Articles by Cho Chung-un
Cho Chung-un
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Samsung heir maintains low profile amid backlash, probe
Samsung’s de facto chief appears to be taking efforts to say out of the public eye, rather than resuming his official duties, amid stronger-than-expected backlash over the court’s decision that released him earlier this week, as well as a police probe into his father’s secret funds. Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong reportedly expressed his intention to return to work as soon as possible while he was in custody. However, it seems to be difficult for him to return anytime soon, a Sam
Industry Feb. 8, 2018
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Hyundai Motor set to open new era of mobility in 2018
Moving forward from a tumultuous year, South Korean auto giant Hyundai is gearing up efforts to seek a turnaround and open a new era of future mobility this year with technology-packed green vehicles.For the first time in nearly two decades, Hyundai faced an unprecedented crisis last year, with its global sales declining largely due to poor performance in China. In the face of a diplomatic row between South Korea and China over Seoul’s decision to deploy the US’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defen
Mobility Feb. 8, 2018
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[News Focus] Samsung heir’s comeback places FTC in a bind
The verdict by an appeals court in Seoul freed the heir apparent to South Korean tech giant Samsung on Monday, but it has also placed the nation’s top market regulator in a bit of a bind in moving along its chaebol reform drive.Led by Kim Sang-jo, a former shareholders’ rights advocate, the Fair Trade Commission has been pressing South Korean chaebol to voluntarily bring changes to their backdoor partnerships with politics and opaque governance structures, as well as to ban inter-affiliate tradi
Industry Feb. 6, 2018
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Returning heir likely to tighten grip, restore public trust
Ending nearly a year in jail, Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was released Monday, after the appeals court in Seoul ruled a suspended sentence, acknowledging his charges of bribery but rejecting a special counsel’s accusation that it was linked to his succession.With a subtle smile on his face, the heir apparent of the nation’s largest conglomerate apologized for causing the public concern while leaving the Seoul Correction Center.Lee also told reporters that he had spent “preciou
Business Feb. 5, 2018
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Kakao’s AI voice recognition service available on Hyundai, Kia vehicles
An artificial intelligence-powered voice recognition service developed by South Korean mobile messaging giant Kakao will be available on Hyundai and Kia vehicles, the companies said Thursday.Kakao’s voice assistant service can be downloaded at Hyundai and Kia’s membership websites, called Blue Members and Red Members. Artificial intelligence-powered voice recognition navigation service (Hyundai Motor)Vehicles available for the Kakao service include the i30, Avante, Sonata New Rise, i40, Grandeu
Mobility Feb. 1, 2018
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[Newsmaker] What’s behind Samsung’s massive share split plan?
On the same day of announcing a record operating profit of 53 trillion won ($49.6 billion) for last year, South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics surprised the market on Wednesday by unveiling the first-ever share split plan aimed at “enhancing shareholder value.”The landmark decision by the company’s board was widely welcomed by the market, causing the share price to surge as high as 8 percent in the morning.The plan will make Samsung Electronics “more accessible” for investors and provide
Industry Jan. 31, 2018
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Posco Daewoo seeks to expand natural gas business
Posco Daewoo, the trading arm of South Korean steel giant Posco, is seeking to expand its energy business, in particular in the natural gas sector, by joining the league of energy giants across the world. (Yonhap)Its CEO Kim Young-sang attended an annual meeting hosted by General Electric-controlled Baker Hughes, the world’s largest oil field service company, as a panelist to discuss global energy trends, the company said. As the only Korean panelist, Kim spoke about successful business models t
Mobility Jan. 30, 2018
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Twizy leads birth of micro EV market
Best for community rides, urban compact electric vehicles are creating a niche market in the fast-growing green car segment, satisfying the need for more personalized, mobile and cost-effective products.The Twizy, imported and distributed by Renault Samsung, opened the market for micro electric vehicles last year. A total of 691 units were sold in the first year, with more than 1,000 requests for government subsidies for the French two-seater electric vehicle. Renault’s Twizy (Renault Samsung)Th
Mobility Jan. 30, 2018
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Volkswagen makes comeback with new Passat
Volkswagen Korea, the local importer and distributor of the German carmaker, resumes sales of its vehicles here next month, beginning with the new Passat GT that will open for preorders Thursday. Since its debut in 1973, Volkswagen has sold around 22 million units of the Passat. The new Passat GT is the eighth generation of the brand. “The latest model is expected to become a leader in the mid-size sedan segment here, as it is upgraded with completely new premium options and safety features,” th
Mobility Jan. 29, 2018
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Genesis G70 named car of the year
The Genesis G70, a sports sedan by Hyundai Motor, was named the car of the year by an association of South Korean reporters covering the auto industry Monday. The Korea Automobile Journalist Association tested 55 models that sold more than 300 units here in South Korea last year, conducting test drive sessions at a driving circuit to evaluate the overall performance of cars. Evaluation categories included maintenance, design, product quality, function and cost effectiveness, it said. Genesis G7
Mobility Jan. 29, 2018
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[Photo News] Another five-year partnership
From left: Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley, Kia Motors Executive Vice President Park Byung-yun, former Australian tennis player Rod Laver and Tennis Australia President Jayne Hrdlicka pose for a photo after signing a five-year partnership extension between the South Korean carmaker and the Australian Open, in Melbourne on Saturday. Kia Motors
Industry Jan. 28, 2018
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Hanwha Chairman Kim, Feulner discuss Korea-US ties, PyeongChang Olympics
Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn and former Heritage Foundation chief Edwin J. Feulner Jr. met to discuss changes in Korea-US relations, marking one year into Donald Trump’s presidency, the group said Saturday. Kim told Feulner that South Koreans have high hopes for the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and its expected role in creating a platform for reconciliation between South and North Korea. Hanwha Group has also been active in supporting the sporting event, he added. Feulner agreed wit
Industry Jan. 28, 2018
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Hyundai’s 2017 operating profit low due to THAAD, strong won
Hyundai Motor, the nation’s largest carmaker, saw its net profit last year hit the lowest mark in seven years, due to the strong Korean currency and sluggish sales in China.In a regulatory filing released Thursday, the carmaker posted 4.57 trillion won ($4.31 billion) for its 2017 operating profit, an 11.9 percent decrease from the previous year. It is the lowest figure since the company adopted International Financial Reporting Standards in 2010. (Yonhap)Its revenue last year rose 2.9 percent t
Mobility Jan. 25, 2018
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Hyundai Motor opens multicultural family center in Vietnam
Hyundai Motor has turned an old college building into a center for multicultural families in the Vietnamese city of Can Tho, to bridge the cultural gap and provide Korean language services, the company said Thursday.The center is a part of a 1 billion won ($943,000) project by the carmaker to help Vietnamese women who are married to, or plan to get married to, Korean men while they are in Vietnam and Korea, and also to support their economic independence later on. Hyundai Motor officials, commu
Mobility Jan. 25, 2018
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SK chief meets business leaders at Davos
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is meeting with business leaders and government representatives around the world at the annual economic forum in Davos, Switzerland, the group said Wednesday.The chairman is set for a series of meetings with government officials from China, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia to strengthen cooperation over the group’s petrochemical business and business leaders in the energy, chemicals and information and communications technology sectors.On the first day of the forum that ki
Industry Jan. 24, 2018
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