baedal Minjok, commonly known as Baemin, said on Wednesday that it would lower commission fees for restaurants using its platform next month to help ease their financial burden.
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Hyundai E&C shifts to Q4 loss on one-off costs from affiliate
Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) said Wednesday it shifted to a net loss in the fourth quarter from a year earlier on one-off costs in its engineering affiliate.
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AI boom to help tackle industrial challenges, low births: industry minister
Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said Wednesday artificial intelligence (AI) presents Korea with an opportunity to address lingering challenges, including low birth rates, noting the government will roll out a set of projects to foster the segment.
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Zigbang eyes global smart home market
Zigbang, the operator of Korea’s leading real estate brokerage app, is expanding its portfolio with smart home appliances, releasing a digital door lock without passcodes in the global market.
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Gov't agencies discuss ways to foster drone ecosystem
The state arms procurement agency and the national space agency held talks Wednesday to discuss ways to promote the local drone industry, officials said, as Korea seeks to strengthen its prowess to develop the cost-effective weapons.
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Corporate fines jump 26 % in Korea last year
Corporate fines imposed by Korea's antitrust regulator jumped 26 percent in 2024 from a year earlier, with e-commerce giant Coupang receiving the biggest penalty, a corporate data tracker said Wednesday.
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Korea to open nat'l AI computing center by 2027
Korea will work to open a national artificial intelligence (AI) computing center by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen its competitiveness in the fast-evolving technology, the science ministry said Wednesday.
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Korean battery firms make record investments in 2024 amid EV slowdown
Korea's three major battery makers likely made all-time-high investments in research and development (R&D) activities last year despite a slowdown in electric vehicle sales, industry sources said Wednesday.
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Vehicle registrations surpass 26 mil. units; eco-friendly cars exceed 10 %
The total number of registered vehicles in Korea surpassed 26 million units last year, with eco-friendly cars accounting for over 10 percent for the first time, driven by growth in hybrid vehicle sales, the government said Wednesday.
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Business sentiment for February pessimistic over weak won, external risks: poll
Korea's business sentiment remains pessimistic for February, a poll showed Wednesday, amid the weakening of the Korean won and growing uncertainties at home and abroad.
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Overseas carmakers in Korea sandwiched by influx of ultra-cheap BYD EVs
BYD Korea will ratchet up pressure on overseas carmakers here — particularly non-luxury brands with limited electric and hybrid lineups — as they are at growing risk of losing their identity as cost-effective carmakers amid the upcoming influx of ultra-cheap Chinese vehicles, experts and industry officials said Tuesday.
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Craft beer market expands, diversifies following eased regulations: gov't
The domestic craft beer market has become larger and more diverse following the government's efforts to ease regulations, in a move aimed at enhancing market competitiveness for the country's small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) breweries, according to the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), Tuesday.
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Woojin secures multiple train car production deals
Woojin Industrial Systems has inked a series of deals for producing train cars over the past two months.
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Shinsegae chairman meets tech leaders before attending Trump's inauguration event
Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Korean retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group, met with U.S. government officials and tech leaders to strengthen his global business network before attending President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, his company said Tuesday.
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Top chefs bring culinary twist to Korea's competitive burger market
Celebrity chefs are rolling up their sleeves to infuse their culinary ideas into new menu items for major burger brands in Korea.
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Korea remains vigilant as Trump revokes Bidenomics
Korea’s top economic policymakers have closely monitored the potential impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s series of executive orders, most of which aim to put a stop to his predecessor’s policies.
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Direct suppliers to Hyundai Motor, Kia achieve W90 tril. in combined sales for 1st time
Tier 1 suppliers, otherwise known as direct suppliers to Hyundai Motor and Kia, achieved combined sales of 90 trillion won ($63.45 billion) in 2023, which the automakers hailed as a landmark contribution to boosting the sluggish domestic economy, according to data from both firms released on Tuesday.
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Hanwha Systems earns US certification for ship cybersecurity
Hanwha Systems’ proprietary cybersecurity solution, SecuAider, received the E27 Type Approval certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), marking the first time an Asian company has achieved this milestone, the company said on Tuesday. The certification positions Hanwha Systems to expand into the global shipbuilding and maritime cybersecurity market.
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Threats, new horizons loom for Korean industries as Trump's 2nd term brings uncertainties
As Donald Trump takes office for his second term as U.S. president, Korean industries are closely watching for potential changes in Washington's economic and trade policies, which could significantly impact their American businesses, industry observers said Tuesday.
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Serving sizes shrink in Korea as more people dine alone
Restaurant and delivery foods that have been popular picks for parties and gatherings are becoming smaller in size. The trend is due to the rise in the number of solo customers and single-person households in Korea.
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BYD to follow AliExpress model for faster inroads into Korea
BYD Korea will adopt a similar strategy to AliExpress by prioritizing the expansion of its initial market share through aggressive pricing even at the cost of a low margin, experts and industry officials said Monday.
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PTKOREA's older adult internship program creates synergy
PTKOREA, a digital marketing service subsidiary of Cheil Worldwide, said Monday that its senior internship program is fostering synergy between the company’s young workforce and older interns, with both groups playing complementary roles in marketing activities targeting older consumers.
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Starbucks Korea to raise prices of 22 beverages
Starbucks Korea announced, Monday, that it will raises the prices of 22 coffee and tea beverages by 200 won ($0.15) to 300 won on Friday, citing soaring ingredient costs and the rising exchange rate due to the weakening Korean currency.
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Trump gov't unlikely to place heavy tariffs on Korea's food exports: agriculture minister
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung said Monday that the new U.S. administration under Donald Trump would not significantly pressure Korea by raising tariffs on its exports of food and related products, actions that could raise retail prices of popular Korean food items in the U.S. market.
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POSCO Future M receives awards from 3 ministries
POSCO Future M said Monday that it recently received awards from the trade, environment and labor ministries for its efforts to promote exports, protect the environment and prevent workplace accidents.
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LG CNS IPO process gains traction
LG CNS’ initial public offering (IPO) is gaining traction, with the company setting its offering price at the high end of its desired price range. With subscriptions for retail investors set to open on Tuesday, there is growing interest in how much the stock price will surge on its debut day.
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Korean companies poised to rebuild Ukraine as Trump takes office
Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. president on Monday (local time) has been boosting prospects of Korean construction companies, equipment makers and tech firms aiming to take part in the $900 billion project to rebuild Ukraine.
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KT&G boosts global manufacturing with Turkey factory expansion
Korean tobacco giant KT&G expanded its factory in Turkey as part of its efforts to become a global top-tier company and strengthen its international operations.
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Hankook Tire aims to boost sales in North America with new high-performance tire
Hankook Tire aims to boost revenue in North America with the launch of its new high-performance tire lineup, the Ventus evo. The tire maker expects the enhanced brake capability and strong cornering of the Ventus evo to drive increased demand from automotive clients there, the tire maker said Monday.
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LG Chem leader to extend chairmanship for global chemical committee
LG Chem Vice Chairman and CEO Shin Hak-cheol will extend his chairmanship of the Chemical & Advanced Materials Industry Governors of the World Economic Forum (WEF) for another year until 2025, marking the first time that a chairman of the committee has been reappointed, the firm said Sunday.
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New CEO tasked with completing Korean Air's Asiana takeover
Song Bo-young, the new head of Asiana Airlines, is tasked with completing Korean Air's takeover on time, while minimizing potential backlash from employees and shareholders of the formerly cash-strapped airline, industry officials said Sunday.
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KCCI chief urges global solidarity to counteract Trump 2.0
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Chey Tae-won advised policymakers to strengthen international economic solidarity to cope with the forthcoming changes in the global order after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
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[TRUMP 2.0] What will Trump discuss with Korean corporate leaders?
Both hopeful and doubtful outlooks coexist regarding the participation of Korean businesspeople in U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.
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[TRUMP 2.0] Korea’s key industries exposed to higher risks under Trump presidency
Major export-driven industries here are in peril of losing growth momentum under the incoming presidency of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump whose repeated threats for more tariffs and subsidy cuts drive more Korean firms into a corner.
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Jinju aims to promote K-entrepreneurship across Korea and beyond
JINJU, South Gyeongsang Province — Jinju, a medium-sized city in the southern part of the country, is gaining attention for its recognition as the birthplace of Korean entrepreneurship.
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