LG Uplus seeks to boost smart factory biz
LG Uplus Corp., a major South Korean telecom operator, said Thursday it aims to increase sales from its smart factory solutions business by sevenfold within five years as part of…
September 16, 2021
Diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. hold working-level talks following N.K. missile launches
SEOUL– Diplomats of South Korea and the United States held talks in Seoul on Thursday to discuss the Korean Peninsula situation, the foreign ministry said, after North Korea ratcheted up…
Naver’s cloud unit aims for No. 3 in Asia Pacific region by 2023.
SEOUL– The cloud affiliate of South Korea’s leading internet portal operator, Naver Corp., said Thursday it aims for the No. 3 position in the Asian Pacific region by 2023. “We…
‘Drastic’ measures needed for financially distressed self-employed workers amid pandemic: civic groups
SEOUL– South Korean civic groups called on the government Thursday to come up with “drastic” measures to help lessen the hardship of self-employed workers and small business owners, many of…
Military to deploy VTOL drones for maritime surveillance
SEOUL– The military will deploy vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones to boost maritime surveillance capabilities, the arms procurement agency said Thursday. It will be the first item the military…
S. Korea considering extending tariffs on PET film from Taiwan, Thailand, UAE
SEOUL– South Korea’s trade watchdog said Thursday it has decided to recommend the government extend anti-dumping duties on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film imported from Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab…