As the U.S. administration has raised a countervailing duty on Korean steel products by regarding cheap electricity in Korea as a kind of government subsidy for steelmakers, the Korean government has confirmed its decision to challenge the U.S. administration over the case in the U.S. court along wi
South Korean defense industry firms have entered into a second-stage weapons export contract with Poland worth 30 trillion won (US$22.12 billion). This would elevate South Korea to the fourth-largest defense industry exporter worldwide in one go. However, the finalization of the contract, which was
In a recent move, the U.S. designated semiconductor plants of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix in China as “Verified End Users (VEU).” In response, Ahn Deok-geun, the chief trade negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, said, “By mobilizing consultation channels centered on the Pre
Flitto (CEO Simon Lee, KOSDAQ 300080), a global integrated language platform and AI data solution provider, announced on the 16th its participation as an exhibitor at Expand North Star 2023, a highly anticipated expo along with GITEX Global. The AI data company will be joining the expo ecosystem as
Korea’s information and communications technology (ICT) exports fell 13.4 percent year on year in September. The decline rate hit the lowest of the year thanks to semiconductor exports, which posted this year’s best performance in September.According to September ICT import and export data from the
The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) announced on Oct. 16 that it held a Rebuild Ukraine Business Dialogue in Warsaw, Poland, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Korea-Ukraine New Building Association (KUNBA).The event was held to discuss ways to
Airbus SE has once again emphasized its commitment to establishing a Research and Development (R&D) center in South Korea. It has been confirmed that the aerospace giant plans to supply over 60 aircraft to domestic airlines in the near future.Speaking at a press conference on Oct. 16 at the Lotte Ho
BMW is aggressively entering the Korean electric vehicle market with the establishment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a key strategy.According to BMW Korea on Oct. 14, the German automaker has installed 920 EV charging stations in Korea, starting with 120 EV chargers at E-Mart branch
In 2022, the Polish government signed framework agreements to buy a total of US$12.4 billion worth of arms from major Korean defense companies. The weapons included 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft, 1,000 K2 tanks, 648 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 288 Cheonmoo self-propelled multiple launch rocket
South Korea has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking its first such agreement with a Middle Eastern country and its 24th FTA overall.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that Ahn Deok-geun and Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded Comprehens
Korea and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand cooperation in the biotech, gaming, and automotive sectors while implementing existing economic cooperation tasks in infrastructure.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced the agreement at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, during the f
The Carbon Free Alliance (CF Alliance), proposed by President Yoon Suk-yeol during the UN General Assembly last month, has been officially launched in South Korea on Oct. 12. Major domestic corporations, including Samsung, Hyundai, SK, LG, POSCO, and Hanwha, have joined the CF Alliance.The Ministry
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jooyh@nhqv.com -- Ed.Although high-base burden remains a factor, overall sector earnings for 3Q23 should show improvement versus 1H23. We see many positives to look forward to as end-year approaches, including the resumpti
Korean Air is pushing forward with the domestic sale of Asiana Airlines’ cargo business, which was once considered a major obstacle in the acquisition and merger (M&A) process with Asiana Airlines. The cargo division, previously seen as a vital source of revenue, is now under consideration for a par
On Oct. 11, Hyundai Rotem announced that it had received a pamphlet from the local government of Ukraine, expressing gratitude for the pivotal role their railway vehicles played in safely evacuating war refugees.The top right of the pamphlet reads, “Hyundai trains became one of the lifelines for Ukr
ONDA, a South Korean hospitality technology company, is participating in Dubai’s largest startup and investor event to mark its entry into the Middle East hospitality technology market.ONDA (CEO Hyun-seok Oh) announced its participation in ‘Expand North Star 2023’ from October 15th to 18th at the Du
Expectations are rising that South Korean electric mobility companies might counteract the rapid market penetration of cheaper Chinese alternatives by next year. Particularly, South Korean SMEs, medium-sized businesses, and startups are strategizing to differentiate themselves from Chinese products
This year, South Korea is expected to record a growth rate lower than that of Japan. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its earlier projection of 1.4 percent for South Korea’s growth rate this year. Japan’s growth rate projection for this year has risen to 2.0 percent, expected to
As the sole operator of nuclear power plants in the country, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has turned its attention towards revitalizing nuclear small and medium-sized enterprises which have been struggling with a shortage of projects. The initiative begins with the Shin Hanul Nuclear Power Pla
Hana Financial Group recently attended an investor relations (IR) presentation targeting foreign investors in the Netherlands. This marks their third IR this year in Europe, following the joint financial IR in Singapore last May and the one in Hong Kong in September.On Oct. 6 (local time), Chairman