On Nov. 27, Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) announced that a delegation of 11 researchers, including Professor Han Nam-sik, AI Center Director at the Milner Research Institute affiliated with the University of Cambridge, and Senior Researcher Georgia Sakkoziorga visited IFEZ. They toured
In 2024, 165,000 foreign workers will enter Korea on non-professional work visas (E-9). This will be the highest number ever. The industries they can work in will also be expanded to include restaurants, mining and forestry.The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the decision in a meeting of
Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” announced today that its Seoul-based R&D Center, the Coway Environmental Technology Research Institute, has been recognized as an international testing laboratory by the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) for the 22nd consecutive year.The
The number of venture companies with annual revenue exceeding 100 billion won (US$76.8 million) last year reached the record high of 869, the highest figure in history. The growth rate also set a new record, achieving an unprecedented 17.6 percent increase, or 130 companies, compared to the previous
Korean railroad companies such as Korea National Railway, KORAIL and Hyundai Rotem will participate in a Ukrainian railway reconstruction project in earnest.The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Korea National Railway and KORAIL announced on Nov. 22 that they formed the Railway
With Chinese authorities set to begin controlling graphite exports, a key raw material for anode materials for batteries, in December, they held an event with Korean companies only to explain how they will enforce their export control policy.This was the first time China, which has played the weapon
This year marks the first time that the number of countries importing Korean kimchi has surpassed 90. The global popularity of Korean kimchi, often attributed to the Hallyu wave and health trends such as vegetarianism, is leading the way in showcasing K-food on the international stage.According to t
The average wages of employees belonging to the “Big 3” shipyards in South Korea -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Hanwha Ocean -- have increased by approximately 15% in the past year. Particularly noteworthy is Hanwha Ocean, where the average wage surged by around 12 mil
K.S.PEARL, a cosmetic ingredient specialist company established in 1986, has been supplying innovative and safe cosmetic ingredients and stands shoulder to shoulder with global material companies. Recently, K.S.PEARL has attracted the attention of the industry.This attention comes as K.S.PEARL succe
As a result of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s visit to the United States for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, four American companies, including General Motors (GM) and DuPont, have decided to invest a total of US$1.16 billion in South Korea.The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
Hyundai Engineering announced on Nov. 16 that it participated in the 2023 Rebuild Ukraine Exposition, held in Warsaw, Poland, from Nov. 14 to 15, and signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for cooperation in “Modular Construction Projects” and “Fertilizer and Chemical Business.”Hosted by Ukrai
SK Geo Centric breaks ground on the world’s first integrated waste plastic recycling complex in Ulsan, opening a new chapter for South Korea’s circular economy. This world’s first factory is expected to enhance South Korea’s capabilities in tackling domestic environmental issues related to plastics
Korean researchers have developed a world-class ruthenium (Ru) catalyst for ammonia decomposition that will accelerate production of clean hydrogen by extracting hydrogen from ammonia, the key to the hydrogen economy quickly and in large quantities. Above all, the world does not have a commercial pr
Seven key areas have been proposed to lead Korea’s future in 2040. On Nov. 14, the National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) hosted the Industrial Strategy for Tomorrow (IS4T) Forum at Josun Palace Hotel to share the results of its research on global future scenarios about 2040 and Korea’s res
According to the Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance on Nov. 14, Korea’s overseas direct investment (ODI) totaled US$15.31 billion from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2023. The amount was 22.9 percent lower than US$19.84 billion a year ago. The decline was the largest in 14 years sin
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Nov. 14 that last month’s exports in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector amounted to US$17.06 billion, while imports recorded US$12.61 billion, resulting in a provisional trade surplus of US$4.44 billion.Notably, the incre
Kolmar BNH, a leading Korean health functional food ODM company, is setting its sights on the global market based on world-class manufacturing and quality technology. Notably, HemoHIM, an immune function-improving health functional food developed and manufactured by Kolmar BNH, is elevating the stat
The Korean government has withdrawn its controversial proposal to revise working hours to a maximum of 69 hours a week and will maintain the current 52-hour workweek while providing improvement measures for some industries and occupations.The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the results of
La French Tech Seoul, in collaboration with the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), successfully concluded the Tech4Good Tour 2023 in Seoul on the 10th, following a week-long exploration of the Korean market with a delegation of innovative startups and SMEs from France. The trans
Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean affiliate of the global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard, announced on November 9 that it has been recertified by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Council Korea as an ‘Exemplary institution sponsoring culture and arts.This certification p