LG Chem to invest 310 billion won in new plastic recycling, aerogel plants in S. Korea
Nov 17, 2022 23:09 pm UTC| Business Economy Nature
LG Chem Ltd. is spending 310 billion won to build facilities for plastic recycling and the production of a thermal insulator component in the city of Dangjin. South Koreas leading chemical producer said it is on track...
Warner Bros Discovery doesn’t need the NBA, CEO claims
Nov 17, 2022 22:55 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) doesnt necessarily need the rights to the National Basketball Association (NBA) as it contends with rising content costs and a sluggish advertising market, according to the media giants CEO...
S. Korean online payment providers scramble to prepare for Apple Pay
Nov 17, 2022 22:52 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business
South Koreas online payment service providers are setting up near-field communication (NFC) devices compatible with Apple Pay, which is expected to be introduced in the country later this month. Less than 10 percent of...
Burger King parent Restaurant Brands appoints former Domino’s Pizza chief as executive chairman
Nov 17, 2022 10:41 am UTC| Business Economy
Burger Kings parent company, Restaurant Brands International, has hired the former chief executive officer of Dominos Pizza to be its new executive chairman. The Canadian-American multinational fast food holding company...
Kimchi imports reached all-time high records in October
Nov 17, 2022 10:38 am UTC| Business Economy
Kimchi, South Koreas popular traditional side dish, reportedly hit a new all-time high record for imports. The new high record was set in October despite the inflation in the country that is getting out of hand...
Coca-Cola recalls Coke Zero Sugar over packaging error in UK
Nov 17, 2022 09:42 am UTC| Business Economy
Coca-Cola Company announced a recall of its Coke Zero Sugar product in the United Kingdom. This affects the beverage companys Christmas multipacks. Coca-Cola is recalling its Zero Sugar 24-can packs due to a mistake in...
CJ CheilJedang announced the rebranding of its porridge to Hetbahn Soft Meal
Nov 17, 2022 08:52 am UTC| Business Economy
CJ CheilJedang food company revealed on Wednesday, Nov. 16, that it had rebranded its line of porridge meals. The food manufacturing unit of the CJ Group said the goal for this move is to strengthen its image as a leader...
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