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Power tool company chief confident about Korea

Jim Loree, president and CEO of Stanley Black & Decker, discusses the company’s growth strategy during an interview with The Korea Times in Seoul, Monday. / Courtesy of Strategy SaladStanley Black & Decker stresses innovationBy Kim Ji-sooWith its wide range of products, hand and power tool company Stanley Black & Decker is enjoying growth and popularity in Korea, especially with “do-it-yourself” (DIY) customers, as well as volunteers building for the charity Habitat for Humanity.Why does the company work with Habitat for Humanity?“We’re a socially minded company. We like to view ourselves as an industrial company with a human touch. We like to take our strengths and match them with the needs a society may have. I think Habitat for Humanity is a great example of that,” said Jim Loree, Stanley Black & Decker’s president and CEO.The 173-year-old U.S. company supplies tools for industry, automobiles, construction, infrastructure, health care and security. The company’s 70-something brands, including Stanley, DeWalt and Black

Dec 7, 2016
Power tool company chief confident about Korea

Yet another Korean 'comfort woman' dies

Park Sook-yi / Captured from KBS Another South Korean woman who was coerced into sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers during World War II has died, the government said Wednesday.The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Park Sook-yi died the previous day at the age of 94. Park had been hospitalized for poor health in Namhae, 495 kilometers southeast of Seoul.Her death leaves only 39 surviving victims of one of Japan's most serious wartime crimes when it colonized the Korean Peninsula from 1910-45. Initially, 238 women were on the list of government-registered former sex slaves.Historians estimate that up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea, were forced to work in front-line brothels for Japanese troops during World War II.South Korea and Japan reached a landmark accord on Dec. 28, 2015, in which Tokyo expressed an apology for its colonial-era atrocities and provided 1 billion yen ($9.6 million) for a foundation aimed at supporting the surviving victims, euphemistically called comfort women. (Yonhap)

Dec 7, 2016
Yet another Korean 'comfort woman' dies

Hearing-impaired artist questions communication

Kim Myung-ah’s “Conflict 2” / Courtesy of Kim Myung-ahBy Kwon Mee-yooArtist Kim Myung-ah has auditory difficulties, but her disability inspired her to become an artist and share her talents through art therapy.Kim holds a solo exhibition titled "Relationship ― Skill of Communication" at Gallery Is in Insa-dong, central Seoul, until Dec. 13.A graduate of Sculpture at Seoul National University’s College of Fine Arts, Kim took part in a residency program at Seoul Art Space Jamsil, a venue for disabled artists operated by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. Currently she works as an art therapist for the disabled as well.Kim's works reflect modern-day people who recognize the importance of relationships but are unable to communicate well due to a busy life."As I experienced various types of interpersonal relationships and studied art therapy, I have a better understanding of the psychology behind human relationships," Kim said. “How people feel catharsis through art was also interesting.”Kim's auditory difficulties contributed to the charac

Dec 6, 2016
Hearing-impaired artist questions communication

Singaporeans at Korea Plaza

Singaporeans hold up Korean words written by a calligraphy artist during a Korean cultural event at Korea Plaza at the Singapore office of the Korea Tourism Organization, Saturday, on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the opening of the plaza. Organized for 13,500 members of the Wah Korea Club in Singapore, the event provided a variety of hands-on experiences ranging from Korean food tastings to language instruction. The number of Singaporean visitors to Korea is estimated to have reached over 220,000 in 2016, the highest number in history. / Courtesy of KTO

Dec 5, 2016

James Kim elected as AMCHAM chairman

 By Park Hyong-kiThe American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) said Monday that its members have unanimously re-elected James Kim, president and CEO of GM Korea, as the chairman of AMCHAM. This will be Kim’s fourth consecutive term as the AMCHAM chief. Kim will play a significant role in broadening advocacy and partnerships between AMCHAM member companies and the Korean government, with a strong emphasis on improving the corporate environment and supporting regulatory reforms. Song Wook-hwan, general manager of Nike Korea, and Oh Dong-wook, country manager of Pfizer Korea were newly elected to the board of governors (BOG), thus expanding the scope of industries represented by the AMCHAM leadership.“It is truly an honor to be re-elected as the chairman of AMCHAM and I would like to thank all the candidates who ran in the 2017 AMCHAM BOG election. This year’s election was particularly a difficult one given the immense interest by many prospective candidates,” said AMCHAM Chairman Kim in a press statement.

Dec 5, 2016
James Kim elected as AMCHAM chairman

'Coffee is my life'

Seu Pil-hoonBy Chung Hyun-chaeWhile many enjoy a cup of coffee for their daily dose of caffeine, it is more than that for Seu Pil-hoon, 40, CEO of Coffee Libre, a coffeehouse that offers top-quality specialty coffees.In 2008, he became the first Korean to earn the Q Grader license from the Coffee Quality Institute in the United States and that authorized him to be an accredited coffee cupper who observes the taste and aroma of brewed coffee and identifies the coffee’s origin. One year later, he opened Coffee Libre. His coffee shop offers more than 50 kinds of aeropressed single-origin coffees, as well as espresso-based drinks. Also, it was the first shop to serve specialty coffees in the country. Specialty coffees are varieties that grow in special and ideal climates and have distinctive tastes. “Specialty coffees have the potential to grow more in countries where many people come to appreciate great-tasting coffee,” he added. “In my opinion, Koreans are susceptible to changes in trends as much as they enjoy investing in themselves for self-gratification.&rdqu

Dec 2, 2016
'Coffee is my life'

Chef on delivers affordable fine food to people's homes

CEO Kim Jung-gong talks with The Korea Times about his new company Chef on, a fine dining delivery service./ Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukChef on delivers affordable fine food to people’s homesBy Kim Ji-soo, Kim Tae-gyuIn the connected and busy Korean society, almost everything is just a click or a call away.Kim Jung-gong, CEO of the online-to-offline (O2O) food delivery business Chef on, believes fine dining food should also be. Started barely eight weeks ago, Chef on delivers fine food directly to people’s homes on the belief that people should be able to enjoy high-quality, delicious food at relatively affordable prices.“For me, food brings people together and creates memories. I have always thought that food comforts people,” Kim said.Kim, a Seoul native, has always enjoyed food. His father could not digest artificial condiments so his mother had to cook well, and cook well she did. Kim said many of his friends came over to his house to enjoy his mother’s cooking. His mother also suffers from diabetes so Kim is picky about what goes into his

Dec 2, 2016
Chef on delivers affordable fine food to people's homes

Veteran singer causes stir with social media message

Yoon Bok-heeBy Kang Hyun-kyungSinger and musical actress Yoon Bok-hee, 70, drew the ire of protesters demanding the resignation of President Park Geun-hye, with a recent social media message.She wrote on her Twitter account Tuesday, “Pray for the Republic of Korea. Let’s pray for our country. Lord, please respond to our prayer.” She also posted “Lord, help us expel the red forces and devils that are rampant in this nation.”Her message was deleted after spreading quickly online.  Yoon didn’t specify whom she meant by “the red forces.” Considering that people here commonly use red to refer to communists or their sympathizers, her tweet was interpreted to refer to the protesters who took to the street to urge President Park to step down to take responsibility for the Choi Soon-sil scandal.Internet users criticized the veteran singer for her remarks. One blogger said she was a fan of the singer but disappointed after reading her tweet. “I regret that the singer characterizes the candlelit protesters as communist sympathizers,&rdq

Dec 1, 2016
Veteran singer causes stir with social media message

Young sports agency startup seeks next Lee Seung-woo, Paik Seung-ho

Youth sports education agency Stopia Korea CEO Cho Woo-tak, first from left, poses with youth footballers during the Ibercup International Youth Football Tournament in Costa Del Sol, Spain, last July. / Courtesy of Stopia KoreaBy Jhoo Dong-chanA young startup business operator, who once had dreams of becoming a professional football player, is helping future talents learn and play football overseas.Stopia Korea CEO Cho Woo-tak said that he had to quit pursuing his dream when he was a high school student but decided to help other talented young players with the same dream.“A number of talented players have knocked on the door of the European leagues, but very few have landed successfully on teams. Lee Seung-woo and Paik Seung-ho’s successes in FC Barcelona are exceptional, but it is no secret their success is attributed to their communication skills not only with their teammates but also with coaches and management.”Cho Woo-takLee and Paik are famous FC Barcelona youth footballers who are anticipated to play on its A team side by side with Argentinean Lionel Messi an

Dec 1, 2016
Young sports agency startup seeks next Lee Seung-woo, Paik Seung-ho
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