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Posco and Hyundai Steel Step Up Race for Green Steel Supply Chains
Posco and Hyundai Steel, the two dominant players in Korea's steel industry, are focusing on securing eco-friendly, low-carbon steel supply chains as part of their strategies for long-term growth. Thi...
2025-08-07 목요일 | 김재훈 기자
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Why Did Kakao and KT Fall Short Against Naver and SKT in Korea’s ‘National AI’ Selection?
Kakao (CEO Chung Shina) and KT (CEO Kim Young-seop) were both eliminated from the recent ‘National AI Selection Competition.’ While both companies have developed their own large language models—Kak...
2025-08-06 수요일 | 정채윤 기자
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POSCO Holdings: Poised to Emerge as the Market Darling in the Second Half?
With the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration, attention is turning to whether the so-called “Korea Discount” will finally be resolved. A series of reform initiatives—such as the revision of ...
2025-08-05 화요일 | 김재훈 기자
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Hanwha’s Third Son Kim Dong-seon Doubles Down on Department Stores and Food Tech After Burger Venture
Five Guys was the first real test of management for Kim Dong-seon, Executive Vice President of Hanwha Galleria.After stepping into management in 2023, the Five Guys business was the first project Kim ...
2025-08-04 월요일 | 박슬기 기자
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Can Underperforming SK Square Become SK Group’s Portfolio Standout?
SK Square, the core vehicle for SK Group’s portfolio rebalancing, is successfully improving its corporate structure through a comprehensive business realignment. Since assuming the CEO role last year...
2025-08-01 금요일 | 정채윤 기자
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SKC’s 11th Consecutive Quarterly Loss Signals Tough Road Ahead Even in 2025
SKC (CEO Park Won-chul) reported second-quarter sales of KRW 467.3 billion and an operating loss of KRW 70.2 billion on July 30. While sales improved 3.1% year-on-year, operating losses widened by 13....
2025-07-31 목요일 | 곽호룡 기자
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Hanwha Ocean Swings to Profit in Q2, Gears Up for Global Submarine Bids
Hanwha Ocean (CEO Kim Hee-cheol) returned to profit in the second quarter of this year, and has announced its intention to thoroughly prepare for upcoming submarine business opportunities after failin...
2025-07-30 수요일 | 신혜주 기자
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CJ CheilJedang Stock Drops, But Retained Earnings Reach KRW 5.7T — Shareholder Returns to Stay on Track
With the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration, attention is turning to whether the so-called “Korea Discount” will finally be resolved. A series of reform initiatives—such as the revision of ...
2025-07-29 화요일 | 손원태 기자
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Kia Steps Up Global Defence Drive under CEO Song Ho-sung with Tactical Vehicles
Kia is stepping up its presence as a defense contractor, with President and CEO Song Ho-sung doubling down on military vehicle exports as a core pillar of the company’s future growth strategy.Althoug...
2025-07-28 월요일 | 김재훈 기자
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SK Hynix Surges to 41% Operating Margin in Q2; Puts Full Force Behind HBM4 Pricing Defense
SK hynix (CEO Gwak Noh-Jung) achieved a quarterly operating profit above KRW 9 trillion, driven by high-bandwidth memory (HBM).On July 24, SK hynix announced that it achieved revenue of KRW 22.232 tri...
2025-07-25 금요일 | 곽호룡 기자
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HD Hyundai Infracore Posts Earnings Surprise, Retires Treasury Shares; Eyes North America Rebound
HD Hyundai Infracore has once again exceeded market expectations by posting an earnings surprise in the second quarter, following its strong performance in the first quarter. With the ongoing post-war...
2025-07-24 목요일 | 신혜주 기자
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LG Chem’s Shin Hak-cheol Issues KRW 1.4T in Exchangeable Bonds Alongside Push to Sell Non-Core Assets
The slowing electric vehicle market has made investment conditions tough for LG Chem’s battery materials business. Speculation about the sale of LG Energy Solution shares—the company’s core cash co...
2025-07-23 수요일 | 곽호룡 기자
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With Samsung C&T Stock Surging, KCC Shareholders Wear Ambivalent Expressions
With the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration, attention is turning to whether the so-called “Korea Discount” will finally be resolved. A series of reform initiatives—such as the revision of ...
2025-07-22 화요일 | 신혜주 기자
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Hyundai Motor President José Muñoz: “We Will Focus on What We Can Control Amid Uncertainty”
Hyundai Motor named José Muñoz as its first foreign president and CEO at the end of last year. With Muñoz having led Hyundai Motor’s growth centered on the North American market, he was seen as th...
2025-07-21 월요일 | 김재훈 기자
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Kakao Grapples with Growing Legal Risks... Pinning Hopes on AI Growth
Kakao (CEO Chung Shina) is again facing a sense of crisis amid its affiliates’ legal troubles and a bleak earnings outlook. In response, the company is focusing all efforts on revitalizing its busine...
2025-07-17 목요일 | 정채윤 기자
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SK On’s U.S. Battery Plant Hits Full Operation After 3 Years — A Turning Point Toward Profitability?
SK On’s North American plant, SK Battery America (SKBA), has reached full operation three years after its establishment, raising expectations for a turnaround in performance.According to SK On on the...
2025-07-16 수요일 | 김재훈 기자
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Despite KRW 950 Billion Net Loss, Emart Expands Dividends…PBR at 0.24x ‘Attractive’
With the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration, attention is turning to whether the so-called “Korea Discount” will finally be resolved. A series of reform initiatives—such as the revision of ...
2025-07-15 화요일 | 박슬기 기자
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Coupang Follows Amazon into Cloud, Beyond Retail
Coupang is accelerating its transformation into the “Amazon of Korea,” now venturing beyond retail into the cloud business—a key pillar of Amazon’s profitability model. The move signals Coupang’s...
2025-07-14 월요일 | 박슬기 기자
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Inventory Shock and AI Setbacks Behind Samsung’s Q2 Earnings Miss
Samsung Electronics announced preliminary earnings on July 8 that fell short of market expectations, stating that a “one-time expense such as a valuation allowance on inventory in the memory business...
2025-07-11 금요일 | 곽호룡 기자
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POSCO Future M CFO Jeong Dae-hyung, Holds the Line Amid Prolonged Financial Strain
POSCO Future M, POSCO Group’s battery materials subsidiary, recently proceeded with a capital raise worth approximately KRW 1 trillion despite concerns from shareholders. The move was a strategic dec...
2025-07-10 목요일 | 김재훈 기자
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HD Hyundai Raises KRW 150 Billion… How Much Synergy Will the Merger of Construction Equipment · InfraCore Bring?
HD Hyundai (CEOs Chung Ki-sun, Kwon Oh-gap) is moving to raise KRW 150 billion in funds. Having recently announced a merger plan for its construction equipment affiliates, the company has partially al...
2025-07-09 수요일 | 신혜주 기자
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CJ Logistics Strikes Back at Coupang — From 7-Day Delivery to Cross-Border Parcel Expansion
CJ Logistics is rolling out a dual-track strategy, expanding its 7-day delivery service nationwide while building a mega logistics center in the Middle East. This move comes as Coupang, Korea’s large...
2025-07-08 화요일 | 손원태 기자
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Samsung’s Roh Tae-moon Grapples with Smartphone Profit Woes — Will In-House AI Survive?
Can Samsung Electronics regain profitability in a smartphone market that has remained stagnant for eight years? Attention is now on whether the “premium strategy” championed by Roh Tae-moon, who hea...
2025-07-07 월요일 | 곽호룡 기자
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SK hynix Rides HBM3E Wave—Is the Era of KRW 10 Trillion Quarterly Operating Profit Here?
SK hynix is forecast to post its highest-ever quarterly results in the second quarter. Strong sales of high-value HBM3E 12-high memory, along with growing AI demand, are seen as the main drivers behin...
2025-07-04 금요일 | 곽호룡 기자
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Chung Eui-sun's 10 Years of Passion for Hyundai N : High-Performance Brand Eyes the Electric Vehicle Era
Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the high-performance brand ‘Hyundai N’, into which he has poured his utmost effort. Overcoming initial skepticism a...
2025-07-03 목요일 | 김재훈 기자
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Lotte Corporation Responds to Credit Rating Downgrade : “Uncertainty Resolved… Full Commitment to Improving Financial Soundness”
South Korea’s three major credit rating agencies downgraded the credit rating of Lotte Chemical, resulting in a simultaneous downgrade for the holding company, Lotte Corporation. This marks the secon...
2025-07-02 수요일 | 박슬기 기자