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Sat, June 10, 2023 | 16:51

Korea walks fine line between US, China in chip war

Korea walks fine line between US, China in chip war

Korea took a cautious stance once again between the U.S. and China during a series of trade ministerial meetings in Detroit last weekend, in an apparent attempt to avoid provoking either country amid the intensifying chip war between the world's two largest economies.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2023-05-28 16:18

Hyundai Steel receives EPD certification for low-carbon H-beam products

Hyundai Steel receives EPD certification for low-carbon H-beam products

Hyundai Steel has received an environmental product declaration (EPD) certification from the Ministry of Environment, becoming the first company in the domestic steel industry to get the certification for its low-carbon H-beam. This certification adds to Hyundai Steel's existing portfolio of 13 EPD-certified products. The EPD certification is given to products that demonstrat...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-05-28 16:07

Labor unions seek to attract migrant workers at shipyards

Labor unions seek to attract migrant workers at shipyards

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) has accelerated its efforts to attract migrant workers at local shipyards, a pressing issue for Korean shipbuilders and their subcontractors, which have suffered from labor shortages as global demand for vessels picks up, according to industry officials, Sunday.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2023-05-28 14:31

POSCO named sustainability champion for 2nd consecutive year

POSCO named sustainability champion for 2nd consecutive year

POSCO, the country's leading steel company, has been recognized as a Steel Sustainability Champion at the World Steel Association's semi-annual member meeting held in Vienna, Austria, on April 18 (local time).

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-05-28 14:22

5th Korean-German Energy Day

5th Korean-German Energy Day

Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) President & CEO Martin Henkelmann, fifth from right, poses with key company and government officials during the 5th Korean-German Energy Day in Busan, Friday. From left are Siemens Energy Korea & Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energ...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-05-28 14:22

Chinese carmakers challenge Hyundai Motor, Kia in global markets

Chinese carmakers challenge Hyundai Motor, Kia in global markets

Chinese cars, previously considered cheap knockoffs, have gained recognition for their price competitiveness and performance, including electric vehicles (EVs), despite the U.S. implementing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to reduce Chinese competition, according to Industry officials here.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-05-27 08:44

CJ, Shinsegae study temple food to expand vegan lineup

CJ, Shinsegae study temple food to expand vegan lineup

CJ, Shinsegae and other food companies are rushing to study a variety of vegetable-based dishes served at Buddhist temples across the country to develop a series of vegan products amid the growing popularity of vegetarianism and plant-based food diets, according to company officials, Friday.

Kim Jae-heun | 2023-05-27 08:41

US urged to respect Korea's position amid US-China chip war

US urged to respect Korea's position amid US-China chip war

The United States should give Korea's chip giants - Samsung Electronics and SK hynix - the utmost respect for their commercial activities in the Chinese market at a time when calls are growing among U.S. politicians for Korean firms not to be allowed to fill the vacuum left in China by a ban on U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology, according to experts, Friday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-05-27 08:40

Mayor promotes Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030 at WCE

Mayor promotes Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030 at WCE

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon has been seeking support from eight of his peers for the port city's bid to host the World Expo 2030, during a session on Friday at the World Climate Industry Expo (WCE), being held in Busan from May 25 to 27.

Lee Kyung-min | 2023-05-26 17:20

Advancing ESG drive meets stakeholder demands, enhances access to capital: experts

Traditional markets catch on with foreign tourists, young consumers

Traditional markets catch on with foreign tourists, young consumers

Thai tourist Rob Gorman, 34, visited Mangwon Market in Mapo District, western Seoul, three weeks ago when he came to Korea. “I saw my friend post a picture of this Korean tradition market on social media before and I wanted to go there so bad,” Gorman said.

Kim Jae-heun | 2023-05-26 16:50

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