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S. Korea, EU to Conduct Joint Research on Semiconductor, Communications Network Technologies

S. Korea, EU to Conduct Joint Research on Semiconductor, Communications Network Technologies

SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea and the European Union (EU) have agreed to conduct joint research projects on advanced semiconductor and next-generation communications network technologies in the next three years, Seoul’s science ministry said Wednesday. Under the agreement, South Korea and the EU will jointly invest 12 million euros (US$12.98 million) on [...]

South Korean Exporters Lag in Readiness for EU’s Expanding ESG Regulations

South Korean Exporters Lag in Readiness for EU’s Expanding ESG Regulations

SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – As the European Union expands its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations on exports, South Korean companies appear to be lagging in their awareness and preparedness, according to a recent survey conducted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). The survey, conducted with 205 domestic exporting firms, revealed [...]

S. Korean Steelmakers Seek Extension of Grace Period for EU’s Carbon Tax

S. Korean Steelmakers Seek Extension of Grace Period for EU’s Carbon Tax

SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean steelmakers asked the government Tuesday to persuade the European Union to allow domestic carbon emission calculation methods for a longer period of time ahead of the full implementation of its new carbon border tax. The EU announced the new carbon-pricing system of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism [...]

S. Korea’s Battery and Car Industry Exploring Impact of EU’s Raw Materials Act

S. Korea’s Battery and Car Industry Exploring Impact of EU’s Raw Materials Act

SEOUL, March 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Following the European Union’s release of the draft of the Critical Raw Materials Act last week, South Korean industries are busy exploring any possible ripple effects. The Critical Raw Materials Act calls for not more than 65 percent of the EU’s annual consumption of each strategic raw material from [...]

The European Union Supports Dominica’s Efforts to Become Climate-resilient

The European Union Supports Dominica’s Efforts to Become Climate-resilient

Roseau, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Financial Secretary of the Commonwealth of Dominica had a discussion with the European Union (EU) dignitaries in Brussels, Belgium, on 23 June 23, to discuss Dominica’s journey to becoming the world’s first climate-resilient nation. Denise Edwards represented the country during the discussions with the European Member of Parliament [...]

S. Korea Asks for EU’s Revision to Single-use Plastic Ban Directive

S. Korea Asks for EU’s Revision to Single-use Plastic Ban Directive

SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Friday asked for the European Union to review its directive on single-use plastics, saying the rule has even regulated eco-friendly items and limited Korean firms’ market access. Ahn made the request during a meeting with EU Ambassador to South Korea Maria Castillo-Fernandez [...]

EU Vetoes S. Korean Shipbuilding Merger Between Hyundai and Daewoo

EU Vetoes S. Korean Shipbuilding Merger Between Hyundai and Daewoo

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The European Union antitrust regulator on Thursday vetoed Hyundai Heavy Industries Group’s proposed acquisition of its smaller rival Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., citing monopoly issues. The European Commission announced its decision to block the merger of the South Korean shipbuilders, arguing the tie-up could create a monopoly [...]

S. Korean Lab, EU Develop Intercontinental 5G-satellite Network System

S. Korean Lab, EU Develop Intercontinental 5G-satellite Network System

SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean research lab said Thursday that it has successfully developed the world’s first intercontinental 5G-satellite network system to help communicate in case of a disaster. The 5G-satellite multiple network system — co-developed with the European Union — connects 5G networks to satellite networks to allow communication services [...]