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Mon, December 10, 2018 | 14:27

Japan to stop buying Huawei, ZTE equipment

Japan is set to ban government use of telecom products from Huawei and ZTE over national security concerns surrounding the Chinese companies. Relevant government agencies will likely reach an agreement as early as Monday to ban the companies from taking part in government procurement, according to local media. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the move was aimed at ...

IT | 2018-12-09 14:22

China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei executive

China urges Canada to free Huawei CFO or face consequences

Discount chains seek M&As for expansion

Domestic discount chains and convenience store brands are pursuing mergers & acquisitions (M&As) to find a breakthrough in their regulation-tangled business environment. Industry analysts said Sunday they are doing so because the domestic market has already been saturated and the government is poised to introduce more regulations limiting the number of their stores.

Light industries | 2018-12-09 16:57

Samsung beefs up cinema screen biz

Samsung Electronics is strengthening its foothold in the cinema screen market seeking to diversify its business portfolio into the business-to-business segment.

IT | 2018-12-09 17:36

[INTERVIEW] 'Sharp Aviation K offers dedicated, reliable services for multinational carriers'

Air travel requires more logistical services than one may think. First, you'll need a carrier, which operates the plane you fly on, and then other service providers come next. They take care of aircraft maintenance, fueling, cleaning, deicing, checking-in, cargo handling, in-flight meals and numerous other groundwork necessary to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

Heavy industries | 2018-12-09 17:39

Mobile carriers overhaul organization for 5G services

Korea's mobile carriers - SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus - are gearing up to take leadership in fifth-generation (5G) network services as they have completed a business organization overhaul after launching the 5G service on Dec. 1, industry analysts said Sunday.

IT | 2018-12-09 17:35

Korea set to fine Apple for unfair practices

The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hold a full session next week to deliberate on whether Apple Korea has abused its powerful market position and shifted the burden of advertising costs and other expenses to Korean mobile carriers.

IT | 2018-12-07 16:32

Kumho Tire set to be more aggressive

Kumho Tire appears to be embarking on a new path to regain its lost market share and reputation as a reliable premium tire maker under its Chinese owner, Doublestar Tire, according to company officials and industry analysts Friday.

Automotive | 2018-12-07 16:03

'Game firms face continued export barriers to China

Korean game companies will continue to suffer difficulties in exporting their products to China next year as the government there is not expected to resume issuing permits for games anytime soon, according to a research report, Friday.

Game | 2018-12-07 16:40

Samsung's special bonus creates sense of deprivation among other workers

Samsung Electronics' recent decision to pay its employees up to 500 percent of their basic monthly wage as a year-end special bonus appears to have created a sense of deprivation among some salaried workers at other companies.

Automotive | 2018-12-06 16:53

'Life cycle management for pets essential for healthy pet culture'

With an increasing number of people raising animals as companions, pet culture has changed a lot, giving way to a variety of new services for pets such as “beauty treatment” and “hotel” services.

IT | 2018-12-06 16:56

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