Korea’s export value index rose for the fifth consecutive month in February thanks to a recovery of the semiconductor industry. Export value is the current value of exports converted to U.S. dollars and expressed as a percentage of the average of the base period (2000). Semiconductor exports are sho
Kwak Hyung-chan, the manager of the Automotive Optics Team at Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ Optical Communication Solutions Division, discussed the competitive edge of Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ camera module business during a technology briefing held on March 14. He highlighted the company’s “independ
HD HHI held a ceremony in honor of the start of the construction of a next-generation Aegis Destroyer 2 at its specialty yard in Ulsan, Korea, on March 12.At the ceremony, participants wished for the successful construction of the ship by placing the first block on the dock. The ceremony indicates t
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
The trend of improved terms of trade in South Korea has continued for the eighth consecutive month. This is attributed to the slowdown in the decline of export prices, which has resulted in import prices decreasing more significantly than export prices.Exports of semiconductors, the largest export i
LG Innotek has taken a significant step towards dominating the autonomous driving camera market by developing a “high-performance heating camera module” suitable for harsh winter conditions.On Feb. 20, LG Innotek announced the development of a high-performance heating camera module for autonomous dr
South Korea’s exports to China are expected to surge in 2024 due to a recovery of the IT market in China. However, South Korea is unlikely to record a large trade balance surplus as in the past due to an increase in imports of Chinese batteries and the declining competitiveness of Korean products.“I
Dankook University announced on Jan. 22 that a research team led by Professor Han Kwan-young has developed the world’s first equipment capable of rapidly measuring defects on the surfaces of nano films applied to mobile phones and various display surfaces.According to Dankook University, the researc
On Jan. 24, the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of technology to optimize the quality of water resource satellite imagery with the German Aerospace Agency. The agreement took place at the K-water Research Institute in the Yus
LG Innotek is speeding up its entry into the camera market for autonomous driving and the optical component market for Extended Reality (XR) by joining forces with a global lens manufacturing enterprise.LG Innotek announced on Jan. 18 that it has signed a main contract with AOE Optoelectronics, a Ta
Huawei Korea held a media event on Dec. 20 to share its major business achievements of 2023 and strategic directions for 2024. Balian Wang, CEO of Huawei Korea, emphasized prioritizing cybersecurity on this day.This year, under the vision of “Building a Better Eco-Friendly Digital Life with Korea,”
Huawei Korea held a media event on Dec. 20th to share major business achievements of 2023 and strategic directions for 2024. Balian Wang, CEO of Huawei Korea, emphasized prioritizing cybersecurity on this day.This year, under the vision of 'Building a Better Eco-Friendly Digital Life with Korea,' Hu
Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) will unveil 20 production-ready mobility technologies at CES 2024. These include the ‘Innovative Display’ series, packed with high-value advanced technologies, and the high-power Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), a critical future mobility technology, which are like
As the automotive industry shifts its focus from hardware to software, South Korean companies are accelerating their drive towards Software-defined Vehicles (SDVs). SDVs are cars controlled and managed by software. Domestic car and parts manufacturers are actively developing solutions and preparing
LS Cable & System has announced the launch of its 5G-class Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable on Dec. 4. This product supports the world’s fastest communication speed.LS Cable & System is optimistic that their new product, Simplewide 2.0, will be a viable replacement for the expensive optical cables pr
Amid the continued positive trend in automotive exports, the export amount index has turned upward for the first time in 13 months, riding on the recovery in the semiconductor market. Due to the decline in international oil prices, the import amount index has experienced eight consecutive months of
SK hynix is poised to commercialize its newly developed bio image sensor, aiming to secure a stronger position in the global market by not only focusing on mainstream smartphone and automotive image sensors but also pioneering unique product lines.On Nov. 21, it was reported that SK hynix unveiled i
Hyosung Advanced Materials has been taking part in the Milipol Paris 2023 exhibition held in Paris, France, from Nov. 14 to 17, stepping up sales efforts for its proprietary aramid fiber brand, ALKEX.During the exhibition, Hyosung Advanced Materials plans to introduce its aramid fiber brand ALKEX to
Preciseley Microtechnology Corporation (PMC), a Canadian optical specialist and a subsidiary group of Hankook & Company Group, has announced it has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification, the international quality management systems standard established by the International Organization for Standardiz
In September, South Korea’s trade conditions improved for the fourth consecutive month. Export volumes also turned positive compared to the same month last year, marking the first increase in three months. Export revenue has continued to decline for the 12 consecutive month, but the extent of the de