SKC will build the world’s largest eco-friendly biodegradable material production facility in Hai Phong City, Vietnam.SKC announced on Sept. 25 that Ecovance, an investor in the biodegradable materials business, has received an investor registration certificate (IRC) from Hai Phong City at the Hai P
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced the launch of its motorsport inspired performance-driven premium hatchback, the new Hyundai i20 N Line. The new Hyundai i20 N Line is an exceptional hatchback sta
The government has initiated the process of revamping the current vehicle tax, which is currently based on engine displacement, to consider factors such as vehicle price. If the criteria for vehicle taxation changes, it is anticipated that imported cars will face a significant increase in tax burden
Hyundai Mobis announced on Sept. 19 that it has developed MPS 1.0 Premium, which improves the performance of its next-generation parking control system (MPS) developed for the first time in the world in 2021.This technology’s signature feature is Memory Parking Assist (MPA). When a driver executes p
On Sept. 14, SeAH Group announced its participation in H2 MEET 2023, the world’s largest hydrogen industry exhibition, which opened in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on Sept. 13, showcasing their vision and differentiated technical capabilities in the hydrogen industry.SeAH Group artistically incorporate
Amid the global restructuring of the semiconductor supply chain, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are likely to be the most affected by decisions related to U.S. licenses.On Sept. 11, the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) reported in its Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Restr
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at kyeongkeun.kang@nhqv.com -- Ed.Occupying the top spot in the domestic CO2 product market, Taekyung Chem stands to benefit from deteriorating CO2 product supply. As the firm is expected to enjoy robust earnings growth follo
The washer-dryer is evolving from a vertically stacked washing machine and dryer to an all-in-one product that fully integrates the two appliances.On Sept. 10, according to industry sources, both LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics showcased their new washer-dryer products at IFA 2023, Europe’s l
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have expressed differing views on microLED TVs, super-premium large TV models priced at over 100 million won. While Samsung pinpoints microLED as its next strategic display, LG points out its limitations, emphasizing the growth potential of Organic Light Emitti
A TV war has heated up between two Korean home appliance giants – Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics – at IFA 2023, Europe’s largest consumer electronics and information technology show. While the two Korean TV giants are leading the premium TV market with their strong technological competitiven
The food and alcoholic beverage industry has fallen into a unique pop-up store. In particular, pop-up stores with stories that can show the brand's philosophy, history, and characteristics, not just introducing products, are increasing. In this era when pop-up stores have become a necessity, not an
AmorePacific’s “AESTURA” is set to officially launch in the Japanese market on Sept. 1. The product line will be showcased at 12 branches of “Atocosme,” Japan’s largest beauty specialized platform and multi-brand shop. The A-SICA 365 lineup, making its debut in the Japanese market, is developed base
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at jiyoony@nhqv.com -- Ed.We hosted a non-deal roadshow (NDR) for The Nature Holdings following its 2Q23 earnings announcement. The attending institutional investors expressed interest in its timeline for overseas expansion
ABSOLUT premium vodka, Pernod Ricard Korea’s flagship brand, is collaborating with Sticky Monster Lab to open a pop-up space called ‘ABSOLUT Ground’ mix with Sticky Monster Lab at Common Ground near Konkuk University in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.Our second pop-up space following last year’s ‘ABSOLUT Home’
Domestic TV manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have been holding a dominant position in the global market but are now showing signs of unease. This is because Chinese companies like TCL and Hisense have been aggressively competing with lower-priced offerings, rapidly erodin
With the increasing utilization of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, which generate varying outputs depending on weather conditions, the frequency of “curtailment,” which means generating less power than planned, in nuclear power generation has risen fourfold compared to two yea
CHIVAS, a representative global blended whisky of Global wine and Spirit company Pernod Ricard Korea, introduced limited-edition sets in a special collaboration with Musician Simon Dominic, who represents the domestic hip-hop scene.Simon Dominic is a rapper belonging to the hip-hop and R&B label AOM
Last year, three out of four foreign recipients of unemployment benefits were Chinese nationals, including those of Korean descent, according to a recent survey. Over the past five years, the total unemployment benefits received amounted to 266 billion won (US$199.70 million), which was 784 billion
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) announced on Aug. 10 that their “Toothbrush Diet Project” had been awarded the top prize in the Packaging Design category at the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2023.The Toothbrush Diet Project was launched with the aim of minimizing plastic usage in toothbrush manu
Pernod Ricard Korea announced that it will open its world’s No. 1 Irish whisky Jameson ‘Distillery on Tour,’ a pop-up space recreating the essence of the Jameson Distillery in Dublin. The pop-up will run until August 23 in the atrium on the first floor of Seoul’s landmark Lotte World Mall.Distillery