Articles by Kim Jun-hong
Kim Jun-hong
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[Investor] Cheonsuman Bay region emerges as stronghold of future air mobility industry
Hyundai Motor Group and South Chungcheong Province have joined hands to lead the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry in the province. In a strategic move toward innovating the transportation sector, the province concluded a business agreement with the automotive group to foster the AAM-related industry in Cheonsuman Bay B District in Seosan, provincial government officials said. South Chungcheong Gov. Kim Tae-heum and Hyundai Motor Group executives attended the signing ceremony held at the prov
Industry March 5, 2024
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[Investor] Korean startups suffer setback as Chinese e-commerce titans pounce
In a whirlwind of fierce competition, Chinese e-commerce powerhouses AliExpress and TEMU have been dampening the once-vibrant spirit of retail business startups in Korea. The surge of Chinese e-commerce companies has delivered a significant blow to Korea's startup scene. Their mega-scale, low-cost strategies have left local businesses struggling to keep up, ultimately stifling the creation of new ventures in the retail business, according to a report from local daily Herald Business. Recent
Industry March 5, 2024
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[Investor] SK hynix targets 280,000won stock price in 3 years, CEO says
SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung outlined the company's ambitious goal of reaching a stock price of 280,000 won (about $210) within the next three years during a recent in-house meeting. The projected value represents nearly a twofold increase from the current stock price and is seen as a strong statement of confidence in the future prospects of the semiconductor market. This announcement was delivered directly by CEO Kwak to executives and staff members at the communication event conducted on Tu
Companies Feb. 29, 2024
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[Investor] S-Oil stays atop Korea's most admired companies
S-Oil, one of major refineries in South Korea, has once again secured the top position in the highly esteemed "2024 Korea's Most Admired Companies" survey, marking the sixth consecutive year for its inclusion among the top 30 business groups. S-Oil was also named as the top company in the oil refining industry for eight consecutive years, company officials said Wednesday. This recognition, bestowed by KMAC, a leading industrial consulting group in Korea, in its annual evaluation,
Companies Feb. 29, 2024
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[Investor] Hyundai Motor’s innovation and competition acclaimed
Hyundai Motor Group’s trailblazing electric vehicles have earned rave reviews and charted a path to success under the leadership of Chair Chung Euisun. CNBC, the premier economic news broadcaster in the United States, aired a special feature on Sunday focusing on the factors propelling the Korean carmaker to become the 3rd-largest contender in the global finished vehicle market. The feature emphasized the company's commitment to innovation and technological excellence as pivotal to it
Companies Feb. 28, 2024
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Korea's BBQ Chicken tops US fast-food chicken ranking: magazine
In a significant achievement for South Korean cuisine, BBQ Chicken has topped a fast-food chicken ranking in the United States, the Korean fried chicken franchise announced Monday. Genesis BBQ Group, the franchise operator, said BBQ was selected as No.1 fast-food chicken by a prestigious American food magazine "Taste of Home." Founded in 1993, Taste of Home is a US media outlet specialized in food with a readership of 1.9 million and average monthly website traffic of 20 million visits
Industry Feb. 26, 2024
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