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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 20:15
'Gov't should actively support high-tech industries as Taiwan does'
Korea's high-tech and future industries are lagging behind those of Taiwan, even if its economy is twice as large, due to insufficient policy support and heavy regulations, according to the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), Monday. In a report titled “Status and Implications of Taiwan's Industrial Reorganization,” it said the Taiwanese government's full support for high-...
Companies | 2022-09-05 15:48
Samsung's foundry plant construction to strengthen Korea-US chip ties
Samsung's U.S. foundry plant construction is expected to strengthen Korea-U.S. semiconductor ties, with the company conducting large-scale recruitment for local workers as the groundbreaking ceremony draws closer, according to industry officials, Sunday.
Companies | 2022-09-05 08:42
Lotte starts Vietnam's eco smart city landmark project
Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin has kick-started a Southeast Asian landmark project to build an integrated smart logistics center in Vietnam, according to the company, Sunday.
Companies | 2022-09-04 14:12
Chaebol tycoons seek to connect with younger generation of workers
Korea's top business leaders have been breaking tradition by holding casual, unannounced meetings with employees as they try to connect with younger, working-age Koreans, according to industry officials and experts, Wednesday. They are aiming to break down the image of their authoritarian company cultures and establish more horizontal organizational structures to create a fri...
Companies | 2022-09-01 17:29
Earth photo taken by Danuri
This image of the Earth was taken by Korea's unmanned space vehicle Danuri, photographed at a distance of 1.3 million kilometers away on Aug. 29. / Courtesy of Ministry of Science and ICT
Companies | 2022-09-01 16:50
Samsung, SK chiefs to go abroad to promote Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030
The government is starting to appoint major conglomerate chiefs as special envoys to campaign for Busan's bid to host the World Expo in 2030, according to government and industry officials, Thursday. The presidential office announced it has decided to appoint Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong as a special envoy to help rally support for Busan.
Companies | 2022-09-01 16:38
Chey Tae-won to appear on YouTube to promote Busan Expo bid
Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Chairman Chey Tae-won will appear on the popular economic YouTube channel Sampro TV to promote Busan's bid to host the World Expo 2030.
Companies | 2022-08-31 16:17
1,200 more foreigners to work on farms this year
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has increased the allocation of foreign workers in the agricultural sector this year from 8,200 to 9,430, according to Foreign Workforce Policy Committee, Wednesday. The move comes as Korea has been struggling to retain foreign workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit rural areas hard.
Multicultural Community | 2022-08-31 15:45
Samsung chief meets working mothers
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, center, poses with working mothers during his visit to Samsung SDS in Seoul, Tuesday. Lee had talks with them about their concerns over combining family, home life and work as well as changes in work-life balance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first time Vice Chairman Lee visited the location. Courtesy of Samsung Electro...
Companies | 2022-08-30 16:52
Kim Dong-kwan promoted to Hanwha Group vice chairman
Hanwha Solutions President Kim Dong-kwan, the eldest son of Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-yeon, was promoted to vice chairman. It is predicted that his appointment will speed up Hanwha Group's management succession process. With his appointment as Hanwha Group vice chairman, Kim will also take over as CEO of Hanwha Solutions, Hanwha Corp. and Hanwha Aerospace.
Companies | 2022-08-29 16:56
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