BMW Group Korea will now carry out all electric vehicle and software development, as well as certifications in Korea.“Korea is BMW’s fifth-largest market globally, and this year we became the No. 1 brand in premium cars, including electric vehicles,” said Jochen Goller, a member of the Board of Mana
Global leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire)’s iON evo SUV, a high-performance tire specially designed for electric vehicles, has received the highest rating, “Exemplary” in a tire test conducted by the German automotive magazine Auto Bild. Through this, a company once again
Samyang Foods’ flagship brand “Buldak Series” is making waves in the global market, garnering successive attention from local media. Particularly, it continues to uphold the “Buldak Legend” with comprehensive support of Kim Jung-soo, vice chairman of Samyang Round Square.Based on industry sources on
In South Korea, Samsung Galaxy is the overwhelming choice among smartphone users, while Apple’s iPhone is more popular among unmarried females and members of households with middle or higher incomes, especially those under 20.On April 21, industry reports revealed that the Korea Information Society
Korean appliances are making strides in Europe, one of the world’s most conservative markets. Although the European market is known for its traditional preferences, Korean companies have carved out a strong presence by adopting tailored strategies that cater to local tastes.Last year, LG Electronics
Coway, the “Best Life Solution Company," has received the 2024 Red Dot Award, marking its 18th consecutive win. The ongoing success is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to innovative design.The Red Dot Design Award is a prestigious international competition that celebrates design ex
bereum co.,ltd, a specialist in postbiotic, led by CEO Hwan Kwon Il, has signed an export and supply contract worth $980,000 for postbiotic pet food with Tecnocalidad of Colombia, under the leadership of CEO Harvey Ibanez Ortiz.Tecnocalidad is a subsidiary responsible for product imports of Agrocamp
Despite major overseas luxury brands achieving astronomical sales figures in South Korea last year, it has been revealed that many of them either reduced their donations or completely abstained from contributing compared to the previous year. This trend suggests a confidence among these brands that
In November 2023, Lucid Kitchen opened its offline shop in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, boasting a high-level commercial and residential culture comparable to the 17 districts of Paris, which have the highest income in Europe, attracting attention from various local Europeans.Thanks to the popularity of Ka
Celltrion announced on April 11 that “Zymfentra” (the U.S. brand name for Remsima), the world’s first subcutaneous formulation of infliximab for the treatment of autoimmune diseases developed in-house, has completed its formulation patent registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Offi
Kia has lowered its sales target for China by more than half in a year.At its 2024 CEO Investor Day on April 5, Kia maintained its global sales target for 2030 at 4.3 million units, the same as last year.However, the Korean carmaker has cut its China sales target by more than half (230,000 units) fr
Coupang has been found to be cheaper than major retailers such as hypermarkets when it comes to groceries and daily necessities that drive shopping cart prices.A recent survey by market research firm Ipsos analyzed the prices of 79 products in 49 categories, including processed food, fresh food, and
SPC Group’s bakery brand, Paris Baguette, announced on April 2 the opening of its 20th store in Singapore, located at Square 2.The new Singapore Square 2 store is situated on the first floor of the Square 2 shopping mall, which is connected to Novena Station. The Square 2 shopping mall is a complex
The Coder is poised to make a significant impact at the EMEA Security 2024 conference and exhibition in London, scheduled for April 23-24, 2024. The company is set to present its groundbreaking 'Data on Things' (DOT) technology, which promises to revolutionize the way data is embedded into objects f
Kolmar Group’s holding company, Kolmar Korea Holdings, is changing its name to Kolmar Holdings. This change reflects its aim to expand into the global market and establish its identity as an integrated brand.Kolmar Korea Holdings held a shareholders’ meeting on March 29 and decided to change its nam
Samsung Display saw its market share for smartphone Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) panels fall below 50% for the first time last year, facing intense competition from Chinese manufacturers. The surge in market share for companies like BOE, which have secured exclusive supplies for Chinese smart
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Pulmuone has expressed its determination to grow into the global number one “sustainable food company.”On March 28, the company held the “2024 Pulmuone Open Shareholders’ Meeting” at the Science and Technology Convention Center in the Gangnam district of Seou
Qoo10 has acquired AK Mall, an internet shopping mall previously operated by AK Plaza, through its subsidiary, Interpark Commerce.Interpark Commerce finalized a business transfer agreement with AK Plaza for AK Mall on the March 27.AK Mall has been known for selling products from department stores wi
There is a prospect that a new era will open in three years where the entire population of 50 million people across the nation can receive anything with a day of ordering it with free shipping.On March 27, Coupang announced its intention to expand its Rocket Delivery service to encompass the majorit
Hankook & Company, the holding company of Hankook & Company Group, has announced it will rebrand Hankook ATLASBX Motorsports, a Korean premier motorsport team sponsored by Hankook & Company, as HANKOOK COMPETITON, as it takes significant steps towards becoming a leading presence in global motorsport