Samsung Electronics has launched a next-generation NAND flash product with the industry’s highest-stacked semiconductor cells. With the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) demanding vast amounts of image and video data, the value of NAND storage is also rising.On April 23, Samsung Electronics anno
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
On April 18, the KOSPI rebounded by nearly 2 percent, reclaiming the 2,600 level in just one day. The value of the Korean won and government bonds also rose. This was attributed to the somewhat calming effect on the U.S. dollar’s strength thanks to the joint verbal intervention by the finance minist
With U.S. President Joe Biden directing the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, attention is turning to impacts the action will have on Korea’s steel industry.According to the Korean government and the Korean steel industry on April 17, the
LG Innotek announced on April 7 that it has developed a “high-performance Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)” that triples the detection distance in adverse weather conditions compared to its predecessors.LiDAR, which uses infrared rays to measure distances, is considered an essential component for
Samsung Electronics is set to reveal its “dream memory,” three-dimensional (3D) DRAM, in 2025, marking a first in the semiconductor industry. The move is seen as Samsung reigniting its “technology gap” in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market where it has previously lost ground to SK hynix.Accordin
Danggeun Market (Karrot), the publisher of South Korea’s local super app ‘Karrot’, achieved record-high revenue and its first turnaround since its establishment. Danggeun Market’s accomplishments are impressive, especially considering they were achieved during a global economic downturn. The company
On March 25, the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) presented a study titled “The Rise and Challenges of Shareholder Activism” that was commissioned to Kim Soo-yeon, a researcher at the law firm Gwangjang.According to data from research firm Diligent, the research indicates that attacks by activi
Hanwha Aerospace is working with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute to develop a next-generation launch vehicle (KSLV-III) that significantly improves on the performance of the Nuri (KSLV-II). Based on a public-private partnership, the company looks to strengthen its launch vehicle technology an
Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N is among the Top Three in the World finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car.The World Car Awards announced the Top Three in the World finalists for this year’s competition at a ceremony during the Geneva International Motor Show. The World Car Awards is an annu
Root Energy Inc., Korea’s leading renewable energy local acceptance solution provider as well as a certified B Corp, has successfully raised KRW 20 billion (approx. USD 15 million) crowdfunded by residents of Suwon-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju Island. It makes the Korea’s largest offshore wind farm Jeju Hal
More and more small and medium-sized food manufacturers that produce and supply Coupang’s private label products are succeeding in achieving a “second leap.”Coupang announced on Jan. 31 that three small food manufacturers in explosive growth regions, with sales that have increased from 3 to up to 29
Samsung Electronics announced on Feb. 15 that its Bespoke AI Dryer’s sales in Europe in 2023 have tripled compared to the previous year. The product’s heat pump technology has been well-received in the local market, with significant increases in major countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, a
The competition in the foldable phone market is expected to intensify this year. Amid predictions that Chinese companies, including Huawei, are set to release a “tri-fold phone” that can fold both inwards and outwards twice, Samsung, a leader in the foldable phone market, is anticipated to unveil it
SillaJen announced on Jan. 1 that it has applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval to amend the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for Phase 1 clinical trials of its BAL0891 cancer drug candidate.BAL0891 is a mitotic checkpoint inhibitor (MCI) class anticancer drug
Incheon will host this year’s APAC Wind Energy Summit on 26-28 November 2024.The thriving port city in South Korea has abundant potential for offshore wind development and provides the perfect setting for local, national and international groups to come together and drive the region’s offshore wind
Pernod Ricard Korea Co., Ltd. (hereafter “Pernod Ricard Korea”) has announced that it is launching ‘The Glenlivet 21YO’, which offers unexampled softness based on The Glenlivet’s unique craftsmanship.This new product is a renewal of the existing ‘The Glenlivet 21 Year Old’. By applying a new whisky
South Korean heavy machinery and electronic components manufacturer LS Mtron announced on Jan. 22 that it will showcase its business-to-business (B2B) solutions at a globally recognized information technology (IT) exhibition.The company will participate in the technology exhibition DesignCon 2024, s
LG Energy Solution is actively expanding its business in North America. Following its success in electric vehicle batteries, the company is now accelerating its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) business. The growth of ESS is closely tied to the increasing generation of renewable energy.According to the
According to foreign media on Jan. 10, American investment bank Jefferies reported that Apple’s sales in China are increasingly suffering due to intense competition from local Chinese smartphone manufacturers, including Huawei.Chinese smartphone makers continue to aggressively challenge the market w