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0.8 Out of 100: The Narrow Path to Becoming a Top Conglomerate Executive, with SK Hynix Seeing the Sharpest Increase

The proportion of corporate executives among employees at South Korea's top 100 companies has hovered around 0.8% for five consecutive years. Among these firms, SK Hynix recorded the largest incre
Hyundai and Kia Accelerate European Push with Compact Cars to Outrun Chinese Rivalry

Amid intensifying competition in the European market driven by the aggressive expansion of Chinese automakers, Hyundai Motor and Kia are accelerating their efforts to capture European consumers' h

Seoul Dairy Cooperative Launches Integrated Soy Milk Brand 'Seoul Soy Milk'

Seoul Dairy Cooperative announced on the 19th that it is integrating its previously fragmented soy milk brands under a single banner, "Seoul Soy Milk," to strengthen its product competitiv

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‘K-Used Car’ Export Momentum Stalls as Intermediaries Bear Brunt of Frozen Accounts: (C) ET Auto SUWON, South Korea – The rapid ascent of the South Korean used car export industry, often hailed as the "K-Used ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

Zero-Tariff Import Surge Threatens South Korea’s Struggling Dairy Industry: (C) ET Edge Insights SEOUL — South Korea’s dairy industry is bracing for a "perfect storm" as zero-tariff benefits fo ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.06

Xiaomi to Launch Ultra-Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner in January: "90,000 Won, 860 Grams": (C) Youtube Xiaomi is set to release a new ultra-lightweight wireless vacuum cleaner in the Korean market this coming January. Th ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.05

Hyundai Motor Challenges World's First 'Solid-State Battery Vehicle': (C) Securities.io The appearance of a Hyundai electric vehicle (EV) equipped with solid-state batteries is imminent. Often call ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.05

Crisis in Hypermarkets: Structural Shifting and the Impact of Homeplus Closures: SEOUL — South Korea’s hypermarket industry is facing an unprecedented crisis. According to the latest data from the Na ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.05

Hanwha Ocean Aims for 100% Robotic Welding by 2030: Accelerating the AX Revolution in Shipbuilding: (C) Cyber-Weld Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo Shipyard in Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do, is transforming into a testing ground for "Physical ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.05

Samsung and LG Go Head-to-Head in Robotics and Automotive Electronics at CES 2026: (C) Homecrux CES 2026, the world's largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, has officially opened in Las Vegas. While AI r ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.05

30% of Workers Dissatisfied with Job Conditions; Vulnerability Acute in Small Workplaces: (C) Human Right Watch A recent survey has revealed that approximately one in three South Korean office workers is dissatisfied wi ...; Desk 2026.01.04

HD Hyundai Launches Unified Construction Equipment Entity, Aiming for ₩15 Trillion Revenue by 2030: (C) HD Hyundai ULSAN — HD Hyundai officially launched its unified construction equipment corporation, HD Construction Equip ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.01.02

BYD Overtakes Tesla to Claim Top Spot in Global EV Market for 2025: (C) Jordan Times SHENZHEN – Chinese automaker BYD Co. has officially surpassed Tesla Inc. in annual sales volume, marking ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.01.02

K-Defense Quartet Set for "Quantum Leap": Annual Sales to Hit 50 Trillion Won in 2026: (C) Hanwha SEOUL – South Korea’s defense industry is preparing for another historic milestone. Following a year of un ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

Coupang’s Dominance Drives Food Giants into a Corner: The High Price of "Rocket Delivery": SEOUL — In the rapidly evolving landscape of South Korea’s e-commerce market, Coupang has cemented its status as an un ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.01

Bando Construction Secures Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Authority for 'Ivy Planet' in Busan Eco Delta City: (C) Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Authority BUSAN — In a landmark move for the regional economy, Bando Construction h ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.01.01

Toward the Era of $1 Trillion in Exports: South Korea Hits the $700 Billion Milestone: (C) The Investor PYEONGTAEK, South Korea — South Korea has officially entered the elite ranks of the world’s top expo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab: 2026 to Mark a New Era for Global Space Launch Market: (C) Teslarati As 2026 approaches, the global space launch industry is poised for an unprecedented phase of expansion, led by tita ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.01

Chronic Labor Shortage Hits Korea’s Tech Sector: "Hiring Newcomers is No Longer an Option, But a Necessity": (C) Samsung Despite a steady increase in the number of industrial technical workers, South Korea’s tech sectors continue to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

KT Announces Compensation Plan for Massive Cyber Breach: Termination Fee Waivers and 100GB Data Bonus: (C) KT Enterprise KT Corporation, one of South Korea’s leading telecommunications giants, officially announced a comprehe ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.30

Hyundai Likely to Forfeit Buyback Option on Russian Plant Amid Geopolitical Stasis: (C) bne IntelliNews SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Company is facing a grim reality regarding its production future in Russia. Accor ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.12.30

From Symbol of Decline to Epicenter of Revival: Hanwha Philly Shipyard Emerges as the Cornerstone of Trump’s Naval Ambitions: (C) The Virginian Pilot PHILADELPHIA – On a cold December afternoon at the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard, the rhythmic cl ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.30

S. Korea to Revoke ‘ISMS-P’ Security Certifications for Breaches Affecting Over 10 Million Users: SEOUL – The South Korean government has announced a stringent overhaul of the national information security certification sy ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.29