Moments after winning her first Olympic gold medal in Paris on Aug. 5, South Korean badminton star An Se-young was not in the mood for celebration. In her media availability following her women's singles title, An criticized the Badminton Korea Association and the national team staff for mismanaging her injury from the previous year and accused them of a series of old practices and customs that she deemed unfair to athletes. An even hinted she would no longer compete for the national team a

HANOI, Vietnam, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTLIST Travellive Editor's Picks is an annual event organized by Travellive Media Group to celebrate exceptional brands and individuals with outstanding contributions to the tourism and hospitality industry over the past year. HOTLIST Travellive's Editor Pick - The Insiders Forum This year, HOTLIST 2024 honored more than 40 hotels, resorts, cruises, destinations, and quality tourism organizations such as Amanoi, Zannier Bai San Ho, Si

South Korean consumers generally report more satisfaction with budget mobile carriers than with the nation’s three major providers, mainly thanks to their cheaper service plans, a recent survey showed Friday. According to a biannual report by local market researcher Consumer Insight, the average consumer satisfaction for the low-cost providers was 693 out of 1,000, compared to 675 for the big three carriers. The low-cost providers were led by Liv Mobile with a score of 719, followed by F

A film related to Korea's contemporary history has seen a remarkable surge in viewership following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3. According to the Korean Film Council, "12.12: The Day" attracted 1,150 views on Dec. 4 across Internet Protocol Television platforms, including SK Btv, LG U+ TV, and Genie TV. IPTV services provide online access to live broadcasts, films and TV shows. The data represents a 1,085 percent increase from the 9

LG CNS plans to incorporate Smart Building Technology into SomeraRoad U.S. real estate development projects to enhance their value Utilizes the proprietary 'Cityhub Building' platform to develop data-driven smart buildings Delivers unique digital transformation (DX) solutions including blockchain-based mobile access card and smart pole SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG CNS, a leading digital transformation (DX) company, announced its entry into the DX technology secto

Under this definitive agreement, the companies will develop prismatic battery cell technology and affiliated chemistries for GM's future EVs The agreement marks an extension of the two companies' successful 14-year battery technology partnership LG Energy Solution to become the first global battery manufacturer to offer all three form factors (pouch-type, cylindrical, prismatic) SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) today announced a new

Seoul shares ended lower Monday, bucking gains on Wall Street on extended tech losses. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) fell 1.43 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 2,454.48. The main index ended in the negative territory after opening sharply higher, jumping 23.63 points, or nearly 1 percent, in the first 15 minutes of trading on U.S. gains. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.42 percent to 44,910.65 points, an

South Korean stocks opened lower Tuesday, despite overnight U.S. rallies, led by losses in auto and financial shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 11.04 points, or 0.44 percent, to 2,523.30 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 0.99 percent to a record high and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.27 percent, as investors welcomed Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as his treasury secretary on hope that he would gui

South Korean stocks opened lower Tuesday bucking continued bullish runs on Wall Street, amid lingering uncertainties over the impact of the new Trump administration's policies on the domestic industry. The Korean won also breached the psychologically important level of 1,400 won against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 12.62 points, or 0.5 percent, to 2,519.04 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite increased 0.06 p

Supply agreement will last over five years and total 67GWh. 4695 cells, offering a long range and high safety, will be produced in the U.S. Batteries will power Rivian's R2 model for the North American market. SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) today announced that LG Energy Solution Arizona, a fully owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, has signed a supply agreement with Rivian, a U.S.-based automotive manufacturer. Under the agreemen

Equipped With Cutting-Edge AI Technologies, the Company's Large-Capacity Commercial Washers and Dryers Deliver Excellent Energy Efficiency SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY lineup at Texcare International 2024, a global B2B laundry and textile care exhibition, held in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 6-9. Prioritizing energy efficiency, the new lineup features a variety of large-capacity solutions, including 30-kilogra

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fibocom (Stock code: 300638), a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, announces the launch of FG370-KR, a regional version of the FG370 series module, which is positioned to accelerate the commercial development of Korean's 5G AIoT industries such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), live streaming, and industrial automation, etc. By adopting the advancements from FG370-KR, the solu

Award-winning Heat Pump Delivers Advanced Efficiency and Heating Performance in Extreme Cold Conditions SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG), a leading global player in air conditioning technologies, has been honored with the 2025 AHR Innovation Award in the Sustainable Solutions category for its advanced LG Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump. The award was decided by an independent panel of ASHRAE member judges, who assessed product entries based on their desi

South Korean stocks started lower Tuesday despite overnight gains on Wall Street. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) lost 12.01 points, or 0.46 percent, to 2,600.42 in the first 15 minutes of trading. U.S. stocks finished higher ahead of earnings reports of major tech firms. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.65 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.26 percent. In Seoul, market bellwether Samsung Electronics fell 0.69 percent and its chipmaking rival SK hynix went d

LG Energy Solution posts KRW 6.8778 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 448.3 billion in operating profit The company secures large-scale supply agreements leveraging new form factors and chemistries The company to effectively address EV/ESS market needs, with the long-term focus on operational efficiency, R&D, and business portfolio expansion SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) today announced its third quarter earnings, alo