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CJ Logistics criticized for death of part-timer

CJ Logistics is facing public criticism for the death of a college student, who died after sustaining an electric shock while working as a part-timer at a logistics center run by its subcontractor in Daejeon. According to the Daejeon Daedeok Police Station, Friday, the part-time worker surnamed Kim became unconscious Aug. 6, after getting shocked under a conveyor belt in the ...

Light industries | 2018-08-17 17:16

'We turn useless into useful'

Morethan has become one of the most mentioned social enterprises in Korea recently, after not only celebrities but also the country's top economic policymaker endorsed the company's bags for recycling used car materials.

Light industries | 2018-08-16 16:51

7 in 10 Koreans approve of nuclear power

Seven out of 10 Koreans support the use of nuclear power as an energy source, a poll showed Thursday, dealing a blow to the Moon Jae-in administration's policy of phasing out nuclear power plants.

Light industries | 2018-08-16 16:50

Brokerages cutting target prices for LIG Nex1

Securities firms are rushing to lower their target prices for LIG Nex1, saying it will be difficult for the defense company to bounce back from its disappointing first-half performance amid deteriorating business conditions.

Light industries | 2018-08-15 17:00

Mini-size beer, liquor going mainstream

As more Koreans are starting to eat and drink alone, brewers and distillers are rushing to introduce smaller-size products, according to industry officials Wednesday. When releasing its Cass beer in 250 milliliter cans in July, Oriental Brewery (OB) said consumers can more conveniently enjoy a cold beer in summer as the smaller can cools much faster than the larger cans. Acco...

Light industries | 2018-08-15 16:05

Interpark, Coupang hit for selling 'Rising Sun Flag'

Interpark and Coupang are facing criticism for selling goods with images of the Rising Sun Flag of the Japanese imperial military. Professor Seo Kyung-duk at Sungshin Women's University in Seoul said Wednesday that Interpark, Coupang and two other domestic online marketplaces were found to sell items decorated with the controversial symbol of Japan's military colonialism duri...

Light industries | 2018-08-15 15:12

Retailers, airlines alarmed over arrival duty free

The Moon Jae-in administration's move to set up arrival duty free shops has become a cause for concern among duty free store operators and air carriers, according to industry analysts Tuesday.

Light industries | 2018-08-14 15:50

KCC hit by construction industry slump

A slowdown in Korea's housing market is dealing a heavy blow to construction materials giant KCC, which logged disappointing earnings in the second quarter.

Light industries | 2018-08-09 17:42

Elizabeth Bae to lead BCW Korea

BCW announced Wednesday that it appointed Elizabeth Bae as its new leader for its Korean operation. It also named Kim Bum-sung as its managing director for corporate practice.

Light industries | 2018-08-09 14:03

Lock&Lock crumbling under Affinity Equity Partners

Locking food container maker Lock&Lock is suffering from declining profitability, as its second-quarter operating profit nearly halved.

Light industries | 2018-08-08 17:12

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