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Tue, February 25, 2020 | 12:50

Coronavirus to have limited impact on battery makers' Chinese plants

The spread of COVID-19 will have a limited impact on the activities of Korean rechargeable battery makers' plants in China in contrast to earlier thoughts that the deadly virus would significantly drag down profitability of LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation, according to industry officials.

Manufacturing | 2020-02-24 17:21

POSCO, Hyundai Steel seek rebound in H2

POSCO, Hyundai Steel and other domestic steelmakers will not likely see any meaningful rebound in the first half of this year, as the spread of coronavirus will heavily dampen demand, according to industry officials, Monday.

Manufacturing | 2020-02-24 17:20

SK E&C, WIKA to develop eco-friendly asphalt in Indonesia

SK Engineering & Construction (SK E&C) will team up with Indonesia's largest state-run construction firm to develop eco-friendly asphalt.

Construction | 2020-02-23 17:20

Doosan Heavy downsizes as uncertainty clouds portfolio

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction will liquidate its castings and forgings plant in Romania as shipbuilding, offshore plants and energy industries are suffering a protracted slowdown that has dealt a serious blow to the company's profitability.

Energy | 2020-02-23 17:19

Generation shift picks up speed at Hyundai Motor

Hyundai Motor Group is expediting a generation shift in its leadership, as Chairman Chung Mong-koo resigned from his position as chairman of the board of the country's leading car manufacturer.

Auto | 2020-02-20 17:08

Renewable energy yet to fill nuclear void

The government's drive to phase out nuclear power in Korea is based on the idea that solar, wind, and LNG power plants will be able to fill the energy void which will result from the lowering of the country's reliance on nuclear power.

Energy | 2020-02-20 17:07

Can Korea continue nuke reactor exports after Barakah?

Korea's first nuclear reactor export to the United Arab Emirates is now an official success after the Middle Eastern country gave the first reactor at the Barakah nuclear plant - built by Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) - thre go ahead. However, questions remain as to whether Korea can continue exporting its nuclear reactors and related technologies, as the current governm...

Energy | 2020-02-20 08:40

Lotte to introduce resource recycling program across all units

South Korean retail giant Lotte will introduce the so-called “resource recycling program” across all of its affiliates, pushing them to use more recycled plastic, eco-friendly packaging and reduce food wastes significantly by 2025.

Retail & Food | 2020-02-19 17:13

'Faster drug development will save $3 mil. per day'

There are a large number of biopharmaceutical firms that are operating here, with some even listed on the stock market. However, not many of them are generating a profit, as they have to make huge investments compared to the slim chance of bringing a new drug to market.

Retail & Food | 2020-02-19 09:56

Helixmith's about-facing triggers investor backlash

Helixmith, the biopharmaceutical firm behind the gene therapy Engensis, is being accused of misleading investors as reports have surfaced that the company reversed its earlier announcement that it failed its Phase 3 trial by accidentally mixing up the drug with placebos.

Retail & Food | 2020-02-18 17:14

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