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May 14, 2020 11:06

BIO KOREA 2020 International Convention Delivers Online from May 18 to 23

The BIO KOREA Organizing Committee announced it will hold the BIO KOREA 2020 International Convention scheduled for May 18-23 as an online convention instead of an in-person event for this year. Th

May 07, 2020 17:10

Herbalife Nutrition Continues Supporting Korean Diabetes Society

Herbalife Nutrition Korea, a premier global nutrition company, announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with the Korean Diabetes Society(KDS) for the fifth consecutive year. The

May 06, 2020 10:59

Catch It English Offers a Free Premium Coupon to Support Learning English During COVID-19 Crisis

Catch It Play, Inc. is offering a free premium coupon of its mobile English learning application ‘Catch It English’, so that everyone who is in quarantine due to COVID-19 can learn English at home saf

April 29, 2020 09:52

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon to Build the World’s Biggest Liquid Hydrogen Plant

Last year Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon made a large-scale investment in carbon fiber. This time he started another ambitious hydrogen economy project to build the world’s largest liquid hydrogen pla

April 26, 2020 10:00

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Widens Stride for Environmental Management by Recycling Samdasoo Bottles to Make Bags

Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon, who has been emphasizing eco-friendly management, kick-started a resource circulation project. Hyosung TNC (KRX:298020) embarked on the ‘Restoration to be Rebo

April 25, 2020 10:00

BIO KOREA 2020 to Go Fully Digital with e-Conference, Online Meeting, and Virtual Exhibition from May 18 to 23

BIO KOREA 2020 International Convention, where global bio experts correspond, is shifting to an online-only event. BIO KOREA Organizing Committee has taken its final measures to execute a full digi

April 24, 2020 18:30

SAMWHA ELECTRIC's Electrolytic Capacitor Receives Attention in Electronics for Smart City Industry

SAMWHA ELECTRIC (KRX:009470), a leading manufacturer specialized in electrolytic capacitors, draws attention in the world electronics market by launching a conductive polymer hybrid electrolytic capac

April 16, 2020 09:25

Samsung Bioepis Announces US Launch of ONTRUZANT® (trastuzumab-dttb) for Early and Metastatic HER2-overexpressing Breast Cancer and Metastatic Gastric Cancer

Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. announced today that ONTRUZANT® (trastuzumab-dttb), a biosimilar of the reference biologic medicine HERCEPTIN®[1] (trastuzumab) for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breas

April 03, 2020 13:00

MAK's Oracle Water System Represents Device for Preventing COVID-19

“As it is harmless, I readily clean my hands using ‘Oracle Water’ after returning home, instead of other hand-detergents,” said a citizen of Daegu who was receiving the antiseptic solution at a commun

April 01, 2020 13:28

Odd Concepts Raises USD10M Accumulated Investments; Emerges as a Leading AI-based Fashion Company in APAC

Despite the impact in start-up investment scene due to the COVID-19 crisis, Odd Concepts Inc., an AI-based fashion tech company, succeeded in attracting continuous investments. The latest funding i

March 31, 2020 11:05

Schneider Electric Joins Cybersecurity Tech Accord

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has joined the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, a watershed agreement among its signatories to enhance the cyber

March 30, 2020 10:13

MAK's Oracle Water with Outstanding Cleansing and Sterilizing Power Demonstrates Effect of Preventing COVID-19

‘Oracle Water’, produced with Oracle Water System which is a powerful epidemics prevention solution developed by MAK, demonstrated the remarkable effect of preventing COVID-19. Oracle Water was beg

March 30, 2020 09:55

Siemens Energy Korea relocates the office building to Chungjeong-ro

Siemens Energy Korea (Siemens Energy Ltd·SEL) said on March 30 that it relocate the office building to the Poongsan Building in Chungjeong-ro, Seoul. With the relocation, they announced its launch as

March 19, 2020 08:00

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Increases Management Transparency through Shareholder-friendly Policies

Hyosung (KRX:004800) is strengthening shareholder-friendly policies under Chairman Cho Hyun-joon’s push to enhance management transparency and share as much information as possible with markets. Ch

March 16, 2020 16:28

GN MEDI Antibacterial Spray Which Sterilizes 99.99 Percent of Influenza A Virus Is Launched

Ventex launched GN MEDI 99.9% antibacterial spray which is an eco-friendly and odorless product containing harmless minerals for sterilization and disinfection. Ventex is a technical company in Kor

March 13, 2020 17:27

Siemens Korea donates 100 million won to help overcome novel coronavirus outbreak

Siemens Korea announced on March 13 that the company had donated 100 million won to the Korean Red Cross for supporting response efforts and stop the spread of COVID-19 outbreak. The donation was m

March 13, 2020 14:12

NCH launches ‘ecoSTORM’, a biological drain maintenance system

NCH Asia Pacific today announced the launch of ‘ecoSTORM’, an innovative, fully-automated, on-site delivery system for growing food-safe bacteria, and enhances the NCH Drain Maintenance Program. Dr

March 03, 2020 17:30

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Joins Efforts to Help Korea Overcome COVID-19 Crisis

Hyosung (Chairman Cho Hyun-joon) decided to donate KRW 500 million and medical supplies to help the nation contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Hyosung (KRX:004800) donate

March 03, 2020 11:56

Human Dynamic to Reveal Crisis Management for Business Leaders Amid COVID-19 and Tips for Working from Home Effectively

In the crisis of COVID-19 outbreak, Human Dynamic, a human resources consulting firm in Seoul will host a webinar on “Crisis Management for HR and Business Leaders - How to support employees during a

February 26, 2020 09:32

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Makes Strides in European Electricity Market

Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon has made strides in launching its heavy industries affiliate to Britain then to Sweden in Europe’s electricity market. Hyosung Heavy Industries (KRX:298040) ent

February 25, 2020 11:56

Schneider Electric’s commitment to sustainability recognized in two leading rankings

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been given two significant rankings - the top place among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation

February 21, 2020 17:30

AtMet KOREA Unveils High-Quality Bulk Strap

AtMet KOREA, a high-quality export cargo packing materials provider, unveiled its ‘BulkStrap’ that enables one to transport cargoes in a safer and more effective manner. Bulk Strap can fasten cargo

February 21, 2020 16:24

British Embassy Seoul hosted coffee for zero plastic event for its Green is GREAT campaign

British Embassy in Seoul hosted a coffee for zero plastic event at Dohwa Engineering, a total engineering consulting firm in Seoul. Free coffee was provided to staff at Dohwa if they brought their own

February 21, 2020 09:39

AtMet KOREA Launches 4 Different Series of Dunnage Airbags

AtMet KOREA, an export cargo packing materials provider, announced that it has launched new dunnage airbags used for protecting container cargos. New AtMet dunnage airbags comprise 4 series includi

February 20, 2020 14:32

AtMet KOREA Participates in Logis-Tech TOKYO 2020 Aiming to Expand into Global Market

AtMet KOREA, an export cargo packing materials provider, announced that it showcases its major products at the Logis-Tech TOKYO 2020 being held February 19~21, 2020 in Tokyo. AtMet KOREA manufactur

February 20, 2020 14:21

Jinsan Beverage Leads Development of Beauty and Health Beverage Market with Its Brand ‘Jejuttre’

Jinsan Beverage Co., Ltd., a healthy beverage developer based in Jeju, Korea, expedites developing market of beauty and health beverages containing rich dietary fiber and collagen. Under the motto

February 19, 2020 11:05

Wave Company Launches WaveWear on Kickstarter to Introduce Kinesiology Taping Wear

Wave Company is launching the kinesiology taping wear on Kickstarter on Feb 19, 2020. Nancy Cho and Lee are finally launching new fitness wear called WaveWear after years of research and developmen

February 19, 2020 10:16

Jinsan Beverage of Korea Introduces Its Healthy Smoothies for Spring

Jinsan Beverage, a Korean healthy beverage developer, has introduced its five ‘Jejuttre smoothies’, premium blended drinks of fresh fruits and vegetables that are good for health in spring. The fiv

February 19, 2020 10:07

Shinsegae I&C Presents a New Vision for Future Retail Technology with CloudPOS at the EuroShop 2020

Shinsegae I&C (KRX: 035510) announced that it unveiled a new vision for the future of retail technology at the EuroShop 2020, one of the largest global exposition on the retail business, set to take p

February 17, 2020 13:24

Seoul Global Challenge 2019-2020 Finds Success in Finding Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Fine Dust in Seoul Subway

The Seoul Global Challenge (hereinafter called “SGC”) 2019-2020, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Business Agency (SBA) aimed at finding innovative solutions to urban

February 17, 2020 09:41

Siemens Ltd. Seoul appoints Thomas Schmid as New Head of Digital Industries

A global powerhouse in electrical engineering and electronics leading the age of digitalization, Siemens Ltd. Seoul (SLS) announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Schmid as Head of the company’s Digita

February 10, 2020 18:00

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Posts KRW 1 Trillion in Operating Profit Again in 3 Years

The combined operating profit of Hyosung Group’s five major affiliates -- Hyosung Corp., Hyosung TNC, Hyosung Heavy Industries, Hyosung Advanced Materials, and Hyosung Chemical -- topped KRW 1 trillio

February 10, 2020 13:38

2020 Korea Representative Brand List Selected by BRANDSTARS Are Announced

BRANDSTARS Selection Committee announced the 2020 Korea Representative Brand list of the country’s best industrial brands. The selected brands include Samsung Electronics’ Samsung Galaxy (smartphon

February 07, 2020 15:38

oneIMMERS Releases New VR Game ‘Escape Point’ on Oculus Store

oneIMMERS Co., Ltd, an affiliate of YJM Games (KOSDAQ:193250), has announced the release of Escape Point on Oculus Store for free. Escape Point is taking place in a prison where the place is overru

February 07, 2020 15:11

PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 Is Opened from Feb. 9 to Mark Second Anniversary of PyeongChang 2018 Games

The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation will hold PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 (PPF 2020) at PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province from Feb. 9 to 11. The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy

February 07, 2020 09:38

Odd Concepts Aims to Expand in APAC Region with SEACRUX Takeover

Odd Concepts Inc., an AI fashion styling service provider, aims to expand its APAC region business through acquisitions. Odd Concepts said on Feb. 5 that it took over SEACRUX, a Singaporean start-u

February 05, 2020 13:42

UNGC Network Korea and KoSIF launch “Business Integrity Society” to fight against corruption in collaboration with Siemens Integrity Initiative,

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Network Korea and Korea Sustainability Investing Forum (KoSIF) announced the launch of a new anti-corruption project called “Business Integrity Society (BIS)” unde

January 31, 2020 18:01

Robert Wilkinson appointed Managing Director of Colliers International Korea

Leading global commercial real estate services and investment management firm, Colliers International (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) today announced that Robert Wilkinson has been appointed as Managing Direct

January 28, 2020 16:28

NCH Launches Torrent 700, a High-Performance Water-Based Parts-Cleaning System for Maintenance Workshops

NCH Korea (www.nchkorea.com) today announced that they are expanding their water-based parts-cleaning product range with the launch of ‘Torrent 700’, a high-performance water-based parts-cleaning syst

January 21, 2020 14:32

How Signify Will Significantly Reduce its Carbon Footprint with the First-Ever Publicly-Announced Corporate VPPA in Poland

Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services provided advice to Signify, the world leader in lighting, who will source 42 megawatts of clean power from the Kisielice onshore wind farm. Polis

January 21, 2020 13:34

GeneMedicine Appoints MIT Professor Robert S. Langer, Sc.D to Its Scientific Advisory Board

GeneMedicine Co., Ltd., a leader in the field of oncolytic adenovirus platform for the treatment of intractable cancers, announced that the company has appointed Robert S. Langer, Sc.D., the David H.

January 10, 2020 09:00

SuhRyung Machinery, a Leading Manufacturer of Hydraulic Jacks, to Launch Brand in ASEAN Market

SuhRyung Machinery Co., Ltd. announced it will launch its brand in the emerging ASEAN automotive market this time, now that it brought its products to BRICS successfully. SuhRyung Machinery specialize

January 10, 2020 08:56

Shinsan, a Water Treatment Company, to Enter Chinese Market

Shinsan Co., Ltd., a Korean water treatment company, said it will launch its water treatment system in China, a gigantic market in that field. Its water purification system has combined R/O (Revers

January 10, 2020 08:52

DFC, a Producer of Synthetic Resins for Coatings, to Advance Into Russia

DFC Inc., a producer of synthetic resins for coatings, said it will advance into the Russian market. DFC produces alkyd resins, acrylic resins, polyester resins, amino resins, curing agents and sel

January 10, 2020 08:48

SOS LAB Signs a LiDAR Collaboration MOU with ON Semiconductor to Advance the Development and Commercialization of Solid-state LiDAR for Automotive and Smart Factory Markets

SOS LAB, a LiDAR startup for self-driving cars, and ON Semiconductor, a world-class supplier of semiconductor-based solutions, signed a LiDAR collaboration memorandum of understanding to advance the d

January 07, 2020 10:17

ICON.AI Named as CES 2020 Innovation Awards Winner With Its Venus, Smart Makeup Mirror With Alexa Built-in…Changing the Beauty Industry With Artificial Intelligence

ICON.AI, the smart beauty device maker behind the world's 1st All-in-one Multi-Function Smart Makeup Mirror Device, named as CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree for Venus, Smart Makeup Mirror with Alex

January 03, 2020 17:41

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon: In 2020 We Must See the Forest to Notice Changes

In his New Year’s message to employees, Hyosung Group (KRX:004800) Chairman Cho Hyun-joon laid out a vision for Hyosung which “cultivates a forest and grows with customers.” “The age of singularity

January 03, 2020 17:24

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Presents the ‘2019 Employee of the Year’ Awards

Hyosung (KRX:004800) Chairman Cho Hyun-joon presented ‘2019 Employee of the Year’ Award to Hyosung TNS Senior Vice President Kweon Sang-hwan. Kweon was presented with a plaque and prize money of 50

December 31, 2019 14:40

Busan to Strengthen Business Cooperation with Vietnam on Smart City Field

Korean marine city, Busan, decided to strengthen business cooperation with Vietnam on smart city field. ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit and Smart City Fair were held from November 25 t

December 31, 2019 11:48

WELT Smart Belt Pro Wins CES 2020 Innovation Award

WELT, a digital healthcare company, won the Innovation Awards for its new product, Smart Belt Pro, at CES 2020, the world’s largest consumer appliance fair, which is held in January 2020. An update

December 30, 2019 10:20

MAXST Industrial AR Solution to Debut at CES 2020

MAXST, a leading company of AR technology, will unveil Industrial AR Solution at CES 2020 which will take place in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10. MAXST Industrial AR Solution is a service for thos

December 25, 2019 10:00

bitsensing to Showcase Innovation Award Winning Radar Technologies for Smart Cities at CES 2020

bitsensing, a radar technology startup for smart city and autonomous driving, has received CES 2020 Innovation Award as an Honoree in the Smart Cities category for its 24GHz FHD Camera Integrated Augm

December 24, 2019 17:07

BONOTOX Enters Global Market with the World's First Artificial Veil Cream

BONOTOX, a cosmeceutical company which launched the world's first ‘Artificial Veil Cream’, announced that it will enter the Chinese market. BONOTOX is expecting to open a new field of cosmeceutical in

December 20, 2019 11:27

KOMMA to Host SIMTOS 2020, the Largest Manufacturing Technology Show in Korea, from March 31 to April 4, 2020

SIMTOS 2020 (Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show 2020), Korea’s biggest manufacturing technology exhibition, will be held at KINTEX in Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province from March 31 (Tuesd

December 17, 2019 09:18

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Acquires High Voltage Transformer Plant in the US

“Now we are ready to provide products to customers in the United States in time through our local manufacturing facilities. And we will strengthen our position as a total energy solution provider by p

December 17, 2019 09:06

Pluxity Launches PLUG Kiosk for Comprehensive Spatial Information Service

Pluxity, a plug-in solution provider based in Korea, announced on December 16, 2019 the launch of the PLUG Kiosk that provides 3D-based spatial information. The PLUG Kiosk helps one easily find imp

December 16, 2019 11:15

Pet-sitter Robot PEDDY Integrated with Functions and Ideas Takes Care of Pet Anywhere

PEDDY, a pet-sitter robot that takes care of companion pets launched by Guru IoT based in Korea, is gaining popularity among Petfams. A Petfam refers to a person who regards pets as family members.

December 11, 2019 10:51

BUFF STUDIO Globally Launches My Coloring, a Mobile 3D Pixel Art Coloring Book Game

BUFF STUDIO announced that it launched My Coloring, a mobile 3D pixel art coloring book game, in 155 countries simultaneously. Its Android and iOS versions were released at the same time so the use

December 11, 2019 10:45

MAXST Launches MAXST AR SDK Version 5.0 Incorporating New Tracker That Fused MAXST with AR technologies of Google and Apple

MAXST, an AR company, announced the release of new technology that combined its AR SDK (Software Development Kit) with AR technologies of Google and Apple. The new ‘MAXST AR Fusion Tracker’ is provide

December 11, 2019 10:16

Incheon City Takes off as Culture and Tourism Industry Hub in Northeast Asia with IFEZ’s Yeongjong Resort Complex Cluster

With rich tourism infrastructure and resources, including the world’s top-level Incheon International Airport, Ganghwa Island, open port area, and multiple islands, the Incheon Metropolitan City gover

December 06, 2019 17:55

VF Corporation Announces New Science-Based Targets to Accelerate Social and Environmental Responsibility Programs

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today published the latest iteration of its Made for Change Sustainability & Responsibility report,

December 05, 2019 13:45

Otis Korea Wins the Good Design Award 2019 for its ‘Gen2 Life Nova’ Design

Otis Elevator Co.’s Korea-based division received the Good Design Award 2019 for its ‘Gen2® Life Nova’ design. Otis has won the award in three previous instances and is a unit of United Technologies C

December 05, 2019 12:22

Macrogen Research Outcome from ‘GenomeAsia 100K’ Covered in Nature

The precision medicine and biotechnology company Macrogen (Chairman Jung-Sun Seo, www.macrogen.com) (KOSDAQ: 038290) announced on Dec 5 that the result of its Asian genome analysis, which has been per

November 29, 2019 09:27

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Dominates North American Market with ATMs

Hyosung TNS, an ATM manufacturer, has maintained the largest share of the U.S. market since 2013 with localization strategy and next-generation hybrid ATMs it developed independently. It has advanced

November 29, 2019 09:25

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon’s ATM Business Takes 70% of Russian Market

Hyosung TNS has taken more than 70 percent of the Russian ATM market 10 years after it entered the market. Hyosung TNS has won all of the Sberbank projects to replace ATMs of the No. 1 Russian bank

November 29, 2019 09:22

Chairman Cho Hyun-joon of Hyosung Says Will Provide Banking Service to Enhance Quality of Life of Low-income People of Mexico

Hyosung TNS, an IT subsidiary of Hyosung (KRX:004800), is ready to supply ATMs to Mexico. Hyosung TNS received an order for full supply of 8,000 units of ATMs (in value of KRW203 billion) needed fo

November 28, 2019 17:51

Chairman Cho Hyun-joon of Hyosung Now Targets ATM Market in India

Hyosung TNS, an IT subsidiary of Hyosung (KRX:004800), is accelerating marketing strategy in India. Ranking second in the size of population and seventh in the GDP in the world, India is one of the

November 28, 2019 17:09

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Launches Commercial Operation of Spandex Plant in India

The first spandex plant of Hyosung in India recently launched its commercial operation. Located in the AURIC Industrial Complex near Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, the new plant has annual producti

November 18, 2019 13:42

Otis Holds “Family Safety Recognition Day” For Installation Partners

On November 17, Otis Elevator Korea (VP and Managing Director IS Cho) invited its installation partners and their families for exhibiting great performance in safety compliance to the “Family Safety R

November 18, 2019 11:08

Ariul Fish LLC Launches Fish Product ‘Golden Tongue Sole’ Great for Health in Autumn

Ariul Fish LLC, a Korean company specialized in fish, has launched fish product ‘Golden Tongue Sole’ made from Tongue Soles caught in a clean area of Gunsan. Ariul's carefully selected Korean tongu

November 15, 2019 17:17

Ministry of Land Begins to Attract Global Firms for Smart City Project in Sejong and Busan

South Korea’s new ‘Smart city’ project begins its third attraction event in Barcelona, Spain. ‘Korean Smart City Business Opportunities Event’, held by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tran

November 14, 2019 14:35

Chairman Cho Hyun-joon of Hyosung Group and President Lopez Obrador of Mexico, Two Passionate Baseball Fans Met Each Other

Chairman Cho Hyun-joon of Hyosung Group had a meeting with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico on November 6, 2019 at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City. The meeting was to mark the oc

November 13, 2019 13:34

NTT Group chooses BearingPoint//Beyond to accelerate its digital transformation and support its business innovation

BearingPoint today announced that NTT Group, Japan’s largest provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, one of the world’s top five telecoms provider and one of Japan’s five largest com

November 08, 2019 09:08

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-joon’s Global Management Now Turns to Mexico

Chairman Cho Hyun-joon of Hyosung Group had a meeting with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico on November 6, 2019 at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City to discuss ways of cooperation

November 07, 2019 17:57

BIXPO 2019 to Be Held from November 6 to 8 in Gwangju

The 2019 Bitgaram International Exposition of Electric Power Technology (BIXPO 2019) is held in Gwangju, South Korea from 6th to 8th November 2019. The event is a comprehensive annual exposition in

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