World’s leading provider of industrial gases focuses on Korea’s semiconductor giants, health care markets

Korean unit’s chief devoted to enriching coffee culture here

Korea is vital market that Engel cannot lose, says local maker of plastic injection molders

“Facing tension-filled Korean workplace culture, management ought to lead the way to implement a new culture where workers enjoy their work.”It has been already two years since I was appointed as a general manager for Heineken Korea. The Korean alcoholic drinks industry can be also deemed one of the most dynamic and fiercely competitive markets in the world. Although it is arguably the toughest job to establish our brand in Korea, where the presence of local brands has long been immensely powerf

CEO says Korean unit is struggling to catch up with rising global demand

U.K. hairdressing brand puts focus on investment in staff training

Biopharmaceutical firm continues double-digit growth here thanks to innovative products

Trade office chief says pact would not damage Korean industries

With the continued depreciation of the yen, concerns about Japanese investment into Korea have been rising. The rapidly weakening yen was devalued by more than 20 percent against the dollar between October 2012 and March 2013 from 79.03 yen to 94.93 yen per dollar. This is due to Japan’s quantitative easing policy, which has been actively carried out since the Liberal Democratic Party took power and which aims for an inflation rate of 2 percent.In the short term, there is no need to worry about

Danone Pulmuone head plans to introduce more global brands once Activia reaches top

During her inauguration speech in February, President Park Geun-hye paid homage to her father’s legacy and his important role in laying the groundwork for Korea’s rapid economic development, which is often described as the Miracle on the Han. In the midst of ongoing economic uncertainty stemming from the global financial crisis, she pledged to revitalize the Korean economy to enable a second Miracle on the Han. While Park did not provide any specific commentary on the role of the foreign busines

Executive at Millet upbeat as outdoor market here shows explosive growth

As an executive search professional, and coach to company leaders, I work with many fine leaders from various countries within a variety of businesses in Korea. I often witness firsthand what works and what doesn’t in Korea. Life for me is not boring ― it’s a roller coaster.How can we smooth out the ride of our careers in Korea? Why do books not always deliver? Well, because life is not so cut and dried that it can be captured easily between two hard covers. In looking for a career, don’t assume

Swiss brand growing while other imported cosmetics struggle