SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s auto parts sector is bracing for intensified export headwinds as the United States signals a possible expansion of its 25% import tariffs on vehicle components, deepening concerns in an industry already grappling with high trade barriers. On June 24, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, said Friday it has signed a 140 billion-won (US$103.3 million) contract with Collins Aerospace to supply engine components for Airbus aircraft. Under the agreement, KAI will supply engine nacelle components for Airbus A350 and A320 NEO aircraft over a [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Thursday it has signed a 623.2 billion-won (US$459.3 million) follow-up contract with the state defense procurement agency to supply engines for South Korea’s next-generation KF-21 fighter jets. The agreement with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) builds on a previous engine supply deal worth 556.2 [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Genesis, the independent luxury brand of South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group, said Thursday it has entered into an expanded global marketing partnership with the PGA Tour through 2030. The multiyear agreement names Genesis as the first-ever global official vehicle company for both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions, [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — In a year defined by economic uncertainty and global industry shifts, Hyundai Motor Group stood out as South Korea’s most impactful corporate force—fueling growth across sectors and surpassing all other conglomerates in total economic contribution. According to data released Thursday by corporate tracker CEO Score, the automotive giant generated [...]
SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Once the dominant force in South Korea’s imported vehicle market, diesel-powered passenger cars are facing a steep decline as consumers increasingly turn to cleaner alternatives. According to data released Tuesday by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA), only 1,469 imported diesel passenger vehicles were sold in South [...]
SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Daemyung Sono Group virtually completed its acquisition of T’way Air Co. on Tuesday by holding an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting and appointing a new board of directors for the low-cost carrier. T’way Air held the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting at its aviation training center in Seoul and approved the appointment of [...]
SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — While global consumers continue to favor monochromatic car colors, South Korean buyers are increasingly opting for vibrant, expressive hues, according to a new report by global coatings manufacturer Axalta. The report, released on June 22, shows that in 2024, 24% of cars sold in South Korea featured chromatic (non-neutral) [...]
SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co.’s vehicle exports from its U.S. plant plunged last month, industry data showed Sunday, as the company accelerates production realignment strategies to cope with rising tariff tensions. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA), a U.S. production unit of the South Korean automaker, exported just 14 vehicles in June, [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s space agency said Friday it plans to develop a reusable space launch vehicle by 2035 in a bid to keep pace with the rapidly shifting landscape of the global space industry. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has been working to modify its 2.1 trillion-won (US$1.53 billion) project [...]