The police have referred individuals connected to Fidelis Asset Management, including its CEO, who are under suspicion for the improper sale of the “Fidelis Fund,” to the prosecution.The Financial Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced that three individuals, incl
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will build the world’s largest and best semiconductor mega cluster in the southern part of Gyeonggi Province with a total investment of 622 trillion won. The Korean government will support this project by creating infrastructure and an investment environment, strengt
SK ecoplant is strengthening cooperation with the US state of Nevada, which is rising fast as a hub for the U.S. electric vehicle and battery industry.SK ecoplant announced on Jan. 14 that it had a business meeting with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo at a Las Vegas plant of its recycling subsidiary TE
Hyundai Motor Company announced on Jan. 12 that it has unveiled the IONIQ 5 N Performance Concept model NPX1 loaded with N Performance parts for the first time at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon.The IONIQ 5 N Performance Concept Model NPX1 features lightweight hybrid carbon wheels, high-performance brake
It has been reported that China, which has implemented export controls on graphite, a key material for battery cathodes, since December of last year, has granted permission for the export of graphite to major battery companies in South Korea. However, there remains the possibility of further tighten
SK telecom announced on Jan. 14 that its President Ryu Young-sang and key executives participated in the world’s largest IT and consumer electronics show, CES 2024, which concluded on Jan. 12. They focused on expanding collaborations with global partners based on the company’s AI Pyramid strategy.Th
Vice President Kim Dong-sun of Hanwha Robotics has been visiting global sites in the new year to explore strategies for overcoming the economic crisis and for future industries. Particularly, he has exchanged diverse opinions with global CEOs about synergies between traditional industries and advanc
Due to a slowdown in global demand for electric vehicles, leading to an “oversupply,” the prices of battery materials have significantly fallen. Companies in this sector are noticeably tense. According to Taiwan’s market research firm TrendForce on Jan. 14, in December last year, the prices of lithi
Samsung Electronics’ first artificial intelligence (AI) smartphone, the Galaxy S24 series, is set to be unveiled on Jan. 18.According to industry sources on Jan. 14, Samsung Electronics will reveal the Galaxy S24 series at its first half of the year product launch event, Galaxy Unpacked 2024, schedu
SK Group announced that the cumulative number of visitors to the SK Group’s integrated exhibition hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), held from Jan. 9 to 12, was expected to reach around 60,000 by the third day of the opening, Jan. 11. In fact, throughout the event, long lines of visitor
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Jan. 9 that they will take follow-up measures to establish the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) in earnest, as three bills related to the agency passed a plenary session at the National Assembly.In November
The heads of the four major Korean conglomerates are expected not to participate in this year’s Davos Forum.Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo will not attend the 2024 Davos Forum,
Cosmax, a global cosmetics original design manufacturing (ODM) company, will begin targeting emerging markets such as the Middle East and South America beginning from 2024.Last year, Cosmax operated the Emerging Markets TF for four regions -- the Middle East, South America, India, and Africa -- to s
A research study revealed that the total market capitalization of all listed companies in South Korea has increased by nearly 500 trillion won over the past year. The top two companies in terms of market cap growth were Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, with the combined market cap of these two comp
In the global electric vehicle (EV) market, the market share of South Korean battery manufacturers has fallen below 50%. China’s CATL, previously dominant only in the domestic market, is now matching LG Energy Solution in the global market outside China, enhancing its presence significantly.Accordin
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at kyeongkeun.kang@nhqv.com -- Ed.Revu is the leader among domestic influencer marketing platforms. The firm has over 1.15mn domestic and international influencers (members) and a total of 59,000 clients (advertisers). It has
Chey Jae-won, vice chairman of SK Group, stated on Jan. 10 (local time) that significant progress has been made in the development of cylindrical batteries. He also mentioned that while it’s challenging to predict the exact timing of SK on’s IPO due to internal and external conditions, it will proce
South Korea would be hit hard if China invaded Taiwan and a war broke out, according to a forecast by Bloomberg Economics.On Jan. 9 (local time), Bloomberg Economics, an economic research institute affiliated with Bloomberg News, said the geopolitical crisis in Taiwan could intensify ahead of a pres
A bill to amend the Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act passed the National Assembly’s plenary session on Sept. 9, paving the way for refiners to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).SAF is an aviation fuel derived from renewable biomass or carbon dioxide. It has the same compos
According to the BioEconomy Research Center of the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization on Jan. 10, WuXi Biologics, a leading Chinese biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), is confirmed to be constructing a commercial biopharmaceutical raw material product