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February 24, 2012 18:09
Career Partners International hosts Global Annual Meeting and Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Career Partners International hosted its Annual General Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and celebrated its 25th Anniversary! The company, established in 1987 to provide outplacement services prima
KTH's Pudding.to, a photo-sharing app incorporated with emotion-tagging features
February 24, 2012 10:32
Pudding.to Users Exceed Over 500,000 One Week After Its Release…Beats Instagram User Growth
Pudding.to, a photo-sharing app incorporated with emotion-tagging features, gained over 500,000 users within a week after its release, growing faster than Instagram when it was first released. Kore
LG'S QUAD-CORE SMARTPHONE MAKES DEBUT AT 2012 MWC
February 23, 2012 18:08
LG'S QUAD-CORE SMARTPHONE MAKES DEBUT AT 2012 MWC
LG today unveiled its first Quad-Core processor smartphone, LG Optimus 4X HD. Combining NVIDIA’s latest 1.5GHz Tegra 3 with True HD IPS display, the LG Optimus 4X HD delivers PC-like performance in th
February 23, 2012 14:47
Salary Rises Anticipated in Korea and Asia - Robert Walters
Robert Walters, one of the world's leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies, has released its 2012 Salary Survey. Now in its 13th edition, the annual Robert Walters Global Salary Surv
February 23, 2012 11:24
CITI SWEEPS BEST BANK IN ASIA AWARDS
Citi in Asia Pacific was awarded best bank from leading industry trade magazines IFR Asia, FinanceAsia and The Asset for 2011 in their recently announced annual best bank awards. Earlier in 2011 Citi
February 23, 2012 09:54
Kia signs on to support World Environment Day 2012
Kia Motors Corporation, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to confirm its support for the organization’s hallmark World Environment Day (W
February 22, 2012 09:46
Citibank expanded customer benefits from online alliance Various and extensive benefits please customers
Citibank Korea (CEO, Ha Yung-Ku) announced that it launches online alliance club which gives benefits to all customers who log in at its website. Online alliance club comprises of YES24 (an online
LG'S NEW DESIGN STRATEGY FOR MOBILE DEVICES TO BE REVEALED AT 2012 MWC
February 21, 2012 18:09
LG'S NEW DESIGN STRATEGY FOR MOBILE DEVICES TO BE REVEALED AT 2012 MWC
LG Electronics (LG) makes its boldest move yet in its strategy to attain smartphone leadership with the launch of its new design identity, L-Style, at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC). The core
OPTIMUS LTE TAG FROM LG OFFERS NFC, BUT WITH A TWIST
February 20, 2012 18:10
OPTIMUS LTE TAG FROM LG OFFERS NFC, BUT WITH A TWIST
LG today announced its newest addition to its LTE smartphone line-up for the Korean market, the Optimus LTE Tag. Coming on the heels of impressive sales of its Optimus LTE, the world’s first HD LTE sm
Noh Sang Hyun’s Art Exhibition: ‘delusion’ is held at the Insa Art Centre from 22nd-28th February
February 17, 2012 14:55
Noh Sang Hyun’s Art Exhibition: ‘delusion’
“It is still but continuing. Continuous and endless.” How can we decide the end of an existence? Is it death... Can we define the death to be the end...Noh’s exhibition focuses on its main theme, ‘
Kia pledges €1.5 million for charity shrub planting programme in Africa
February 17, 2012 08:38
Kia pledges €1.5 million for charity shrub planting programme in Africa
Kia Motors Europe is to sponsor a long-term charitable programme for the planting of shrubs in southern Mali, West Africa. The project, called ‘Kia – Planting for a Better Life’, will guarantee the p
Kia pledges €1.5 million for charity shrub planting programme in Africa
February 17, 2012 08:38
Kia pledges €1.5 million for charity shrub planting programme in Africa
Kia Motors Europe is to sponsor a long-term charitable programme for the planting of shrubs in southern Mali, West Africa. The project, called ‘Kia – Planting for a Better Life’, will guarantee the p
February 16, 2012 17:44
Ssangyong Motor achieves highest sales growth rate of 38.2% in the auto industry for 2011
Ssangyong Motor(President & CEO Lee Yoo-il : www.smotor.com), part of the US$14.4 billion Mahindra Group, announced the company’s management performance figures for 2011 on Feb. 16, 2012. These includ
Insect Biotech Arazyme, Hitting Its Stride to Foreign Markets Riding on Korean Wave
February 16, 2012 14:39
Insect Biotech Arazyme, Hitting Its Stride to Foreign Markets Riding on Korean Wave
Insect Biotech (CEO Young-Jin Cho, www.insectbiotech.co.kr), which received the technology transfer for the advanced high-efficiency protein breakdown enzyme Protease Arazyme developed by Korea Resear
All-new cee'd
February 15, 2012 16:40
Kia cee’d – The second generation is ready to go
Combining dynamic, sophisticated styling with maturity and prestige, the all-new cee’d five-door hatchback makes its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new cee’d is longer, wider and lo
February 15, 2012 11:51
Panamera S Hybrid debut in Korea
Stuttgart Sports Cars Ltd., the official Porsche importer in Korea, introduced Panamera S Hybrid at The Shilla, Seoul on February 15th, 2012. The high performance and lower consumption of the new Gran
February 14, 2012 11:27
2012 Porsche Refresh Campaign at all Porsche Centres
Stuttgart Sports Cars Ltd. (SSCL), the official Porsche importer in Korea, introduces the Porsche Refresh Campaign, which will be held from February 20th to March 16th at all authorized Porsche Servic
Dongyoun Sohn
February 14, 2012 08:55
Dongyoun Sohn Appointed GM’s Global Vehicle Line Executive for Small Cars
GM Korea announced today that Dongyoun Sohn, current Vice President of GM Korea Vehicle Engineering, has been appointed Global Vehicle Line Executive for Small Cars, effective March 1. Sohn has don
February 13, 2012 11:52
Q4 2011 KOREAN CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DIPPED TO THE LOWEST SINCE 2ND HALF OF 2009
Korean consumer confidence decreased three index point last quarter to 46, while global confidence increased one index point to 89, according to fourth quarter 2011 global consumer confidence findings
The China Factory of Daemyung Optical
February 13, 2012 11:32
DAEMYUNG OPTICAL, Completed Expansion Of Its Factory Hangzhou In China
Last December 2011, DAEMYUNG OPTICAL CO.,LTD(CEO Lee Kyung Seok), the country’s biggest exporter - statistics released by Food and Drug Administration medical device sector, announced that they comple
Kia reveals sketches of all-new flagship sedan
February 13, 2012 11:30
Kia reveals sketches of all-new flagship sedan
Kia Motors today revealed the first official sketches of its all-new flagship sedan, which is expected to establish new standards for design flair in the large sedan segment. Codenamed KH, the new
Medios Targets Global Market
February 09, 2012 14:17
Medios Targets Global Market
Soft contact lens production specialized company Medios Co., Ltd. (CEO Jae-Yeon Park, www.mymedios.com) recently succeeded in the export contract for 2 million products with a foreign buyer, hitting t
Kia Trackster Concept
February 09, 2012 13:51
Kia dreams big with Track’ster concept car unveil at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
What happens when a dream becomes reality? In the case of the Kia Track’ster concept unveiled at today’s Chicago Auto Show, car enthusiasts begin to salivate. Amid the driving rhythm of heavy-metal
February 08, 2012 18:36
NISSAN OPERATING PROFIT AT 118.1 BILLION YEN IN FY2011 THIRD QUARTER
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, ending March 31, 2012, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter (October-December
February 08, 2012 15:15
Kia Motors records 3.3% global sales growth in January
Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles fo
actor Edward Norton and model Daria Werbowy
February 07, 2012 11:05
EDWARD NORTON AND DARIA WERBOWY LAUNCH PRADA PHONE BY LG 3.0
LG Electronics (LG) and PRADA today unveiled actor Edward Norton and model Daria Werbowy as the faces of the global advertising campaign (shot by British fashion photographer David Sims) to launch the
Motonet Co., Ltd. Releases ‘BiTalk’, Bluetooth Headset for Motorcycle
February 06, 2012 14:10
Motonet Co., Ltd. Releases ‘BiTalk’, Bluetooth Headset for Motorcycle
Wireless communication device specialized company Motonet Co., Ltd. (CEO In-Soo Park, www.motonet.kr) revealed that they “released Bluetooth multi-headset for motorcycle which integrates wireless comm
Korea’s Pioneer in men’s grooming Hankyun Kim A.K.A Whanso kyun steps foot into the global market with his very own cosmetic brand ‘WHAN’
February 03, 2012 13:05
Korea’s Pioneer in men’s grooming Hankyun Kim A.K.A Whanso kyun steps foot into the global market with his very own cosmetic brand ‘WHAN’
Author of the men‘s beauty book ’Whanso kyun‘s grooming book’ and a pioneer in men‘s grooming in Korea, Hankyun Kim (A.K.A. Whanso kyun) launched his very own cosmetic brand ’WHAN‘. WHAN’s Skin Care f
February 02, 2012 12:00
Korea Customs to Launch WCO RILO AP in Seoul
Korea Customs Service(Commissioner Joo, Yung Sup) held the opening ceremony for the World Customs Organization(WCO) Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific(RILO AP) in the Imperi
KT Skylife's 3D micro-space episode 'Forest of Fireflies' received the I3DS's "Jury Prize"
February 01, 2012 15:57
KT SkyLife's 3D Micro-Space Natural Science Documentary ‘Forest of Fireflies’ Awarded 2012 I3DS’s ‘Jury Prize’
KT Skylife, the sole 3D broadcaster in Korea, has received the I3DS‘s (International 3D Society) “Jury Prize (The Society’s Special Prize)” from the 3rd 3D Creative Arts Awards of I3DS with its 3D mic
February 01, 2012 14:14
Ssangyong Motor’s domestic and export sales recorded 8,233 vehicles in January
Ssangyong Motor(President & CEO Lee Yoo-il; www.smotor.com), part of the US$14.4 billion Mahindra Group, announced on Feb. 1, 2012 that the company sold total 8,233 vehicles in January, 2,804 in domes
February 01, 2012 14:08
GM Korea Reports January Sales of 62,042 Vehicles
GM Korea Company announced today that it sold 8,041 vehicles in Korea and exported 54,001 vehicles in January, for total monthly sales of 62,042 vehicles. GM Korea’s domestic vehicle sales in Janua
February 01, 2012 13:33
LG ANNOUNCES FOURTH-QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced fourth quarter 2011 consolidated revenues of KRW 13.81 trillion (USD 12.05 billion) with an operating profit of KRW 23 billion (USD 20 million). Quarter-on-qua
February 01, 2012 09:44
Citibank offers special promotion to provide interest up to 5%p.a. (before tax) for free debit and credit account
Citibank Korea (CEO Ha, Yung-Ku www.citibank.co.kr) announced that it will offer a special promotion ‘Oh~! Surprising Citi’ from February 1 through April 30, 2012. The promotion is designed to make
February 01, 2012 09:37
GM Korea Holds 2012 Supplier Business Meeting
GM Korea hosted its 2012 Supplier Business Meeting today in Incheon to share its future plans and express appreciation for its suppliers’ contributions in 2011. The meeting was attended by about 45
January 31, 2012 11:04
LG AND HITACHI NAME EXECUTIVES TO LEAD JOINT VENTURE WATER TREATMENT BUSINESS
LG Electronics (LG) and Hitachi Plant Technologies, Ltd. named two senior executives to run its joint venture water treatment company, scheduled to begin operation on February 1, 2012. The two compani
January 30, 2012 12:06
Paygate announces new Data Security Center
Mountie Lee, the CEO of Paygate Co, inc. has announced the establishment of a data security center. For last 3 years the most important issue at Paygate has been data security, which needs to be up
January 30, 2012 10:06
Citibank Korea continue to support Microcredit Business for 13 years
Citibank Korea (CEO Yung-Ku Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) pledged to sponsor Korea Microcredit Joyful Union (Executive Director Myeong-Kee Chung, www.joyfulunion.or.kr) at the “CKI-Joyful Union Microcredit
LG to Showcase Multi V III Advanced Eco-Friendly VRF System and Other HVAC Products at 2012 AHR Expo
January 24, 2012 12:37
LG to Showcase Multi V III Advanced Eco-Friendly VRF System and Other HVAC Products at 2012 AHR Expo
LG Electronics (LG) unveils its Multi V III VRF system, along with a full line-up of commercial air conditioning solutions, at the AHR Expo, the world’s biggest HVAC show, this week in Chicago. “We
January 20, 2012 10:56
Record sales in 2011 for Porsche in Asia Pacific with 3,930 vehicles sold
Once again, Porsche has good reasons to celebrate as Porsche Asia Pacific reports continued positive sales development in the region. The recorded 2011 total sales is 3,930 vehicles (from 1 January to
Puresys Releases Air Purifying Sterilizer ‘All-in-One Series’
January 19, 2012 14:20
Puresys Releases Air Purifying Sterilizer ‘All-in-One Series’
Environment-friendly home appliance specialized manufacturer located at KAIST, Puresys (CEO Woo-Yeong Lee, www.puresys.kr) has released air purifying sterilizer ‘All-in-One Series’ that protects healt
MotomoTechWon 'SAVE PC'
January 18, 2012 13:32
MotomoTechWon Develops World's First Smart PC With Zero Watts of Standby Power
MotomoTechWon (President: Jeon Yeong-suk, www.motomo1.com), an energy and environmental device company in Korea, developed a new eco-friendly computer ‘SAVE PC’ adopting green technology, the first of
LG TO INTRODUCE ITS FIRST LTE TABLET
January 18, 2012 11:15
LG TO INTRODUCE ITS FIRST LTE TABLET
LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its first LTE-capable tablet, the Optimus Pad LTE. Initially launching in Korea, LG has equipped the tablet with both LTE technology and True HD IPS display, the two
January 17, 2012 14:25
The new Porsche 911 launched in Korea
Stuttgart Sports Cars Ltd., the official Porsche importer in Korea, introduced the new 911 Carrera and Carrera S at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on January 17th, 2012. The much anticipated seventh gener
January 15, 2012 15:46
LG’S GLASSES-FREE CINEMA 3D MONITOR CERTIFIED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES
LG Electronics’ (LG) glasses-free CINEMA 3D monitor, the D2500, became the world’s first glasses-free 3D monitor to be certified by UL, (Underwriters Laboratories) for product safety, strengthening LG
John Buttermore
January 13, 2012 15:05
John Buttermore Appointed Interim President and CEO of GM Korea
John Buttermore has been appointed interim President and CEO of GM Korea Co., effective immediately. He is replacing Mike Arcamone, who has elected to leave GM and the automotive industry and return t
Mr.Shin_CEO of LG HA Company
January 13, 2012 08:54
LG AIMING FOR HOME APPLIANCE LEADERSHIP WITH DOUBLE DIGIT SALES GROWTH IN 2012
LG Electronics (LG) revealed its home appliance business strategies for 2012 in a discussion with members of the media at the tail end of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Moon-bum Shin, Ex
(left to right) Steve Wood, CEO Tennis Australia; Rafael Nadal; CW KIm, President & CEO of Kia Motor
January 12, 2012 11:16
Kia cars keep Australian Open 2012 moving
As the major sponsor of Australian Open 2012, Kia Motors handed over a fleet of 101 specially-equipped official tournament vehicles to Tennis Australia during a ceremony in Melbourne today attended by
Havis Kwon, President and CEO at LG Home Entertainment Company
January 12, 2012 11:05
LG TO LEAD THE GLOBAL TV MARKET WITH 2012 CINEMA 3D SMART TV LINE-UP
LG Electronics (LG) held a press conference in Las Vegas, where Havis Kwon, President and CEO at LG Home Entertainment Company, announced the company’s medium- and long-term strategies for its TV busi
January 11, 2012 09:32
Freescale i.MX processors build market momentum in fast-growing automotive infotainment and telematics markets
Consumer demand for high-performance, smart connectivity is revolutionizing consumer in-car experiences and creating growth opportunities for silicon providers that offer automotive-grade products cap
Next generation Kia cee'd 5-door
January 11, 2012 08:31
Kia releases first official image of next generation cee'd
The new Kia cee’d combines styling typically found on a sporty coupe with the space and functionality of a five-door hatch. Upmarket exterior design immediately gets your attention, with details l
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