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#S. Korean washer
U.S. extends safeguard on imported washers including S. Korean products
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The United States has decided to extend its safeguard measure against imported residential washers, but the move is unlikely to deal a harsh blow to South Korean tech fir... 14:20 Jan. 15
#Kia-EV plan
(LEAD) Kia to launch 7 new platform-based EV models by 2027
(ATTN: ADDS Hyundai's plans in last 6 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp., South Korea's second-biggest carmaker by sales, said Friday it will launch seven all-electric models by 2027 to ga... 13:48 Jan. 15
#Kia-EV plan
Kia to launch 7 new platform-based EV models by 2027
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp., South Korea's second-biggest carmaker by sales, said Friday it will launch seven all-electric models by 2027 to gain a share of the growing electric vehicle ma... 11:51 Jan. 15
#POSCO Chemical
POSCO Chemical raises 1.3 tln won through stock issuance
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Posco Chemical Co., an affiliate of South Korea's steel giant POSCO Group, said Friday it has raised 1.3 trillion won (US$1.1 billion) by new stock sales to fund its rech... 11:44 Jan. 15
#carmaker
4 companies to recall over 14,000 vehicles
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Honda Motor Co., Audi Volkswagen Korea and two other companies will voluntarily recall over 14,000 vehicles to fix faulty components, the transport ministry said Friday. ... 06:00 Jan. 15
#Samsung
Samsung unveils new wireless earbuds with upgraded quality related article
By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday rolled out its new wireless earbuds boasting upgraded audio quality and sleek design as the South Korean tech giant eye... 00:05 Jan. 15
#Samsung
Samsung highlights new security, communications solutions for Galaxy S21 related article
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday introduced upgraded security and interconnection solutions for its new flagship smartphone as the South Korean tech giant seeks to beef ... 00:03 Jan. 15
#Samsung
Samsung unveils Galaxy S21 smartphone with stylus-supporting model
By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday unveiled its new flagship smartphone lineup, including a stylus-supporting model, in a move to solidify its top status ... 00:01 Jan. 15
#Hanjin scions
Tribunal dismisses Hanjin family's appeal on inheritance taxes related article
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Tax Tribunal has rejected an appeal by children of late Hanjin Group founder Cho Choong-hoon against inheritance and additional taxes levied on Cho's undecl... 16:28 Jan. 14
#airlines
Antitrust regulator starts review of Korean Air's Asiana takeover deal related article
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust regulator said Thursday it has started to review a deal by Korean Air Lines Co., the country's biggest carrier, to buy the debt-ridden Asiana Airli... 16:18 Jan. 14
#CES 2021
S. Korean firms wrap up CES journey after showcasing solutions for new normal era related article
By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean firms, anchored by Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., wrapped up their four-day journey at the world's largest tech expo Thurs... 16:07 Jan. 14
#Samsung Display
(LEAD) Samsung unit signs collective agreement with labor union related article
(ATTN: CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Display Co. on Thursday signed a collective agreement with its labor union, becoming the first electronics affiliate of Samsung Group to ink... 15:59 Jan. 14
$Doosan Infracore gains upper hand in case involving its Chinese unit$

Doosan Infracore gains upper hand in case involving its Chinese unit
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- Top construction equipment maker Doosan Infracore Co. on Thursday gained the upper hand in a lawsuit brought against it by investors in its Chinese unit Doosan Infracore ... 15:42 Jan. 14
#Samsung Display
Samsung unit signs collective agreement with labor union related article
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Display Co. on Thursday signed a collective agreement with its labor union, becoming the first electronics affiliate of Samsung Group to ink such a deal. The ... 15:25 Jan. 14
#Dyson
Dyson to open flagship store in Seoul this week related article
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- British home appliance maker Dyson Ltd. said Thursday it will open its first flagship store in South Korea this week as the company eyes to expand its sales amid the pand... 14:49 Jan. 14
#smartphone
S. Korea's smartphone market tipped to grow over 10 pct this year related article
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean smartphone market is projected to grow 11 percent this year from a year earlier, a report showed Thursday, on the back of increased sales of 5G handsets.... 13:50 Jan. 14
#venture funds
S. Korea's venture investment hits record high in 2020
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- The total amount of investment in startups reached a record high last year amid hopes of lucrative returns and policy backup, government data showed Thursday. A total ... 12:00 Jan. 14
#smart factory
Smart factories rise sharply, nearing 20,000
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- A growing number of factories in South Korea have adopted smart solutions based on cutting-edge technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, government data showed T... 12:00 Jan. 14
#auto exports-2020 tally
Auto exports sink over 20 pct on pandemic in 2020 related article
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's auto exports sank 21.4 percent on-year in 2020 as the new coronavirus pandemic disrupted global supply chains and sapped demand, data sho... 11:00 Jan. 14
#SK hynix
SK hynix raises US$2.5 bln via sale of foreign debts related article
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc., South Korea's second-largest chipmaker, on Thursday said it has raised US$2.5 billion by selling debts overseas, which includes its first-ever green note, ... 10:37 Jan. 14