[Photo News] AI boost for Samsung sales

Samsung Electronics said Thursday its artificial intelligence-powered home appliances hit 1.5 million unit sales in the January-July period this year. The Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer and the Bespoke AI Steam robot cleaner were the two top sellers driving up overall sales. (Samsung Electronics)

IndustryAug. 15, 2024

[Photo News] OLED lights up Vietnam

Media art walls, featuring LG Electronics' latest OLED TVs, are displayed at a shopping center in Vietnam on Wednesday. The media art, themed on intelligence and freedom, is a creation by prominent Vietnamese artist group Fustic Studio. The exhibition comes as part of the Korean tech giant's premium marketing push in Southeast Asia. (LG Electronics)

TechnologyAug. 15, 2024

[Photo News] Home repairing for patriots

Daewoo Construction & Engineering employees join a house repair project for descendants of the nation’s independence fighters in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, Tuesday. In partnership with Korea Habitat, the builder has completed a total of 21 housing projects since 2021. (Daewoo E&C)

IndustryAug. 14, 2024

[Photo News] Advancing Indonesia's digital education

Kakao Bank CEO Yun Ho-young (far right) and employees pose for a picture at the company headquarters in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday before heading to Indonesia for volunteer work. A team of 15 employees will spend a week in Mauk, Indonesia, helping to improve the region's digital education environment and engaging in construction projects to better the living conditions of children of underprivileged families. (Kakao Bank)

IndustryAug. 14, 2024

[Photo News] Black umbrella protest

Protesters affected by the liquidity crisis at e-commerce platforms Tmon and WeMakePrice gather in front of Tmon’s headquarters in southern Seoul on Tuesday, holding black umbrellas with protest slogans. The demonstrators, including sellers and buyers who have not received payments or refunds from the cash-strapped Korean affiliates of Singapore's Qoo10 platform, argue that the government's emergency measures to address the issue are insufficient. For the sellers alone, the delay

IndustryAug. 13, 2024

[Photo News] Hyundai Motor's e-paper ID cards

Hyundai Motor Company has developed an eco-friendly e-paper ID card for employees to replace plastic-based radio frequency cards. This card uses an LCD display and electronic ink, allowing for updates to user information like names and photos as needed. The card also enhances security by signaling unauthorized access with color changes and alarms and providing an SOS function for emergencies. The carmaker plans to implement this technology across its global operations. (Hyundai Motor Company)

MobilityAug. 13, 2024

[Photo News] In memory of comfort women

A memorial event to commemorate the upcoming International Memorial Day for Comfort Women on Aug. 14, was held at the House of Sharing in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, on Saturday. Hosted by Gyeonggi Province, the event was themed "Yellow Butterfly -- A Promise to Next Generation" and included a cultural festival, a commemorative ceremony, and a wreath-laying at the statues of the victims. Attendees participated in symbolic activities like folding yellow butterflies and creating replicas

Social AffairsAug. 10, 2024

[Photo News] New K8

Kia launched the new K8 on Friday, looking to invigorate the mid- to large-size sedan market with the product enhancement model. The new K8, which underwent a facelift for the first time since its initial release in April 2021, abandoned its old look and adopted the automaker's new star-map signature lighting on the front. The new sedan has been equipped with an advanced driver assistance system to offer upgraded marketability. The price of the new K8 starts at 37.36 million won ($27,338) i

MobilityAug. 9, 2024

[Photo News] More photos of two Koreas' Olympians together

A South Korean athlete takes a photo with a North Korean athlete on the podium at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, after they received bronze medals in the women's 54-kilogram boxing event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. South Korea‘s Im Ae-ji (25) and North Korea’s Pang Chol-mi (29) were defeated by Turkey’s Hatice Akbas and China’s Chang Yuan, respectively, on Sunday, resulting in Im and Pang winning bronze medals, as the Olympics awards bronzes to boxing athletes

More SportsAug. 9, 2024

[Photo News] CEO delivers cool relief

Posco Future M CEO Yoo Byung-og (left) hands out refreshing drinks to employees Wednesday during his visit to the company's synthetic graphite anode material plant in Pohang, North Gyeonsang Province, where temperatures reached 33 degrees Celsius. He also joined fun activities like darts and a lucky draw, with winners taking home travel and ice cream vouchers. This initiative is part of a company-wide effort for management to visit sites in Gwangyang, Sejong, Seoul, and Gumi, continuing u

CompaniesAug. 7, 2024

[Photo News] Hyundai chair welcomes new employees

Hyundai Group Chair Hyun Jeong-eun (center, front row) poses with the company's newest recruits during the 2024 training completion ceremony held last Wednesday at the group’s headquarters in central Seoul. During the event, Hyun distributed employee cards to approximately 50 new employees and delivered a message of support. She emphasized Hyundai’s core value of positivity, encouraging the recruits to embrace their new roles with enthusiasm and dedication. (Hyundai Group)

IndustryAug. 5, 2024

[Photo News] Nonjinmul, Jeju’s unique natural beach

One of the unique beaches on South Korea’s southern island of Jeju is Nonjinmul, a natural beach created by spring water flowing into the sea. In the Jeju dialect, "nonjinmul," means “water being thrown away,” referring to how the Hallasan spring water cannot be used for drinking or farming due to its proximity to the sea. Located in Seogwipo, southern Jeju Island, Nonjinmul has turned into a natural swimming pool with large embankments, beckoning holidaymakers wishin

TravelAug. 2, 2024

[Photo News] LG Chem's wheelchair art

LG Chem, in partnership with the social enterprise Circle of Change Lab, has donated 100 custom-designed spoke guards made from recycled plastic to 10 children using wheelchairs. These guards, which protect fingers and clothing from getting caught on wheels, feature custom designs that allow kids to express their personalities with favorite characters, drawings and patterns. LG Chem provided the materials and covered processing costs, producing 100 LETZero guards for this project. One recipient

CompaniesAug. 1, 2024

[Photo News] 63 years of IBK

Industrial Bank of Korea celebrated its 63rd anniversary at its headquarters in central Seoul, Thursday. At the event, IBK Chairman and CEO Kim Sung-tae shared his vision to make the policy lender become a "leading global financial service provider." He stressed the importance of IBK's role in providing the right financial services for customers, supporting small business owners, leading digital innovation, maintaining sound financials and fulfilling social responsibility. (Indust

IndustryAug. 1, 2024

[Photo News] Hyundai Group chair named honorary governor

Hyundai Group Chairperson Hyun Jeong-eun (right) has been reappointed as honorary governor of North Chungcheong Province, recognizing her contributions to the region's development. This marks Hyun’s second term in the position, following her first in 2022. This recognition highlights Hyundai Group’s engagements in the region, including the relocation of Hyundai Elevator’s headquarters to the area and corporate social responsibility activities in collaboration with the loca

CompaniesJuly 31, 2024

[Photo News] The two Koreas in the Olympics

South Korean table tennis player Lim Jong-hoon (2nd from left) briefly shakes hands with North Korean player Ri Jong-sik during the awarding ceremony for the mixed doubles table tennis event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. In the games, where a female and a male player form a team, Lim (27) and Shin Yu-bin (20) captured bronze medals, and the North Korean team, which consisted of Ri (24) and Kim Kum-yong (23), won silver medals. There had been some concerns over the South and North Koreans i

More SportsJuly 31, 2024

[Photo News] British Embassy Seoul hosts reception for Tottenham Hotspur

British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks (right) and Executive Director of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Donna-Maria Cullen pose for a photo on Tuesday, holding a statuette of the Club's historic cockerel presented to the ambassador during a breakfast reception at the ambassador's residence. The English football club is on a week-long preseason tour of Korea, playing two matches in the Coupang Play Series -- against Team K-League on Wednesday and FC Bayern on Saturday. (Courtesy of t

PeopleJuly 30, 2024

[Photo News] Celebrating Victory

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun (center), who serves as the president of the Korea Archery Association, celebrates the South Korean national archers' gold medal in the men's archery team event at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Monday. The trio of Kim Woo-jin, Kim Je-deok and Lee Woo-seok beat the French national team in the final match at the Invalides stadium, marking Korea's third title in the men's archery team event at the Olympics. Hyundai Motor Grou

CompaniesJuly 30, 2024

[Photo News] Sweet collaboration

Samsung Electronics on Monday unveiled its latest collaboration with US chocolate maker Hershey’s for its mobile device accessories from cases for foldable phones to watch straps. Starting from Korea, the products are set to hit shelves in overseas markets, including the US, Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, in phases in the coming weeks. (Samsung Electronics)

IndustryJuly 29, 2024

[Photo News] Hana champions Paralympics heroes

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo (right) shakes hands with members of the South Korean Paralympics badminton team at the KPC Icheon National Training Center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Ham visited the center to show support and deliver an encouragement fund for the athletes participating in the upcoming 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. (Hana Financial Group)

IndustryJuly 24, 2024