South Korean fashion company ShinWon Corporation (CEO: JJ Park) is conducting the global campaign #WithUs to commemorate International Women’s Day.Every year on March 8th, designated by the United Nations (UN) in 1975, is International Women's Day. Celebrating its 116th year this year, International
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. registered total sales of 60 501 units in February 2024. HMIL achieved domestic sales of 50 201 units, achieving a 6.8% growth. HMIL also achieved export sales of 10 300 units.Commenting on the February 2024 sales numbers, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said,
Mirae Asset Securities announced on Feb. 27 that the number of its retail customer accounts in India has exceeded 1 million.After the launch of the online trading platform “m.Stock” in April 2022, the Indian unit of Mirae Asset Securities has rapidly ascended in the rankings within the local online
After assuming office, the newly appointed president of POSCO International, Lee Gye-in, has opted for the global expansion of the driving motor core division as his first move.POSCO International approved the construction of a new driving motor core plant in Poland and a second plant in Mexico duri
CJ Logistics announced on Feb. 22 that it has established an integrated logistics center for the globally renowned shoe brand Crocs in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.Spanning an area of 20,000 square meters, the new facility can handle up to 50,000 boxes per day, doubling the capacity compared to the pre
Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) has secured a contract for the largest overseas airport development and operation project in its history, expected to generate sales of 37 trillion won in the Philippines.On Feb. 16, it was announced that Incheon International Airport Corporation won
SK hynix President and CEO Kwak Noh-jung stated that the company is carefully considering the selection of a site for an advanced packaging facility in the United States, targeting all states.On Feb. 19, CEO Kwak made these remarks during a meeting with the press following the regular meeting of the
Despite the current economic downturn, South Korea’s top three battery manufacturers are ramping up their investments in infrastructure this year to strengthen their business foundations. According to industry sources on Feb. 18, LG Energy Solution plans to invest approximately 10.9 trillion won in
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems announced on Feb. 13 that they signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in the defense industry with the Saudi Ministry of National Defense during the World Defense Show 2024, a comprehensive defense exhibition in the Middle East held
Daewoo Engineering & Construction announced on Feb. 8 that Chairman Jung Won-joo visited India from the 31st of last month to the 6th of this month, where he held meetings with several business figures, including Vice Foreign Minister Dammu Lavi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and executives fro
Partnerships are on the uptick between North America’s No. 1 automaker General Motors (GM) and Korean companies. They started with electric vehicle batteries and are now expanding to battery materials and electronics and semiconductors.GM Chairwoman Mary Barra, who made her first visit to Korea on F
U.S. General Motors (GM) Chairwoman Mary Barra will visit South Korea to meet with battery partners -- LG Energy Solutions and Samsung SDI -- on Feb. 7. Barra has made several unofficial visits to South Korea since taking office as chairwoman in 2016, but this is the first time she has officially co
Due to the strength of the U.S. dollar, the foreign exchange reserves decreased last month for the first time in three months.According to the statistics of the “Foreign Reserves as of the End of January 2024” publication released by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on Feb. 5, South Korea’s foreign reserves
Hyundai Motor India, Ltd. (HMIL) is reportedly pushing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indian stock market later this year. HMIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company.According to media outlets in India, HMIL is in early-stage negotiations for an IPO later this year. Hyun
The Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) has announced on Feb. 5 that it achieved a double-digit rate of return last year, with total assets under management increasing by over US$20 billion (26.71 trillion won).The KIC revealed on the same day that the annual rate of return for the year 2023, denomin
South Korea has emerged as the leader in mobile communication speed among major countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with its 5G technology also ranked as the fastest globally.According to OpenSignal, a British market research firm, South Korea recorded the fastest mobile download speed of 140.2 Mb
South Korea’s exports posted double-digit growth in January, led by a recovery in semiconductor exports.Korea’s exports totaled US$54.69 billion in January, while Korea’s imports totaled US$54.39 billion, according to the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).Exports increased 18 per
U.S. President Joe Biden smiles in the Roosevelt Room of the White House as he listens to a presentation by Chey Tae-won, the chairman of SK Group, via video on July 26, 2023.SK hynix is contemplating the establishment of a semiconductor packaging plant in the United States.According to multiple for
Italian supercar brand Lamborghini sold more cars in South Korea than in its home country of Italy in 2023.Lamborghini, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, sold 10,112 units globally, up 10 percent from the previous year, the company said on Jan. 31. This was the first time Lamborghini ha