Hanwha Systems (CEO: Sung-Chul Eoh) released images of various locations on Earth taken by its small SAR satellite on April 18th, successfully launched on December 4th, 2023.The images taken by Hanwha Systems' small SAR satellite were transmitted from an altitude of 650 kilometers above the Earth. T
It has been more than a month since AliExpress received a voluntary agreement proposal from the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) to block hazardous and harmful products but the agreement has not yet been signed yet. Recently, AliExpress has been caught selling deleterious products one after another and i
HD Hyundai Group’s shipbuilders have achieved 73 percent of this year’s order target in the first 100 days of this year. In particular, they are enjoying a boom in eco-friendly ships for the first time in 15 years, as they have been selecting only high-value-added vessels to fill its docks.According
Hanwha Aerospace rolled out its 10,000th military engine on April 15, achieving a major milestone for its indigenous development and manufacturing of aero engines.A ceremony was held at the Changwon Plant I to commemorate the rollout of the 10,000th aircraft engine, the F404 powering the TA-50 train
Following its supply of a 27-inch Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display to Hyundai Motor’s Genesis last year, LG Display recently secured an order for a large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) from a foreign premium automaker. This display, being the longest among the automotive displays produced b
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
The Czech Republic has pushed back the deadline for a rebid for the 30 trillion won Dukovany and Temelin Nuclear Power Plant construction project by two weeks at the request of France.CEZ of the Czech Republic announced on April 8 (local time) that it has extended the deadline for submitting revised
With the global surge in artificial intelligence (AI) prompting major tech companies like Apple to consider incorporating next-generation glass substrates in semiconductor processes, South Korean conglomerates including SKC, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and LG Innotek have joined the fray, heralding a
Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and Purdue University President Mung Chiang joined federal partners and executives of South Korea-based SK hynix Inc., the world’s leading producer of High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips, today as the company announced plans to establish
In the first quarter of this year, the declaration amount for foreign direct investment (FDI) has once again set a new record, marking the highest figure to date. Significant increases in investments in advanced manufacturing sectors, particularly centered around China and Japan, are expected to con
Despite Chinese online shopping platforms like AliExpress, Temu, and Shein entering the South Korean market with competitively priced products, a survey reveals low satisfaction levels among domestic consumers.On April 1, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted a survey of 800 consumers
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
Huawei released its 2023 Annual Report today. The company reports that its performance was in line with forecast, having generated CNY704.2 billion in revenue and CNY87 billion in net profits. Throughout the past year, Huawei's ICT infrastructure business remained solid, and its consumer business me
Korea’s inheritance tax is too high compared to G7 countries, leading to the Korea discount (the undervaluation of the Korean stock market) and discouraging investment, according to a proposal to adjust it to a reasonable level in this year’s tax law revision.“Over the past 30 years, G7 countries ha
An analysis by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) suggests that the average person ingests as many as 5 grams of microplastics weekly – that’s the equivalent of eating a whole credit card. While the exact effects of plastics on human health are still relatively unknown, the World Health Organization (WHO
South Korean fashion company ShinWon Corporation (CEO: JJ Park) held an ESG Management Vision Declaration Ceremony to establish a mid-to long-term plan for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and advance as a sustainable company.Through the declaration ceremony, ShinWon aims to publicly anno
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
Samsung Electronics released a new model of its premium air purifier, the Bespoke Cube Air Infinite Line, on March 25, featuring a new filter that does not require periodic replacement. The highlight of this model is the Infinite Line Filter.The Infinite Line Filter consists of a washable sterilizat
South Korea is under subtle pressure from China following reports that it may join the United States in export restrictions against China. During a visit to China for the China Development Forum (CDF), SK hynix has been highlighted by Chinese officials emphasizing the importance of the Chinese marke