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HARYANA, India -- Daewoo Engineering & Construction Chairman Jung Won-ju, who doubles as chairman of Herald Media Group, expressed his hopes to establish India’s first Koreatown, the hub of Korean culture and commerce, in a meeting with high-profile Indian government officials. On Thursday, Jung ...
NEW DELHI, India -- Korea’s leading asset manager Mirae Asset Global Investments has been rapidly expanding its presence in the Indian market, riding on the country’s strong “appetite for Korean businesses.” Recognizing the country’s growth potential, the company was the first of its peers to...
NEW DELHI -- For South Korean tech behemoth Samsung Electronics, India is more than just a manufacturing hub for the global market. The tech giant believes that Indian talent will drive innovation to take the country a step further on the global stage. “Samsung was one of the first companies to r...
US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to use tariffs not only as a tool to protect American manufacturers but also as a way to ensure that trade negotiations are fair and expedited, a top Washington lobbyist says. “Trump has several administrative avenues to implement tariffs and his suggesti...
South Korean bakery giant SPC Group said Tuesday it has opened its first Paris Baguette franchise store in the UK, marking its debut in franchising within the European market. Paris Baguette had previously operated company-owned stores in Europe, including France and the UK. The first franchise st...
Korean steelmaker Hyundai Steel introduced its new mascot Yonggangi on Tuesday. Yonggangi, named after “yonggang,” which means purified molten iron in Korean, symbolizes the value of the steel industry and embodies a dynamic corporate culture, the company said. The mascot is portrayed as a peop...
Posco International, the trading and energy arm of Posco Group, announced Monday that its local subsidiary has completed the first gas processing plant in Queensland, Australia. In April 2022, Posco International acquired Senex Energy together with Hancock Prospecting. It aims to triple Senex's an...
By Kim Wan-ki Drivers instinctively reach for their seat belts, whether they’re off to work in the morning or heading out for a weekend picnic. According to a 2023 traffic culture index survey, seat belt usage in South Korea reached approximately 85 percent, which reflects the belief that seat be...
Global tobacco giant British American Tobacco on Monday officially launched its synthetic nicotine-based liquid e-cigarette, Nomad Sync 5000, in South Korea, the first market in the world to release the product. The Nomad Sync 5000, available in sweet “Purple” and refreshing “Cold” flavors, of...
Mercedes-Benz’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee said Monday that it has donated 500 million won ($358,000) to establish a specialized child protection center, aimed at protecting abused children and preventing further abuse. The funds, raised through the 11th Mercedes-Benz Give ’n Race...
As US President-elect Donald Trump assembles his energy team with the aim of expanding oil and gas production in his second term, there may be pressure on allies to import US oil. However, South Korean oil companies, heavily reliant on Middle Eastern suppliers, might hesitate to switch to US crude...
Hyundai Capital Services, the financial arm of Hyundai Motor Group, announced Monday the official launch of its Australian subsidiary, Hyundai Finance Australia, marking its 12th overseas expansion in automotive financing. The new entity will provide tailored financial solutions for Hyundai Motor ...
By Kan Hyeong-woo ( hwkan@heraldcorp.com )
This agreement will support Hyundai and Kia’s transition to using Samsung SDI batteries in their EV lineups, including the luxury Genesis brand’s upcoming GV90 electric SUV. Until now, Hyundai and Kia primarily relied on LG Energy Solution and SK On for their battery supplies, making this a notab...
South Korea leads the world in industrial robot adoption, with 1,012 robots per 10,000 employees deployed in 2023, according to a global study. The World Robotics 2024 report, presented by the Frankfurt, Germany-based International Federation of Robotics, reveals that the Asian country’s robot de...
Korean investors dump Kospi, flock to US stocks despite strong dollar
Hanwha sets up financial AI center in San Francisco
Korea, Indonesia strengthen partnership in general insurance
Cheaper Chinese chips hamper profit outlook for Samsung, SK hynix
Chinese battery makers gobble up Korean shares
Global talent market expands as professionals eyes abroad