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
The Biden administration is likely to grant Hanwha Q CELLS’ request to impose tariffs on bifacial solar panels imported into the United States, according to sources cited by Reuters on April 17. On Feb. 23, Hanwha Q CELLS formally petitioned the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to revoke th
HD Hyundai will develop an unmanned surface vessel (USV) with Palantir Technologies, a U.S. artificial intelligence-based data analysis company.USVs are autonomous surface vessels not piloted by humans. They are being recognized as a game changer for future naval warfare. It replaces existing manned
OCI Holdings has begun reconsidering the expansion of its North American solar power module production line, which it has promoted as one of its core businesses for the future.According to industry sources, OCI Holdings’ Texas subsidiary Mission Solar Energy has begun to reconsider the expansion of
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) is preparing to establish its first overseas office in Poland, marking its initial foray into the country. The recent amendment to the Export-Import Bank of Korea Act has created the opportu
Samsung SDI, a leader in the all-solid-state battery (ASB) sector, has reconfirmed its goal to start mass production of all-solid-state batteries in 2027.During the annual general meeting held on March 20 at The K Hotel Seoul in Seocho District, Seoul, Choi Yoon-ho, CEO of Samsung SDI, announced, “W
With the Korean government’s decision to help domestic companies participate in the reconstruction of Iraq, a new city development project won by the E&C Division of Hanwha Corporation has restarted in the Middle Eastern country.The Bismayah New City Project in Iraq partially resumed after a year an
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems announced on Feb. 13 that they signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in the defense industry with the Saudi Ministry of National Defense during the World Defense Show 2024, a comprehensive defense exhibition in the Middle East held
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saudi Ministry of National Guard to explore industrial opportunities in the Land Systems. Hanwha is strengthening and growing its partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
On Feb. 8, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled its agenda for the year, intending to elevate the criteria for designating business conglomerates subject to disclosure. Criticism has been directed at the regulations governing the disclosure of business groups as they are unique to South Korea. T
Domestic defense companies such as LIG Nex1, Hyundai Rotem, and Hanwha Aerospace are mobilizing to participate in the Saudi International Defense Exhibition held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, until Feb. 8, aiming to penetrate the Middle Eastern market.According to the defense industry on F
Hanwha Group is showcasing its cutting-edge aviation technology, including fighter jet engines, to countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia.Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Ocean, the defense affiliates of Hanwha Group, announced their participation in the World Defence Show
U.S.-based Aptiv, Hyundai Motor Group’s partner in autonomous driving technology development, will stop funding for its joint venture with the Korean automaker Motional. After six years of preparations, the company’s commercialization of unmanned autonomous taxis (robotaxis) has been delayed and its
LIG Nex1 is set to participate in the “UMEX 2024” exhibition, focused on robotics and unmanned technologies, beingheld in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, from Jan. 23 for a duration of three days.The company will showcase locally optimized robot and unmanned systems at the UMEX 2024 exhibition,
The sale of GS E&C’s subsidiary GS Inima will begin in earnest from February.According to sources in the investment banking (IB) industry on Jan. 10, GS E&C will distribute an investment prospectus for the sale of a stake in its wholly owned subsidiary GS Inima before the Lunar New Year holiday in F
Hanwha's multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), the Arion-SMET, has completed a week-long field test conducted by the US Marine Corps and US Army. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the robotic vehicle, positioning it as a potential contender in the global UGV market.The fiel
The Korean government has temporarily postponed the dispatch of an additional reconstruction cooperation team to Ukraine. This is due to a combination of changes in the international situation due to the prolonged Ukraine-Russia war and a reshuffle of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration of Korea.Accord
LIG Nex1 is actively expanding its presence in the defense markets of Africa, Europe, and North America, following its success in the Middle East.According to defense industry sources on Dec. 13, LIG Nex1 made its inaugural participation at the “Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX) 2023,” the largest event of
LIG Nex1 has initiated the pursuit of acquiring Ghost Robotics, a U.S.-based robotics company known for developing robotic dogs.The company announced in a regulatory filing on Dec. 8 that it will acquire a 60% stake in Ghost Robotics for 315 billion won (US$238.46 million).To facilitate the acquisit
LG Energy Solution has successfully developed next-generation battery technology that enables a driving range of 900 kilometers on a single charge.On Dec. 7, a joint research team from LG Energy Solution and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced that they have deve