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Tech, Media & TelecomWhy Samsung is so far behind Apple
In October 2012, US tech giant Apple Inc. fired Dominique Oh, the head of its South Korean unit. This was due to Apple's sluggis...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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Shipping & ShipbuildingHyundai Heavy's engine unit emerges as golden goose
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., a South Korean shipbuilding giant, is seeing its marine engine business unit emerge as the company...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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Mergers & AcquisitionsBaring PEA to refinance two Korean lenders to recoup investment
Hong Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia is planning to raise a total of 674 billion won ($532 million) in loans for South Kor...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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ElectronicsLG Display to drastically cut LCD output as Chinese rivals churn it out
LG Display Co., a major South Korean display panel maker, plans to drastically cut production of its liquid crystal display pane...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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Banking & FinanceShinhan to boost Vietnam digital services with Tiki
South Korea's Shinhan Financial Group has picked Vietnam’s e-commerce startup Tiki as its first strategic partner in the S...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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WebtoonsNaver Webtoon’s global users quadruple in 5 years on localization
Naver Webtoon Corp., the digital comics and novel platform of South Korea’s online portal giant Naver Corp., saw users nea...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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EarningsKorea's big three trading firms log record profit in Q1
South Korea’s top three general trading companies, LX International Corp., POSCO International Corp. and Samsung C&T C...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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AutomobilesHyundai Motor, battery firms strive to limit China lockdown disruptions
The growing fears of a Beijing lockdown are prompting South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. and battery makers, al...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)
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AirlinesAsiana steps up pressure on Gategroup to cancel 30-yr contract
South Korea's Asiana Airlines Inc. has stepped up its pressure on Gategroup to nullify its 30-year in-flight meal contract with ...
May 02, 2022 (Gmt+09:00)