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KCCI calls for caution on 284 business bills

IndustrySept 21, 2020

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which represents South Korean businesses, has called on lawmakers to carefully discuss bills that may greatly affect corporate management. The KCCI said M...
Renault Samsung’s SUV QM6 popular among city commuters

TransportSept 20, 2020

Renault Samsung Motors’ sport utility vehicles have been gaining popularity in South Korea as more consumers choose SUVs for city driving and commuting with the vehicle’s improved fuel efficiency and...
BMW Motorrad’s new R 18 launched in Korea

TransportSept 18, 2020

BMW Motorrad, the German motorcycle brand, said Friday that it has officially launched its latest model, the new R 18, in South Korea. The new motorcycle, featuring a classic design and the latest t...
Hyundai Glovis partners with Thailand’s business giant on logistics

IndustrySept 17, 2020

Hyundai Glovis said Thursday it partnered with Thailand’s No. 1 business group, Charoen Pokphand Group, to target the country’s logistics market. Under the partnership, the two companies will start ...
Hyundai’s all-new Tucson surpasses 10,000 precontracts

TransportSept 17, 2020

Hyundai Motor said Thursday that it has received 10,842 precontracts on launch day for its new sport utility vehicle, the all-new Tucson, in South Korea. It is the first SUV model to surpass the 10,...
Kia to produce 7 EVs on exclusive platform by 2027

TransportSept 16, 2020

Kia Motors is set to release seven electric vehicles by 2027 that will use the company’s dedicated EV platform, a move to speed up the transition to EVs in the growing eco-friendly car market. The f...
Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cells head to Europe

TransportSept 16, 2020

A day earlier, Hyundai held a briefing session with analysts to share the current status of technology development and business plans related to hydrogen commercial vehicles, according to the financi...
India’s import regulations target Korea after China: report

IndustrySept 15, 2020

South Korean exporters need to be on alert as India has been strengthening trade remedies such as anti-dumping measures to protect its industries, a local trade association said Tuesday. According t...
Hyosung selects STLeaders PE as preferred bidder for capital unit

IndustrySept 15, 2020

Hyosung Group has selected a consortium of STLeaders Private Equity and the Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives as the preferred bidder for Hyosung Capital, according to the firm Tuesd...
AmCham endorses Yoo Myung-hee for WTO chief

IndustrySept 14, 2020

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Monday it endorses Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee for the position of director general of the World Trade Organization. “Minister Yoo has proven herself ...
Export support for SMEs to center on online realm

IndustrySept 14, 2020

South Korea will strengthen support for promising startups and small and medium-sized companies to export their products online in the global market, officials said Monday. The Ministry of SMEs and ...
Hyundai heir marks 2nd year leadership, speeds up future mobility

TransportSept 13, 2020

It has been two years since Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Chung Euisun became the de-facto head of the group. Under his leadership, the automaker has bet big on future mobility centerin...
Restructuring, affiliate sales expected after Asiana deal collapse

TransportSept 13, 2020

After a planned sale of debt-ridden Asiana Airlines to HDC Hyundai Development collapsed, the carrier is expected to undergo organizational restructuring, including sales of some of its subsidiaries....
Hyundai Motor launches hydrogen campaign in Europe

TransportSept 10, 2020

Hyundai Motor said Thursday that it will launch a global “Hydrogen to you” campaign starting in Europe to promote sustainable energy hydrogen with its fuel cell vehicle Nexo. The automaker said the ...
[News Analysis] Will trade relations change under new Japanese PM?

IndustrySept 10, 2020

As Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s chief Cabinet secretary and front-runner to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen as likely to carry forward his predecessor’s hard-line stance on South Korea...