After 3-year hiatus, JTI Korea reenters e-cigarette market

Japan's JTI is reentering South Korea's heated tobacco market with a new product, Ploom X Advanced, in a renewed growth push. "We understand Korea's market is highly competitive, but we believe now is the ideal time to introduce our product," JTI Korea general manager David Wheeler said at the launch of the new product at a Seoul hotel on Monday. "As we are standing in a rapidly evolving market, it's crucial to develop products to an advanced level with top qua

Oct. 28, 2024

[단독] '태국 배민' 라인맨 웡나이, 연내 한국 R&D센터 설립

내년 증시 상장을 앞두고 있는 ‘태국 1위’ 배달 앱 라인맨 웡나이(Line Man Wongnai)가 올해 중으로 판교에 R&D센터를 개소해 적극적으로 인재 유치에 나선다는 계획이다. 정인영 최고재무책임자(CFO)는 25일 코리아헤럴드와의 인터뷰에서 “한국의 기술 인재를 활용해 우리의 성장 속도를 한단계 더 높일 수 있을 것으로 기대한다”며 “한국 시장은 음식 배달과 디지털 결제 분야에서 급속히 발전해왔기 때문에, 이 분야의 경험이 동남아 신흥 시장에서의 성장에 큰 도움이 될 것”이라고 말했다. 라인맨 웡나이는 2020년 라인의 태국 배달 서비스 라인맨과 현지 식당 리뷰 플랫폼 웡나이의 합병으로 설립됐다. 이후 가파른 성장세를 이어가고 있으며 올해 상반기에는 주요 경쟁사인 그램(Grab)을 제치고 태국 배달 시장에서 점유율 1위를 차지했다. 특히 태국 최대 레스토랑 판매 관리(POS) 시스템과 디지털 결제 서비스

Oct. 28, 2024

[Exclusive] Thailand's No. 1 food delivery platform to set up R&D center in Korea

Line Man Wongnai, Thailand's leading food delivery app and digital solutions platform, is expected to open a research and development center in Korea in December in a move to tap into the nation’s deep pool of tech talent ahead of its planned stock debut next year. In an exclusive interview with The Korea Herald on Friday, the company’s Chief Financial Officer Chung In-young revealed that the company is actively recruiting Korean talent particularly in three sectors -- fintech

Oct. 28, 2024

[팟캐스트] (631) 헤밍웨이 단편 모티프 한국 영화 탄생?

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Selzer Hemingway's 'The Killers' interpreted by 4 directors in 1 film 기사 내용: 헤밍웨이가 쓴 단편소설 "살인자들," 4인 4색 감독의 시선으로 연출한 살인극에 대하여 [1] A set of creative interpretations of Ernest Hemingway’s short story “The Killers” is set to hit Korean cinemas, captivating audiences with stunning cinematography and an innovative approach. *to hit 개봉하다 *stunning 굉장히 아름다운[멋진] [2] The Korean film "The Killers" is an anthology comprising four short

Oct. 28, 2024

[From the scene] KGC's ginseng harvest season in full swing

ICHEON, Gyeonggi Province/WONJU, Gangwon Province – On an autumn morning in October, a bustling ginseng harvest was underway in the ginseng fields of Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Workers were busy sorting ginseng unearthed by tractors, as roots that had been buried for years finally surfaced, ready for the season’s harvest, which is between September and November. Kim Il-bong, 65, whose family has managed these ginseng fields for three generations, said he has been exclusively partnere

Oct. 27, 2024

[팟캐스트] (630) 인니에서는 K-푸드도 할랄인증 필요?

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Selzer [KH Explains] Indonesia's halal certification: Double-edged sword for Korean food industry? 기사 내용: 인도네시아 수입식품 할랄인증 표기 의무화, 한국 식품기업에 미칠 영향에 대하여 [1] Indonesia’s new regulation mandating Halal certification for all imported food products is expected to widen the export gap between large conglomerates and small businesses in Korea due to the high costs and time need to meet the requirements. *mandating 명령[지시]하다 *widen 확대하다, 넓히다 [2] After a five-year grace period, t

Oct. 24, 2024

[Herald Interview] Hanjin scion readies for big leap

Emily Cho, president and chief marketing officer of Hanjin Logistics Corporation, visited 11 countries in the first half of this year alone as she continued adding impetus to extending the global shipping network of the company her grandfather founded 79 years ago. "I try to be present in meetings with our global clients, hoping to help foster long-term, solid partnerships with them," Cho told The Korea Herald in a recent interview at her office in central Seoul, a day before her busin

Oct. 21, 2024

[KH Explains] Indonesia's halal certification: Double-edged sword for Korean food industry?

Indonesia’s new regulation mandating Halal certification for all imported food products is expected to widen the export gap between large conglomerates and small businesses in Korea due to the high costs and time need to meet the requirements. After a five-year grace period, the Indonesian government has officially ordered businesses in most industries to be halal compliant and halal certified, starting Thursday. While products lacking halal certification can still be exported, they must b

Oct. 20, 2024

Coupang completes Gwangju hub to enhance Rocket Delivery

Coupang has announced the completion of its Gwangju fulfillment center, which will become the company’s largest Rocket Delivery hub for South Jeolla Province. The company said the new facility also aims to expand sales channels for local small and medium-sized enterprises and contribute to revitalizing the regional economy. The completion ceremony took place Monday at the Pyeongdong industrial complex, attended by over 100 guests, including Gwangju Mayor Kang Gi-jung and Coupang Representa

Oct. 14, 2024

[Photo News] Dive into K-style

Korean Air said Friday it has launched the "Dive into K-style" program to help its new foreign national crew members enhance their understanding of Korean culture and the company. New employees from Japan and Southeast Asia joined the program in August and October, respectively, with another session set to be held for Chinese employees in December. After a four-year hiatus, the nation's flag carrier resumed recruitment of foreign national crew members this year. A total of 85 ne

Oct. 11, 2024