Hong Taeyeon’s voice spins a cozy, earnest love letter on The Whispers of Summer
Written by Ashley J Chong for Korean Indie.
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EV battery system platform Ultium, jointly developed by LG and GM South Korea, home to the world’s leading battery makers such as LG Energy Solution Ltd., SK On Co. and Samsung SDI Co., is seeking to enact laws to lay the legal groundwork for offering subsidies to its battery makers. According to industry sources on Thursday, lawmakers are working on… Read more: Korea eyes laws akin to US AMPC to offer subsidies for its battery makers - LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in RussiaLG Electronics’ built-in home appliance product line-up LG Electronics Inc. has resumed operations at its home appliance plant in Russia amid prospects of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, signaling a return of South Korea’s companies to the market after nearly three years. Its archrival Samsung Electronics Co. is ramping up marketing activities in Moscow as it prepares to bring… Read more: LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in Russia
- Hanwha Aerospace plans record $2.5 bn rights offer for plant expansionPrototype of Hanwha Aerospace’s advanced aircraft engine Hanwha Aerospace Co., a leading South Korean defense company, said on Thursday it is raising 3.6 trillion won ($2.5 billion) in new capital through a rights offering to expand its global weapons and maritime production plants and purchase stakes in related facilities. The defense affiliate of Korea’s chemicals-to-defense conglomerate Hanwha Group said in… Read more: Hanwha Aerospace plans record $2.5 bn rights offer for plant expansion
- Hana Financial CEO set for reappointment with foreign investor backingHam Young-joo, chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group More than half of foreign shareholders in Hana Financial Group have thrown their support behind Chief Executive Ham Young-joo for a second term, marking a stark reversal from two years ago when a majority of them voted against him. According to financial industry sources on Thursday, pre-vote tallies from the Korea… Read more: Hana Financial CEO set for reappointment with foreign investor backing
- OCI to build $265 mn solar cell plant in Texas, expects $80 mn tax creditSouth Korean solar cell company OCI Holdings Co. said on Thursday it will build a solar cell manufacturing plant in Texas through its US subsidiary Mission Solar Energy LLC. The $265 million facility to be built on Mission Solar’s land will have the capacity to produce 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar cells annually. The plant will commence operations in the… Read more: OCI to build $265 mn solar cell plant in Texas, expects $80 mn tax credit
Latest Entertainment from Korea
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Learn People & History of Korea
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- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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