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— Korean proverb
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[Photo News] Flour under pressure
A man looks around a flour section at a discount store in Seoul on Wednesday amid growing concerns over possible grain price hike with India‘s wheat export ban.
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KCCI chief stresses Seoul-Tokyo ties amid geopolitical uncertainty
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Chey Tae-won on Wednesday stressed his desire to help mend the frayed ties between Seoul and Tokyo, saying their partnership will play a role in tackling ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. “Ami
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[Photo News] Bank while you shop
KB Kookmin Bank opened a unmanned branch within top retailer Emart‘s No Brand store in Express Bus Terminal in Seoul on Tuesday. The branch, launched in partnership with Emart, connects users with bank tellers through video calls and provides b
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Hanwha chief, Heritage Foundation chairman discuss geopolitics, bilateral ties
Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn on Wednesday met with Edwin Feulner, the founder of the Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based policy think tank, in Seoul and exchanged views on ongoing geopolitical issues affecting the global economy. The l
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[Graphic News] Incheon Airport becomes world’s No. 2 in cargo handling
Incheon Airport, the main gateway to South Korea, became the world’s second-busiest cargo airport in 2021, up one notch from the previous year, a trade body said. Incheon International Airport handled 3.23 million tons of international cargo
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[Herald Interview] Seoul to act as bridge between beauty biz and world: agency
Seoul aims to become a global hub for beauty and cosmetic businesses by providing full support to small- and medium-sized companies eyeing opportunities to enter overseas markets, a business support organization run by the municipal government said.
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Court halts Seoul city’s 8-month business suspension order on HDC Hyundai
Seoul Administrative Court on Thursday ordered the Seoul city government to halt its plan of an eight-month business suspension on HDC Hyundai Development over its building demolition project that killed nine. The court order is in effect until the
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7 carmakers to recall over 54,000 vehicles over parts defects
Ford Sales & Services Korea Inc., Hyundai Motor Co. and four other carmakers will voluntarily recall 54,390 vehicles combined over parts defects, Seoul's transport ministry said Thursday. Ford will recall 19,733 Explorer SUVs over faulty rear to
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SK Telecom buys stake in 3D motion graphics firm in metaverse push
South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom said Wednesday it has agreed to buy a stake in Morph Interactive, a Seoul-based three-dimensional motion graphics company, in a move to bolster a strategic partnership for accelerating its metaverse pu
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Hyundai E&C start sales of Hillstate apartment in Geomdan
Hyundai Engineering & Construction, the construction arm of Hyundai Motor Group, said on March 22 that it started sales of its new Hillstate apartment complex in Geomdan New Town, Incheon. The apartment complex comprises 13 buildings and a total
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BMW to start sales of all-electric i4 in Korea
BMW will soon kick off sales of its latest electric vehicle model i4 in South Korea, according to the carmaker‘s Seoul branch on Tuesday. Already raking in some 3,700 pre-orders, the i4 saloon is set to boast a strong presence in the Korean EV
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S. Korea seeks int'l cooperation for stable supply chains amid Ukraine tensions
South Korea's top trade official met with foreign envoys to Seoul on Thursday and discussed ways of cooperation to ensure stable supplies of key materials amid global supply chain disruptions and simmering tensions surrounding Ukraine, the industry m
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Kyobo Life Insurance vows push for IPO despite court ruling
Kyobo Life Insurance, one of South Korea's leading life insurers, said Friday it will press ahead with an initial public offering (IPO), despite a court ruling that could get in the way of its move. A day earlier, a Seoul court acquitted officials of
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Sampyo Industry booked as 1st firm accused of violating new workplace disaster law
Labor ministry officials raided the headquarters of Sampyo Industry in central Seoul on Friday in connection with a recent industrial accident in a quarry that left three workers dead, officials said. The raid came after the ministry booked Sampyo, a
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ASML CEO hints at adding 1,000 more jobs in Korea by 2029
Netherlands-based lithography equipment maker ASML is poised to add at least 1,000 more jobs in South Korea by the end of 2029, ASML CEO Peter Wennink said in a conference in Seoul Wednesday. The move will bolster its partnership with Korean semico
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Eva Global Holdings to support Korean firms for Indian foray
Eva Global Holdings, a New York- and Seoul-based consultancy firm specializing in trade and investment, said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Indian Industry to support Korean companies looking to enter the I
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Ancient brew has retro appeal in South Korea
SEOUL: Jeong Mi-hee used to buy a lot of whisky in airports. When the coronavirus pandemic brought her business travel to halt, she started paying more attention to local drinks she had overlooked.
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NextRise 2022, Seoul to kick off in June
NextRise 2022, Seoul, a global startup conference co-hosted by the Korea International Trade Association and Korea Development Bank, is set to be held in Seoul on June 16 and 17, with aims to connect startups and their potential business partners and
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Kia to launch 6 EVs by 2027 via joint venture renewal in China
Kia, South Korea’s second-largest automaker, will launch six electric vehicle models by 2027 in China by renewing its joint venture in the country, where it has been losing presence in recent years over soured bilateral ties between Seoul and B
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Air Busan to open Vladivostok route in Feb.
Air Busan Co., a budget carrier unit of Asiana Airlines Inc., said Thursday it will open the Incheon-Vladivostok route in February to meet business travel demand. Air Busan will offer flights to the Russian far eastern port city every t
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Container volume hits 6-month low at Incheon Port
Container volume at Incheon Port, the nation’s gateway for seaborne trade, has tumbled to a six-month low due to severe bottlenecks at major ports around the world and more lucrative offers by Chinese cargo owners. According to Incheon Port A