Automakers are making changes in their strategies as they grapple with the increasingly complex rules of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which subsidizes electric vehicles built in North America while excluding Chinese supply chains. Some automakers are looking to keep Chinese companies as partne
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Starting from 4Q23, OP should normalize at Netmarble. With expectations in play for its 2024 lineup, the firm is anticipated to enjoy new game momentum as well as annual OP improvement. Financial
Hanwha Systems has successfully launched South Korea’s first domestically designed and manufactured small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, a low-orbit Earth observation satellite. This marks the first time a South Korean private company has independently developed, launched, and operated an
LS Cable & System has announced the launch of its 5G-class Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable on Dec. 4. This product supports the world’s fastest communication speed.LS Cable & System is optimistic that their new product, Simplewide 2.0, will be a viable replacement for the expensive optical cables pr
Hanwha Systems has announced the successful launch of its self-developed “Small SAR Satellite” from the seas south of Jeju Island at exactly 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 4. This launch marks a significant milestone as it represents the first domestic development of such a satellite in South Korea. The launch v
Samsung Electronics has reportedly incurred costs amounting to about 9 trillion won for chip purchases from global application processor (AP) manufacturers, including Qualcomm and MediaTek. The analysis suggests that the exclusion of Samsung’s in-house AP, Exynos, from key products due to performanc
General Motors (GM) has asked LG Energy Solution to give the U.S. automaker up to 85 percent of the advanced manufacturing production credits (AMPCs) which the Korean automaker will receive through their U.S. battery joint venture, according to industry sources on Nov. 30. This is much more than GM’
South Korean shipbuilding companies are actively considering the construction of overseas production bases to address a shortage of manpower. However, some are raising concerns about potential “technology leakage” arising from the construction of overseas shipyards.According to industry sources on N
L&F has decided to make a significant new investment of 2.55 trillion won (US$1.96 billion) in Daegu in response to surging global demand. This move comes as Chinese battery materials face constraints in the global market following the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the Unite
SK hynix is getting ready to debut “2.5D Fan-out” packaging as its next-generation memory semiconductor technology. Gaining confidence in the field of next-generation chip technology due to its successful performance in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) this year, SK hynix seems to be accelerating its eff
Kumho Tire, a leading South Korean tire manufacturer, has entered into a collaborative agreement with Denmark-based global shipping company Maersk. The agreement, which focuses on logistics supply chain solutions, was officially signed at the Kumho Tire headquarters in the Jongno district of Seoul o
Dyson recently announced on Nov. 22 that it would resolve ongoing after-sales service (AS) delays for its hairdryer products in South Korea by the end of this month in response to increasing complaints from Korean consumers. The company also promised to introduce free repairs within 72 hours.Through
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at pk.park@nhqv.com -- Ed.When will global bio indices bottom out? Even if the rankings of the two largest pharmas have changed amid robust sales growth, the S&P500 Healthcare Index has continued to slide this year. We view t
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at bh.lee@shinhan.com -- Ed.3Q23 review: Profits hit by weak GDR sales and high overseas SG&AGolfzon posted consolidated sales of KRW170bn (-3.4% YoY) and operating profit of KRW27.5bn (-38.7% YoY) for 3Q23, missing our estimates by
Doosan announced on Nov. 16 that its Doosan Bobcat fully electric skid-steer loader model S7X and Doosan Robotics’ recycling sorting solution Oscar the Sorter have been honored at the CES 2024 Innovation Awards, as revealed on Nov. 15 (local time).The Doosan Bobcat S7X model triumphed in two categor
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at hyon@shinhan.com -- Ed.3Q23 operating profit of KRW15.8bn misses consensusHana Micron reported operating profit of KRW15.8bn (-14% QoQ) on sales of KRW239.4bn (-4% QoQ) in 3Q23, missing the consensus estimate (KRW22bn). Amid the s
FILA Holdings announced its third-quarter results and a special dividend through public disclosure on Nov. 14.The company’s consolidated revenue reached 990.19 billion won and its operating profit stood at 92.56 billion won, supported by subsidiary Acushnet’s robust sales. The FILA brand’s group-wid
SK Geo Centric breaks ground on the world’s first integrated waste plastic recycling complex in Ulsan, opening a new chapter for South Korea’s circular economy. This world’s first factory is expected to enhance South Korea’s capabilities in tackling domestic environmental issues related to plastics
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at pk.park@nhqv.com -- Ed.In November, the number of DeepCARS installed in general hospitals exceeded the expectation level of 55. Penetration into 65 hospitals (11 tertiary hospitals) is expected within the year. We see 4Q23
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at ys.jung@nhqv.com -- Ed.Over 2021~2023, Korean shipbuilders have landed target-beating new orders. With sufficient order backlogs under their belt, they have raised newbuilding prices to reflect higher costs, and accordingl