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[KH Biz Forum] International trade standards can strengthen Korea’s business competitiveness: Psillakis

A strong and multilateral trade system supported by international standards can help South Korea to build a conducive business environment, encourage foreign capital and strengthen the competitivenes...

Oct 11, 2019
Industry
S. Korea to provide full support to boost industrial competitiveness

South Korea will provide support worth more than 2 trillion won ($1.6 billion) each year to strengthen industrial competitiveness, the finance minister said Friday, amid an ongoing trade row with Jap...

Oct 11, 2019
Economy
S. Korea voices hope for replenishment of Green Climate Fund

South Korea's finance minister expressed hope Thursday that Seoul's increased contribution to the U.N. Green Climate Fund could help with its successful replenishment. Hong Nam-ki made the comment i...

Oct 10, 2019
Economy
S. Korea to open 5G centers on K-pop

South Korea said Thursday that it will build two 5G experience centers in central Seoul to showcase K-pop and other cultural content through the latest technology. The centers near Gwanghwamun Squar...

Oct 10, 2019
Industry
S. Korea to build 3 hydrogen-powered cities by 2022

South Korea will build three hydrogen-powered cities in extended efforts to promote hydrogen energy in Asia's fourth-biggest economy, the transport ministry said Thursday. In a three-year project he...

Oct 10, 2019
Industry
KITA chief to visit US to expand economic partnership

Korea International Trade Association said Thursday its Chairman Kim Young-ju is slated to visit the US next week to expand economic and trade cooperation. He will be accompanied by executives of ei...

Oct 10, 2019
Industry
Rebidding for third internet-only bank kicks off amid lack of interest

Financial authorities on Thursday began to accept applications for a second round of bids for a preliminary license to operate the nation’s third internet-only bank, according to the Financial Servic...

Oct 10, 2019
Finance
Hyundai partners with US-based AI startup for digital map technology

Hyundai Motor’s open-innovation business has inked a partnership with US-based fleet management software company Netradyne to create digital maps necessary for autonomous driving technologies, Hyunda...

Oct 10, 2019
Automode
Samsung Display officially invests W13.1tr in world’s first QD display

President Moon touts bright future of Samsung in ceremony hosted by Lee Jae-yong

Oct 10, 2019
Technology
Starbucks Korea to expand charity-focused stores from 2020

Starbucks Korea said Thursday that it will strengthen its focus of business operation in Korea by opening more “community stores” that donate a portion of sales to the community via charity programs,...

Oct 10, 2019
Industry
Korea Herald to host Biz Forum on corporate risks, solutions

With the global trade wars intensifying and threatening to undermine economic growth, companies across the world are facing growing challenges. The trade wars have hurt the South Korean economy, den...

Oct 10, 2019
Industry
LIG Nex1 to participate in Seoul ADEX 2019

South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 said Thursday that it will attend an international defense exhibition in Seoul to showcase the company’s weapon systems and technological prowess for battlefields ...

Oct 10, 2019
Industry
Tax agency slaps W1b in taxes on 7 YouTube content creators

South Korea's tax agency has slapped a combined 1 billion won ($833,000) in taxes on seven YouTube content creators in the first known crackdown on tax evasion by such people, a ruling party lawmaker...

Oct 10, 2019
Technology
Korea, Japan to discuss export controls at WTO on Friday

South Korea and Japan are slated to have bilateral consultations in Geneva on Friday, a first step toward resolving a trade dispute triggered by Japan’s export restrictions, officials said Thursday. ...

Oct 10, 2019
Industry
Korea rises two notches in global competitiveness on high macroeconomic stability, IT

Labor market rigidity, low entrepreneurship cited as hurdles as Korea takes 13th spot

Oct 9, 2019
Finance

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