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LCCs expand domestic routes for holiday season, but profitability remains questionableTransportJun 28, 2020South Korea’s low cost carriers have been opening more domestic routes to prepare for the upcoming summer holiday season, but the profitability of operating such routes remains questionable due to fi... -
Korean tech giants to report improved earnings in Q2TechnologyJun 28, 2020The latest forecasts about Korean technology companies’ profits in the second quarter suggest they have at least avoided the worst-case scenario amid the protracting COVID-19 pandemic, due to the sem... -
LG’s modest but strong change under Koo Kwang-moIndustryJun 28, 2020Chairman marks second year with pragmatism, ‘choose-and-focus’ management style -
Retailers see sales boost under nationwide K-Sale promotionRetailJun 28, 2020The retail industry is seeing sales recover, owing to the ongoing nationwide discount promotional event to revitalize the domestic economy, which has been suffering dampened consumer sentiment amid t... -
Seoul to expand ties with Beijing, Tokyo in marine shipping amid pandemicIndustryJun 28, 2020South Korea said Sunday it plans to bolster ties with neighboring countries in the field of marine shipping to overcome the pandemic-caused challenges, by utilizing smart technologies and promoting n... -
Duty-free sales rebound in May amid virus outbreakRetailJun 28, 2020South Korean duty-free stores saw their sales rebound slightly in May after dipping below the 1 trillion-won ($804 million) mark in April amid the new coronavirus pandemic, industry data showed Sunda... -
Japanese carmakers suffer extended setback in S. Korea from trade rowTransportJun 28, 2020Japanese automakers are suffering an extended slump in South Korea amid a protracted trade row between the two Asian neighbors and the coronavirus pandemic, industry sources said Sunday. Honda Korea... -
Samsung to launch 2 foldable smartphones in H2: sourcesTechnologyJun 28, 2020Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to launch two new foldable smartphones in the second half of the year, with an affordable foldable handset model likely to come out next year, industry sources sai... -
Mobile carriers tipped to deliver robust Q2 earnings on expanded 5G presence: pollTechnologyJun 27, 2020South Korea's major mobile carriers are expected to report improved bottom lines in the second quarter on the back of a rise in subscribers to 5G network services amid the pandemic, analysts said Sat... -
Samsung heir wins public backing in legal battle, but uncertainty remainsIndustryJun 26, 2020Samsung Group heir apparent Lee Jae-yong was granted a respite Friday in a legal battle over his alleged role in a controversial merger and fraudulent accounting, as an independent panel of experts c... -
Firms share best practices for post-COVID recovery at AmCham seminarIndustryJun 26, 2020Companies doing business in Korea have shared their best practices and lessons learned amid the pandemic in a seminar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea on Friday. On the day, AmCha... -
ICT Ministry’s 2021 R&D budget set at W21.6tr, up 9.7%TechnologyJun 26, 2020The Ministry of Science and ICT announced Friday that the ministry’s research and development budget for 2021 is set at 21.6 trillion won ($18 billion), up 9.7 percent from 19.7 trillion won in 2020.... -
15 COVID-19 treatment drugs, vaccines get nod for clinical trials in S. KoreaIndustryJun 26, 2020South Korea has approved 15 candidates for coronavirus treatment drugs and vaccines for clinical trials as it steps up efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety... -
Battlegrounds creator Kim Chang-han to officially lead KraftonIndustryJun 26, 2020Krafton said Thursday Battlegrounds developer Kim Chang-han has officially become new CEO after being appointed by shareholders and the board of directors in March. He will head both the company and ... -
Hyundai to launch upgraded Genesis G90 next monthTransportJun 26, 2020Hyundai Motor Co. said Friday it will launch the upgraded G90 flagship sedan under its independent Genesis brand next month to boost sales. The facelifted G90 comes with a 3.3-liter turbocharged gas...
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