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Seoul fine-tuning K-chip support measures
Technology
Eyes are on new investment plans to be unveiled by Samsung, SK hynix in response to government support
‘Look through investors’ lens to understand ESG’: SK hynix official
Technology
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of interviews with executives of South Korea’s leading corporations on their response to environmental, social and corporate governance, or ESG, issues, which have become central factors globally in measuring the sustainability of an investment or business decision. -- Ed. To truly embrace the ESG trends in business management, it is important to look at things from an investor’s point of view, says Lee Bang-sil, vice president of South Ko
Korean companies’ exposure to digital assets grow
Money
Report shows Dunamu, Kakao expand investment in virtual assets, others to follow to diversify portfolio, experts say
Cases of worrisome COVID-19 variants soar in Ulsan, Busan
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Israeli foreign, economy ministers visit Seoul
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Populist pledges
Easing predicament faced by youths requires a policy shift not indiscreet cash handouts
Editorial
A flood of pledges to provide cash handouts have recently been floated by politicians and local government chiefs, most of whom are affiliated with the ruling Democratic Party of Korea. Such populist promises come ahead of the next presidential vote and nationwide local elections slated for March and June, respectively. Major presidential hopefuls of the ruling party have competitively come up with pledges designed to woo young voters, including one to give 10 million won ($8,925) in cash to al
Qualification problems
Appointment of minister nominees below expectation should be reconsidered
Editorial
The opposition People Power party said that it views three minister nominees as less qualified. They are Science and ICT Minister nominee Lim Hye-sook, Oceans and Fisheries Minister nominee Park Jun-young and Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister nominee Noh Hyeong-wook. Confirmation hearings were held Tuesday for five minister nominees who if confirmed will likely work until President Moon Jae-in’s term ends next March. Lim brought her daughters with her on state-funded trips to
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Hyundai's Genesis to hit Europe in summer
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Seeking to expand its reputation as a high-end luxury brand, South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor’s Genesis is set to enter Europe this summer, according to the company last week. Hyundai Motor plans to introduce the G80 sedan and the GV80 SUV in European countries including Germany, Britain and Switzerland in June, it said. It will also bring the G70 sedan, the GV70 SUV and a strategic model customized for European markets later this year, the company added. Genesis will add electic mo
Citibank Korea vows to stay committed to local market
Market Now
Citibank Korea, the South Korean unit of Citigroup, has pledged to continue its role in supporting the country’s financial system, regardless of its parent company’s plan to withdraw retail banking operations in the nation, the lender said May 6. Last month, the US banking giant announced that it would exit its consumer banking units in Australia, Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, Taiwan and Thailand, as part of its global busi
Ex-PM suggests anti-takeover measures for VCs, startups
Market Now
Former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on May 6 suggested implementing measures to protect management rights at local venture capital firms and startups, before expanding it to bigger companies. “Korea still lacks institutionalization of anti-takeover measures. I believe the country’s relatively short corporate history is the key reason behind the absence of a poison pill system and dual-class share system,” Chung said at a meeting with chief executive officers of listed firms
Dunamu steps up efforts to protect crypto investors
Market Now
Dunamu, an operator of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, said on May 6 that it will spend 10 billion won ($8.9 million) to set up a unit to protect crypto coin investors. The planned launch of the in-house unit, tentatively named Upbit Protection Center for Digital Asset Investors, is part of the company’s efforts to join the environment, social and governance trend, which has been gaining traction worldwide recently. In addition to the establishment of the investor protection center this ye
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Anyang’s ‘Iron Man’ mayor charts ground-breaking path
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Mayor Choi Dae-ho helps expand city’s international network, undertaking first-ever projects and spearheading measures to fight COVID-19
How banking giants can survive the disruption of digitalization
Money
Banking leaders need to ditch top-down approach, be ready for speedy decision to solve multifaceted conflicts
American Manganese on lookout for opportunities in Korea
Industry
Vancouver-based firm says its tech retrieves almost 100 percent key metals from defective EV batteries, creates value from scraps
Open, inclusive Indo-Pacific is common goal: Australian envoy
Foreign affairs
South Korea has a role to play in bringing about an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region anchored by international rules, as the Quad alliance -- a group of Pacific democracies including the US, India, Japan and Australia -- seeks a partnership between like-minded countries, the Australian ambassador to Korea says. The US-led coalition is seen as trying to counter China’s growing influence in the region, and that represents a challenge for Korea. Seoul is looking to balance its alliance
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Money
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Samsung’s foundry biz enhances chip packaging tech
Technology
Amid the heightening competition in the global chip foundry market, Samsung Electronics unveiled a new packaging technology Thursday that would help differentiate its foundry service. Samsung said it has completed the development of the next-generation 2.5D packaging technology named Interposer-Cube4, or I-Cube4, which is immediately available for customers. Samsung’s I-Cube is a heterogeneous integration technology that horizontally places one or more logic dies, such as a CPU or
Gender-based conflicts escalate in Korea
Social affairs
Tough life of young people lurk behind the hatred
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