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SK Telecom signs MOUs with 3 Southeast Asian firms to expand its metaverse business

SK Telecom signs MOUs with 3 Southeast Asian firms to expand its metaverse business

SK Telecom, a leading Korean mobile carrier, will join hands with information technology companies from three Southeast Asian countries to expand its metaverse business in the region, company officials said Monday.

2023-11-27 11:53

Hyundai Motor chief named industry leader by Automotive News

Hyundai Motor chief named industry leader by Automotive News

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun has been named Industry Leader of the Year by a U.S.-based auto news media outlet in recognition of his unfaltering vision of developing smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions.

2023-11-27 11:52

Skepticism grows over FCEVs amid hydrogen shortage

Skepticism grows over FCEVs amid hydrogen shortage

The recent shortage of hydrogen for vehicles in Korea has prompted a controversy about the country’s readiness to popularize hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), cars that run on electricity genreated by using oxygen from the air and compressed hydrogen, according to industry officials, Sunday.

2023-11-26 16:33

Lotte, Shinsegae, Hyundai fined for unfairly shifting marketing costs to tenants

Lotte, Shinsegae, Hyundai fined for unfairly shifting marketing costs to tenants

Lotte, Shinsegae and Hyundai have been fined for unfairly shifting their marketing costs to their store tenants without any prior notification, the antitrust watchdog said Sunday.

2023-11-26 15:58

Hyundai EVs promote Busan for World Expo 2030

Hyundai EVs promote Busan for World Expo 2030

Hyundai Motor Group’s promotional vehicles, the IONIQ 6, left, and Kia’s EV6, are parked in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris, Sunday. The automakers are making a last-ditch effort to promote Busan’s bid to become the host city for World Expo 2030. A total of 10 special Hyundai vehicles will be seen around the French capital until Nov. 28 when member state...

2023-11-26 14:44

Why is Samsung enhancing support for multicultural youth?

Why is Samsung enhancing support for multicultural youth?

Samsung Group’s recent announcement of new corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs is drawing attention as the conglomerate seeks to support multicultural youth and seniors in line with the nation's changing demographics, according to industry officials, Friday.

2023-11-24 17:12

SK spurs net-zero transition with power purchase agreement

SK spurs net-zero transition with power purchase agreement

SK Group plans to accelerate its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by signing the country's largest direct Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), the group announced Friday.

2023-11-24 16:51

Korea aims to make deeper foray into global defense market

Korea aims to make deeper foray into global defense market

Korea is seeking to expand its foothold in the global arms market following a significant leap last year, capitalizing on increased demand for weapons driven by geopolitical conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, as well as an assertive China.

2023-11-24 15:04

KGC's ginseng extracts win Taiwanese hearts with actress Park Eun-bin

KGC's ginseng extracts win Taiwanese hearts with actress Park Eun-bin

Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC) is gaining traction with its new ginseng extract sticks in Taiwan where the aging population's interest in healthcare is on the rise, according to the health food producer, Friday.

2023-11-24 14:58

McDonald's opens eco-friendly drive-thru restaurant in Jeju

McDonald's opens eco-friendly drive-thru restaurant in Jeju

McDonald's has opened a new drive-thru restaurant in Jeju Island that boasts environmentally clean features for energy efficiency and visitors' convenience, according to the global franchise, Friday.

2023-11-24 14:58

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