An outlook has emerged predicting a narrowing of the market share gap between SK hynix and Samsung Electronics in the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) market.HBM is a technology that boosts functionality by vertically stacking multiple DRAM modules. This innovation is integrated into Graphics Processing
Postbiotics specialist company bereum Co., Ltd. (CEO Han Kwon-il) announced on July 27 that it has registered a U.S. patent for the prevention and improvement of muscle loss from the Enterococcus faecalis bacterial strain (EF-2001).As we age, we become weaker and slower than when we were young. This
As the transition from Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) to Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) in vehicle displays is expected to take place, K-Display, holding over 90% market share, has solidified its position, while Chinese competitors are engaging in pursuit.According to industry sources on Aug. 9
Medytox has recruited Director Kim Jae-wook as the new head of its Medical Division.After graduating from Korea University’s School of Medicine, Kim went on to earn his Master’s degree from the same institution. He has previously served as the medical director at HUGEL, and as the Medical Head for t
Lotte Chemical’s share price plummeted to its lowest level of the year on Aug. 9. Goldman Sachs, providing a bearish outlook, set a target price of 100,000 won for Lotte Chemical, suggesting it could fall about 30% more, after it had dropped over 6% on the day.According to the Korea Exchange, Lotte
Mobis has successfully secured a large-scale overseas contract in the future mobility sector, specifically in the electric vehicle business. This is an extensive order for electric vehicle components that the company has received from a key global automaker, a remarkable achievement that acknowledge
SK bioscience, an innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced that its board of directors has decided to make an equity investment in Novavax, a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its novel Matrix-M™ adjuvant, securi
LOTTE BIOLOGICS announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Roche Diagnostics, the diagnostic division of the global healthcare leading company Roche Group, to cement their cooperation in the Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) sphere.This MOU, sig
Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023."We’ve successfully sustained steady growth through global market expansion, innovative product offerings, and strategic marketing efforts, despite difficult market circumstances," comm
On June 30, 2022, Samsung Electronics became the first company in the world to start volume production of chips via a 3-nm foundry procedure.The 3-nanometer era is expected to create a big change in the semiconductor market over the next decade. The 3-nm era will bloom in earnest with 3-nm chips pow
The trade surplus of US$2.44 billion in the first half of this year is largely attributed to a substantial inflow of dividend income from abroad, amounting to US$1.59 billion. This analysis points to the expansion of overseas direct investments by companies that had previously heavily relied on key
The National Pension Service (NPS) has invested in a remarkably large amount of real estate in the Americas and Europe over the past three years, increasing its portfolio by over 60 percent during that time. During the same period, it increased its total amount of overseas real estate investments by
Following its robust performance in the first quarter, Hyundai Motor Group has once again established itself as the leading entity in terms of operating profit in South Korea during the second quarter. However, despite this success, the group is currently grappling with a persistent issue of being s
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
Over the past five years since 2018, Samsung has reduced the number of its overseas subsidiaries by approximately 100, whereas Hanwha has increased its number by more than 400, leading the group with the most overseas entities. Particularly, Samsung has actively reduced 22 of its subsidiaries in Chi
Convenience store GS25 and food company Ourhome, who participated in the 25th World Scout Jamboree held in Saemangeum, Jeollabuk-do, have come under fire for their poor management.According to industry sources on the 8th, Ourhome, who operated the catering and concession stands, food trucks, etc., a
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will showcase next-generation memory solutions at the world’s largest flash memory semiconductor event in the United States.The two Korean companies will participate in the Flash Memory Summit 2023, which will be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center on Aug. 8-10
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jooyh@nhqv.com -- Ed.We lower our TP on HHS to W60,000. However, considering the value of its cash equivalents and equity holdings, the firm’s EV points to significant undervaluation.Lower TP to W60,000We lower our TP for
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jooyh@nhqv.com -- Ed.We raise our TP on CJCJ to W430,000. Believing that the company has passed the bottom in terms of earnings, we see now as being a dip-buying opportunity from a turnaround perspective. A strengthening i
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at esshim@nhqv.com -- Ed.H.PIO recorded quarterly-high earnings in 2Q23 on the back of an earnings turnaround at its main business and earnings growth at subsidiaries. Led by new brand launches and cash utiliztion, the compan