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FAO opens liaison office in S. Korea

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization opened a liaison office in South Korea on Monday to play a greater role in global food-related projects and promote global movements against famine and pov...

May 13, 2019
Industry
Competition grows over ‘edge cloud’ computing market in Korea

Pressed by global cloud giants, South Korean mobile carriers seek to create a niche market with edge computing technology

May 13, 2019
Technology
CheongKwanJang brand promoted at Asia’s largest duty-free exhibition

Korea Ginseng Corp. said Monday it was participating in the 2019 TFWA World Exhibition and Conference being held in Singapore until this Thursday, to make further advances in the overseas duty-free m...

May 13, 2019
Industry
Gaming tech forum ‘Unreal Summit 2019’ to kick off

Epic Games’ annual technology sharing forum “Unreal Summit 2019” is set to kick off at InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas in Gangnam, southern Seoul, organizers said Monday. The North Carolina-base...

May 13, 2019
Industry
[Photo News] SKT, Microsoft sign MOU on ICT partnership

SKT-MICROSOFT PARTNERSHIP -- SK Telecom CEO Park Jung-ho (left) and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shake hands during a meeting at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. SKT said Monday the tw...

May 13, 2019
Technology
Korea’s promissory note market projected to top W10tr

The market size for promissory notes issued by South Korean investment banks is projected to reach 10 trillion won ($8.5 billion) this year, according to data released Monday, with securities firms s...

May 13, 2019
Finance
ZmyHome aims to take Thailand property market to next level

Thai real estate startup sees opportunity in burgeoning market

May 13, 2019
Technology
South Korea’s exports shrink for fifth straight month

South Korea’s exports declined for the fifth consecutive month in May, dragged down by a prolonged trade war between the world’s two largest economies -- US and China-- and a fall in chip shipments. ...

May 13, 2019
Industry
S. Korea to send rice to 4 countries facing famine

South Korea will provide food aid to four countries in the Middle East and Africa currently reeling under famine, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced Friday. At a ceremonia...

May 13, 2019
Economy
Thailand pulls out all stops to nurture startups

BANGKOK -- The startup scene in Thailand is far from thriving, but industry watchers believe the next five to 10 years will bring pivotal changes to the Southeast Asian nation. Digital Econom Promot...

May 13, 2019
Industry
Wrinkle eraser BTX lawsuit between Daewoong and Medytox reaches peak

Daewoong vows to prove Medytox‘s accusation groundless through ITC investigation

May 13, 2019
Industry
Incheon's new int'l ferry terminal to be completed in June

The construction of Incheon's new ferry passenger terminal, linking the western South Korean port to 10 Chinese cities, will be completed next month, officials said Monday. The Incheon Regional Offi...

May 13, 2019
Industry
Jeju Air to open new Jeju-Fukuoka route in July

Jeju Air Co., South Korea's biggest low-cost carrier by sales, said Monday it will open a Jeju-Fukuoka route in July to better serve its customers. Jeju Air plans to provide three flights a week fro...

May 13, 2019
Industry
[News Focus] Weak currency prompts fears of capital flight

SEJONG -- The South Korean won has lost ground against “reserve currencies” such as the euro and the Japanese yen over the past month, in addition to the US dollar. The euro was worth 1,323.25 won a...

May 13, 2019
Economy
LG’s first 5G smartphone fuels new network competition

LG Electronics’ first 5G-powered smartphones have been fueling competition in a new network market where the nation’s three mobile carriers are in a fierce battle for subscribers since the commercial...

May 12, 2019
Industry

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