[From the Scene] Incheon Airport goes global to Batam, Indonesia

BATAM, Indonesia -- Indonesian workers in red vests and yellow helmets can be seen rushing to and fro across sparsely-situated construction sites at the airport, conversing animatedly as they carry metal rods and other construction equipment to fulfill their duties. This airport, which is currently undergoing construction, is Batam Hang Nadim International Airport at Batam, Indonesia -- a 571 billion won ($440 million) public-private partnership led by a consortium between Korea's Incheon I

Nov. 23, 2023

Dyson vows to enhance customer service in Korea

Dyson Korea said Wednesday it will enhance its customer service policy to reduce customer inconvenience, following a series of complaints on delays experienced by consumers here. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers in the repair service," Rob Webster, managing director in charge of Asia Pacific at Dyson, said. "We are committed to our customers, and we hope to resolve all current delays by the end of November," he said. Dyson Korea said it wi

Nov. 22, 2023

SK, Hilleman team up to develop next-generation Ebola vaccine

SK Bioscience said Wednesday that the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Hilleman Laboratories to cooperate on the development of a second-generation Ebola vaccine and its global supply. Hilleman Laboratories is a Singapore-based vaccine research organization, founded as a joint venture between US drug maker MSD and British foundation Wellcome Trust. Under the new partnership, SK Bioscience will work with Hilleman Laboratories to improve its vaccine production efficiency and therm

Nov. 22, 2023

Zyx Technology donates CAD software to Sungkyunkwan University

South Korean design software developer Zyx Technology said Wednesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sungkyunkwan University to donate its own developed computer-aided design (CAD), dubbed “ZYXCAD.” Under the agreement, the ZYXCAD program, worth 1 billion won ($770,000), will be available free of charge to college students and academic staff for the next three years. The signing ceremony was held at Sungkyunkwan University College of Engineering building in Suwo

Nov. 22, 2023

Samsung renews CSR push for multicultural families, seniors

Samsung Group affiliates introduced a new corporate social responsibility program offering support to children of multicultural families and older adults, holding the launching ceremony in Seoul on Wednesday. With Cheil Worldwide and S1 in the lead, nine Samsung affiliates are taking part in running the new CSR program. Samsung said the companies are collaborating with the government, non-governmental organizations and experts in various industrial fields for the new program supporting the disad

Nov. 22, 2023

Golfzon offers employees wellness program

Golfzon, the nation’s leading virtual golf simulator company, strives to grow together with workers by achieving work-life balance via diverse employee benefits as well as environmental, social and corporate governance-centered management. This year, Golfzon started to focus on a mental health assistance service dubbed Maum Care. “Maum” meaning heart or mind in Korean, the newly launched program provides employees with counseling and psychotherapy opportunities, helping boost m

Nov. 22, 2023

Kakao Bank to halve international wire fees

Kakao Bank, an internet-only bank, launched promotional events on Wednesday for overseas remittance service users, as it recently hit over a cumulative 3 million international wire transfers. Both new and existing customers sending money internationally will automatically receive a 50 percent discount on transfer costs, with no limits on frequency, transfer amount and recipient countries. The event will run until Dec. 20. The current fee, in the range of 5,000 ($3.86) to 10,000 won, will be halv

Nov. 22, 2023

KB’s new chief starts term by vowing to give back to society

Yang Jong-hee, the new chairman of KB Financial Group, South Korea's largest financial giant, commenced his official term on Tuesday, putting renewed emphasis on “giving back to society.” "I deeply feel the weight of responsibility that comes with the role of finance," Yang said during his inaugural ceremony held at the group's headquarters in Seoul earlier in the day. "There is a saying that ‘if we want to go far, we go together.’ Without the gro

Nov. 21, 2023

Daewoo E&C chief cements ties with Nigerian leaders

South Korean builder Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Tuesday that Chairman Jung Won-ju has recently concluded a weeklong business trip to Nigeria, in his ongoing push for business expansion abroad. While Korea's local construction market is facing uncertainty, Jung headed to Africa to fulfill his role as a “salesman” representing Daewoo E&C, the builder said. “The chairman’s visit to Nigeria, where diverse planned city projects are actively carried out

Nov. 21, 2023

[Herald Interview] Food trade chief confident of winning official recognition of Kimchi Day in US

The declaration of "Kimchi Day" is not only necessary to raise awareness about the Korean staple food globally, but also to protect it in a decadeslong cultural feud over its origin, according to Kim Choon-jin, CEO of Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corp. Kim is a three-term lawmaker who entered South Korea's political scene after having been the dentist of former President Kim Dae-jung. He was appointed as CEO of the state-run food trade agency, known as aT for short, in 2021

Nov. 21, 2023

Meritz carries out reshuffle for group synergy

Meritz Financial Group announced a major reshuffle at the executive level on Monday to maximize its group-wide synergy, following the consolidation of its affiliates Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance and Meritz Securities earlier this year. Vice Chairman Kim Yong-beom, who was the CEO at both Meritz Financial Group and Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance, has stepped down from his post at the insurer to focus on leading the group through its holdings company and managing the group’s overal

Nov. 21, 2023

Samsung retains No. 1 spot in TV sales; LG tops OLED market

Samsung Electronics topped the global TV market with a share of nearly 30 percent in total revenue in the July-September period, as runner-up LG Electronics took the lead in the global organic light emitting diodes TV market, data showed Tuesday. According to data by Omdia, a market tracker, Samsung’s share in the total revenue in the third quarter was 29.9 percent, up by 2.4 percentage points on-year. The tech giant also maintained the top rank in the number of units sold, accounting for

Nov. 21, 2023

Hyundai Steel starts new campaign promoting recycled steel

South Korean steelmaker Hyundai Steel has launched a new environmental campaign with the slogan, "A future drawn by steel," as part of its commitment to ESG management, the company said Tuesday. The campaign slogan plays on the meaning of the word "green," which is pronounced '"geurin" in Korean. In Korean, "geurin" means "drawn." This initiative seeks to raise public awareness about the sustainability of steel, emphasizing its role in resou

Nov. 21, 2023

LG Chem boosts diverse ESG campaigns

South Korea’s largest chemical firm LG Chemical is ramping up efforts in social contribution projects as part of its ongoing environment, social, and corporate governance campaign. In August 2020, LG Chem declared its new ESG vision called Green Connector, unveiling its commitment to four key areas: education, ecosystems, economy and energy. To pursue this vision, LG Chem launched its flagship online education program Like Green later that year to educate elementary and middle school stude

Nov. 21, 2023

Fire breaks out at SK On's plant during pilot run in China

A fire broke out at SK On's electric vehicle battery factory during a test run in China, but no fatalities were reported, the company said Monday. The blaze occurred at 2.50 p.m. (Chinese time) at the facility in Yancheng, eastern China, the company said in a statement. "No casualties have been reported, and we are investigating the cause of the fire and property damage," the company said. SK On is the battery-making arm of South Korea's leading energy firm, SK Innovation Co.

Nov. 20, 2023

Toss joins race for key payment gateway for tourists

In a bid to cater to more Korean tourists traveling abroad, major mobile payment providers are expanding their services to overseas destinations, with Toss being the latest addition to this trend. On Monday, Viva Republica, the operator of Korean fintech unicorn Toss, announced that its QR-based offline payment service is now available at Alipay+ merchants in 40 more countries for Korean tourists, in addition to China and Malaysia. This development closely follows Naver Pay's announcement o

Nov. 20, 2023

Hyundai Group launches women leadership program

Hyundai Group has kicked off its training program for nurturing aspiring female leaders who will guide the future of the conglomerate. The in-house leadership program will run for the next three years with 20 women leaders above the manager level selected by the group, it said on Monday. It will provide education programs to strengthen the capabilities of next-generation leaders such as an online course of master of business administration and design thinking, focusing on diversity, equity and

Nov. 20, 2023

Korean ramen exports hit record high amid global K-culture boom

Korean exports of instant noodles have been continuing a winning streak, hitting the milestone of 1 trillion won ($777 million) for the first time. According to estimates from the Korea Customs Service on Monday, ramen exports reached $785.25 million for the January-October period this year, a 24.7 percent surge from the same period last year. The figure has already exceeded last year’s total exports of $765.41 million. Ramen exports have now shown annual growth every year since 2015. In t

Nov. 20, 2023

Samsung chief departs for Europe

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong took off to Britain over the weekend to join a presidential delegation, according to industry sources on Monday, as he faces a decisive ruling that could possibly lead to a leadership vacuum for the global tech giant. Lee is taking part in the presidential economic delegation involving other conglomerate chiefs including Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Euisun and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who doubles as the head of the

Nov. 20, 2023

[Photo News] LG ShoeCare for sneakerheads

LG Electronics displayed its LG Styler ShoeCase and ShoeCare at ComplexCon 2023, a curated festival of culture, fashion and music, held in Long Beach, United States in the weekends, the company said on Monday. The tech giant said Jeff Staple, the founder of menswear brand Staple Pigeon, visited its showroom set up at the festival where rare and unique sneakers are sold as special edition. LG Styler ShoeCase a space-friendly solution for shoe storage and showcasing sneakers. (LG Electronics)

Nov. 20, 2023