Articles by Shin Ji-hye
Shin Ji-hye
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Ministry, municipalities in talks to attract foreign investors for projects worth $1.8 billion
South Korea is negotiating with foreign investors over new investment projects valued at $1.8 billion, according to the government. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held a foreign investment policy meeting with 17 regional governments and seven free economic zones. Such meetings are held every quarter to monitor foreign investment and address challenges. The ministry said regional governments and free economic zones are in talks with foreign investors for 29 new inve
Industry May 22, 2019
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Kogas strives to improve workplace safety
Korea Gas Corp. said Wednesday it is carrying out activities to improve workplace safety and prevent industrial accidents, along with regional communities and partner companies. The state-run natural gas company designates the fourth day of every month as the “day of safety inspections.” On the day, it holds campaigns to improve safety awareness among its employees and the public, in collaboration with regional governments and public organizations. It has also formed a team of 1
Industry May 22, 2019
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South Korea seeks to become bio-health powerhouse, invest W4tr in bio big data
South Korea has chosen the bio-health industry as one of its three new target growth engines, alongside non-memory chips and future mobility. Through the industry, it aims to capture a 6 percent global market share, reach $50 billion in exports and create 300,000 jobs by 2030. “Bio-health will continue to grow and develop,” said President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday at a ceremony to proclaim the nation’s bio-health vision in Osong Bio Valley, North Chungcheong Province, attended b
Industry May 22, 2019
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Posco to invest W1tr in fostering aspiring startups
South Korea’s largest steelmaker Posco said Tuesday it plans to invest 1 trillion won ($838 million) to nurture promising domestic startups.The core aim of the project is to establish an industrial complex, called Venture Valley, for startups that will aid firms in research and development. It will also launch a startup fund, called Venture Fund, to help a slew of firms in association with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korean Venture Capital Association.Some 200 billion won will be i
Industry May 21, 2019
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Supporting promising startups from birth to exit
The Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development, a subsidiary of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, recently advertised for a total of 850 promising startups boasting advanced technology but lacking investment. In an announcement earlier this month, the institute vowed to back the selected startups so that they can better attract investment, pioneer markets, protect technologies and develop prototypes. Each company will also be funded up to 100 million won and supported by 53 sel
Industry May 20, 2019
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Korean car industry relieved over Trump’s delay on car tariffs
Following news reports that the US is set to delay its decision on auto tariffs, the Korean car industry heaved a sigh of relief, with their stocks surging in the morning. At 9:06 a.m., the nation’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor’s stock traded as high as 44,300 won ($37), up 5.6 percent from the previous day. Kia Motors’ shares went up as high as 6.32 percent, and Hyundai Mobis’ shares rose 3.99 percent. (Yonhap)A day earlier, US media outlets reported that US President Donald Trump is set to
Industry May 16, 2019
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Antitrust watchdog designates new LG, Doosan, Hanjin heads
The Korea Fair Trade Commission designated younger leaders of LG, Doosan and Hanjin as new heads of the conglomerates on Wednesday to replace their fathers who recently passed away. Every May, the FTC announces an updated list of conglomerates with assets more than 5 trillion won ($4.2 billion) and the owners of the groups, for the purpose of regulating large companies. LG Group’s head position was changed to Koo Kwang-mo, 41, who takes the place of his late father, former Chairman Koo Bon-moo.
Industry May 15, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Trump thanks Lotte chief for job creation in rare meeting
Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin became the first South Korean conglomerate leader to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House since he assumed office, where the two discussed business investments and job creation, the company said Tuesday.The meeting, which was held at the firm’s request, took place during Shin’s visit to the US to attend the completion ceremony of Lotte Chemical’s ethane cracking center in Louisiana last week. The meeting on Monday was attended by US National Securi
Industry May 14, 2019
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South Korea’s exports shrink for fifth straight month
South Korea’s exports declined for the fifth consecutive month in May, dragged down by a prolonged trade war between the world’s two largest economies -- US and China-- and a fall in chip shipments. According to the Korea Customs Service on Monday, exports in the first 10 days of the month dropped by 6.4 percent to $13 billion from the same period last year, posting a trade deficit of $2.1 billion. Exports have been declining since December. (Yonhap)By segment, semiconductor exports fell 31.8 pe
Industry May 13, 2019
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US-China trade disputes weigh on export-reliant South Korea
South Korea’s export-reliant economy is likely to suffer a setback as a trade battle between the world’s two largest economies is escalating, according to a local trade organization on Sunday. According to a report released by the Korea International Trade Association, the country is predicted to see a drop of over 0.14 percent in annual exports following the US’ recent move to increase tariffs on Chinese goods. On Friday, the US increased tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods from 10 percent
Industry May 12, 2019
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Korea’s largest gas conference looks into future of industry
South Korea’s largest gas industry conference to discuss the future of the industry was held in Daegu last week, with around 200 theses presented and exhibitions organized by public and private gas-related firms. The three-day symposium, called 2019 APGC & KIGAS Spring Conference, took place from Wednesday at Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center, sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Attendants take a photo at 2019 APGC & KIGAS Spring Conf
Industry May 12, 2019
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SK hynix ships samples of 96-Layer 4D NAND flash to clients
SK hynix has delivered samples of its new 1-terabit quadruple-level cell product to major solid-state drive controller companies, according to the firm on Thursday. The product is applied with the firm’s own quadruple-level cell technology based on four-dimensional NAND flash.The Korean chipmaker intends to expand its NAND portfolio to 96-layer-based 1-terabit QLC products in response to the growing next-generation high-density memory market.QLC stores 4 bits of data in one NAND cell, allowing h
Industry May 9, 2019
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South Korea to foster 15,000 e-commerce exporters by 2022
South Korea plans to foster 15,000 e-commerce exporters by 2022 with additional infrastructure and financing, amid the rapid growth of e-commerce globally. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy unveiled plans to help small and medium exporters advance in the global market using online platforms. The plan was jointly announced by the ministries of finance, SMEs and culture. “The local online export market has surged over the past years but there has been a lack of support from
Industry May 8, 2019
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Korean shipping firms should achieve economies of scale through M&As: KPMG
Korean shipping companies could weather a downturn in the industry by achieving economies of scale through mergers and acquisitions, amid steady growth forecasts for the global cargo market, according to a latest report released by KPMG Samjong Accounting Corp.The Korean shipping industry had ranked fifth in the global market in 2009 on the back of government support, but it dropped to seventh place last year due to continued weak performance and a lack of investments. The industry has been in d
Industry May 7, 2019
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Korea, Kuwait to cooperate on renewable energy
South Korea and Kuwait are expected to expand cooperation on renewable energy, the government said Friday. Deputy Minister for Trade Kim Yong-rae, who accompanied Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon on his visit to Kuwait, visited a test complex for layered solar power generation, which is operated by a joint consortium of the two nations on Thursday. The complex located within Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water has been jointly run by the ministry and Korea’s Kepco Engineering & Construction si
Industry May 3, 2019
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