Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in future mobility with Red Sea Global (RSG), a leading developer of the Red Sea and western coastal areas, in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on March 24 (local time).The Red Sea coastal development project is one of
SK’s oil development project, which has been aiming to become a “resourceless oil-producing country” for 40 years, is expected to record its highest performance ever this year. The plan is to maximize profitability through full-scale production in the Chinese block, for which it has secured independ
LG Chem announced on the 20th that it will exhibit eco-friendly plastic materials made from carbon dioxide at Cosmoprof Bologna 2024, held on the 21st in Bologna, Italy, to secure customers.The Cosmoprof exhibition is the world’s largest beauty industry expo, with participation from approximately 3,
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
It is forecast that both the economically active population and the employed population will enter a declining trend starting from 2028. To sustain economic growth, it is analyzed that an additional workforce of up to 900,000 people will be needed by 2032.On March 19, the Korea Employment Informatio
The relationship between South Korea and Russia is reaching a desperate situation while the two countries celebrate the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.Earlier this year, an unusual incident occurred when a South Korean missionary, who was engaged in aid and missionary activities
Global Con-tech Company Angelswing has won first in the ‘Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition’ at Saudi's LEAP 2024, securing the Technology for Humanity Award.LEAP 2024, held under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) from the 4th to the 7th of March in Ri
The government is taking steps to solicit opinions from overseas financial institutions and investors regarding measures to improve the foreign exchange market structure and support corporate value-up initiatives.The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) announced on March 10 that Shin Joong-beom,
SK ecoplant has partnered with the global resort company Therme Group to advance the development of a European-style spa and resort in Songdo.On March 8, SK ecoplant announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Therme Group for the resort development and construction, as well as
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at dongyang.kim@nhqv.com -- Ed.At AGMs this year, the spread of shareholder proposals, which has been a global trend since 2023, is to continue. As Korea’s dividend system improvements roll out in earnest, more companies are
HD Hyundai Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HSOE) announced on March 6 that it has founded the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) with leading global nuclear energy organizations.NEMO, which has its secretariat in London of the United Kingdom, will work with the International Maritime O
Point2 Technology announced on March 4 that it has raised US$23 million in Series B1 funding from Bosch Ventures and Molex.The company’s e-tube technology is 80% lighter and 50% less voluminous than traditional copper wire. Additionally, it can reduce power consumption and cost by 50% compared to op
Hanwha Ocean submitted a complaint to the National Police Agency’s National Investigation Division on March 4 to investigate alleged systematic leakage of military secrets related to the Next Generation Korean Destroyer (KDDX) Project by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).“It is an objective fact tha
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on March 3 that it discussed the establishment of a ministerial-level consultative body with the UAE Ministry of Economy during its attendance at the Investopia global investment event held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from Feb. 28 to 29 (local time).Investopia is a
SK enmove announced on Feb. 28 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for collaboration in the field of next-generation cooling solutions with SK telecom, South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, and Iceotope, a U.K.-based specialist in liquid cooling solutions. The signing ceremo
Samsung Electronics and SK telecom have embarked on forming alliances with global operators to lead the development of 6G and integrate Large Language Models (LLM) into their services. While Samsung Electronics is co-establishing a consortium with big tech companies across various sectors such as te
Doosan Enerbility is expanding its metal additive manufacturing (AM) business, which has been growing in the power generation and defense sectors, into the shipbuilding sector.Metal additive manufacturing is a technology that manufactures metal material parts by stacking metal powder layer by layer,
HYBE has become the first entertainment company in South Korea to surpass 2 trillion won in annual sales. The significant sales and streaming achievements of BTS and Seventeen have been identified as major contributors to this success.HYBE announced on Feb. 26 that its sales on a consolidated basis
Doosan Digital Innovation (DDI) announced that it held the Quantum Accelerator Program Kick-off Event at Doosan Tower in Bundang near Seoul on Feb. 20.The event was hosted by DDI’s Head of Corporate Digital (HoD) responsible for Doosan Group’s IT-DT strategy, and was attended by DDI President Park S
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