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Samsung Electronics most gifted stock among retail investors in 2025: data

Shares of tech giant Samsung Electronics were the most gifted stocks among retail investors this year, industry data showed Thursday. According to the data from local brokerage KB Securities, Samsung Electronics ranked first by number of transactions in its analysis of stocks most frequently gifted through the firm's in-house stock-gifting service. Samsung Electronics accounted for 9 percent of all domestic stock-gifting transactions, followed by LG CNS., an information technology affiliate of LG Electronics, and Samsung Electronics' preferred shares. Combined, gifting transactions involving Samsung Electronics and its preferred shares accounted for more than 10 percent of all domestic stock-gifting deals. Industry watchers say strong gains in U.S. technology shares boosted domestic semiconductor shares, with Samsung Electronics benefiting in particular. The company's relatively low share price compared with other large semiconductor stocks has made it more affordable to gift.

Dec 25, 2025By Yonhap
Samsung Electronics most gifted stock among retail investors in 2025: data

Rail merger plan sparks dispute between KORAIL, SR

Korea’s plan to merge its two high-speed rail operators, Korea Railroad (KORAIL) and SR Corp., has turned into a dispute between parties, with the government and KORAIL touting consumer benefits while SR questions the data behind those assertions. SR, the state-run operator of SRT services from Suseo Station in Seoul to 29 destinations nationwide, argues that the merger would harm the country’s railway industry by eliminating competition between the two operators. KORAIL, together with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, is moving ahead with preparations for the merger. The operator of KTX services, which serve 77 stations across eight routes, maintains that integration would deliver greater benefits to passengers. Since Dec. 10, the SR labor union has issued a series of statements condemning the government’s merger roadmap. Workers at the company, established in 2016, say competition between KORAIL and SR has been a key driver of service improvements and industry growth, warning that a merger would undermine fair market competition. The union also said that the chr

Dec 25, 2025By Ko Dong-hwan
Rail merger plan sparks dispute between KORAIL, SR

KW International launches ocean freight for Amazon SEND

KW International, a global logistics provider, has launched ocean freight services under Amazon Global Selling’s SEND program, expanding its partnership with Amazon beyond air freight, the company said Thursday. With the addition, KW International has become the only Amazon-partnered carrier in Korea to offer both air and ocean freight options through SEND. The company has operated air freight services under the program since 2023. The newly introduced SEND ocean service enables Korean sellers to ship products directly from Busan to Amazon fulfillment centers in the United States in as fast as 16 days to the West Coast and 27 days to the East Coast. The service is designed to support not only large-scale exporters but also small and medium-sized sellers seeking cost-effective logistics solutions. SEND is a cross-border, one-stop logistics service that allows Amazon sellers to manage the entire shipping process — from quote confirmation and shipment creation to real-time cargo tracking — directly through Amazon Seller Central. The system removes the need for separate shipping booki

Dec 25, 2025By Nam Hyun-woo
KW International launches ocean freight for Amazon SEND

Court rejects Young Poong-MBK injunction bid, clears Korea Zinc’s US smelter plan

Korea Zinc has cleared a key legal hurdle, paving the way for its planned third-party share issuance to fund a U.S. smelter construction project. The development follows a Seoul court’s decision on Wednesday to dismiss an injunction request filed by the Young Poong–MBK Partners alliance amid an ongoing management control dispute. Following the decision, Korea Zinc’s U.S. joint venture is expected to secure a 10 percent stake in the company later this month, allowing the Crucible Project to build a large-scale smelter in Tennessee to proceed on schedule. Young Poong and MBK voiced disappointment over the ruling, reiterating concerns about potential dilution of existing shareholder value and longer-term financial risks. Even so, the alliance said it would support the project to help ensure its smooth execution. The alliance is the largest shareholder of the world’s largest zinc smelter and has challenged Chairman Choi Yun-beom’s leadership since September 2024, arguing that his mismanagement has weakened the company’s financial health. Korea Zinc plans to form a joint venture,

Dec 24, 2025By Jun Ji-hye
Court rejects Young Poong-MBK injunction bid, clears Korea Zinc’s US smelter plan

Kumho Tire set to lead tech-driven future mobility

Kumho Tire is moving to lead tech-driven future mobility by proactively applying big data and artificial intelligence (AI) for new tire development, the company said Wednesday. The tire firm has built what it calls a “tire digital twin” environment that predicts optimal tire compounds and their performance by utilizing a virtual simulation program. This enables the company to develop tires more quickly and precisely. The company is expanding its presence in smart tires, which monitor conditions in real-time through embedded sensor modules. The smart tires alert drivers to potential risks on the road. In September, Kumho Tire signed a memorandum of understanding with Autonomous A2Z, a self-driving tech developer, to jointly develop and supply next-generation tires for autonomous vehicles. Autonomous A2Z recently placed 11th among global autonomous driving tech firms, marking a significant milestone as the highest-ranking Korean startup, according to market researcher Guidehouse. Kumho Tire’s partnership with A2Z enables the tire firm to supply tires for ROii, a Korean-developed Level

Dec 24, 2025By Lee Min-hyung
Kumho Tire set to lead tech-driven future mobility

Conglomerate leaders set to renew biz push in China

Major conglomerate leaders are set to embark on a rare joint business trip to China in early January, as part of efforts to restore their supply chain partnership with the world’s second-largest economy in key strategic future growth areas such as chips, batteries and electric vehicles (EVs), industry officials said Wednesday. The heads of Samsung, SK, LG and Hyundai Motor will also seek more business ties with their Chinese partners by accompanying President Lee Jae Myung’s envisaged visit to China. A group of some 200 business tycoons will fly to Beijing as a business delegation. It will be the first Korean business delegation to China in six years since December 2019, with Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Chairman Chey Tae-won set to lead the group. The Korean business leaders will be tasked with reviving their partnerships with Chinese firms amid decreased trade friction between the United States and China. Korea’s business circle has remained highly vulnerable to the prolonged trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Samsung Electronics Executive Cha

Dec 24, 2025By Lee Min-hyung
Conglomerate leaders set to renew biz push in China

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong tops stock-rich list

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong retained the top spot among Korea's stock-rich individuals, with his equity holdings increasing sharply over the past year amid a strong rally in the local stock market, industry data showed Wednesday. The top 100 shareholders of listed companies held shares worth a combined 177.2 trillion won ($119.6 billion) as of Friday, up 64.6 percent from 107.6 trillion won at the end of last year, according to the data by corporate tracker CEO Score. Lee's stock value nearly doubled to 23.4 trillion won from 12.3 trillion won over the cited, period driven by sharp gains in shares of Samsung Group affiliates. His holdings in Samsung Electronics climbed to 10.4 trillion won from 5.2 trillion won, while the stock value of Samsung C&T and Samsung Life Insurance rose 116.9 percent and 63.5 percent, respectively. His stock value is expected to expand further as he is set to inherit a 1.06 percent stake in Samsung C&T owned by his mother, Hong Ra-hee, director of the Leeum Museum of Art and widow of late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee, next month. Cho Jung-ho,

Dec 24, 2025By Yonhap
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong tops stock-rich list

Hanwha upsets HD Hyundai's advantage, brings destroyer project back to square one

The nation’s arms procurement agency’s decision to have the country’s two largest shipbuilders compete for a next-generation destroyer project is drawing mixed responses. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which had expected to win the project through a sole-source contract, expressed disappointment, while Hanwha Ocean welcomed the opportunity. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Monday that the Defense Project Promotion Committee under the Minister of National Defense approved a plan to select a contractor through a competitive bidding process for the detailed design and construction of the lead vessel of the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX) project. The final contractor is expected to be chosen late next year, extending a process that had already been delayed for two years. For HD Hyundai, the prolonged selection process is disadvantageous, as the company lost points under a security penalty system used in bid evaluations, with the demerit expected to remain in effect until next November. The penalty followed court rulings in 2023 that confirmed HD Hyunda

Dec 23, 2025By Ko Dong-hwan
Hanwha upsets HD Hyundai's advantage, brings destroyer project back to square one

HD Hyundai chairman meets with young employees for Hi-5 Day

HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun met with 170 young MZ generation employees of the conglomerate, Tuesday, for an informal communication session and pep talk. Chung met 97 “change agents” and other employees in their 20s and 30s at the training center of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan. The participants came from the group’s subsidiaries, including HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Electric. The event, dubbed Hi-5 Day, was part of Chung’s series of offline meetings with employees on site following his appointment as the conglomerate’s chairman in October. During the four-hour meeting, Chung shared how he has been striving to improve the workplace. This was followed by a Q&A session, turning the gathering into an idea-sharing forum. Participants discussed what constitutes an “ideal employee” and areas for improvement in HD Hyundai’s organizational culture. Chung asked the young employees, “When was the moment you felt you matured the most at HD Hyundai?” and “What motivates y

Dec 23, 2025By Ko Dong-hwan
HD Hyundai chairman meets with young employees for Hi-5 Day

Hyundai, Kia's November Europe sales up 0.2% on eco-friendly models

Combined vehicle sales of Korea's leading automaker Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia in Europe rose 0.2 percent in November from a year earlier, supported by steady demand for eco-friendly models, industry data showed Tuesday. Hyundai and Kia sold a combined 79,901 vehicles in Europe last month, up from 79,744 units a year earlier, according to the data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). "Steady sales of Hyundai and Kia's gasoline hybrid and electric models supported the overall monthly performance," a company spokesperson said. Hyundai Motor's sales climbed 3.7 percent on-year to 41,026 units from 39,592, while Kia's sales fell 3.2 percent to 38,875 units from 40,152. In Europe, where emissions regulations are becoming increasingly stringent, the two automakers are focusing on expanding sales of eco-friendly models, including Hyundai's Tucson gasoline hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, the all-electric Kona, and Kia's all-electric EV3 and Niro plug-in hybrid. Last month, Hyundai and Kia together accounted for 7.4 percent of the European vehicle market, wh

Dec 23, 2025By Yonhap
Hyundai, Kia's November Europe sales up 0.2% on eco-friendly models
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