Business
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S. Korea can benefit from China's reopening to boost exports, economic growth: report
SEOUL -- South Korea is predicted to benefit from China's reopening from COVID-19 restrictions which can boost exports and economic growth of Asia's fourth largest economy, according to a report released by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) February 12. The report said that China's reopening is likely to increase Korea's exports by an additional 0.55 percentage point and its economic growth by 0.16 percentage point in 2023. "China's econo
February 13, 2023 -
CJ Olive Young captures young Middle Eastern consumers with color cosmetics brand Wakemake
SEOUL -- CJ Olive Young, the drug and beauty store franchise of South Korea's CJ Group, has expanded its sales channels for a color cosmetics brand called "Wakemake" to the United Arab Emirates targeting young female Middle Eastern consumers. The South Korean company said Wakemake's eyeliner products are gaining explosive popularity, especially among Emirati female consumers who cover their faces with head coverings and only expose their eyes. According to data r
February 13, 2023 -
[Weekly Stock Market] Markets to focus on macroeconomic data, China's reopening
SEOUL -- The KOSPI, South Korea’s benchmark stock price index, experienced another volatile week closing slightly lower at 2,469.73 (-0.4 percent). As investors remained focused on overall inflationary trends, the much bette
February 12, 2023 -
BTS agency Hybe to emerge as largest shareholder in SM Entertainment
SEOUL -- Hybe, the agency of BTS, is expected to become the largest shareholder in entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment, by purchasing a 14.8 percent stake. The decision was made while SM's founder Lee Soo-man embarked on a legal battle with SM's executive boards for issuing new shares to sell them to Kakao Corp., the domestic internet giant. Through SM, Lee has played a crucial role in popularizing K-pop through talented artists such as Girls' Generation, Super Ju
February 10, 2023 -
4 German automakers engage in collusion on emission reduction device: regulator
SEOUL -- The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has decided to issue an order on four German automakers to correct its collusive scheme that caused their diesel cars to emit more nitrogen oxide (NOx). It has also decided to impose a combined fine of 42.3 billion won ($33.5 million) on three of the carmakers operating here. On February 9, the KFTC said it has found that the German brands -- BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volkswagen -- were engaged in the collusive scheme in which they
February 10, 2023 -
Woowahan Youths to launch electric motorcycle rental business for delivery workers
SEOUL -- Woowahan Yooths, a logistics service provider affiliated with Woowa Brothers, the operator of South Korea's top food delivery service Baedal Minjok, has partnered with A Rental & Service, a domestic motorcycle rental service provider, to make a foray into an electric delivery motorcycle rental business. Motorbikes capable of traveling up to 24 to 31 miles with a fully charged battery will be provided for consumers. As of 2022, some 30,000 food delivery workers rode
February 10, 2023 -
NCSoft's operating profit jumps 49% to $442 million in 2022, driven by soaring mobile game sales
SEOUL -- South Korea's top game publisher NCSoft Corp. enjoyed an operating profit of 559 billion won ($442 million) last year, up 49 percent from a year earlier on the back of soaring sales of mobile games, the company said February 9. NCSoft's sales rose 11.4 percent year-on-year to 2.57 trillion won in 2022 from 2021. Sales of mobile games surged 20 percent to 1.93 trillion won, accounting for 76.8 percent of the company's total sales. Its net profit jumped 14.4 perc
February 9, 2023 -
About 70% of S. Korean teenage moviegoers visit theaters twice every month: survey
SEOUL -- About 70 percent of teenage moviegoers visit theaters at least twice a month, a survey showed. Young movie enthusiasts also said that their favorite media channel they use to watch films is cinemas. Over-the-top services like Netflix and Disney Plus were their second-favorite media. South Korea's cinema industry was devastated in early 2020 when the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country with a monthly average number of moviegoers of about 9.6 million in 2
February 9, 2023 -
South Korea to invest $41.6 million in developing technologies for materials, parts, equipment
SEOUL -- The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has decided to invest 52.5 billion won ($41.6 million) in developing technologies in key materials, parts and equipment. The ministry said on February 7 that companies can apply for 96 technology development projects between February 8 and March 9 to get state R&D money. The planned investment is part of this year's state budget worth 937.6 billion won set aside for the technology development of materials,
February 8, 2023 -
Kakao to emerge as second largest shareholder in SM Entertainment
SEOUL -- South Korea's internet giant Kakao Corp. is expected to become the second largest shareholder in SM Entertainment, a domestic entertainment powerhouse, by purchasing a 9.05 percent stake in the agency, to secure a foothold in the music and content market. Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM credited with pioneering K-pop, heralded a legal battle against SM's executive boards for issuing new shares to sell them to Kakao. Kakao said in a statement on February 7 that the c
February 8, 2023
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Top security officials of South Korea, US, Japan discuss NK troop deployment to Russia
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Veteran actress Kim Soo-mi dies at 75
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VISUALS: Extreme sports festival kicks off at Gwanghwamun
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South Korea, U.S. defense chiefs to hold talks in Washington
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North Korean troops in Russia are Moscow's 'business,' Putin says
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LG Electronics heat pump to win innovation award at US expo
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PHOTOS: Korea observes Dokdo Day
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Hyundai Mobis posts 31.6% jump in Q3 operating profit
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Old movies make comeback to theaters with nostalgic appeal
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Cyclonic storm makes landfall on eastern Indian coast