BUSAN, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Renault Korea announced plans to outfit its Busan plant with electric vehicle (EV) production facilities as it gears up to manufacture the Polestar 4 midsize electric SUV for export to North America starting in the latter half of 2025. This marks the plant’s first transition to EV production, with industry [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will implement a new trade rule this week focusing on offering broader support for companies impacted by free trade agreements (FTAs) and other trade pacts, the industry ministry said Tuesday. The Act on Addressing Changes in Trade Environment, an upgraded version of the Act on Trade Adjustment [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean venture companies collectively achieved over 240 trillion won ($165 billion) in sales last year, ranking third among the nation’s top corporate groups, according to data released on December 25 by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. This places them behind only Samsung Group (295 trillion won) and [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Insurance payouts for small business closures in South Korea have reached a historic high of 1.3 trillion won in 2024, reflecting the deepening impact of the economic slowdown, according to the Korea Federation of SMEs. The federation reported on December 25 that payments under the “Yellow Umbrella” business closure insurance [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In 2025, South Koreans will see a number of small and big changes, including some that will improve convenience in their daily lives and some that may even lead to changes in how they live. Among Korean companies, CJ Logistics Corp. is set to take what may be the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Heavy Industries Co., the world’s third-largest shipbuilder by orders, said Thursday it has received a 742 billion-won (US$508 million) order to build two very large ethane carriers for an Asian shipper by 2027. The South Korean shipbuilder did not offer further details of the deal, including the name [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s tap water supply coverage has reached an impressive 99.5%, according to the 2023 National Waterworks Statistics released by the Ministry of Environment on Wednesday. The report highlights improved water supply infrastructure, reduced leakage rates, and a modest increase in water rates. Key Findings from the Report The [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The supply of new private apartments in South Korea is projected to fall below 150,000 units (160,000 including unconfirmed projects) in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2000, according to industry analysts. This dramatic decline is attributed to a complex mix of factors, including rising construction costs and policy implementation [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government announced a comprehensive support package for the construction industry on December 23, responding to mounting challenges including soaring construction costs, a tightening project financing (PF) market, and increasing unsold housing inventory. The measures come as the construction sector faces significant headwinds, with construction investment showing a [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s government unveiled a set of measures on December 23 to enhance the competitiveness of its petrochemical industry, which has been grappling with a structural downturn fueled by global oversupply. Industry leaders welcomed the initiative, emphasizing the urgency of swift action to prevent a deeper crisis. Support for [...]