LS Group Chairman Koo Ja-yeol has begun the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management in earnest. LS Group announced on Aug. 19 that it will establish an ESG committee that expanded and reorganized the functions of the existing internal transaction committee under the board of directors
The International Contractors Association of Korea (ICAK) said on Aug. 13 that former Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Park Sun-ho was elected as the 19th standing chairman of ICAK at an extraordinary general meeting held on Aug. 12.The new chairman entered public office in 1989 a
Jaseng Hospital Korean Medicine announced on Aug. 9 that it has officially obtained a certificate of an institution offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) to doctors from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) of the U.S.It is the first "full accreditation" in about
Hanwha Solutions, led by CEO Kim Dong-kwan, will acquire RES France, a French renewable energy company, for 1 trillion won. This is the first time Hanwha Group is making an M&A in the renewable energy sector.It is planning to secure renewable energy technology and human network amid global carbon-ne
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has won a 659.2 billion won ($57.8 million) order for U.S. marine facilities.KSOE announced on Aug. 6 that it recently signed a contract with a U.S.-based crude oil developer to build marine facilities for one semi-submersible crude oil production fac
Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) has won the main construction project of Peru's Chinchero New International Airport Passenger Terminal, the builder said on July 28.It is the second order following the construction of the site development in Peru.The construction project of the main
Nexon founder Kim Jung-joo will step down from CEO of NXC, Nexon's holding company.NXC announced on July 29 that it has appointed Lee Jae-kyo, head of the brand promotion headquarters, as its new CEO and recruited Alex Iosilevich, a former executive of a multinational investment bank, as CIO of glob
IBK (Industrial Bank of Korea) said that Kim Ki-moon, chairman of the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ), visited the IBK on behalf of small and medium-sized enterprises on July 29 to express his gratitude for the bank’s efforts to support small and medium-sized companies for the past 60 years. IBK cel
At a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), Koo Ja-yeol, chairman of the KITA, emphasized on-site COVID- 19 responses and digital transformation of the trade industry.At the event held online on July 26, Koo, chairman of the 31st KITA and concurren
LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group announced on July 29 that they have signed an investment agreement with the Indonesian government to establish a 10 GWh battery cell joint venture in Indonesia.LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Jong-hyun, Hyundai Mobis CEO Cho Sung-hwan met at the headquarters of
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Honorary Chairman Chung Mong-Koo has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame at the 2020/2021 Induction and Awards Ceremony, a group spokesman said on Juy 23.The industry’s top honor was presented to the class of 2020 at a celebration held at the ICON Convention Cent
LG Chem CEO Shin Hak-cheol announced investment plans worth 10 trillion won in ESG-based sustainable growth sectors, the company said on July 14.At a press conference held online on July 14, CEO Shin stated LG Chem selected ▲eco-friendly sustainable business ▲e-mobility centering on battery material
Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) will introduce 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually from Qatar for 20 years (2025-2044). This time, the price conditions are expected to improve due to changes in the international natural gas market, saving about $1 billion over the past 20 years.This is du
CEO Kim Gyung-rea of JC Global (Wonjin Ecotech's distribution company) established the company in the Jeollabuk-do Province. Since then, the company has been growing by leaps and bounds. For a long time, he composed songs under the theme of ‘Muju Arirang’ in the Jeollabuk-do Province.Youn Ki-sik, th
Lim Joon-taek, chairman of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (Suhyup), visited the National Assembly on July 7 and delivered a plaque of appreciation to Rep. Chung Jeom-sik of the main opposition People Power Party, who worked hard to propose and pass the "Fishery By-products Recycli
IBM has appointed Won Sung-shik, the head of the IBM technology group, as the country general manager (CGM) of IBM Korea.Won Sung-sik joined IBM Korea in 1991 and gained experience and expertise in various IBM business sectors such as hardware, marketing, global technology services, and financial in
Oriental Brewery accounts for more than 80% of Korea's beer exports, maintaining the No. 1 beer exports in Korea and leading the “Korean Beer Wave.” Born in 1933, Oriental Brewery has led the Korean liquor industry for more than 80 years.It is equipped with the latest automation facilities to produc
“For the first time in the history of Korea, we have built a skyscraper over 100 stories tall. Lotte World Tower symbolizes architectural and technical achievement and complement the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the city, while creating major economic benefits and national competitiveness
SBI Savings Bank has kept growing with an accelerated pace and now transforming into one of the premier financial institutions in the industry. It continues to grow in the fast-changing financial environment. Now, SBI is spreading out to the world.As an innovation leader of the financial industry, S
Established as Korea’s first steelmaker in 1953, Hyundai Steel has paved the way for sustainable growth by boosting blast furnace business as a new growth engine in addition to its existing electric arc furnace based operation. We will continue to prepare for a greater future with a vision of 'Leadi