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Samsung, POSCO boost cooperation
Two firms to jointly develop new materials POSCO, the world’s third largest steelmaker, has decided to develop next-generation materials for smartphones and other electronic gadgets in cooperation with Samsung Electronics. This is the latest in a series of moves designed to boost business collaboration between Korea’s two leading enterprises. Since…
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IBM Korea ignores outcry of sales agents
A good corporate citizen has two important objectives – first making profits through business activities and second, creating economic value and contributing to society through sharing the fruits of their enterprise. In this regard, IBM Korea cannot be considered a good corporate citizen. The Korean arm of the U.S.-headquartered software…
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3-way battle
KB, AIA, Manulife to vie for ING’s Korean unit The contest to buy ING Group’s Korean insurance unit has turned into a three-way battle as Canada’s Manulife Financial is expected to join the main bidding scheduled for July 16. KB Financial Group and Hong Kong’s AIA Group were considered the…
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Why is Incheon Airport up for sale?
The Lee Myung-bak administration and the government are facing a strong backlash in their attempts to sell Incheon International Airport and privatize one of the world’s most modern and profitable transport hubs. Many people are scratching their heads as to why the government is stubbornly sticking with its immensely unpopular…
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It will get worse
Korea faces greater downside risk in 2nd half The Korean economy will face greater downside risks in the second half of this year, with exporters having a harder time shipping goods overseas due to the prolonged European debt crisis and other external negatives, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
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Bahk criticizes chaebol bashing
Strategy and Finance Minister Bahk Jae-wan expressed concerns Tuesday over the deafening chaebol bashing and welfare speechifying ahead of the December presidential poll. Bahk accused political parties of myopia and backwardness, and defending the country’s economic policies in support of big businesses. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the…
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IBM Korea under investigation
Tech firm suspected of dumping products on sales agent The nation’s antitrust regulator has begun investigating IBM Korea for allegedly dumping its software products on a sales agent. In addition, the company banned the agent from selling the stockpiled products of another software firm the former took over. KSTEC, the…
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[Indonesia Report] Samsung hits new sales record in Indonesian market
Samsung, one of world’s largest electronic companies, perceived opportunity to expand its market in Indonesia. Country with more than 230 million population, growing economy with GDP of 6,5 percent in 2011 and large market for electronic consumers makes Indonesia a potential market for the South Korea’s giant electronic company. UK…
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AMCHAM to face tax audit
After slapping the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea (EUCCK) with a huge fine over unpaid taxes, the National Tax Service (NTS) is highly likely to conduct a tax audit against commerce representatives of other countries, sources said Monday. While tax authorities are vague about their next actions, they…
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Celebrities’ shopping malls punished for false hype
Popular Internet shopping malls owned by entertainers were slapped with hefty fines for running fraudulent promotional campaigns to lure customers and for refusing to process legitimate refund claims, the fair trade regulator said Monday. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said six shopping malls were found guilty of violating the fair…
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