SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Executives of export companies believe that family business succession is crucial for the sustainability and responsible management of their enterprises. However, a recent study reveals that due to heavy tax burdens and negative social perceptions, many are contemplating selling or shutting down their businesses. A report from the Korea International [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) –SK Telecom announced on April 7 that it is adopting an Artificial Intelligence (AI) decision-making governance system to ensure the reliability and safety of its AI technology. To achieve this, the company is setting up specific AI governance standards, establishing dedicated organizational structures and roles, and developing relevant processes. In [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a strategic move to bolster its efforts to uncover groundbreaking technology and business opportunities, Samsung Electronics recently announced a significant organizational restructure, including the establishment of a new Business Development Group within its Digital Experience (DX) division. The newly formed Business Development Group will serve as a central hub [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In the midst of a prolonged global economic downturn, South Korean companies are tightening their belts as they prepare next year’s business plans, focusing on cost-saving initiatives and voluntary retirements. SK Group recently adopted a cost-effective approach by organizing dinner meetings at company cafeterias instead of dining out, reducing expenses [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — About half of big firms in South Korea remain undecided on their investment plans for next year, according to a survey released Monday, an indication of how many companies are going through economic uncertainties. In the survey conducted by polling agency Mono Research on the leading 500 companies in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A unit of U.S. retail web giant Amazon.com Inc. plans to invest 7.85 trillion won (US$5.85 billion) in South Korea’s cloud computing infrastructure by 2027, company officials said Wednesday. The plan came as competition is intensifying among Amazon and other cloud computing providers in South Korea. Amazon launched its [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung SDI Co. will spend US$1.97 billion on its second battery manufacturing facility it is building in the United States jointly with Stellantis N.V., the South Korean battery maker said in a filing Wednesday. The disclosure came about two months after their U.S. venture, StarPlus Energy, announced a plan [...]