[DISCLOSURE] Kolen (078650) has obtained a US patent on photographic lens optical system, it announced on July 1.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Sampyo CEO Chung Do-won and 12 others in special relationships announced on July 1 that they have acquired about 11.9 million shares (5 percent) of Dongyang (001520). Sampyo has taken over its affiliate Tongyang Cement (038500) in September last year. Chung said they will not take any action to affect the management of the company.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] DSK (109740) announced on July 1 that it has purchased 1.1 million shares of its subsidiary Protox for 8.3 billion won (US$7.2 million). This amounts to 20.02 percent of its equity capital. DSK now owns 52.61 percent stake (3,332,263 shares).

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] ICD (040910) has signed a contract to supply flat panel display manufacturing equipment, it announced on July 1. The contract contents will remain confidential until Dec. 31 in accordance with the nondisclosure agreement to protect trade secrets.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Widwin Networks (043220) announced on July 1 that Jeong Yong-won has been named as its new CEO. Former CEO Byeon Tae-woong has stepped down for personal reasons. The company will close its shareholders’ registry from July 19-25 for the extraordinary shareholders meeting scheduled for Aug. 12, it announced in a separate statement.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Sebang (004360) has decided to sell its land and building in Seoul to its affiliate Sebang Global Battery for 42 billion won (US$36.5 million) to improve financial structure, it announced on July 1.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] SY Panel (109610) has decided on a cash dividend of 150 won (US$0.13) per share, it said on July 1. The total amount will be 893 million won and the record date for payment is July 21.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] S&TC (100840) has signed a US$2.1 million contract with Hyundai Engineering to supply generation equipment, it announced on July 1. It also has signed a US$16.8 million contract with Petroleum Development Oman to supply air coolers, it said in a separate statement.  These amount to 0.91 percent and 7.46 percent of its recent revenue, respectively.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Dongbang Ship Machinery (099410) announced on July 1 that it will merge with its wholly owned subsidiary Dongbang Shipbuilding at 1:0 ratio for management efficiency. The due date for the merger is Sept. 5.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Samhwa Networks (046390) has signed a 11.1 billion won (US$9.6 million) contract to produce weekend drama series “That's the Way It Is” for SBS, it announced on July 1. This amounts to 56.03 percent of its recent revenue. The series written by veteran screenwriter Kim Soo-hyun will have 54 episodes.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Caregen (214370) has signed a US$1.3 million contract with AJ Research & Pharma to supply hair loss prevention and hair growth products for exclusive sales in Malaysia, it announced on July 1. This amounts to 4.3 percent of its recent revenue.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Camus Engineering & Construction (013700) has signed a 18.1 billion won (US$15.7 million) contract with CJ Engineering & Construction to supply precast concrete for a new IKEA store in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, it announced on July 1. This amounts to 13.6 percent of its recent revenue.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Halla (014790) has received a 220 billion won (US$191.1 million) order to build infrastructure in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, it announced on July 1.

July 1, 2016

[DISCLOSURE] Samsung Pharmaceutical (001360) has signed a 4.4 billion won (US$3.8 million) contract with PICO Entech to supply anti-hangover products, it announced on July 1. This amounts to 10.44 percent of its recent revenue.

July 1, 2016