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GS Group chairman calls for return to fundamentals amid uncertainties

GS Group Chairman Huh Chang-soo on Wednesday opened the fourth-quarter GS Group executive meeting with words of caution, calling for the company to return to fundamentals amid uncertainties. “Once t...

Oct 16, 2019
Industry
Supreme Court finalizes suspension of FSC restriction on Samsung BioLogics

BioLogics wins room to breathe, prepare for actual suit against prosecutors

Oct 16, 2019
Industry
[Herald Interview] Twinny to challenge global robotics heavyweights

Startup’s solutions wean mobile robots off GPS, QR codes to save logistics costs

Oct 16, 2019
Technology
'League of Legends' to be available on mobile devices

US game developer Riot Games said Wednesday that its massively popular e-sports game "League of Legends" will be available on both mobile devices and consoles. It marks the first time since the game...

Oct 16, 2019
Technology
LG Innotek develops first Qualcomm chip-based module for cars

LG Innotek announced Wednesday the company has developed a communications module for automobiles based on Qualcomm’s 5G chip as the first in the world. The 5G communications module, a combination of...

Oct 16, 2019
Technology
Korea’s largest lithium-ion battery show kicks off

InterBattery, the country’s biggest trade show for lithium-ion battery makers, kicked off Wednesday for a three-day run, drawing around 100 domestic and foreign companies to showcase their newest ene...

Oct 16, 2019
Technology
Korean Air, Raytheon partner for ISTAR military solution

South Korean full-service carrier Korean Air said Wednesday that it had partnered with US weapons and military electronics firm Raytheon to cooperate on the Korean military’s Intelligence Surveillanc...

Oct 16, 2019
Industry
SK Global Chemical showcases eco-friendly materials at K Show 2019

SK Global Chemical said Wednesday it is participating in a plastic and rubber trade fair in Germany to promote its packaging and automotive materials globally. According to the chemical affiliate of...

Oct 16, 2019
Industry
[Herald Interview] Is it a go or a no for Korean bio investment?

PMG Investment Solutions’ head of health care investment says investors need to understand science better

Oct 16, 2019
Industry
BOK slashes key rate to record-low 1.25%

South Korea’s central bank on Wednesday cut the country’s key interest rate to 1.25 percent, reflecting the sluggish economic growth, low inflation and declining exports. Its second rate cut in thre...

Oct 16, 2019
Economy
Jobless rate hits 6-year low in September, job additions largest in 5 yrs

South Korea's jobless rate hit a six-year low in September and there were more new jobs added than at any time in the past five years, government data showed Wednesday. The unemployment rate fell 0....

Oct 16, 2019
Economy
IMF lowers global economic growth forecast to lowest since financial crisis

S. Korea’s growth pace estimation for 2019 sheds 0.6% to 2%

Oct 15, 2019
Economy
Three consortia apply for internet-only bank: regulator

South Korea‘s financial regulator said Tuesday it received applications from three consortia, including one led by a fintech firm, for a license to set up a new internet-only bank. Fintech firm Viv...

Oct 15, 2019
Finance
Daewoong, Medytox lock horns over BTX DNA report

Rivals take tougher stances as contradictory DNA expert reports submitted to ITC

Oct 15, 2019
Industry
Korean firms embrace cloud computing to be competitive

With cloud computing technology advancing at a rapid pace, South Korean companies are also transforming the way they handle their data and operations. SK Group’s IT service affiliate SK C&C said Mon...

Oct 15, 2019
Technology

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