Hanwha Ocean commits to strengthening workplace safety following worker fatalities

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Korea's Hanwha Ocean has pledged investments to strengthen workplace safety systems, following recent worker fatalities. On Sept. 9, a worker in his 40s fell 30 meters from a container ship under construction at Hanwha Ocean's Okpo shipyard on the southern island of Geoje. He was severely injured and transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but ultimately passed away. Earlier this year, the Korean shipbuilder reported fatal accidents at it

September 19, 2024

Taihan Cable wins first U.S. HVDC contract

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Korea's major power cable manufacturer Taihan Cable & Solution said on Thursday it secured its first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project in the United States. The company has been selected to supply cables for a 320kV voltage-sourced converter HVDC and 500kV high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) project in California. The contract, awarded by U.S. power company LS Power Grid California, is valued at about 90 billion won ($67 million).

September 19, 2024

GS Caltex exports commercial-scale bio aviation fuel to Japan

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) — GS Caltex has exported sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Japan, the Korean oil company said Thursday. The company supplied about 5,000 kiloliters of CORSIA SAF, blended with conventional aviation fuel, to Narita Airport in Japan last Friday through Itochu Corp. It marked the first commercial-scale sale of CORSIA SAF by a Korean refiner, certified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The fuel will be sold to Japanese airlines

September 19, 2024

Samsung launching AI-based washer-dryer in Peru, Argentina

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) — Samsung Electronics said Thursday it is launching its AI-powered Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer in Peru, Argentina and other Latin American markets this month. At the forefront of Samsung's AI home appliance strategy, the all-in-one washer-dryer allows users to wash and dry clothes without needing to transfer them between machines. It features a high-efficiency inverter heat pump system and offers drying performance comparable to standalone dryer

September 19, 2024

SK Group provides $300,000 for Viet Nam's typhoon recovery

SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - SK Group, which has maintained a strong cooperative relationship with Viet Nam, will donate $300,000 to assist in the recovery efforts following the recent typhoon damage in the Southeast Asian country. The group announced Wednesday that it plans to deliver the $300,000 donation to Viet Nam's Fatherland Front Central Committee later this month. The funds will be used for local relief supplies and aid activities. Recently, northern Vietnam has bee

September 18, 2024

Autonomous robot collects recyclables and patrols in Seoul park

SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - An autonomous robot developed by Robotis is collecting recyclables and patrolling for safety at a park in Yangcheon, a district in southwestern Seoul, the Korean robot manufacturer said Tuesday. The robot named Gaemi arrives at the designated location to collect recyclables when called via QR codes. Equipped with separate bins for plastic, paper and cans, it automatically returns to its charging station after collection and heads to a depot to unload recy

September 17, 2024

LG Energy Solution to showcase high-voltage mid-nickel battery at German trade fair

SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - LG Energy Solution will showcase its pouch-type, high-voltage Cell-to-Pack (CTP) battery with a mid-nickel composition at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, starting Tuesday for a six-day run. The battery offers a maximum range of 600 kilometers for large trucks, making it suitable for long-distance travel. It can be charged up to 5,000 times before performance begins to decline. These batteries have a nickel content of 40 to 60 percent and increased

September 17, 2024

Telegram: A hotbed for narcotics, digital sex crimes

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - It took this reporter just a few minutes to find a dozen channels selling illicit narcotics on Telegram. A simple search for "weed" in Korean on X (formerly Twitter) yielded several keywords and invitation links for Telegram chat groups. To maintain discretion, these groups used jargon like "ice" and "herbs" to refer to methamphetamine and marijuana, respectively. "MDMA, also known as ecstasy ... induces soft, warm, and

September 13, 2024

JobKorea's foreign recruitment platform surpasses 1,000 job postings

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) – The number of job postings registered on JobKorea’s international service, KLiK (Kickstart Life in Korea), has surpassed 1,000, the online recruiting company said. KLiK, launched in July, provides job information in Korea for foreign nationals in 28 languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, and Dutch. JobKorea aims to solidify its position as the largest international recruitment platform in Korea by offering more effective and

September 13, 2024

Olive Young's global sale highlights emerging K-beauty brands for international shoppers

SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) – A recent global sales event by Olive Young, a leading Korean beauty retailer, revealed the popularity of small and medium-sized Korean beauty brands among international consumers, the company said Thursday. Olive Young conducted the "Big Bang Sale" from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, introducing emerging K-beauty brands to international consumers. The event is an international version of the domestic "Olive Young Sale" and is availab

September 12, 2024