SK Telecom and Korea University to build metaverse campus
Jul 17, 2021 23:59 pm UTC| Economy Business
SK Telecom will set up a metaverse campus at the Korea University under a partnership to build a connected, smart, and integrated campus using virtual technology. Korea University students will be able to access Ifland,...
S. Korean Airlines to raise fuel surcharges on int'l routes in August
Jul 17, 2021 23:55 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Korean airlines will raise fuel surcharges on international routes starting August 1, which would range from 6,000 won to 54,000 won, for one-way tickets. The current rate ranges from 4,800 won to 36,000...
Netflix to open first directly managed shop in Tokyo, eyes increased real-world exposure
Jul 17, 2021 23:52 pm UTC| Economy Business
Netflix Inc. is preparing to open in the first half of 2022 its first directly managed shop in Tokyo, where scenes from shows and films will be recreated and related goods are sold. It will be the first of its kind in...
S. Korea's LG Chem to put up separator JV with Japan’s Toray
Jul 17, 2021 23:47 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Koreas top chemical maker LG Chem Ltd. will set up a joint venture (JV) with Japans Toray Industries Inc. for separators, the core materials for secondary batteries. The move is part of LG Chems 10 trillion won...
TSMC eyes Japan, US expansion to meet chip demand
Jul 17, 2021 23:43 pm UTC| Economy Business
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) signaled plans to build new factories in Japan and the US, riding on a pandemic-led surge in demand for chips that power smartphones, laptops, and cars. TSMC, which posted...
Hankook Tire supplies tires for BMW X3 M, X4 M
Jul 17, 2021 23:39 pm UTC| Economy Business
Hankook Tire Technology Co announced it had begun supplying high-performance Ventus S1 Evo Z tires for BMWs X3 M and X4 M SUVs. While supplying OE tires to car manufacturers does not generate much revenue for Hankook,...
Lego demands US gunmaker stop making pistols that look like its toys
Jul 16, 2021 23:54 pm UTC| Economy Life
Danish toymaker Lego had asked Utah-based gun company Culper Precision to stop producing pistols that look like it is covered with their famous multi-colored building brick. Lego claimed that Culper Precision agreed not...
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