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Green shoots for Korean economy as chip sector improves

The economy is gradually moderating as the weak chip sector has started to improve, according to a report from the state-run Korea Development Institute...

Knife attack, Covid and heat wave signal red for economy

The summer vacation season has arrived amid torrential downpours and monsoons, but domestic demand is yet to overcome recent hurdles including knife incidents, sweltering...

Hyundai, Kia recall over 91,000 U.S. vehicles over fire risk

Hyundai Motor and Kia are recalling more than 91,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to potential fire risks. Similar recalls may be issued in Korea,...

Naver posts record profit as Webtoon nears U.S market listing

Naver posted a record-high operating profit in the April-June period due to strong profitability across commerce, fintech and content. With the announcement of preliminary earnings,...

LG, Clearbrook start $100M fund for tech startups

LG Electronics will form a $100 million fund with Connecticut-based investment firm Clearbrook to foster tech startups specializing in sustainable energy, digital health and artificial intelligence. The...

Korean Air Lines sees operating profit fall 36 percent

Korean Air Lines reported a 36 percent decline in operating profit to 468 billion won ($356.5 million) in the second quarter, with robust performance in the...

Yoon pledges more support to secondary battery industry

President Yoon Suk Yeol promised more government support for the nation’s secondary battery industry, especially in the reclaimed land of Saemangeum, North Jeolla. “Secondary batteries,...

Stocks finish at a 52-week high led by tech gains

Stocks finished higher for a fourth consecutive day Tuesday to reach a 52-week high, led by strong tech stocks. The won fell against the...

Drone delivery service launched for urban areas in Korea

BGF Retail, the operator of the CU convenience store chain, launched a drone delivery service at outdoor swimming pool areas in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on...

CJ Cheiljedang sells 60% take in Chinese subsidiary for $236M

CJ Cheiljedang sold its entire 60 percent of ownership stake in Chinese food subsidiary Sichuan Jixiangju Food for 300 billion won ($235.5 million). The shares were acquired by...