Wellness Seoul 2024 to highlight healthier, balanced living

Spending quality time for physical and mental well-being has become a mantra for people living in today’s fast-paced world. To promote a healthier and more balanced lifestyle, Herald Media Group, publisher of The Korea Herald, is launching its inaugural Wellness Seoul 2024 with support from the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Wellness Seoul 2024 aims to unite people from all walks of life in a shared celebration of healthier living and overall wellness, welcoming anyone seeking relaxation a

Sept. 30, 2024

Daewoong's new drug patents reach 88% of total

South Korean drug maker Daewoong Pharmaceutical said Monday that more than 88 percent of its patents registered over the past five years in the country have been for new drugs, reflecting the firm’s efforts to enhance its competitiveness in both domestic and global markets through the development of advanced pharmaceuticals. According to data from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Daewoong registered nine domestic patents from 2020 to September 2024. Of these, eight are related to the

Sept. 30, 2024

Hyundai Steel's Hcore Store evolves to boost B2C sales

South Korean steelmaker Hyundai Steel is seeking to beef up its online sales capabilities through Hcore Store, the company’s e-commerce platform dedicated to steel products for construction, by diversifying offerings and introducing services to enhance customer convenience on the platform. Launched in July 2023, Hcore Store initially focused on promoting Hyundai Steel’s earthquake-resistant building material brand, Hcore. The platform began with core construction materials like rebar

Sept. 29, 2024

[Weekender] How Seongsu, once an industrial zone, has become ‘Seoul’s Brooklyn’

The streets around Seongsu Station in Seongdong-gu, eastern Seoul, have recently become a popular destination for young adults and foreign tourists, especially those interested in fashion and beauty products. The increasing popularity in this area is due to the growing number of fashion brand select shops, along with beauty and drugstores, strategically located along the street to target the rising number of visitors -- creating a virtuous cycle that continues to boost its reputation. On Sept. 1

Sept. 28, 2024

Samsung Biologics unveils new contract development platforms in US

Samsung Biologics said Wednesday that it is participating in BioProcess International 2024, a global biopharmaceutical conference in Boston, where it has been showcasing new contract development platforms. BioProcess International 2024, which began Monday and runs through Thursday, is an annual event that brings together experts and companies from around the world to share the latest advancements in biopharmaceutical technologies. This year, over 220 companies are exhibiting. Samsung Biologics h

Sept. 25, 2024

Daewoo E&C, Czech's Sudop Praha sign MOU for nuclear plant project

South Korean builder Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Czech infrastructure company Sudop Praha as part of efforts to strengthen its partnership with local firms in constructing nuclear power plants in the Czech Republic. According to Daewoo E&C, the signing ceremony took place during South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to Doosan Skoda Power -- the Czech subsidiary of Doosan Enerbility, specializing in power gen

Sept. 24, 2024

KITA chief discusses EU’s regulatory impact in Brussels

Korea International Trade Association Chairman and CEO Yoon Jin-sik visited Brussels this week to convey South Korean companies' concerns regarding upcoming EU environmental regulations to key European Commission and European Parliament representatives. During his visit Monday through Tuesday, Yoon was accompanied by a KITA delegation, comprising executives from member companies, including Meta Biomed, Hanyoung Nux, Exicon and Daejoo Autotech, according to the KITA on Tuesday. In a meeting

Sept. 24, 2024