Samsung, Hyundai, SK, LG pledges to hireIt seems that South Korea’s large-sized conglomerates promised to disclose their mid-term investment and recruitment plans throughout this week.On May 24, three groups of Samsung, Lotte, and Hanwha disclosed their five-year schemes, respectively, while Hyundai
Are Koreans bizarre people?In the 2018 book titled “Rule Makers, Rule Breakers,” cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand tried to show the difference between countries is derived from how tightly or loosely they adhere to social norms.Under the tight-loose perspective, the author classified China, Kor
Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong has part of colon removedImprisoned Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong’s another trial slated for this week was postponed to late next month due to his recent surgery.A Seoul court noted that the trial will take place on April 22. It is about Lee’s alle
Korean conglomerate becomes world's top 5 brandNo other Korean countries have achieved the exploit _ Samsung has become one of the best five brands in the world, according to a recent announcement of U.S. consultancy Interbrand. Samsung’s value was estimated at $62.3 billion, beating Coca Cola with
Hotel Shilla sees profit jump 63.7%Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin is grabbing headlines once again but this time around it is good news with the company chalking up its best quarterly performance in the first three months of the year.The Seoul-based outfit announced April 29 that first-quarter sales a
Legendary US musician cooperates with Korean band, firmSteve Aoki is a famous U.S. DJ and record producer. The musician was born in Florida and grew up in California, but he is of Japanese descent. Hence, it would be understandable if Japanese companies or music bands try to cooperate with him.The m
Tycoon’s family members keep sufferingHow’s the life of Korea’s richest man, Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee? Ordinary people would envy the super-rich businessman whose total wealth amounts to more than $15 billion.From the perspective of Lee, however, his life could be far from swimming in happ
When it comes to smartphones, Samsung Electronics steals the show this month with its foldable phone (Galaxy Fold), flagship model (Galaxy S10) and budget devices (Galaxy A30 and A50).LG Electronics by no means sits idly to see its cross-city rival steal the spotlight as it also comes up with newest