SK, Joyvio Group to create 100 bln won fund for alternative food
SEOUL– SK Inc., South Korean conglomerate SK Group’s holding company, said Monday it will team up with Chinese food company Joyvio Group to create a 100 billion won (US$86.7 million)…
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Relief cash handouts eyed in late Aug. but may be delayed
SEOUL– South Korea said Monday it seeks to provide pandemic emergency funds to most of its citizens next month, but the timing could be flexible depending on the virus situation.…
LG Electronics launches upgraded wireless earbuds
SEOUL– LG Electronics Inc. on Monday unveiled its upgraded wireless earbuds with enhanced sound and hygiene features as the tech giant eyes to increase wearable sales. Three new models of…
Swimmer Hwang Sun-woo reaches 200m freestyle final, 1st S. Korean in 9 years
TOKYO– South Korean teen swimming sensation Hwang Sun-woo reached the men’s 200m freestyle final of the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, becoming the first swimmer from the country to reach that…
Why is S. Korea so good at archery? Athletes find answer in transparency, internal competition
TOKYO– South Korea has dominated archery in the Olympics the way few other countries have in other sports. South Korea leads everyone with 26 gold medals, including two over the…
SsangYong unveils design sketch of new SUV
SEOUL– Financially troubled SsangYong Motor Corp. on Monday revealed a design sketch of its new sport utility vehicle under development as it tries to revive sales with next-generation models. The…