Articles by Kan Hyeong-woo
Kan Hyeong-woo
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SK On, Ford break ground on largest EV battery plant in US
BlueOval SK, a joint venture between SK On and Ford, has broken ground to build the largest EV battery plant in the US, establishing a strong foothold to expand its market share in the global battery market. According to SK On, about 400 business leaders, US state and federal officials and local residents including SK Group Executive Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won took part in the EV battery plant’s groundbreaking ceremony in Glendale, Kentucky, on Monday. “Right here in Kentucky, Ford a
Industry Dec. 6, 2022
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[Photo News] Future Mobility
Hyundai Mobis will showcase its latest future mobility technology for the first time at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas from Jan. 5 to 8, 2023, the company said Monday. The concept vehicle named M Vision TO will feature four pillars that operate sensors for autonomous driving and display technology for mixed reality.
Mobility Dec. 5, 2022
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Posco Chemical inks $689m battery deal with GM-LG joint venture
Posco Chemical has secured a deal worth $688.6 million with Ultium Cells, a US-based joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors, to supply artificial graphite anode materials, the company said Monday. According to the company’s regulatory filing, Posco Chemical will begin the supply of the key battery material from next year to the end of 2028 under the contract. Artificial graphite anode materials, which are core components used in making batteries for electric vehicles,
Industry Dec. 5, 2022
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Intel CEO likely to meet Lee Jae-yong in Seoul
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s planned visit to South Korea later in the week has raised expectations he will meet with the heads of major conglomerates, including Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, to discuss cooperation and further partnerships. According to industry sources Monday, Gelsinger is expected to begin his Korea trip on Friday. The Intel CEO’s detailed schedule regarding the length of his stay and the list of people he will meet has not been confirmed. In May, Lee and
Technology Dec. 5, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Korea needs to secure ‘irreplaceable technology’
South Korea must work toward securing irreplaceable technologies in critical industries as the country looks to become a tech powerhouse, a top government official at the Ministry of Science and ICT says. “Our country wants to become a strong country, but we are not a big country in terms of the (physical) size. So it’s impossible to have all technologies inside the house,” said Joo Young-chang, vice minister and the ministry's top innovation strategist, in an interview with T
한국어판 Dec. 5, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Korea needs to secure ‘irreplaceable technology’
South Korea must work toward securing irreplaceable technologies in critical industries as the country looks to become a tech powerhouse, a top government official at the Ministry of Science and ICT says. “Our country wants to become a strong country, but we are not a big country in terms of the (physical) size. So it’s impossible to have all technologies inside the house,” said Joo Young-chang, vice minister and the ministry's top innovation strategist, in an interview wi
Technology Dec. 4, 2022
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Hanwha Aerospace to lead homegrown space rocket project
Hanwha Aerospace, the space business arm of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha, has been tapped as the company to lead the project of upgrading the homegrown Nuri rocket and launching it four more times through 2027, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute said Friday. According to Hanwha Aerospace’s regulatory filing, the company on Thursday signed a contract worth approximately 286 billion won ($220 million) with the state-run institute. The official selection came about two months after th
Technology Dec. 2, 2022
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Hyundai Glovis taps financial specialist as new CEO
Hyundai Glovis, a logistics affiliate under South Korean automobile giant Hyundai Motor Group, has tapped Lee Kyoo-bok, an executive with the carmaker, as the company’s next CEO, officials announced Wednesday. Lee, who was also promoted to the group’s executive vice president with the CEO appointment, has served as the head of the carmaker’s sales office in Europe and chief financial officer of the US manufacturing corporation. As an expert in strategic planning for overseas sa
Mobility Nov. 30, 2022
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Hyundai Motor's creative chief promoted to president
Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai Motor Group’s executive vice president and chief creative officer, has been promoted to the group’s president, the South Korean auto giant announced Wednesday. Donckerwolke, a Belgian native, has led the growth of the carmaker’s brand identity in the global market since he joined the company in 2016. Hyundai Motor said Donckerwolke has initiated the direction for the company’s various creative projects, including the establishment of Genesis Hous
Mobility Nov. 30, 2022
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Korean Air offers lie-flat seats for smaller A321neo planes
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest air carrier, will begin offering lie-flat seats in smaller aircraft -- its recently received Airbus 321neo -- in December, the company said Wednesday. With the introduction of the A321neo, Korean Air will become the country’s first air carrier to have lie-flat seats in a narrow-body aircraft. The A321neo, a single-aisle airplane with 182 seats, will operate on short-haul routes to China, Japan and Southeast Asia, according to Korean Air. Short
Mobility Nov. 30, 2022
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Hyundai Motor, SK On team up to boost EV production in US
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have teamed up to beef up production of electric vehicle batteries in the US, a fast-growing market that offers hefty incentives to only locally produced electric vehicles and batteries. The new partnership comes after the South Korean auto giant suffered subsidy cuts to its popular electric vehicles, including the Ioniq 5, in the all-important US market following the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act that took effect in August. The "US-first
Industry Nov. 29, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘You can start making changes for gamers with disabilities tomorrow’
BUSAN -- Korean game developers should begin creating accessibility for people with disabilities as it can be easily done with some of the existing guidelines, says a longtime activist who has led the US movement for gamers with disabilities. “You can start making real change tomorrow with the resources out there,” said Mark Barlet, founder and executive director of the AbleGamers Charity, in an interview with The Korea Herald at South Korea’s game exhibition, G-Star, in Busan
Technology Nov. 20, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Why Korea is set up for success in console games
BUSAN -- South Korea is poised to succeed in the global console game market despite having a relatively shorter resume in that particular area of gaming, according to an expert specialized in creating successful console games. “Many years ago, I first found out how excited Korean players were for video games when StarCraft became a global sensation. It was very fascinating to see that Korea was so excited about that,” said Steve Papoutsis, chief development officer at Striking Distan
Technology Nov. 20, 2022
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Neowiz looks to lead Korea's console game industry with awards-winning Lies of P
BUSAN -- Game developer Neowiz is hoping to take the lead and set an exemplary case for Korean console games on the global stage with its awards-winning title Lies of P. “(For Lies of P) we really received good feedback at Gamescom including good graphics, high level of completion, no bugs, smooth play and great optimization of the frame,” said Choi Ji-won, the chief producing director of Lies of P in a press conference held Thursday on the sidelines of G-Star, South Korea’s bi
Technology Nov. 20, 2022
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[Weekender] Revived G-Star back with bang
BUSAN -- For Ji Young-hoon, a 22-year-old South Korean who had just finished his mandatory military service duty in September, this year’s G-Star -- the country’s largest annual gaming exhibition felt like seeing an old friend after a long time. “I was here three years ago right after I took Suneung (Korea’s national college entrance exam). I have been looking forward to this year’s G-Star because the last two years’ events were not enjoyable,” Ji told T
Technology Nov. 19, 2022
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