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SK’s drug unit set for market debut this year

SK Holdings, the holding company of the nation’s third-largest conglomerate, held a board meeting last month to push for the market listing of its drug unit, according to industry sources Thursday. ...

August 22, 2019
Industry
[Photo News] Hyundai chief's green zone project

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Chung Euisun (center) participates in a corporate social responsibility program designed to curb desertification in the region of Qagan Nor, Neimenggu, Chi...

August 22, 2019
Automode
Korea to inject W4.7tr next year into non-memory chips, AI, mobility

The government will spend 4.7 trillion won ($3.89 billion) next year to support the development of future industries as part of its effort to revitalize the nation’s sluggish economy, the finance min...

August 21, 2019
Industry
Mercedes-Benz Korea expands logistics center

Mercedes-Benz Korea, a local importer and distributor of German luxury cars, has expanded its logistics center in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, 150 kilometers south of Seoul, the company said Wednesday...

August 21, 2019
Automode
SsangYong Motor launches gasoline-powered Korando

Amid waning market demand for diesel-powered sport utility vehicles, SsangYong Motor unveiled the gasoline model of the Korando on Tuesday, to boost sales of its SUV brand. The carmaker has improved...

August 20, 2019
Automode
Hyosung to invest W1tr in carbon fiber, aims to become global top 3

South Korea’s Hyosung announced Tuesday it will invest 1 trillion won ($829 million) by 2028 to expand its carbon fiber production capacity, vowing to raise the country’s competitiveness to lessen de...

August 20, 2019
Industry
Celltrion Healthcare expands overseas operations to Europe, Central America

The sales unit of South Korean biopharma giant Celltrion Group is accelerating efforts to expand its overseas operations by launching 10 additional offices in Europe and Central America in the first ...

August 19, 2019
Technology
SK chief opens Icheon Forum, SK Univ. to speed up ‘deep change’

Seeking changes in the way a conglomerate operates, SK Group kicked off an annual in-house forum Monday in search of a new path to transform its wide range of businesses. Hosted by Chairman Chey Tae...

August 19, 2019
Industry
[Foreign Executives] Han Sung Motor revenue triples under Ausprung leadership

In the trendy industry of luxury automobiles -- particularly in a country where the market is highly volatile, depending on social and even political factors -- sustaining a respected premium busines...

August 18, 2019
Automode
SK Group-led global alliance to standardize measurement of social contribution of firms

A global alliance of multinational companies led by South Korea’s SK Group will standardize the measurement of businesses’ contribution to society in the next three years, officials said Thursday. T...

August 15, 2019
Industry
Posco’s high-end cryogenic steel for LNG tanks gets green light

The government has approved the use of Posco’s cryogenic high manganese steel for manufacturing liquefied natural gas storage tanks, the company said Tuesday. The decision made after a review by an ...

August 13, 2019
Automode
Hyundai Mobis to supply homegrown radar, camera sensor for commercial vehicles

South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis said Tuesday it will supply collision-warning features including radar and camera sensors, developed in-house, for Hyundai Motor’s commercial vehicles star...

August 13, 2019
Automode
Tesla Model 3 launches in Korea

US carmaker Tesla Motors’ Model 3 landed in South Korea on Tuesday, with the local branch starting to receive orders via its website. The price of the Model 3 starts from 52 million won ($43,000) wi...

August 13, 2019
Automode
Lotte chief meets Israeli minister for startup investment

Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin met Israel’s Economy Minister Eli Cohen to discuss ways to strengthen partnership with tech companies and startups in the Middle Eastern country, the South Korean f...

August 12, 2019
Industry
[News Focus] Hanwha Chemical-Q Cells merger draws eyes to heir, solar biz

A decision to have Hanwha Chemical Corp. absorb its wholly owned subsidiary Hanwha Q Cells & Advanced Materials drew market interest this week not just because of the move aimed to boost solar power ...

August 1, 2019
Industry

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