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Kim Jun-hong
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GS E&C sets new vision centering on innovation, trust building
GS Engineering & Construction unveiled Friday a new vision and six core values to foster ongoing growth and enhance employee integration. GS E&C CEO Huh Yoon-hong announced the company's new slogan: "Perfecting a safer today, forging a brighter tomorrow: with transparent trust and relentless innovation, we create a better future for all," to the builder's employees via an intranet video. The company aims to transcend traditional construction, aspiring to become an org
Industry July 12, 2024
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Daewoo E&C launches multilingual safety videos for foreign workers
Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Friday that it released a set of multi-language videos to provide safety and health guidelines to foreign workers at its construction sites. The videos were created in the languages of the top 10 countries from which foreign workers are recruited, including China, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Mongolia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia, as well as in English. The company expects these multilingual resources will enhance site efficien
Industry July 12, 2024
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Zyx Technology donates CAD software to University of Seoul
AI digital design platform company Zyx Technology announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding to donate ZyxCAD licenses worth 1 billion won ($722,021) to the University of Seoul. Key figures including Eom Shin-jo, CEO of Zyx Technology, and Won Yong-geol, President of the University of Seoul, attended the signing ceremony held on June 25. ZyxCAD is a versatile computer-aided design (CAD) software independently developed by Zyx Technology. It features a user interface and software lang
Technology July 11, 2024
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Zyx Technology releases CAD software in Vietnam
AI digital design platform company Zyx Technology announced Wednesday that it has signed a distribution agreement with HTI Hantech Innovation Vietnam, a system integration specialist, for ZyxCAD in the Vietnamese market. HTI, which operates offices in Vietnam, Europe and the Middle East, brings and promotes Korean smart construction technologies in Vietnam, such as smart factories and smart building technologies, in Vietnam. Zyx Technology anticipated that ZyxCAD and its AI-driven intelligent de
Technology July 11, 2024
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Korea Post joins efforts to revitalize international postal service
Korea Post announced Wednesday that it took part in the Kahala Posts Group CEO meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, to tighten cooperation aimed at revitalizing international postal services. The Kahala Posts Group is an international alliance of leading postal services from the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2002 by postal operators from six Asia-Pacific countries including South Korea, the unit has since expanded its membership to include European countries, now comprising a total of 10 mem
Industry July 10, 2024
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Posco International completes LNG terminal project in Gwangyang
Posco International announced Tuesday the comprehensive completion of its first LNG Terminal in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province. The construction of the Gwangyang LNG Terminal, comprising six storage tanks, was a major infrastructure project that took nearly 20 years and cost 1.04 trillion won ($755 million). Posco International undertook this project with the aim of creating a stable LNG storage infrastructure based on the company's comprehensive LNG value chain. With its completion, the
Industry July 9, 2024
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SKT, Singapore’s Singtel team up for AI-driven network innovation
SK Telecom announced Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Singtel, Singapore’s largest telecommunications operator, for collaboration on next-generation network technologies. SKT stated that this partnership with Singtel aims to drive AI innovation in the telecom sector and lead advancements in mobile network services and technologies worldwide. Both companies are founding members of the Global Telco AI Alliance, a union of major international telecom companies focused
Technology July 8, 2024
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Hyundai Motor revamps Turkey’s Korea Park to honor war veterans
Hyundai Motor Group said Sunday that it recently completed the refurbishment of the Korea Park in Ankara, Turkey. The park, spanning 10,000 square meters, was established in 1973 to honor the sacrifices of Turkish soldiers who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War. The year also marked the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s founding. Over time, the park’s facilities deteriorated, prompting the need for restoration. After visiting the park last year, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Eui
Industry July 7, 2024
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SK, Canada’s EDC forge partnership on green energy
SK Group said Thursday that it has teamed up with Export Development Canada, the country’s exports credit agency, to boost cooperation in high-tech areas such as renewable energy and batteries. SK Inc., the holding unit of the group, signed a memorandum of understanding with EDC to forge a long-term partnership with its CEO Jang Yong-ho and EDC CEO Mairead Lavery in attendance. "This MOU is significant in that SK and Canada's public financial institution cooperate under a common
Industry July 4, 2024
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Krafton to attend Gamescom 2024 next month
South Korean game publisher Krafton said Wednesday that it is attending the upcoming Gamescom, Europe’s largest gaming trade show, which kicks off on Aug. 21 and runs through Aug. 25 in Cologne, Germany. The company launched an official Gamescom landing page on its official website on the day and posted a teaser trailer on YouTube to promote its participation in the event. The teaser showcases the company's booth concept, themed on the "Scale-up the Creative" strategy, which
Industry July 3, 2024
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KITA opens Dallas center to boost business ties with US
The Korea International Trade Association announced Tuesday the opening of its new US office in Dallas, Texas. The opening event held on Monday was attended by 50 dignitaries and representatives from both governments and related businesses, including KITA Chairman Yoon Jin-sik, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Houston Jung Young-ho. The Dallas center, which aims to support trading issues of Korean firms from their market entry to building local
Industry July 2, 2024
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Korean Air Skypass bags 2nd win at National Service Awards
Korean Air said Friday that its mileage program Skypass had won the top award in the airline membership sector at this year’s National Service Awards, marking the second consecutive year it has received the honor. The National Service Awards evaluates and honors services most cherished by consumers across industries throughout the year. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Korean Air’s Skypass enables members to accumulate mileage based on their usage of Korean Air and its par
Industry June 30, 2024
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Hyundai E&C takes protective heat wave measures for workers
Hyundai Engineering & Construction said Friday that it carried out special inspections to ensure workers are protected against heat waves at construction sites amid sweltering early summer heat. Hyundai E&C's Chief Safety Officer Hwang Joon-ha visited one of the construction sites for its apartment brand Hillstate in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday to assess the implementation of the company's "3GO! Program," a manual for preventing heat exhaustion and to ensur
Industry June 28, 2024
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Hyundai Motor donates recovery vehicle for Jeju firefighters
Hyundai Motor Group announced Thursday that it donated a hydrogen-powered bus to support the recovery of firefighters in Jeju Island. The donation ceremony took place at the CFI Energy Future Center, located within the hydrogen production demonstration complex in eastern Jeju. Among the attendees were Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun and officials from relevant ministries. “We have consistently upheld our responsibilities as a mobility company to prioritize firefighter safe
Mobility June 27, 2024
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SK On wins lithium supply deal with ExxonMobil
SK On said Wednesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with US oil and gas company ExxonMobil to secure lithium supply. The agreement was finalized Monday at the Fastmarkets Conference, the world's largest conference for lithium and battery raw materials, in Las Vegas. SK On is to receive up to 100,000 tons of lithium produced by ExxonMobil using Direct Lithium Extraction technology from a lithium brine in Arkansas. Under the objective to supply lithium for 1 million electric veh
Industry June 26, 2024
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