North Korea can make more uranium for nuclear bombs than previously thought

SEOUL—North Korea has the capacity to make more base ingredients for nuclear bombs than previously believed, according to new research, sugg...

KTB to launch REITs for logistics centers in Vietnam and housing in US

South Korean asset manager KTB Asset Management Co. plans to launch two overseas real estate investment trusts (REITs) to invest in Vietnam-based lo...

SK Hynix unveils industry’s highest-performing DRAM chip

SK Hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, has unveiled the industry’s highest-performing DRAM with a data speed capabl...

Dongwon aims to rise from canned tuna maker to F&B giant

For many South Koreans, particularly among the older generation, Dongwon is the name of the company that makes canned tunas, for which the food make...

Can SSG.COM IPO succeed despite mounting losses?

SSG.COM, the e-commerce brand of South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Inc., reported its second-largest operating loss in the second quarter a...

POSCO raises €1.1 bn in convertible green bonds

POSCO Co., the world's fifth-largest steelmaker, has raised €1.1 billion ($1.3 billion) through green bonds convertible into its common shares,...

The Secret to CrossFit Games Domination: Bobsledding in South Korea

How far was the four-time reigning women’s CrossFit Games champion willing to go to stay in tiptop shape and defend her title? From Tennessee ...

Lessons learned from Blackpink label's M&A flops

South Korea-based YG Entertainment Inc., the label behind popular K-pop girl group Blackpink, is pushing to sell off its profitable golf business in...

AI startup DevUnlimit gamifies home fitness to offer stress-free exercise

South Korea-based fitness content startup DevUnlimit Inc. has developed an artificial intelligence-based fitness platform that gamifies exercise rou...

Hyundai Motor releases 2021 sustainability report with profitability focus

Hyundai Motor Co. will focus on ramping up global sales of high-profit vehicles such as its SUVs and Genesis models, according to its annual sustain...

Atlas Labs makes it easy to transcribe phone calls via AI technology

South Korean startup Atlas Labs is making it easier for people to keep track of their phone conversations via Switch, an app that uses artificial in...

Hyundai Mobis unveils new grille technology for EVs

South Korea’s largest auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis announced on June 17 that it has developed a new grille technology that allows drivers to...

Korea’s F&B exports to surpass $4.5 billion in 2021

South Korea’s food and beverage (F&B) exports set a new record in 2020 and are projected to rise even higher this year. According to Korea...

How South Korea can prevent a self-defeating green recovery

The rules of economic growth have changed. From the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have emerged with renewed sense of purpose, activ...