SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — BGF Retail, operator of South Korea’s CU convenience stores, announced on Thursday a new accessibility initiative designed to assist visually impaired customers with in-store shopping. In partnership with social venture Tuat, the company has integrated a CU-specific mode into the Android version of Sullivan Plus, an AI-powered visual assistance app [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean companies dedicated nearly 3.5 trillion won to social contributions last year, with a significant focus on supporting vulnerable populations. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) recently unveiled its “Social Value Report of Major Companies,” surveying 299 of the top 500 revenue-generating companies in 2022. The total expenditure on [...]
The fintech company amplifies its commitment to social and environmental causes. Stepping forward: Deriv’s pioneering CSR initiative with Ellie CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, Oct. 12, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Deriv, a leading online trading company with a global presence spanning 20 offices, is strengthening its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Through its CSR programme ‘Deriv Life’, the company [...]
SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) —Samsung Electronics is taking steps to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into its upcoming 54th regular shareholders’ meeting. The meeting, scheduled for March 15, will feature efforts to reduce paper usage by replacing mail related to the meeting with electronic announcements. The initiative is expected to save approximately [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday that a documentary on its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in China is drawing a favorable response from Chinese people. In collaboration with Discovery Channel, the group made a mini-documentary under the theme of its CSR activities in China, including the prevention of desertification, [...]
2013 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Launch in New York City During the last week of March, we took to New York City with our dear friend “Modern Family” star Nolan Gould, to help raise childhood cancer awareness. We also kicked off the 2013 Hyundai Hope On Wheels program at the New York International Auto Show [...]