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Hydrogen economyHyundai, SK, POSCO, Hyosung agree to launch Korea’s hydrogen council
Hyundai Motor Group and three other South Korean conglomerates have agreed to launch an industry-wide consultative body on hydro...
Jun 10, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)
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Korean startupsDelivery service provider Barogo wraps up $72 mn Series C round
Logistics IT platform service Barogo has successfully wrapped up an 80 billion won ($72 million) Series C round, far above the c...
Jun 10, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)
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Organizational restructuringSKT to spin off; 5-for-1 stock split in November
South Korea’s largest mobile carrier SK Telecom Co. is moving forward with its spin-off plan announced in April. SK Teleco...
Jun 10, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)
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Mergers & AcquisitionsHanon sale takes shape; Valeo, Mahle, LG among potential bidders
The much-touted sale of South Korea’s Hanon Systems Corp. is taking solid shape with names of potential bidders floating a...
Jun 10, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)
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MedicineJW Pharm exports new antibiotic substance to US
JW Pharmaceutical Co. has become the first South Korean drug maker to develop the generic version of a next-generation antibioti...
Jun 10, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)
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RetailUK lifestyle brand Barbour enters legal battle with 10-year partner in Korea
The recent decision by Barbour, the British lifestyle brand under J. Barbour & Sons Ltd., to transfer the rights to sell its...
Jun 10, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)
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Venture capitalNPS joins in TPG-led $125 mn funding for Kakao Mobility
The National Pension Service has committed $100 million to a TPG consortium that recently raised $116.8 million to invest in Kak...
Jun 10, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)