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Kolon Life Science to start clinical trials to extend Invossa’s target patient group
Nov 23, 2017
Kolon Life Science said Thursday that it has been granted permission in South Korea to begin clinical trials to prove that its new osteoarthritis drug Invossa -- currently approved for treating mid-grade osteoarthritis of the knee -- can be used for treating more severe forms of the joint disease. The Seoul-based company said that the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has granted approval to begin phase 3 clinical trials to show that Invossa can be used for the treatment of Kellgren & Lawr
Venture minister vows to root out tech extortion by large companies
Nov 23, 2017
South Korea's new startups minister said Thursday he will first resolve the issue of technology extortion by large firms among a slew of tasks facing him to boost the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.Hong Jong-haak was appointed to head the newly minted Ministry of SMEs and Startups earlier this week, becoming the last to fill in the 19-member Cabinet of President Moon Jae-in who took office in May. The creation of the ministry was an election campaign pledge made by the president. T
E-mart’s cosmetics store Scentence to open in Saudi Arabia
Nov 23, 2017
E-mart’s specialized cosmetics store Scentence is set to open in Saudi Arabia as early as March next year, according to the company Thursday.“We have signed a franchise agreement with Saudi Arabia’s largest distribution group Fawaz Alhokair, and agreed to open E-mart’s cosmetics store Scentence in the group’s shopping malls,” E-mart said in a release. E-mart’s cosmetics specialty store Scentence at Starfield Goyang (E-mart)Although the two companies had originally agreed in June to open E-mart
[Video] Mall, shops start to open doors to dogs
Nov 23, 2017
When Starfield Hanam first opened in the southern suburb of Seoul last September, it promised to be something that Korea had never seen before: a shopping and entertainment complex that would rival theme parks for families seeking a weekend outing.But there was one attraction that stood out for animal lovers in particular: Starfield would allow dog owners to bring their pets to the mall with them.A year later, Starfield Hanam sees about 500 dogs per day visiting the mall on weekends. (Shot by Ki
Hong Kong Trade Development Council opens Seoul office
Nov 23, 2017
Trade and business ties between Hong Kong and South Korea are set to strengthen with the official launch Tuesday of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s office in Seoul. The HKTDC has been operating a consultant office in the Korean capital since 1990. The upgraded presence will further boost Hong Kong’s trade and business promotion in Korea. HKTDC executive director Margaret Fong With a full-fledged HKTDC office in Seoul, run by staff from both Hong Kong and Korea, the HKTDC will provide m
[PyeongChang 2018] Korean businesses less eager to sponsor PyeongChang Olympics
Nov 23, 2017
South Korea's major business associations remain less eager to sponsor the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics only two months away due to strengthened anti-corruption laws, industry insiders people said Thursday. In a meeting arranged by Lee Hee-beom, who heads the winter sports games organizing committee, the country's six leading business lobbies have been less willing to support the winter sports games than in the past due to related rules, they said.The six business associations are the Federa
In face of washer safeguard, Samsung, LG to open US plants sooner
Nov 22, 2017
Korean gov may seek legal action with WTO against US restriction
Samsung sets up AI center under Samsung Research
Nov 22, 2017
Samsung Electronics will set up an artificial intelligence center under Samsung Research while retaining its mobile, home appliances and chip units, the company said Wednesday. “We will continue to retain three business units -- consumer electronics, IT and mobile communications and device solutions. A slight reshuffle will be carried out in order to promptly respond to market changes and increase operational efficiency,” a Samsung spokesperson said. For its consumer electronics and information
[Monitor] Number of Korean-invested companies in US grows: report
Nov 22, 2017
Investments by Korean companies in the US and the number of workers hired have been growing since a free trade deal between the two countries came into effect in 2012. As of August, there are a total of 847 corporations in the US that Korean companies have invested in, hiring about 75,000 workers, said the Korea International Trade Association, quoting a report by the US corporate information provider Duns & Bradstreet.These companies are mostly in California, Texas and New Jersey. The number of
Hyundai Rotem renews maintenance deal in Ukraine
Nov 22, 2017
Korean train manufacturing firm Hyundai Rotem has renewed its maintenance services for 90 subway trains in Ukraine, securing an additional 65 billion won ($59.6 million), the company said in a statement Wednesday. (Hyundai Rotem)Hyundai Motor’s affiliate signed a deal with Ukraine Railway Speed Co. to extend its project by five years. Under the renewed deal, Hyundai Rotem is responsible for the maintenance of the 90 trains until 2027, it said.In 2010, Hyundai Rotem secured a 350 billion won dea
[Photo News] Barogo's motorcycle drivers deliver kimchi to the underprivileged in Seoul
Nov 22, 2017
KIMCHI DELIVERY TO THE POOR – Rep. Park Young-sun of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (second from right) and Guro-gu Mayor Lee Sung (right) load kimchi and fresh eggs onto motorcycles operated by Korean food and goods delivery service provider Barogo in Seoul, Wednesday. The startup delivered 670 plates of eggs and 1,180 kimchi cabbages donated by the Kookmin Ilbo to underprivileged households and social service centers in Guro-gu as part of its seasonal charity program. (Courtesy of Barogo
Korea to take firm stance against further opening of agriculture in KORUS
Nov 22, 2017
The South Korean government has expressed its firm stance to the United States against the additional opening of the agricultural market in the upcoming negotiations to amend the bilateral free trade pact, a senior ministry official said Wednesday."The government will not strike deals that turn the balance of interest against us," Yoo Myung-hee, a director general at the trade ministry, said in a Seoul meeting with people from the agricultural sector. "In previous talks, we've explained the sens
[PyeongChang 2018] Consumers queue overnight to buy ‘PyeongChang Coat’
Nov 22, 2017
The in-demand PyeongChang long padded coat sold out early Wednesday morning with eager consumers queuing from Tuesday evening.Lotte Department Store announced that its 7,000 PyeongChang long padded coats sold out nationwide by 6 a.m. on Wednesday due to the long line of shoppers.Branches around the country were allocated tickets to give to consumers in order to buy the much sought after coat. At Lotte Department Store Avenuel, World Tower Branch, people started arriving at 8 p.m. Tuesday, after
Chinese firms nearly topple Samsung in India
Nov 22, 2017
Chinese smartphone firms that dominate their country’s market are now rapidly moving into India, where Samsung has taken the lead over the past six years. According to a report released by Counterpoint Research on Tuesday, Samsung barely retained its top spot with a 22.8 percent share in the Indian smartphone market during the third quarter. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi closely followed with a 22.3 percent share in the same period.Another research firm, Strategy Analytics, showed Samsung had
[PyeongChang 2018] Airbnb officially supports 2018 Winter Olympics
Nov 22, 2017
Airbnb signed on to become an official supporter of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics on Wednesday. The community-driven hospitality firm will work with the local community to offer accommodation to travelers visiting Gangwon Province during the games. At a signing ceremony that took place Wednesday, Uhm Chan-wang, director of the PyeongChang Organizing Committee, expressed gratitude to Airbnb for participating as an official supporter.Uhm Chan-wang, director of the PyeongChang Organizing Com
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