“NextRise 2022 Seoul” kicked off on June 16 at COEX in Samseong-dong, which is an event co-hosted by the Korea International Trade Association and Korea Development Bank (KDB).Key figures, including Lee Gwan-seup, vice chairman of KITA, Gang Seok-hoon, chairman of KDB, Kim So-young, vice chairperson
SK Geo Centric (SKGC), SUEZ, and Loop Industries announced on June 17 that SKGC will become an equal partner in the previously announced partnership between Loop and SUEZ, which was formed to build the first Infinite Loop manufacturing facility in Europe.Loop Industries is an innovator in sustainabl
President Yoon Suk-yeol will leave for Madrid, Spain late this month to attend the summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) slated for June 29~30.At the official invitation of NATO, the event will be the President Yoon's first summit diplomacy of his term, a member of the presidential
A lighting-up ceremony was held at the Gwangyang Steel Works to announce the operation of the 4th blast furnace at the steel works on June 10.POSCO Group Chairman Choi Jeong-woo said, "Like the blast furnace, the symbol of steel works, I hope that POSCO will further solidify its status as the world'
The European Commission welcomed the adoption of the sixth package of restrictive measures against Russia, the commission announced on June 3. Sanctions are among the EU's most visible, direct and powerful responses to Russia's brutal and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, including systemic violence and
Chief FTA negotiator Lee Kyung-sik of the Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry (MOTIE) led the South Korean delegation in the 5th round of Korea-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) FTA negotiations held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 6.The senior FTA negotiator gave opening remarks and facilitated negoti
To demonstrate the ability of the combined US-ROK force to respond quickly to crisis events on the Korean Peninsula, U.S. Forces Korea and the Republic of Korea militaries conducted a combined live-fire exercise, the United States Forces Korea (USFK) said on June 6.This exercise utilized one U.S. Ar
Former Chairman Kim Jong-in of the People Power Party (PPP) Emergency Measure Committee selected Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon as the only person to make a forthright statement to President Yoon Suk-yeol.Former Chairman Kim also said, "Minister Han can catch a stellar moment (which suggests Preside
Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), who visited Ukraine, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss support measures, practical exchanges and cooperation between Korea and Ukraine, the PPP announced on June 8.The PPP quoted President Zelensky as saying in th
Song Hae, a 95-year-old veteran TV presenter, passed away on June 8 at his home in Dogok-dong, Seoul. The deceased, was born in 1927 in Jaeryeong, Hwanghae Province.He studied vocal music at Haeju Arts School. After the division into North and South Korea after Korea’s liberation from the Japanese c
First lady Kim Keon-hee attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Seoul National Cemetery on the morning of June 6. This was the first time for Kim to appear at an event on a national commemorative day with President Yoon Suk-yeol since his inauguration.Wearing a black suit with a white handkerchief on he
Sinsin Pharm announced on June 5 that it had participated as the main sponsor in the ‘2022 Sejong Asia Triathlon Sprint Championship’, which was held from June 4 to 5.This event, held in the Sejong Lake Park area, is the most prestigious triathlon in Asia. About 90 triathletes and 750 members of the
President Yoon Suk-yeol announced the selection of Korean ambassadors to Japan, China, Russia and the U.N., and the first Financial Services Commission on June 7.As a result, the selection of the four-strong ambassadors of the United States, Japan, China, and Russia has been completed.Yoon Deok-min,
President Yoon Suk-yeol awarded Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), the first Asian to lead the English Premier League (EPL) in scoring, with the Cheongnyong Medal, the highest Order of Sports Merit, on June 2.President Yoon gave the honor to Son at Seoul World Cup Stadium in the city's Mapo-gu Distr
LG Electronics’ Software Testing Center has officially been designated a TÜV Rheinland Appointed Laboratory, meaning the facility can now conduct functional safety tests on any automotive software solution that falls under the ISO 26262-6 standard.The center possesses the capabilities to independent
POSCO won the Gold Award in the technology category at the 26th International Stainless Steel Forum hosted by World Stainless Association.The technology that won the Gold Award this time was the high-performance ferrite stainless steel ‘430RE (Ridging Endurance)’ manufacturing technology. As the tec
Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun had talks with Amb. Maria Castillo-Fernandez of the European Union to the Republic of Korea, on May 27 at the Government Complex building in Seoul to discuss future industries and supply chain cooperation between Korea and the EU.Minister Ahn said, “EVs, batteries and sem
ILIL How, a wellness brand launched by Samil Pharmaceutical in December last year, is introducing vegan-certified gluten-free foods. About three months after its launch, the first volume of "Protein Meal" among its flagship products has been sold out, and even "Oatrich" has recently been sold out, m
The Korea International Trade Association (KITA), led by Chairman Christopher Koo, invited 10 heads of diplomatic missions from ASEAN countries to a networking event on May 19 at the Grand Walker-Hill Hotel in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.The networking event was participated by Christopher Koo, KITA Vice Cha
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) achieved a landslide victory in the June 1 local elections, as its candidates defeated their opponents in most regions.The PPP won 12 out of 17 key races for big city mayors and provincial governors, including Seoul, while the main opposition Democratic Party (DP)