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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 03:32

[BUSINESS] Companies do their parts to help increase Korea's record-low birthrate

BUSINESSCompanies do their parts to help increase Korea's record-low birthrate

한국 기업들, 저출산 대책 내놔

Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, HD Hyundai, NCSOFT, HanmiGlobal and other Korean companies are strengthening their welfare support structures, providing improved child care centers and fertility support. 삼성전자, LG전자, 현대중공업, 엔씨소프트, 한미글로벌 등 국내 기업들이 출산 후에도 직원이 계속 근무할 수 있도록 돕는 복지 지원 체계를 강화하고 있다.

2023-06-20 16:00

[BUSINESS] Gov't expands moves to block resurfacing illegal streaming site

BUSINESSGov't expands moves to block resurfacing illegal streaming site

정부, 부활한 불법 무료 동영상 사이트 차단 조치 확대

The government is stepping up its crackdown on Noonoo TV, which illegally provides content of domestic video streaming services. 정부는 국내 비디오 스트리밍 서비스 콘텐츠를 불법으로 제공하는 누누티비에 대한 단속을 강화하고 있다.

2023-06-19 11:06

[BUSINESS] Kyochon hit again for 'deceptive' marketing campaign

BUSINESSKyochon hit again for 'deceptive' marketing campaign

교촌치킨, '꼼수’ 할인 행사 논란

Kyochon F&B, which was criticized last month for offering a 3,000 won ($2.30) discount after hiking the prices of its most popular items a month earlier, is facing criticism once again for its latest marketing campaign, according to industry officials, Sunday. 일요일 업계 관계자들에 따르면 지난달 최고 인기상품 가격을 인상한 후 3000원(2.3달러) 할인을 제공해 비판을 받은 교촌에프앤비가 최근 할인 행사로 다시 비판에 직면해 있다.

2023-06-14 16:02

[BUSINESS] Korean food's global popularity leads to copycat products in China, Japan

BUSINESSKorean food's global popularity leads to copycat products in China, Japan

한국식품 세계적 인기, 중국과 일본서 '짝퉁’ 생겨나

A growing number of food makers in Japan and China are making products similar to or outright copies of Korean food favorites, exploiting the soaring popularity around the world of Korean culture and food. 한국 문화와 식품이 세계적 인기를 끌자 이를 이용해 점점 더 많은 일본 및 중국 식품 제조업체가 한국식품 유사 혹은 완전 모방품을 내놓고 있다.

2023-06-07 15:59

[BUSINESS] Pandas at Everland become tourist magnet

BUSINESSPandas at Everland become tourist magnet

에버랜드 판다, 관광객 끌어들여

There has been a sharp rise in interest in pandas in the country recently with thousands of people visiting Everland, the country's largest theme park, to get a glimpse of its baby panda Fubao and purchase panda-related accessories, according to Samsung C&T, Thursday. 삼성물산에 따르면 국내 최대 규모 테마파크 에버랜드를 찾는 방문객 수 천명이 아기 판다 푸바오를 보거나 푸바오 관련 액세서리를 구매하는 등 최근 판다에 대한 관심이 급증했다.

2023-06-02 09:27

[BUSINESS] Surging prices of K-pop concert tickets infuriate fans

BUSINESSSurging prices of K-pop concert tickets infuriate fans

치솟는 K팝 콘서트 티켓 가격, 치솟는 팬들 불만

K-pop fans at home and abroad are complaining about surging concert ticket prices. 치솟는 K팝 콘서트 티켓 가격에 국내외 팬들의 불만이 이어지고 있다.

2023-05-08 14:00

[BUSINESS] Daiso under fire for labor exploitation

BUSINESSDaiso under fire for labor exploitation

다이소, 노동자 착취로 논란

Korea's largest one-dollar-store chain, Daiso, is facing fierce criticism for exploiting its workers at stores and warehouses. 국내 최대 '1000원숍’ 체이점 다이소가 점포 및 물류센터 근로자를 착취한 것으로 드러나 거센 비판을 받고 있다.

2023-04-26 14:44

[BUSINESS] Coffee franchises tap into niche markets as competition intensifies

BUSINESSCoffee franchises tap into niche markets as competition intensifies

커피 프랜차이즈, 경쟁 심화에 틈새 시장 활용해

Large chain coffee houses used to open stores nearby subway stations or in popular downtown areas in Seoul with heavy foot traffic. 대형 커피 체인점은 주로 유동 인구가 많은 서울 시내 혹은 지하철역 인근에 매장을 내왔다.

2023-03-23 10:52

[BUSINESS] SVB's collapse feared to trigger capital flight out of Korea

BUSINESSSVB's collapse feared to trigger capital flight out of Korea

실리콘밸리은행 파산, 한국에서 자본 유출 일으킬까

Financial authorities wary of ripple effects of US lender's bankruptcy 금융당국, 미국 SVB 파산발 파급 효과 염려

2023-03-15 17:07

[BUSINESS] Kakao to take over SM as HYBE bows out

BUSINESSKakao to take over SM as HYBE bows out

카카오, 하이브의 후퇴로 SM 경영권 확보

The fierce battle between Kakao and HYBE over the management rights of SM Entertainment ended Sunday with HYBE giving up on its quest for its acquisition of SM. 에스엠엔터테인먼트의 경영권을 둘러싼 카카오와 하이브의 치열한 공방이 일요일 하이브의 SM 인수 포기로 막을 내렸다.

2023-03-13 17:02

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