Hanlim Architecture Group said Saturday it was embarking on a joint collaboration with Kazakhstan's environmental group KMG and the city of Shymkent on a landfill greenhouse gas reduction project. The partnership went through a joint project agreement, which was marked by a visit to the landfill site in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, by KMG Chairman Choi Ik-jun, Hanlim Architecture Group Chairman Park Jin-sun, and other officials. During the site visit, Chairman Park detailed the project’s dev

Industry April 15, 2024

Korea Aerospace Industries announced Monday that it signed a contract with Eve Air Mobility to supply structural components for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Eve, established by the Brazilian aerospace corporation Embraer, leads in urban air mobility industry with the largest customer base. With the undergoing development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the company aims to put the first vehicles into service by 2026. Having previously supplied major

Industry April 15, 2024

CJ CheilJedang said Sunday that it has started local production of kimchi, under the brand Bibigo, in Australia, while reformulating its existing kimchi products exported from Korea to the country. The company is responding to growing demand for freshly pickled kimchi in Australia by using local ingredients, distinguishing these products from those conventionally made in Korea for export. The new locally sourced and manufactured Bibigo Sliced Kimchi, now available in Australia, comes in two size

Industry April 14, 2024

Daewoo Engineering & Construction announced Tuesday that three of its projects were winners of the 2024 Red Dot Design Award. Among the awarded projects is the Artistic Playground, installed at the Daechi Prugio Summit apartment complex in Gangnam-gu, southern part of Seoul. This space incorporates free-form play structures that resemble artworks drawn with a 3D pen in circular patterns. It was designed to inspire creativity and imagination, beyond conventional playground models. The playgro

Industry April 9, 2024

Hanjin Group, the South Korean aviation conglomerate behind the nation's flag carrier Korean Air, announced Monday the release of a biography honoring the life and accomplishments of its late chairman Cho Yang-ho. The book, titled “Charting New Horizons: the Life and Legacy of Cho Yang-ho”, was unveiled during Cho's memorial ceremony held on the same day in Singal, Yongin, Gyeonnggi Province. After joining Korean Air in 1974, Cho Yang-ho emerged as a visionary figure in the

Industry April 8, 2024

Mercedes-Benz’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee said Monday that the Give ‘N Race charity event, held in Busan on Sunday, raised an unprecedented 1.017 billion won ($751,500), with the engagement of 20,000 participants. Initiated in 2017 as part of its commitment to social responsibility, Mercedes-Benz has consistently organized the Give ‘N Race to support vulnerable children and youth in Korea by merging philanthropy and running. This year’s event, the 11th, br

Mobility April 8, 2024

P&G Korea has brought out two new air fresheners designed for small spaces such as bathroom and wardrobes. Febreze Small Spaces air freshener is available in two types -- one is tailored for bathrooms and another for shoe cabinets and closets. The bathroom type is engineered to eliminate odors from toilet use, sewers and musty water, while the shoe cabinet-wardrobe version is designed for enclosed spaces, effectively combating odors from sweat and mildew. “Febreze Small Spaces is desig

Industry April 7, 2024

S-Oil announced Thursday that it has become the first refinery in South Korea to achieve three International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) certificates: ISCC CORSIA, ISCC EU, and ISCC PLUS. This certification, also known as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, formally qualifies the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the international aviation sector. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a subsidiary body of the

Industry April 4, 2024

Hyundai Mobis, a key subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group specializing in automotive components, unveiled Wednesday a comprehensive refurbishment of its media website, Mobis Live, aiming to bolster its communication channels. Mobis Live serves as the firm’s official platform to provide insights into the broader mobility industry and the latest developments within the company. This revamp is a part of the strategy to solidify its position as a central hub for mobility-related narratives th

Mobility April 3, 2024

Hyundai Group celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Vision Forum on Tuesday, coinciding with a special session dedicated to the 40th anniversary of Hyundai Elevator, the group announced the same day. The session featured a comprehensive 70-minute webinar by Seoul National University professor Kim Jang-woo on the evolution of high-performance system semiconductors, drawing significant participation from employees. Launched in 2005 by Hyundai Group Chair Hyun Jeong-eun, the Vision Forum was estab

Industry April 2, 2024

At the 2023-2024 JungKwanJang Korean Basketball League Awards, Busan KCC's Heo Ung won the Pocari Sweat Popularity Award for the fifth consecutive time, Dong-A Otsuka said Tuesday. The league awards ceremony took place Monday at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. Introduced in the 2011-2012 season, the popularity award is decided entirely by fan votes to determine the season's most popular player. All Korean Basketball League players are eligible, wi

Industry April 2, 2024

Hanwha Ocean announced Monday that Philippe Levy, the former president of SBM Offshore Americas, will take the helm of its Offshore Business division. Levy brings 25 years of industry experience, notably with SBM Offshore, a Dutch-based oil and gas company. Additionally, he has served as an executive adviser for the state-run China National Offshore Oil Corporation in Guyana. In this role, Levy provided guidance on projects related to floating production storage and offloading and liquefied natu

Industry April 1, 2024

South Korean retail giant Hyundai Department Store announced Sunday the debut of The Hyundai Global, a pioneering platform designed to establish the nation’s homegrown fashion and entertainment brands in prominent international retail spaces. The new platform will offer a strategic pathway for small to medium-sized Korean brands to enter global markets without the usual financial strains associated with international expansion. By substantially reducing costs related to space leasing, inte

Industry March 31, 2024

HD Hyundai Chair Kwon Oh-gap and top executives convened Wednesday for a luncheon with foreign national workers at an Ulsan work site, pledging enduring support for their welfare. The gathering, held at a VIP restaurant within the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries headquarters, included a total of 42 foreign employees from seven countries such as Vietnam and Uzbekistan who work at the group’s shipbuilding affiliates and their partner firms. Along with Chair Kwon, Presidents Lee Sang-kyun and Noh

Industry March 27, 2024

Hana Bank said Tuesday it signed a partnership deal with Japan’s largest payment processing company, GMO Payment Gateway, to launch a cross-border payment and settlement system for domestic companies expanding into Japan. Under the partnership, Hana and GMO will collaborate in providing a wide range of services Korean companies from expert consulting for starting businesses and launching franchises in Japan to assistance on transferring e-commerce sales generated in Japan. Thier collaborat

Industry March 26, 2024