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Everyday objects with OLED displays move a step closer
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The eye-catcher of the exhibition is the OLED display technology that LG has installed in numerous interior design and everyday objects in the show house. The […]
South Korean telecommunications companies reduce dependence on their core business
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The three largest telecom companies in South Korea, SK Telecom (SKT), KT and LG Uplus, are looking for new business areas and growth industries outside their […]
LG Chem further expands its leading position in the global automotive battery market
Thursday, December 31, 2020
According to market observers from SNE Research, LG Chem was able to secure the top position in the global market for automotive batteries in the months […]
Rising vehicle imports in South Korea despite Covid 19 pandemic
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The Association of Korean Auto Importers and Distributors announced the latest figures on November 4. In October, 24,157 imported vehicles were newly registered, an increase of […]
Doosan Logistics Solutions markets Geek+ robots for Korean distribution centers
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Doosan Logistics Solutions Co. (DLS), the logistics and automation provider of the South Korean conglomerate Doosan Group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Geek+ to distribute […]
Korean chip maker SK Hynix expects to triple sales by 2025
Thursday, December 10, 2020
South Korean chip maker SK Hynix expects sales of its NAND memory chips to triple in the next five years, following the recent acquisition of the […]
Hyundai Motor exports first fuel cell system to Europe
Thursday, December 3, 2020
South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor maintains its leading role in the field of hydrogen technology by exporting fuel cells. The delivery to a Swiss […]
Chemical companies work on environmentally friendly “green” plastics
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Under the circumstances of this predicted enormous growth, South Korean chemical companies are increasing their efforts in research and development and in the expansion of production […]
Hyundai Group sold 350,000 “green” vehicles in 2019
Thursday, November 19, 2020
According to a report by the Korean Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA), a total of 5.27 million vehicles with alternative drive systems were sold worldwide. Alternative drives […]
KGS Becomes First IECEx Approved Certification Body under Service Facility Scheme in Asia
Thursday, November 12, 2020
The Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) is the first certification body in Asia that has been accredited under the IECEx Service Facility Scheme. This allows KGS […]
South Korean companies leading in hydrogen technology for transportation
Thursday, November 5, 2020
The Hyundai Motor Group announced that it will invest a total of 6.19 billion US dollars in the development of a hydrogen industry by 2030. It […]
South Korea strengthens international cooperation in research for future technologies
Thursday, October 29, 2020
The South Korean government would like to strengthen international cooperation in research on groundbreaking, future technologies. The three designated fields of research are self-driving vehicles, semiconductor […]
LG founds global alliance to research new materials using artificial intelligence
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The global alliance will use artificial intelligence (AI) and robots to research powerful chemical compounds and innovative next-generation materials. The group, called “Alliance for AI-Accelerated Materials […]
LG Uplus plans introduction of autonomous robot next year
Thursday, October 15, 2020
LG Uplus Corporation, a leading South Korean mobile operator, said last Friday it plans to launch a self-operating industrial robot with 5G connectivity next year. The […]
Korean battery manufacturers showed mixed reactions to Tesla’s new product
Thursday, October 8, 2020
The three largest Korean battery manufacturers, which have a global market share of 30 percent in automotive batteries, are uncertain about Tesla’s new product launch, but […]
LG Chem invests in battery joint venture with GM
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The South Korean company LG Chem has started investing in a joint venture with GM for the production of battery cells for vehicles. Around 35 million […]
German company receives license for LG’s vacuum cleaner robot
Thursday, September 24, 2020
On June 1, the South Korean company LG Electronics announced that it had signed a licensing and patent utilization agreement with Miele, a German company leading […]
KT introduces new services for automated warehouses
Thursday, September 17, 2020
South Korean telecommunications company Korea Telecom KT recently introduced its new automated warehouse services using a local 5G network and self-guided forklift trucks. The company uses […]
Rising demand lifts mood among Korea’s semiconductor manufacturers
Thursday, September 10, 2020
South Korea’s semiconductor industry is looking forward to the third quarter of this year despite the coronavirus crisis and difficult economic environment. According to information from […]
Tesla leading in electric vehicle sales in South Korea
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Tesla is boosting sales of electric vehicles in South Korea and making them more attractive to the general public. Previously, the car manufacturer had difficulties entering […]
Electronics industry prepares for growing demand
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The South Korean electronics industry is preparing for increasing demand after an improvement of the coronavirus situation. Managers from the industry expect an increase starting from […]
South Korea’s industry makes headway in electric vehicle batteries
Monday, August 3, 2020
The leading battery manufacturers in South Korea – LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation – were able to demonstrate solid success in recent months against […]
Simplified approval process for chemicals to ensure better supply
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
On 20 May 2020, the Korean Ministry of Environment reported that the simplified approval processes such as registration, evaluation and control of chemicals have led to […]
KT acquires stake from Hyundai’s robotics division
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
KT Corp, a leading telecommunications company in South Korea, announced in mid-June that it would acquire a 10 percent stake in the robotics business unit of […]
Hyosung builds world’s largest liquid hydrogen plant in Korea
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Hyosung Group, under the leadership of its Chairman Cho Hyun-joon, wanted to support the local industry and economy in the application and processing of hydrogen […]
LG Chem and SK Innovation expand their market shares in automotive batteries
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Market observers from SNE Research included the two South Korean companies in a list of the ten largest vehicle battery manufacturers in the world. While SK […]
Rising sales figures in Korea for imported vehicles
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The number of newly registered vehicles in April 2020 was 29,450, an increase of 25.9 percent over the previous year. The 20,000 mark was already exceeded […]
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