"South Korea aims to establish itself as a central hub within the global intellectual property network through strategic partnerships, technology-focused policies and active international engagement,” said Commissioner Lee Insil of the Korean Intellectual Property Office during her speech at the 64th World Intellectual Property Organization General Assembly held in Switzerland on July 6. During the first half of the year, the patent chief underscored Korea’s dedication to creati

Havas Korea, a Korean subsidiary of Havas Group, has donated its used laptops to the Seoul Metropolitan Government to provide support for youth preparing for independence, under the city’s ongoing personal computer donation campaign that aims to bridge the digital divide. The term "youth preparing for independence" refers to individuals who are transitioning to a state of independence after being under the protection of foster care or other institutions. These individuals require

The Korean Intellectual Property Office is ramping up efforts to lead a global intellectual property ecosystem by expanding strategic partnerships globally. Its renewed efforts come amid the country's rising number of patented properties worldwide and its expanding presence in the global IP market. South Korea has ranked fourth in the number of International Patent Cooperation Treaty applications, a system that allows one patent application filed with the World Intellectual Property Organiz

Singapore General Hospital, housing one of world’s largest installation for digital pathology systems, stresses the need to advance health care tech, digitize data for diagnostic agility and accuracy

Hundreds of K-pop fans showed up to catch a glimpse of their favorite idols

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By Lee Yoon-seo Korea Herald correspondent SINGAPORE -- Philips APAC, the multinational health care solution provider Philips' headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region, on Wednesday said it is committed to digitizing the APAC health care industry to enable better patient outcomes and drive greater work satisfaction, focusing on its state-of-art technologies as the health care sector grapples with escalating financial pressures and staff shortages. Via a media event at Philips APAC's

Samsung Biologics said Wednesday that the company’s earnings in the first half reached all-time highs, with 1.59 trillion won ($1.23 billion) in sales and an operating profit of 445.2 billion won, supported by a solid contract-winning spree. Compared with the first half of last year, Samsung Biologics' sales increased by 36 percent, while its operating profit climbed 29 percent. Samsung Biologics’ attributed its improved earnings this year to the large-scale contract manufacturi

Hyundai Motor said Wednesday it posted record-high sales and profits in the second quarter this year, largely buoyed by strong sales in key markets, including the US. The carmaker’s sales revenue surged by 17.4 percent to 42.2 trillion won ($33 billion) from a year earlier, surpassing the previous record posted in the fourth quarter last year. Operating profits exceeded the 4 trillion won mark for the first time to reach 4.2 trillion won, a 42.2 percent jump on-year. Of the 1.06 million

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GS Engineering and Construction announced Wednesday that its UK-based subsidiary modular company Elements Europe has secured a construction contract for the Camp Hill project, the largest modular housing project in the UK. The project, valued at around 210 billion won ($164 million), is a city redevelopment project by the UK's Goodstone Living at Camp Hill site located around 1.6 kilometers from the Birmingham city center. The project aims to construct six buildings, spanning three to 26 f

Hyundai Motor Group’s all-new Avante N, a high-performance version of the carmaker’s popular compact sedan, made its official debut on Wednesday. The car comes with a gasoline-powered 2.0 turbo flat engine and two six-speed and eight-speed transmission options. Its price starts at 29.4 million won ($23,000).

Hanwha Aerospace on Wednesday said it is poised to develop engine materials for fighter jets in a move to bolster the nation’s self-defense capabilities. The defense and aerospace unit of Hanwha Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Institute of Metals and Materials, the Korea Aerospace Technology Research Association, the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology and Seoul National University on developing, forging and casting materials for Inconel 718, a sp

Vine Group has teamed up with Goodwill Store to host a donation campaign throughout July, marking their fifth collaboration since 2019. Under the theme "connecting hearts, connecting sharing and connecting values," this year's campaign aims to encourage recycling and create job opportunities for the disabled. Goodwill Store, Vine Group's longtime collaboration partner, is a company committed to transforming the lives of people with disabilities through employment. The company