S. Korea's cosmetics exports up 15% in 2020
Apr 26, 2021 09:33 am UTC| Economy Business
South Koreas exports of cosmetics shot up 15 percent in 2020 from the US$6.12 billion a year earlier, according to the data compiled by the Korea Customs Service and the Korea Cosmetic Association. South Koreas...
Apr 26, 2021 09:31 am UTC| Business Economy
Lee Jae Yong, the Samsung Electronics jailed chairman and company heir, was said to have a hand in closing the deal between South Korea and Pfizer for additional 20 million COVID-19 vaccines. This is why he is receiving...
Hyundai Motor may set up Ioniq 5 EV production facility in the US
Apr 26, 2021 08:42 am UTC| Business Economy
The chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Chung Eui Sun, went to the U.S. not long ago. It is believed that the executive visited the nation to seek clarity on President Joe Bidens plans to step up the eco-friendly efforts in...
GDC Technics to lay off over 200 workers after Boeing scraps Air Force One contract
Apr 26, 2021 08:25 am UTC| Business Economy
GDC Technics was forced to implement job cuts, and the companys chief executive officer, Brad Foreman, explained that this is the direct result of Boeings sudden cancellation of its Air Force One contract. It was revealed...
Samsung C&T reportedly establishing $673 million solar plants in Texas
Apr 26, 2021 06:59 am UTC| Business Economy
Samsung CT, the South Korean electronic companys unit, is said to be thinking of establishing its own solar power plants that will entail a $673 million investment. The plan is to set it up in Texas, U.S.A. and the main...
McDonald's Singapore virtually reunites families for a meal at My Happy Table
Apr 24, 2021 14:52 pm UTC| Economy
McDonalds Singapore has launched a physical activation that uses technology and camera setup dubbed My Happy Table to help Singapore-based individuals reunite with their family in Malaysia. Through My Happy Table,...
Seoul seizes cryptocurrencies from tax delinquents
Apr 24, 2021 14:42 pm UTC| Economy Business
The city government of Seoul has seized cryptocurrencies of 676 top tax delinquents who hid their assets in digital form, who owed the government 28.4 billion won in overdue taxes. Seouls tax collection department found...
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