The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) announced on Feb. 25 that it held the first Korea-Qatar Smart Farm Cooperation Committee in Doha, Qatar, to promote exchanges and cooperation in the field of smart agriculture between the two countries as a follow-up to an MOU signed betwee
KG Mobility (KGM) announced on Feb. 22 that it posted sales of 116,699 units and 3.78 trillion won (US$2.84 billion), operating income of 5 billion won and net profit of 1.2 billion won based on an unconsolidated basis in 2023.KGM said the results were driven by productivity improvements and cost re
LG Energy Solution has embarked on establishing a solid supply chain for the expansion of its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery business.On Feb. 22, LG Energy Solution announced a long-term supply contract for LFP cathode materials used in electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Kumho Tire has achieved a series of excellent results in a tire performance test conducted by ADAC, a world-class automotive magazine published in Germany.In the summer tire performance test organized by ADAC Magazine, which has a 120-year history and the largest circulation in Germany, Kumho Tire’s
A new mega labor union, formed through the collaboration of four Samsung Group affiliates, has emerged. The union comprises over 10,000 members. While there have been instances of certain unions cooperating in solidarity in the past, this marks the first time such a unified form of establishment has
Samsung Electronics is expanding its influence in the North American region, including Canada and the United States, by leading with its Open RAN solution. The company plans to strengthen its position in the global telecommunications equipment market, which is currently dominated by Huawei, Ericsson
AI MedTech specialist Waycen (CEO Kim Kyungnam) announced on the 14th that they have signed a strategic sales agreement with Hamza Batterjee President & CEO MegaMind the largest healthcare specialized company in the Middle East located in Saudi Arabia, for its medical AI solutions and healthcare pro
Hyundai Motor Group which runs Hyundai Motor, Kia Corp. and Genesis sold a total of 7.34 million vehicles globally in 2023, ranking third in sales, according sources in the automobile industry. This marked the second consecutive year that the group has ranked among the big three.Toyota Group, with b
Samsung Electronics’ 5G communication equipment is being supplied to the telecommunications operator TELUS, which has embarked on strengthening its 5G network by establishing Canada’s first Open Radio Access Network (OpenRAN).TELUS announced on Feb. 17 through its newsroom that it is expanding its c
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
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.With the launch of Crimson Desert having been postponed to 2025, operating losses appear inevitable for Pearl Abyss in 2024. However, as Crimson Desert is an AAA-grade new game targeting the globa
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at jiyoony@nhqv.com -- Ed.C&C International’s 4Q23 results met consensus, if excluding incentive compensation. As of 1Q24, domestic and North America-focused orders are up 80% y-y. Backed by hit products from multiple indie
Hanon Systems (018880) announced on Feb. 14 that its preliminary consolidated financial results for last year showed an operating profit of 277.2 billion won (US$207.9 million), up 8.1% from the previous year. Sales revenue increased by 10.8% to 9.5593 trillion won and net income rose by 120.2% to 5
SAESOL Tech, at the forefront of providing security solutions for autonomous connected cars under the leadership of CEO Junhyouk Han, is delighted to announce the recent achievement of Grade 1 GS (Good Software) Certification for its flagship solution, V2X SCMS. This certification underscores SAESOL
Pulmuone announced on the 14th that it has been recognized for sustainability in the 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), conducted by S&P Global, one of the world's three major credit rating agencies, and has entered the global Top 5 for the first time in the food sector.This ranking pla
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
During the Lunar New Year holiday, Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, visited the Samsung SDI battery manufacturing facility in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for bold investments despite challenges. On Feb. 12, Samsung Electronics reported that Chairman Lee, having arrived in Malaysia o
The CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee of POSCO Holdings finally chose former POSCO President Jang In-hwa, a long-time POSCO insider, with rich experience in the steel business.POSCO Holdings held an extraordinary board meeting on Feb. 8 and resolved to select former POSCO President Jang In-hwa
SK hynix and Taiwan’s TSMC have established an “AI semiconductor alliance.” SK hynix, riding the wave of generative AI popularity, has emerged as a leader in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market, while TSMC is the world’s largest semiconductor foundry. The strategy aims to consolidate the companie
Samsung Biologics has announced a collaboration with LegoChem Biosciences for the development of Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) therapeutics.On Feb.7, Samsung Biologics revealed it had entered into a new Contract Development Organization (CDO) agreement with LegoChem Biosciences (hereinafter referred