Korea Ginseng Corp., the country’s leading ginseng product manufacturer, said on Thursday it has made a foray into the US market by unveiling its vegan skincare brand, Lab 1899. As the global leader in vegan product consumption, the US market commands a 35 percent share of the worldwide vegan population. The popularity of vegan products has been extending from dedicated vegans to non-vegan consumers as well. In response to this surging demand, Lab 1899 has introduced the Red Ginseng Peptid

Hyundai Engineering & Construction, South Korea's construction giant, announced on Thursday its search for additional tenants at Hillstate Dongtan Forest, a public-supported private rental apartment complex in Dongtan, Gyeonggi Province. The complex, featuring eight 20-level buildings and offering a total of 585 units, provides a diverse array of living spaces. Comprising 198 units with 84 square meters and 387 units with a more spacious 101 square meters, it caters to various accommoda

South Korean construction and interior materials company LX Hausys on Wednesday said it is participating in this week's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, which runs through Thursday. The company said it aims to showcase its latest collection of engineered stone and artificial marble, aligning with its strategic goal of expanding into the thriving overseas market. Artificial marble, known for its cost-effectiveness and durability against impact, scratches and stains, constitutes a

South Korea's brokerage Mirae Asset Securities announced Tuesday that its Indian unit hit a significant milestone, with its retail customer accounts surpassing one million in five years after its launch in 2018. India, the world's fifth-largest economy, holds strategic importance for Mirae Asset Financial Group, leading to substantial investments to bolster its presence in the country. The financial giant made its mark in India with the introduction of the online brokerage platform, m.

South Korean steel giant Posco has recently reaffirmed its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 by adopting its own hydrogen reduction ironmaking technology, called HyREX. This strategic shift to low-carbon production is a testament to the company's ambitious pursuit of solidifying its leadership in the realm of sustainable steel manufacturing. To spearhead this transformation, the company set up a new team solely dedicated to carbon neutrality under the oversight of its CEO in

South Korea’s top battery maker LG Energy Solution is committed to a management policy focused on sustainable growth with its partner firms, driven by a spirit of cooperation and mutual growth. The company said it aims to bolster the competitiveness of its suppliers, even amid management uncertainties while maintaining its leadership position in the market. Under the banner of mutual growth, the company has implemented support programs encompassing both short-term goals such as cost compet

Starbucks Korea on Tuesday said more than 400 employees have successfully attained their bachelor's degrees through a tuition assistance program in collaboration with Hanyang Cyber University. In the fall of 2016, Starbucks Korea signed a partnership with Hanyang Cyber University, under which the specialty coffee chain pledged to cover the tuition fees for employees pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Employees are given the freedom to choose their majors independent of their work

Nongshim, the nation’s leading food maker, said Monday that its new meoktae-flavored products are becoming big sellers, building on the huge success of Meoktaekkang launched last year. Meoktae is an Alaska pollack that has been processed through freezing and drying and it is favored as a side dish for beer or soju here. Nongshim first launched the fish-flavored salty snack, Meoktaekkang, which became an immediate success selling 15 million bags since its debut in June last year. Buoyed by

Korea Water Resources, the state-run water management agency also known as K-water, had a meeting with the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Korea to discuss water concerns and request support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host the World Water Forum in 2027. K-water announced Friday that CEO Yun Seog-dae met with Ambassador Sami M. Alsadhan at the company's office in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, to discuss K-water’s advanced technologies that can assist in tackling Saudi Arabia's wate