ArkData, a specialist in real-time data replication led by CEO Ko Kwang-yun, and KTNexR, a Big Data specialist under the KT Group led by CEO Lee Ho-jae, are entering into a strategic partnership for mutual collaboration. This agreement aims to combine the respective technologies and capabilities of
Hyundai Motor Company is responding to growing demand for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) by producing HEVs at its U.S. electric vehicle factory, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), which is scheduled to go live in the fourth quarter of 2024.“We will begin to run HMGMA in October,” said L
On April 25, the Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology held a full council meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul, to discuss the three major technology initiatives aimed at propelling South Korea to a leading position in the global arena.The government has finalized it
Samsung Electronics is zeroing in on the digital health market with new artificial intelligence (AI) wearables. The Galaxy Watch 7, set for release in the second half of this year, is expected to offer blood glucose monitoring in addition to its earlier capability to detect sleep apnea. When combine
OCI Holdings announced on April 23 that it will expand its solar power business in earnest after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for investment cooperation with the Malaysian central government at the KL20 Summit 2024, a global investment attraction event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
Korean shipbuilding stocks have been rallying as expectations grow that the Korean shipbuilding industry will enjoy reflective benefits from US sanctions against China.According to the Korea Exchange on April 23, Hanwha Ocean closed at 34,750 won (US$25.35), down 2550 won, or 7.92 percent, from Apri
As Samsung Electronics launches its new all-in-one personal computer (PC), Intel, the provider of the central processing unit (CPU), has announced its intention to work with Samsung Electronics to develop the AI PC market together.Bae Tae-won, vice president of the Intel Korea Samsung Business Divis
Lee Jae-yeon, vice president of SK hynix’s next-generation semiconductor research and development division, the Global Revolutionary Technology Center, stated on April 22 that “Emerging Memory will set a new paradigm for the AI era.”Emerging Memory refers to memory technology based on new forms or p
LEGOLAND Korea Resort proudly announces becoming the first theme park resort in Korea to achieve Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification underscores LEGOLAND Korea Resort's dedication to cr
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at ldh@sinhan.com -- Ed.1Q24 review: OP of engines surpasses construction equipmentHD Hyundai Infracore posted sales of KRW1.16tr (-10% YoY), operating profit of KRW92.8bn (-39% YoY), and operating margin of 8% (-3.8%p YoY) for 1Q24.
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) will hold a seminar on “Global Economic Turbulence: Prospects and Implications for the World and Korean Economy” from 09:30 on Tuesday, April 30 at the FKI Tower Conference Center in Yeouido.The seminar is being held to assess the global economic impact of r
In a landmark move for the security industry, Neubility, a trailblazer in autonomous mobility solutions, and the South Florida Security (SFS) Group, a premier provider of integrated security services, have announced a collaborative Proof of Concept (PoC) initiative. This pioneering project is set to
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
On April 18, Hyundai Motor Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Toray Group to develop new materials for mobility at the Hyundai Motor Group headquarters in the Yangjae neighborhood of Seoul.Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Toray Group to innovate mobility materials. The strateg
The collective net worth of Korea’s 50 Richest on the 2024 Forbes list rose slightly to US$115 billion from $106 billion, amid the country’s global chipmaking ambitions. The complete list can be found at www.forbes.com/korea, as well as in the April/May issue of Forbes Asia and the May issue of Forb
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
Tension was palpable in front of Samsung Electronics’ DSR Tower in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province at noon on April 17. It marked the first collective action in the history of Samsung, initiated by the National Samsung Electronics Union (National Samsung Union), with an event named “Gather 1,000.” The o
Off-road environment recognition technologies for detecting extraneous substances such as dust, mud, snow, or rain during off-road autonomous driving of construction machinery, agricultural machines, and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and removing the sensor signals of these substances on a real-t
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong (left) and BMW CEO Oliver Zipse (right) talk about BMW’s latest electric car, the New i7, at the BMW Driving Center in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, Korea, in December 2022.Germany’s BMW Group said on April 15 that it bought about 6.535 trillion won worth of auto pa
The government plans to expand maritime transport capacity to 140 million tons by 2030. Additionally, it has decided to increase the national shipping fleet to 2 million TEUs.The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries unveiled the “Plan for Stabilizing Management and Improving Vitality of the Maritime Ind