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Thursday 16 October 2025

Samsung unveils stock rewards program to retain top talent

Samsung Electronics is rolling out a new stock-based rewards program in a strategic move to attract and keep its top employees amid a fierce global competition for talent.

Thursday 16 October 2025

Samsung reportedly to bring in ASML's top lithography tools to take on TSMC

Samsung Electronics is reportedly pouring KRW1.1 trillion (approx. US$773 million) into next-generation chipmaking equipment in a high-stakes bid to close the gap with rivals TSMC...

Thursday 16 October 2025

With Tesla ahead and China rising, Hyundai races to reinvent itself

Since taking the helm of Hyundai Motor Group five years ago, Chairman Eui-sun Chung has steered the South Korean automaker to new heights,...

Thursday 16 October 2025

Samsung bets its 2nm comeback on Qualcomm to challenge TSMC’s grip

In a high-stakes bid to reclaim lost ground in the semiconductor arms race, Samsung Electronics has delivered early samples of its 2-nanometer...

Thursday 16 October 2025

Research Insight: South Korea challenges China's battery dominance with LFP push

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries—long praised for their affordability and safety—are gaining traction among Western...

Wednesday 15 October 2025

China sanctions Hanwha Ocean US units in dual strike against Washington, Seoul

China announced sanctions against five US subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on October 14, 2025. The move comes on the eve of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...

Wednesday 15 October 2025

LGES posts stronger-than-expected 3Q25 operating profit as energy storage growth offsets EV demand drop

LG Energy Solution (LGES) reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2025, posting an operating profit of KRW 601.3 billion (approx. US$423 million), up 34.1%...

Wednesday 15 October 2025

Korea's TV giants confront crisis as Chinese competitors rise and consumer habits shift

The golden age of TV in South Korea is fading fast. Once the indispensable centerpiece of every home, the TV is now fighting for relevance as younger viewers turn to their smartphones...

Wednesday 15 October 2025

Samsung Semiconductor reshapes strategy from memory to foundry

Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) Division, responsible for its semiconductor business, is reportedly crafting a new strategic blueprint tailored to each segment's characteristics...

Tuesday 14 October 2025

Samsung joins Nvidia's NVLink Fusion ecosystem to strengthen AI foundry partnership

Samsung Electronics has officially joined Nvidia's NVLink Fusion ecosystem, marking a significant step in the two companies' collaboration within the semiconductor foundry sector...

Tuesday 14 October 2025

SK Hynix's US$3.87 billion Indiana plant sparks safety backlash

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix has reportedly encountered unexpected resistance from local residents regarding its US$3.87 billion semiconductor factory investment plan in...

Monday 13 October 2025

Google reportedly tests MediaTek modem for Pixel 11, signaling potential break-up with Samsung

Google is reportedly conducting internal tests of MediaTek's modem chips for its upcoming Pixel 11 series, signaling a possible departure from Samsung Electronics' long-standing Exynos...

Monday 13 October 2025

South Korean panel makers lead surge in monitor OLED shipments for 2025

The mid-to-large size OLED panel market is set for significant growth in 2025, driven primarily by demand from the monitor and notebook segments. South Korean companies Samsung Display...

Monday 13 October 2025

Doosan eyes SK Siltron acquisition to expand semiconductor ecosystem

Originally rooted in heavy industry, South Korea's Doosan Group is expanding into the semiconductor sector and is considering acquiring semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron...

Monday 13 October 2025

Samsung and SK Hynix drive next memory super cycle

AI demand and OpenAI's partnerships with Korean manufacturers are fueling a memory super cycle that could surpass the 2017–2018 period. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have...

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