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Sun, March 9, 2025 | 12:14

AMCHAM supports North Gyeongsang Province promoting APEC Summit

AMCHAM supports North Gyeongsang Province promoting APEC Summit

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the North Gyeongsang Provincial Government to deepen economic collaboration and support the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit in the province's city of Gyeongju.

2025-03-09 08:00

[TEST DRIVE] BMW ensures agile, fun ride with strategic X2 coupe SUV

TEST DRIVEBMW ensures agile, fun ride with strategic X2 coupe SUV

The BMW X2 compact SUV combines its iconic fun-to-drive elements with a sporty image thanks to its sleek coupe-style exterior design.

2025-03-07 17:11

Korean Air, Asiana face calls to allow cabin crew to wear sneakers

Korean Air, Asiana face calls to allow cabin crew to wear sneakers

Women flight attendants of Korean Air are urging their employer to allow them to wear sneakers in the cabin, ahead of a possible uniform change following the air carrier's takeover of Asiana Airlines, its smaller competitor.

2025-03-07 16:34

LS shares plummet as chairman's hasty remark frustrates investors

LS shares plummet as chairman's hasty remark frustrates investors

Shares of LS Group and its key affiliates continued to decline on Friday after Chairman Koo Ja-eun unsettled investors with what appeared to be a hasty remark regarding the group's multiple listing plans.

2025-03-07 15:02

Shipping giant HMM replaces CEO amid stalled sales talks

Shipping giant HMM replaces CEO amid stalled sales talks

Shipping giant HMM has nominated former LX Pantos CEO Choi Won-hyok as its new head, drawing attention as to whether he will successfully lead the privatization of Korea's largest logistics company, which has been under government control since 2016.

2025-03-07 14:54

STX Engine wins 84 bil. won diesel engine supply deal for Australian infantry vehicle

STX Engine wins 84 bil. won diesel engine supply deal for Australian infantry vehicle

STX Engine said Friday it has won a 84 billion-won ($58.1 million) contract from Penske in Australia to provide diesel engines for the country's Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).

2025-03-07 14:39

Steelmakers vow to work with gov't to respond to US tariffs

Steelmakers vow to work with gov't to respond to US tariffs

Korean steel companies said Friday they will closely cooperate with the government and related agencies to minimize the impact of planned U.S. tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports from next week.

2025-03-07 13:39

Korean firms' Mexican operations hit by uncertainties from unpredictability in Trump tariffs

Korean firms' Mexican operations hit by uncertainties from unpredictability in Trump tariffs

Korean companies with manufacturing bases in Mexico, along with around 100 local partner firms, are struggling to deal with business uncertainties stemming from the unpredictability of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy on the neighboring country, industry officials said Thursday.

2025-03-07 12:30

Businesses embroiled in political battle between rival parties

Businesses embroiled in political battle between rival parties

Major Korean companies have been busy recently greeting politicians from rival parties vying to be seen as business-friendly, ahead of a possible presidential election following the Constitutional Court's upcoming ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025-03-07 07:46

Trump's claim of Korean investment in Alaska LNG sparks anticipation

Trump's claim of Korean investment in Alaska LNG sparks anticipation

Korea's potential participation in a natural gas development project in Alaska, highlighted in U.S. President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday, has come to the fore, impacting the nation's economy and prompting relevant sectors and firms to assess the potential benefits and challenges of joining the initiative.

2025-03-06 16:53

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