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East Asia
What are four key features of woman’s attitude in the professional context?
It is crucial to identify the cultural and behavioral impediments that constrain woman’s genuine and steady access to leading positions in Morocco. From the macro perspective, the absence of genuine commitment to the adopted legal provisions, the fragmentation of involved institutions and their weak capacity along with the persistence of…
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East Asia
Gutenberg’s invention of metal movable type from Korea?
The Development of a Piece of Faction – <Gutenberg’s Joseon> Park Hyun-chan / Writer, CEO of StoryLogic What incident in the last thousand years impacted humanity the most? It depends, but the U.S. magazine <Life> selected the invention of metal movable type as the most influential incident of the history…
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East Asia
KOICA built 12 schools for free in Sri-Lanka
After, civil war in Northern part of Sri Lanka, the Korean government built 12 schools for free. KOICA(Korea International Cooperation Agency), a government aid organization, has spent $5 million to build elementary and secondary schools and additional facilities in Kilinochchi province which is located in the northern part of Sri…
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East Asia
17 Years of Continuing Popularity – Nanta Pounds On the World
The era of Hallyu, or Korean wave, has come. K-Pop has gone beyond idol music and swept the world with “Gangnam Style”. The thrilling rhythm and simple movement that could be easily imitated by anyone made the world dance. But 15 years before this “Psy Boom”, there was an original…
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East Asia
DAEWOO E&C’s operating profit increased
DAEWOO E&C’s operating profit is 222.5 billion won which is 2.2% increase. DAEWOO E&C’s operating profit for the first half year is over 200 billion won. As of 25th, according to statement of accounts for the first half year, the total sales of the company is 4.58 trillion won. Operating…
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East Asia
Pantech’s new opportunity
Three wireless/mobile service providers (SK Telecom, KT Corporation and LG Uplus) decided to delay Pantech’s repayment schedule for 2 years. This will help Pantech to earn some time to normalize its financial situation. Three providers released the press release together in 24th saying that they will postpone Pantech’s repayment schedule…
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East Asia
Oil money rushing into Korean stock market
Recently, oil money has been rushing into Korean stock market. According to Financial Supervisory Service as of 23, foreign investors bought 2.79 trillion won worth Korean stocks. They sold 3.18 trillion won worth stocks for the first quarter, but in the second quarter, they turned into net buyers by purchasing…
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East Asia
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. won new contract from Singapore firm
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. in 22th revealed that the company formed a consortium with other companies such as Samsung C&T and Japan’s Penta-Ocean Construction and won $775 million worth contract in Singapore. JTC Corporation, a Singapore’s public company, ordered this contract. This contract is a project about constructing a…
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East Asia
Demand for Korean cosmetics increases rapidly in Asia
Due to the popularity of Korean wave ‘Hallyu’ such as K-POP, cosmetics made in South Korea are selling very well. According to KOREA CUSTOMS SERVICE as of 22, monthly sales of cosmetics on June are $152 million which is the highest since January, 2000. By countries, China bought $44.8 million,…
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East Asia
Hana Financial Group done well in the first half
Hana Financial Group’s net profit for the first half year increased by 91.2 billion won or 17.6% increase compared to the same period in the last year. Hana Financial Group in 18th announced that its net profit for the second quarter is 417.4 billion won and the total net profit…
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