SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean alcoholic drinks are gaining popularity in Brazil as the so-called Korean Wave sweeps throughout the country. The Korean Cultural Center in Sao Paulo on Sunday (local time) hosted a Korean traditional drink competition. The event, held for the third time, pitted 116 professional bartenders against each other, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The Brazilian passenger car market has been dominated by Volkswagen AG, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and General Motors Co., until Hyundai Motor Co. grabbed the No. 2 spot last month for the first time in its history, bringing an end to the trio’s dominance. Hyundai sold 14,197 vehicles in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Brazilians are flocking to the Korean Cultural Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil as it is hosting an exhibition in celebration of the country’s children’s month, October. The center is hosting the Pinkfong Wonderstar Exhibition that introduces the ‘Pinkfong Baby Shark’ and other characters popular among children worldwide. The exhibition [...]
SEOUL, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) — With overseas travel severely restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could be difficult for “hallyu” (Korean Wave) fans in Brazil to satisfy their desire for traveling to South Korea. The Korean Cultural Center in Brazil came up with a unique solution for such fans. On Monday (local time), [...]
CHICAGO, Feb. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Amlan International, a global leader in mineral-based feed additives that improve the intestinal health and efficiency of poultry and livestock, has named Ricardo Ivanovski as the new Technical Service Manager for Brazil. Ricardo will execute technical service support and ensure strong customer service in the region for Amlan in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Prime Hyundai, a Hyundai Motor Co. dealership in Brazil, recently hired an adorable full-time employee which has become a hot issue there. The adorable full-time employee is an abandoned dog, which is now beloved by many of the shop’s customers. The abandoned dog was named Tucson Prime. The dealership, [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Daelim Industrial Co., a major construction and petrochemical player in South Korea, said Friday that it will invest US$50 million in its synthetic rubber unit, Cariflex, to meet growing demand for rubber latex amid the coronavirus pandemic. The facility investment will double the annual production capacity of synthetic rubber [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is on a tour to Brazil to check the South Korean tech giant’s business plans for the Latin American market, the company said Tuesday. Lee, the de facto leader of Samsung Group, visited Samsung Electronics’ manufacturing plant in Manaus, Amazonas, in northern Brazil [...]
London, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) - IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI), has deep roots in Brazil, with extensive manufacturing presence in the country. And in order to integrate more effectively in the countries and communities in which CNH Industrial operates, the Company and its brands adopt social initiatives [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Brazil, known as South America’s gateway to the Korean Wave, hosted an exclusive event to promote Korean webtoons. The Korean Cultural Center in São Paulo held a Webtoon Night Exhibition on Monday. Famous webtoon artists including Kwon Hyuk-joo and Song Rae-hyun were present at the opening ceremony, giving an [...]