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Israeli president calls for bigger partnership with Hyundai Motor

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he hopes to see expanding cooperation between the Middle East country’s startups and South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor in the fields of smart, connected and gre...

Jul 15, 2019
Automode
[News Focus] Throwing sand in wheels of world trade: Foreign experts weigh in on Japan export curbs

Japan’s ‘political’ trade restriction is latest case of governments holding companies hostage to diplomatic disputes, experts suggest

Jul 15, 2019
Industry
S. Korean biz groups in emergency mode as Korea-Japan feud drags on

South Korea’s major business groups are shifting to emergency mode, setting detailed contingency plans for a variety of scenarios amid concerns that the restrictions on exports of key tech materials ...

Jul 15, 2019
Technology
S. Korean business card app launches LinkedIn-like service

The maker of South Korean business card app Remember launched a new business networking service Monday, targeting corporate recruiters and job seekers in hopes of competing with LinkedIn in the count...

Jul 15, 2019
Technology
Asiana adopts smart work platform for cabin crew

South Korea’s full-service carrier Asiana Airlines said Monday that it has adopted a smart work platform called A-tab for its cabin crew to increase their work efficiency and convenience. The system...

Jul 15, 2019
Industry
Posco International sends volunteer team to Papua, Indonesia

Posco International, the trade and resources development arm of Posco, said Sunday that it had sent some 30 executives and employees to Papua, Indonesia, to perform volunteer work. Together with 30 ...

Jul 15, 2019
Industry
Chinese shoppers at Shilla Duty Free rise after WeChat tie-up

Shilla Duty Free, South Korea’s second-largest duty-free operator in terms of sales, has seen a twofold jump in number of Chinese customers on its online mall following the introduction of WeChat Pay...

Jul 15, 2019
Industry
Korean oil refiners push into EV charging market

The three large Korean oil refiners -- Hyundai Oilbank, GS Caltex and SK Innovation -- are seeking new opportunities in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, amid slowing sales of diesel cars and...

Jul 15, 2019
Industry
Lotte Chemical, GS Energy to invest 800 bln won in petrochemical JV

Lotte Chemical Corp., a major chemical unit under Lotte Group, said Monday it will establish a petrochemical joint venture with GS Energy Co., an energy-specialized holding company of GS Group. Lott...

Jul 15, 2019
Industry
WTO to formally discuss Japan's export curbs on S. Korea

Japan's export restrictions on advanced tech materials that could undermine South Korea's production of semiconductors will be formally discussed at the World Trade Organization, South Korea's commer...

Jul 14, 2019
Economy
[Graphic News] Number of chaebol family members with over W1tr worth of shares hit 24

The number of South Korean chaebol family members with more than 1 trillion won ($865 million) worth of listed shares reached 24 as of the previous trading session, data showed. The combined value...

Jul 14, 2019
Business
Samsung secured materials to continue production amid Japan's export curbs: sources

Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong secured emergency stockpiles of three key high-tech materials subject to Tokyo's export restrictions against South Korea during his recent trip to Japan...

Jul 14, 2019
Industry
[Herald Interview] Mirae Asset stands tall on Wall St. amid strong rivals

Korean firm’s NY head talks about stiff competition and raising profile

Jul 14, 2019
Finance
Kosdaq sheds over W4tr in H1 amid biotech slump

Weighed down by a bearish market and a series of business license revocations on key products, South Korea’s pharmaceutical sector saw its market capitalization shed over 4 trillion won ($3.4 billion...

Jul 14, 2019
Industry
Japan sees decline in value-added trade surplus with Korea

Tokyo’s export curbs to negatively impact global economy due to correlated trade structure

Jul 14, 2019
Economy

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