S. Korea to recycle solar panels used for certification tests
May 13, 2022 23:43 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
A new attempt will be made to recycle the solar panels used for South Koreas industrial standards certification for the establishment of solar polar generators at welfare facilities. The Korea Energy Agency, Hanwha Q...
Prosecutors dismiss complaints against legal counseling app Law Talk
May 13, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office dismissed accusations that the app LawTalk and its operator Law Company Co. violated the Attorney-at-law Act and the Privacy Act as it is provided for free. The app does...
Starbucks Korea to recycle 100% of its coffee grounds by 2027
May 13, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Starbucks Korea will conduct a recycling environment assessment on coffee grounds generated by its stores across South Korea with the goal of recycling 100 percent of its coffee grounds by 2027. Coffee grounds were...
Siemens leaving Russian market despite hefty losses
May 13, 2022 10:07 am UTC| Business Economy
Siemens announced on Thursday, May 12, that it has decided to pull out from the Russian market because of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The German multinational engineering and tech firm said that with its decision, it would...
CJ ENM, Naver Webtoon, Studio Dragon to jointly launch drama production in Japan
May 13, 2022 09:50 am UTC| Business Economy
CJ ENM, Naver Webtoon, and Studio Dragon have announced their partnership to form a joint venture in Japan. The companies are planning to launch a drama production venture and expand their business overseas. CJ ENM Co....
Shell selling its retail oil business to Lukoil as it exits Russia
May 13, 2022 09:41 am UTC| Business Economy
Shell oil giant is set to sell its retail business, including more than 400 petrol stations, as it moves to leave Russia. It was revealed that Lukoil Oil Company, a Russian multinational energy corporation headquartered in...
HBO, Paramount streaming platforms to launch in South Korea
May 13, 2022 08:45 am UTC| Business Economy
HBO Max and Paramount Plus are entering the Korean market to offer video streaming services via local OTT players. The US-based streaming platforms will team up with South Korean distributors as they move to do business in...
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