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Korean chipmakers brace for heightened export controls under Trump 2.0 South Korean chipmakers are on high alert over stricter US regulations on China, where they operate and have heavily invested in semiconductor chip fabrication plants, also known as fabs. Though tariff advocate US President Donald Trump has officially begun his second term, he has yet to clarify his pledges targeting China, including the proposed 60 percent tariffs on Chinese goods. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are thus w
Hanhwa Systems, a Korean technology solutions provider affiliated with Hanwha Group, said Tuesday that its cybersecurity solution system for ships has been certified by a US-based ship classification society for the first time in Asia. The SecuAider system recently passed a type approval test for “E27 TA” after the American Bureau of Shipping assessed whether the onboard system meets mandatory cyber resilience requirements. The official certificate was awarded to Hanwha Systems on Monday at the
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a meeting at aT Center in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss strategies for sustaining growth in Korean agricultural and food exports. The meeting centered on expanding exports of K-Food+ -- a category that includes agricultural and food products along with related industries such as smart farming, agricultural equipment and veterinary medicines -- with officials discussing the outlooks of local firms, implementation plans and government support
Strong overseas sales of Korean seaweed products earn a nickname echoing the nation's top export South Korea, where semiconductor exports dominate trade, has found another success story in an edible export -- dried seaweed, or gim in Korean. Dubbed the "black semiconductor" for its rising export performance -- albeit on a smaller scale than its microchip counterpart -- gim has become a vital contributor to the Korean economy and leads the nation’s seafood exports. According to data from the Mini
As Donald Trump assumes office for a second term on Monday, South Korean businesses are bracing for sweeping changes in US trade policies that could thrust them into considerable uncertainty. From potential tariff hikes to aggressive trade strategies and the rollback of green initiatives, Korea’s export-driven companies are gauging the risks and opportunities in the world’s largest economy. Amid these potential disruptions, firms must be equipped with “robust scenarios” and engage effectively wi
South Korea's leading cosmetics original design manufacturer Kolmar Korea announced Tuesday that it has developed a recyclable paper pouch for sheet masks as part of its efforts to lead in global sustainability. The announcement follows the company’s recognition by US weekly magazine Time last November as one of the World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025. Ranked 125th globally, Kolmar Korea was the only Korean cosmetics firm to make the list. The new paper pouch, created in partnershi
Enhanced screening, labor shortages cause check-in delays at award-winning airport Incheon International Airport is grappling with mounting congestion at its departure security checkpoints, as newly introduced screening equipment aimed at enhancing accuracy and efficiency has yet to alleviate recent bottlenecks. Last December, the airport ambitiously unveiled its expanded Terminal 2, transforming it into one of the world's three largest mega-airports, with the capacity to handle 100 million pass
South Korea’s leading tobacco company KT&G announced Monday the completion of additional manufacturing facilities in Turkey as part of a strategy to solidify its position as a global top-tier company. The expansion added two new production facilities to the factory, increasing its total ground area by approximately 1.5 times to 25,000 square meters. With the upgrades, the company’s four facilities can now produce up to 12 billion cigarettes annually, enabling KT&G to meet growing demand in North
PTKOREA, a digital marketing solutions company, said Monday that its senior internship project, SynerZ, has garnered positive responses from both participants and businesses since its launch in October last year. The project pairs senior interns with young employees to meet the needs of the rapidly growing silver generation. So far, 11 senior interns, averaging 64 years old, have joined the project in the fields of marketing, social welfare and government. Initially designed as a three-month pro
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