SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) –LG Electronics unveiled its second corporate value enhancement program on Tuesday, outlining plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) for its Indian subsidiary and retire approximately 761,000 treasury shares by next year. This move follows the company’s first strategic announcement in October, which aimed to achieve a return on [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung is reinforcing its management structure to address challenges stemming from the downturn in its semiconductor business, which has contributed to a broader corporate crisis. The move follows a leadership reshuffle in Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor division on November 27 and involves the strategic deployment of trusted executives, including former members [...]
SEOUL/PARIS, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The head of Samsung Electronics Co.’s mobile division has said the company aims to boost sales of its new foldable smartphones by more than 10 percent, highlighting the addition of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The world’s largest smartphone maker unveiled its latest generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As Naver Webtoon prepares for its Nasdaq listing, the company has set its initial public offering (IPO) price, catapulting its valuation to around 3.7 trillion won. This development marks a significant milestone for the digital comics industry, challenging the long-held notion that “webtoons can’t make money.” Webtoon Entertainment, the North [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) – SK Group, South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate, is accelerating efforts to optimize its business portfolio to address inefficiencies and financial strain caused by overinvestment in its core battery and energy sectors. As a first step, the group will hold a strategic management meeting with executives from key affiliates from June [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) –SK On, a relative newcomer in the battery industry, has announced a novel approach to employee compensation by offering virtual stocks to employees equivalent to 30% of their annual salaries. This move comes in the wake of the company facing a challenging financial year with zero performance bonuses allocated, stirring [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Sunday it will launch four new vehicles, including two electric models, this year to strengthen its presence in the domestic market. GM Korea plans to introduce two pure electric models — the Cadillac Lyriq SUV and the [...]
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics Inc.’s chief executive said Wednesday the company’s annual investment will reach 10 trillion won (US$7.57 billion) this year in a bid to expand its business boundaries and secure future growth momentum. “Despite protracted macroeconomic uncertainties, we are committed to maximizing future growth by increasing investment based [...]
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics Inc. on Sunday announced its upcoming showcase of “Smart Life Solutions,” a cutting-edge lineup centered around artificial intelligence, at the upcoming CES 2024 tech show. With a theme of “Reinvent your future,” the South Korean consumer electronics giant is set to highlight connectivity and customization across [...]
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. on Sunday unveiled its ambitious vision for the future of technology, showcasing an array of artificial intelligence-powered innovations and a commitment to sustainability at the upcoming CES 2024. The world’s largest smartphone and memory chip manufacturer will run a 3,934-square-meter showroom at the Las Vegas [...]