S. Korean business presence in China fading amid local competition, weakened sales
The business presence of South Korean companies in China has withered palpably in recent years amid toughened competition from local rivals and sluggish domestic demand in the neighboring country, industry watchers said Monday. In September, LG Display Co. sold its liquid-crystal display (LCD) factory in China's Guangzhou to a local company for around 2 trillion won ($1.43 billion), effectively ending China operations of South Korean LCD manufacturers following a similar move by industry
Nov. 25, 2024