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Japan travel bookings by S. Koreans halve on trade row
Jul 22, 2019
A growing number of South Koreans are changing their holiday destinations from Japan to other countries, with a major travel agency on Monday saying demand for tours fell nearly 50 percent, along with increasing booking cancellations. A boycott of Japanese products, fueled by Tokyo’s decision to curb exports of high-tech materials to Seoul, has spread to the tourism sector, causing Koreans to turn away from the popular travel destination. Since July 8, a daily average of 500 cons
Senior trade official to represent Korea at WTO over dispute with Japan
Jul 22, 2019
Amid escalating trade tension between South Korea and Japan, the Trade Ministry here said Monday its senior official would participate in the World Trade Organization’s General Council on Tuesday to better respond at the scene due to the gravity of the issue. Kim Seung-ho, deputy minister for multilateral and legal affairs, will participate in the general council, the highest decision-making body, in Geneva. The council is slated to discuss the two nations’ trade dispute at its meeti
Uniqlo apologizes for remarks that angered S. Korean consumers
Jul 22, 2019
Fast Retailing Co., which owns Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo, on Monday issued an apology for remarks by its executive that have drawn criticism from South Korean consumers amid ongoing trade friction between Tokyo and Seoul.On July 11, Takeshi Okazaki, CFO of the Tokyo-based fast fashion brand, said during an earnings press call that the impact of the current boycott by South Korean customers of Japanese goods will not last long.In a statement released both in Korean and Japanese, Uniqlo apolog
Chief of Korean memory chip maker flies to Japan amid trade row
Jul 21, 2019
Lee Seok-hee, the CEO of South Korean memory chip maker SK hynix Inc., flew to Japan Sunday to discuss resourcing in the wake of the Japanese government's tighter regulation on exports of critical semiconductor materials to South Korea. Early this month, Japan imposed stricter regulations on exports to South Korea of three materials -- resist, etching gas and fluorinated polyimide that are critical for the production of semiconductors and flexible displays. Tokyo is reportedly planning to expand
Korea to make all-out efforts to lift Japan’s export restrictions
Jul 21, 2019
Seoul, Tokyo to discuss trade disputes at WTO this week
Chong Kun Dang, Dong-A ST to launch Nesp biosimilars in Japan in H2
Jul 21, 2019
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Jul 21, 2019
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Korea Gas Corp. seeks to expand global presence
Jul 21, 2019
State-run Korea Gas Corp. (Kogas) is expanding its global presence in the liquefied natural gas market with its robust technologies and overseas networks. The company is currently participating in 25 global projects in 13 nations, including the exploration, development and production of natural gas. It also includes liquefaction of LNG and the construction and operation of gas pipelines and terminals overseas. Last year, Kogas sold 36 million tons of LNG in Korea after purchasing from Qatar
2 SK Innovation subsidiaries acquire 35% stake in Myanmar’s BOC
Jul 21, 2019
SK Innovation said Friday that two of its subsidiaries, SK Energy and SK Trading International, have acquired a combined 35 percent stake in Best Oil Co., the second-largest oil retailer in Myanmar. The two companies spent about 150 billion won ($127.7 million) to hold 17.5 percent of BOC’s shares each. BOC has market share of 17 percent in Myanmar’s oil retail market.The deal was aimed at securing stable exports and a trading destination, and making inroads into the foreign ret
[Advertorial] LG Chem contributes to society’s sustainable development
Jul 21, 2019
LG Chem, the chemical and biopharma business unit of South Korea’s LG Group, has been contributing to social welfare by carrying out a slew of projects supporting education and green energy in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The firm has been especially focusing on developing its program for elementary and middle school students, utilizing its expertise. It runs an experience center where students can participate in various science experiments categ
Hyundai Mobis develops camera system to replace side mirrors
Jul 21, 2019
Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea's largest auto parts maker, said Sunday it has developed a camera monitoring system that will replace side-view mirrors in next-generation vehicles. Three high-performance camera sensors inside the vehicle will not only increase driving safety by significantly reducing blind spots, and but also improve fuel efficiency as side-view mirrors will be hidden inside the car, Hyundai Mobis said in a statement. "The paradigm shift to the future car is demanding both f
Government eyeing increased workweek for localization of materials
Jul 19, 2019
The government said Friday that it is considering allowing selected people to work more than 52 hours per week for tests that are part of localization of key industrial materials.Last year, South Korea cut the maximum weekly working hours to 52 from the previous 68 to help people strike a balance between work and life.The government said workers in the sectors affected by Japan's export restrictions could be subject to the temporary exception. Since July 4, Japan tightened regulations on exports
Korean Air opens Cloud Command Center
Jul 19, 2019
South Korean full-service carrier Korean Air said Friday that it has opened the Cloud Command Center, which can manage and control all its server data, networks and security around the clock. According to the air carrier, this is the first time a Korean full-service carrier will operate its own IT system cloud. It is also the first time a top Korean conglomerates has adopted such a system. In November last year, Korean Air clinched a deal with LG CNS and Amazon Web Service to transfer its data
S. Korea to build world's largest floating solar farm
Jul 18, 2019
South Korea will build the world's largest floating solar farm in a fresh water lake next to Saemangeum, a reclaimed area on the west coast, the government said Thursday.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said the project to build a 2.1 gigawatt (GW) solar farm on the lake that spans 30 square kilometers was approved in an electricity committee meeting, with the project estimated to cost 4.6 trillion won (US$3.9 billion). Work on the solar farm is expected to start in the latter half of
Volvo, Samsung SDI to co-develop battery packs for electric trucks
Jul 18, 2019
Volvo Group said Thursday it has entered into a strategic alliance with Samsung SDI to develop battery packs for electric trucks. The Swedish automaker said the alliance will cover joint development of battery packs specifically developed for its models. While Samsung SDI intends to provide battery cells and modules to meet the demand for the automaker’s electric trucks, Volvo will utilize the battery pack technology for assembly in its plants. “The alliance with Samsung SDI is
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