As of last year, the cumulative overseas sales of the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) reached a total of 41.8 trillion won (US$30.29 billion). More than half of the overseas sales came from nuclear power projects.According to KEPCO on April 18, the cumulative overseas sales of the company a
HD Hyundai will develop an unmanned surface vessel (USV) with Palantir Technologies, a U.S. artificial intelligence-based data analysis company.USVs are autonomous surface vessels not piloted by humans. They are being recognized as a game changer for future naval warfare. It replaces existing manned
Celltrion announced on April 11 that “Zymfentra” (the U.S. brand name for Remsima), the world’s first subcutaneous formulation of infliximab for the treatment of autoimmune diseases developed in-house, has completed its formulation patent registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Offi
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries recently announced the signing of a technical memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global turbine company GE Aerospace for the development of an optimized propulsion system for export warships at the Sea Air Space 2024 exhibition in the United States on April 11.The agr
The trilateral military alliance of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, known as “AUKUS,” is reportedly considering South Korea as a potential cooperation partner for joint development of advanced military technology. This development has raised expectations for “K-Defense,” which
Hanwha Group’s acquisition of Australian defense company Austal has hit a snag. The challenge arose because Austal indicated that obtaining approval for the acquisition from Australian and U.S. authorities would be difficult, effectively rejecting the proposal.According to Reuters on April 1 (local
Korea’s secondary battery exports were in a slump with the steepest downward curve among the 15 major items in the first quarter of this year, down more than 20 percent. However, the Korean government expects the slump to be a temporary one due to a plunge in raw material prices, and secondary batte
Japan has committed to developing and exporting a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 in collaboration with the United Kingdom and Italy.On March 26, Japan decided to relax the “Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology” during a Cabinet meeting, thereby approving the export o
The K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, produced by Hanwha Aerospace, is highly likely to be exported to Latvia this year.Hanwha Aerospace is currently participating in the Latvian Army’s armored vehicle replacement project with its K-21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The project involves about 100 units and
The rapid increase in direct overseas purchases through Chinese e-commerce companies such as AliExpress, Temu, and Shein has led to discussions about alternative measures to mitigate the side effects. However, it has been confirmed that the proposal to tax small imported goods is closely linked to t
In February, Korea’s instant noodle exports reached a record high. As the green light has been given to instant noodle exports since the beginning of the year, Korea’s ramen exports are expected to exceed USUS$1 billion for the first time this year.Korea’s instant noodle exports last month was the h
The online stock trading platform Webull, which is gaining popularity among global individual investors based on its commission-free policy, is entering the domestic securities market in Korea. Consequently, there are concerns that individual investors who currently invest in the U.S. stock market t
The 2024 season opening of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo racing series, hosted by Italian supercar brand Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A and exclusively supplied with racing tires by the world’s leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire), will be held in Florida, USA for three days, f
The number of properties purchased by foreigners exceeded 15,000 in Korea in 2023, marking a new high of foreigner real estate buyers on record.According to the latest data on buyers applying for registrations of ownership transfer after purchases and sale on the court registration information plaza
South Korean travelers have ranked Singapore and Japan as the most secure and comfortable countries to travel in the world. These two countries were ranked first and second, respectively, not only for their safety and security but also for their overall pleasant travel infrastructure, including clea
It has been revealed that the hourly wages of domestic helpers in South Korea are more than four times higher than in neighboring countries such as Hong Kong and Taiwan. In an effort to alleviate the burden of caregiving services, which is considered one of the causes of low birth rates, the Bank of
South Korea holds the potential to become a global battery supply base, necessitating a national strategy to realize this potential, according to claims made by industry experts. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Sustainability Growth Initiative (SGI) highlighted in its report on Feb. 22,
South Korea has climbed to the third highest position among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of the proportion of corporate taxes to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), marking the highest level in the last 50 years.According to the report “Current St
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), a shipbuilding holding company of HD Hyundai, recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Woodside Energy, Australia’s largest energy company; Hyundai Glovis; and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a Japanese global shipping c
The European Union (EU)’s decision to approve a Korean Airlines-Asiana Airlines merger is fast approaching, drawing more attention from the airline industry. While many experts believe that approval will be given with some conditions, a formal outcome has not come out, keeping both airlines on edge.