After years of double-digit growth, the global electric vehicle market is entering a chasm, considered to be a slowdown in demand just before mass adoption. Global automakers that have been aggressively investing to expand their electric vehicle lineups are scrambling for survival by making use of a
LS Eco Energy has announced a significant contract with a Danish company for the supply of ultra-high-voltage cables, the company revealed on April 17.Over the next three years, LS Eco Energy will supply cables worth US$30.51 million to ENERGINET, Denmark’s state-owned energy company. This deal come
LS Eco Energy has recently supplied ultra-high-voltage cable to Denmark, the company announced on April 11.The supply consists of 220 kV underground cables worth US$13 million. These cables will be used to connect the North Sea’s “Thor Offshore Wind Farm” with the inland power network.Since 2017, LS
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
With China dominating the large-sized Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel market, it has now firmly set its sights on expanding its territory in the ultra-large TV market. This move is putting pressure on the pursuit by Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.According to market research firm Omdia on
As Hanwha Ocean assumes control of wind power generation and plant operations from Hanwha Corporation, it is initiating a full-scale expansion of its offshore wind value chain.According to industry sources on April 8, Hanwha Ocean is poised to acquire the wind power business from Hanwha Corporation’
As large offshore wind power projects are being actively pursued in South Korea, it is estimated that investments could reach up to 100 trillion won by 2030.According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the government aims to deploy offshore wind power facilities with a total capacity of
Last year, Samsung Electronics’ shareholder returns rate surpassed that of global big tech companies such as Microsoft and Meta. This achievement comes despite the worst semiconductor downturn in history last year, demonstrating Samsung’s commitment to maintaining dividend payouts and focusing on sh
Pacifico Energy Korea has signed a Co-Existence Agreement to accelerate the development of the company’s Myeong Ryang Offshore Wind Project with the Seogeocha Island Offshore Wind Promotion Committee, which comprises of residents of Seogeocha Island located in Jindo County, South Jeolla Province. Wi
As the United States steps up its checks on China’s semiconductor industry, China has launched a countermeasure. The Financial Times (FT) reported on March 24 (local time) that the Chinese government is advancing its efforts to replace foreign technology with domestic alternatives. According to guid
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
The performance of SK on’s C has come into the spotlight after a U.S. electric car driver reported that the battery has maintained 97 percent of its original capacity after driving 160,000 kilometers in 21 months.Automotive media outlet CarScoops carried a story based on a recent post on the F-150 L
While domestic demand including consumption continues to remain weak, exports, which have been driving up Korea’s economic recovery, are also facing a threat on the account of a slump in exports to China. Exports to China grew by more than 16 percent in January this year, snapping a 19-month streak
Sam Bird (GBR) beats the heat with the Hankook iON Race to win the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race in the Brazilian megacity of São Paulo. Despite an ambient temperature of 35 degrees, rising to around 60 degrees on the asphalt at the 2.933-kilometer high-speed circuit around the Anhembi S
Analysts have reported that LG Display is set to supply between 700,000 to 800,000 white OLED (WOLED) panels to Samsung Electronics.At the Korea Display Conference held on March 13 at Seoul’s EL Tower, Jeong Yoon-seong, executive director of Omdia Korea, stated, “It is believed that LG Display and S
KEPCO announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on promoting technology exchanges with Danish state-owned transmission company Energinet at the auditorium of Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) Tower in Yeouido, Seoul on March 6.Energinet is currently building transmission netwo
SK D&D, the real estate development arm of SK Group, announced on March 4 that it held a board meeting and completed its spin-off into two entities: SK D&D and SK eternix.As a result of the spin-off, SK D&D will focus on real estate operations, while SK eternix will specialize in renewable energySK
Since taking office in early July 2022, Ongjin County Mayor Moon Kyung-bok has been busy listening to the voices of his residents. This has been producing remarkable positive results.In 2023, Ongjin County paved the way for a new leap forward, including finalizing a plan for the construction of Baek
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
LS Eco Advanced Materials, a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the German-based Vacuumschmelze, the largest permanent magnet manufacturer in Europe, to establish a joint venture corporation.The two companies plan to establish the j