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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Medical profs at top hospitals suspend surgeries, clinics
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[News Focus] Lee tells Yoon that he has governed without political dialogue
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Seoul to deploy more military doctors to fill med prof void
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Samsung chip business back on track, logs W1.9tr operating profit in Q1
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Citibank offers free wire transfers
Citibank now exempts international wire transfer fees for Citi account holders in all 19 countries of its extensive global network, Citibank Korea said Wednesday.Dubbed “Citi Global Transfer,” the wire service underscores cheaper and faster cross-border financial services, the bank stated. “CGT is a perfect match for expats and for Korean customers whose children are studying abroad,” a Citibank Korea spokesperson noted. The typical fees for international remittance ― consisting of remittance se
Oct. 30, 2013
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Ads as a means to communicate
We are living in an era where communication is of great importance ― so much so that the ability to communicate is considered one of many significant virtues a nation’s leader should possess. Communication is perceived as a solution to feuds between different regions and generations, while the developments in social networking services and other various tools allow vigorous communication among individuals and groups to exist like never before.The ability to mutually communicate based on respect
Oct. 30, 2013
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SK aims to give society a ‘happy infrastructure’
Today, worries about the economy are growing in society. We can see various social issues arising as the economic slowdown is prolonged. Especially for youth unemployment and polarization, they are challenges that the government alone is not able to solve. Businesses should also be responsible for it as a decent member of society. SK has long pondered corporate social responsibility. The “Happy Lunch Box” we introduced through SK’s campaign is considered a good enterprise, generating profits and
Oct. 30, 2013
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LG Chem augments value of the chemicals industry
I would like to thank the judges of the 2013 Korea Herald Advertising Award and officials from The Korea Herald for this honorable award. The advertisement for which LG Chem earned the award started from a question for the future direction of the leading chemical firm in Korea, and for what kind of value the entire chemical industry has.Despite its importance, as it is the foundation of almost all industries, the chemical industry had difficulty in interacting with end users.LG Chem tried to ove
Oct. 30, 2013
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Doosan puts focus on nurturing human resources
This year, we celebrated the fifth anniversary of our main campaign slogan, “Our People, Our Tomorrow.”Ever since its launch back in 2009, the campaign has been sending out a message of hope to society, especially to the young generation.For the 11th sequel of our campaign, we chose the theme “Happy Person,” upon the belief that a happy person has the capacity of spreading that energy to others and to society.One might think that social and economic success is the prerequisite of happiness, but
Oct. 30, 2013
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Mobis supports future scientists
Hyundai Mobis recently launched a new ad campaign, titled “Giving Science Back to Children,” that was inspired by one of the company’s representative social contribution programs, the Junior Science Class. Since 2005, the company has encouraged employees to participate in the education program that aims to offer a variety of science classes to students at elementary schools near its workplaces nationwide. It has been a rewarding experience for all our employees. As we witness their eyes spark wi
Oct. 30, 2013
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KB promises better services
Our number of customers exceeded 30 million as of the end of July, setting a new record for the country’s financial industry. Now roughly 60 percent of the whole nation processes monetary transactions through KB; herein lies KB’s role as the financial institution of and for the nation. Starting with a single customer and expanding to 30 million would have been impossible without the great affection and support of the nation. Such affection is fully reflected in KB’s various No. 1 placements, suc
Oct. 30, 2013
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Air France-KLM renews commitment
I am very proud that Air France-KLM was awarded the “best advertising airline” by The Korea Herald in the airline industry sector. It shows the innovative and creative commitments we make for Air France-KLM in Korea always surprise our customers. Our current topics include Air France’s 30 years in Korea; KLM’s new night flight launch from Oct. 29 and other corporate social responsibility activities this year.KLM has changed to a night schedule from Seoul, Incheon International Airport to Amsterd
Oct. 30, 2013
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LG Electronics on path to the center of global stage
Our company aims to become the No. 1 electronics maker by 2015 with its G project, one of LG’s ambitious business initiatives. Through the project LG will achieve technological advancement in a variety of categories in businesses such as storage capacity, smartphone technology and design. The first G-labeled products including the air conditioner that features a voice recognition function for the first time in the world, a double-door fridge with the world’s biggest storage capacity, the largest
Oct. 30, 2013
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SK Broadband pursues customers’ happiness
SK Broadband is trying its best to be a new leader in the communications industry, pursuing customers’ happiness, and creating unlimited value in the convergence era. SK Broadband has created technology trends, first commercializing a high-speed asymmetric digital subscriber line in 1999, and then establishing customized video-based Internet protocol television. Recently, SK Broadband unveiled its new brand “B” in a bid to increase the competitiveness of its cable service and to improve synergy
Oct. 30, 2013
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Coway contributing to healthy lifestyles
I would like to begin by expressing my earnest and deepest gratitude to The Korea Herald for having selected Coway’s “Have the Children Drink Clean Water” as one of the winners of the paper’s 2013 Advertising Awards.We have made an effort to deliver a valuable message to our customers that may potentially bring fruitful changes to society. We produced this ad in the hope that everyone, especially our children, will drink pure water and instill a lifetime habit of doing so.In reality, our childr
Oct. 30, 2013
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IFEZ to transform into hub for service industries
The Incheon Free Economic Zone, the nation’s first free economic zone, was launched in 2003 to strengthen national competitiveness by creating new growth engines. The IFEZ is now taking shape as a foreign business-friendly city based on decade-long investments. I’ve often heard that the first stage development of the zone was like creating something from nothing. The IFEZ, composed of three districts ― Incheon, Songdo, Youngjong and Cheongna ― is now recognized as a leading global city in and ou
Oct. 30, 2013
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SM5 TCE gains popularity
As foreign car brands’ market share is expanding, domestic automakers’ competition in sales marketing is heating up.Renault Samsung Motors’ winning of The Korea Herald’s advertisement award at such a time doubled our delight and pride.The launching of SM5 TCE in Korea bears much significance. It is the realization of “engine downsizing” aimed at enhancing both engine performance and fuel economy while reducing gas emissions.With engine DNA from the Renault-Nissan Alliance, SM5 TCE, the first mid
Oct. 30, 2013
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Samsung Life supports music making
Samsung Life Insurance is carrying out a social contribution event, which features increasing the number of student percussion clubs at home and abroad under its initiative to foster emotionally stable youth culture.Last week, the financial service firm cohosted the second “Saram, Sarang Serotonin Drum Club Festival,” an all-state drum competition for middle school students, at the National Gugak Center in Seoul.Some 190 finalists from 11 junior high schools nationwide vied for prizes in the dru
Oct. 29, 2013
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Hechung expands LA galbi franchise
Hechung Franchise, a restaurant chain in Korea, is gaining interest from those who plan to start food businesses for its unique know-how in developing Korean dishes, according to company officials.The company boasts 20 years of expertise in LA galbi and budae jjigae.Hechung chief Lee Ki-sang established the food chain in 1990 and became the first franchise to serve LA galbi. “I began everything from scratch, including the supply and distribution of the ingredients and much more,” said Lee. He sa
Oct. 21, 2013
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Island Resort Korea to build luxurious villas
Island Resort Korea is planning to build “The Villa,” a luxurious gated community, within its world-class resort in Daebudo Island in the West Sea, according to the company.The company said The Villa, which boasts spectacular views, is about 50 minutes by car from Seocho-dong, southern Seoul.It will be surrounded by the resort’s 27-hole golf course and overlook the sea on three sides of the community, the company said.Not only are the landscape and scenery a true gift of nature, but also the mud
Oct. 20, 2013
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Shinhan Financial Group strengthens CSR activities
Shinhan Financial Group vowed to strengthen its social contribution activities to help the country enhance its welfare and culture in a practical way.One such attempt is the group’s corporate social responsibilities council, which consists of the chief executives of Shinhan subsidiaries. The council is the group’s highest decision-making body for corporate social responsibility activities.CSR achievement is one of the qualifications that Shinhan evaluates when employees are considered for promot
Sept. 26, 2013
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Embattled Tong Yang Group to sell key affiliates for survival
In a desperate bid to overcome the liquidity crisis, Tong Yang Group said Tuesday it intends to sell off the entire stake in its thermal power arm, after the embattled conglomerate failed to get help from creditor banks and its ex-affiliate. The family-run company said it is willing to sell a 100-percent stake in Tongyang Power Inc., which is valued at about 1 trillion won (US$931.1 million), according to sources familiar with the matter. Tongyang Power is considered Tong Yang's core and lucrati
Sept. 24, 2013
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Kangwon Land moving beyond casino to all-season, family resort
Casinos had been off-limits to all Koreans until a legal gambling establishment opened 13 years ago in Gangwon Province.Now the nation’s only casino open to Korean nationals is part of a sprawling resort complex.Founded under a special law in 1998 in a valley home to abandoned mines, High1 Resort opened a casino two years later and then expanded its business domain by adding a golf course in 2005, ski slopes and condos in 2006, and a convention hotel in 2011.“The desolate landscape of abandoned
Sept. 22, 2013
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Citibank Korea focuses on environmental projects
Citibank Korea has vowed to take the lead in protecting the natural environment in Seoul as part of its social contribution activities. The local branch of the U.S.-based bank has carried out multiple environment-related social contribution activities since its establishment. The bank won the Seoul City award for its voluntary work for the environment in 2010. The bank’s most recent cooperative pact with Seoul City regarding the environment was signed on May 22. Seoul City, which has likewise be
Sept. 17, 2013