ECONOMY

Korea Zinc Launches Project Crucible: A Game-Changer for the U.S. Mineral Supply Chain

Korea Zinc has launched a commemorative ceremony to mark the official start of Project Crucible, its integrated smelter construction project in the U.S., signaling a major step towards establishing a critical mineral supply chain.The company announce

KT's New Era: How CEO Park Yoon-young Plans to Transform the Company into an AI-Driven AX Platform

On Tuesday, Park Yoon-young, officially appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at today's shareholders' meeting, announced plans to transform KT Corporation into an AX Platform Company leading the artificial intelligence (AI) era.Immediately afte

Discover the New Hankook Battery: How Vehicle-Specific Recommendations Enhance Your Driving Experience

Hankook & Company, the business-holding company of the Hankook & Company Group, announced on Wednesday that it has revamped the Hankook Battery website to enhance convenience and information accessibility for its battery customers.The most significan

Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: Korea Looks To AI For Its Next Leap

Choi Tae Won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), said on Tuesday that embracing artificial intelligence could turn current challenges into an opportunity for a new phase of growth. He made the remarks during the 53rd Comme

How LS ELECTRIC's AI System Cuts Data Center Cooling Costs by 24.6%: A Game Changer for 2026

LS ELECTRIC is commercializing a system that optimizes data center cooling equipment to maximize operational efficiency in collaboration with LS-SAUTER.On Wednesday, LS ELECTRIC announced that it had completed the construction and verification of an

Jeonbuk National University Teams Up with Purdue University: What This Means for AI and Defense Tech

Jeonbuk National University and Purdue University are launching joint research in global advanced technology fields, including Physical artificial intelligence (AI) and the defense industry. On Tuesday, the opening ceremony for the Jeonbuk National U

Strengthening U.S.-Korea Public Diplomacy: Key Insights from Assistant Secretary Rogers' Visit

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers is visiting South Korea to discuss strengthening U.S.-Korea public diplomacy cooperation and collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.The State Department announced on Monday

Unraveling the 2024 Coup: How Special Prosecutor's Team is Investigating Kim Keon Hee's Alleged Election Fraud

Following the special investigations into three major issues (insurrection, Kim Keon Hee, and the deceased Marine), the second comprehensive special investigation team, led by Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young, plans to investigate Investigation Un

Alteogen and BD to Unveil Breakthrough 10mL Subcutaneous Injection Device at 2026 PDA Conference

Alteogen, a biotech platform company, is set to present findings from animal trials on a high-volume subcutaneous injection device at an international conference this May, in collaboration with global medical device giant Becton Dickinson (BD).This b

Bitcoin Reclaims $68,000 as Hopes Rise for U.S.-Iran De-escalation

Bitcoin rebounded to above $68,000 as growing expectations of a potential end to tensions between the United States and Iran boosted investor sentiment toward risk assets.As of 10 a.m. on April 1, the price of Bitcoin on Bithumb rose 1.62% from a day