[Photo News] Broadening Korean presence in Texas

Korea International Trade Association Chairman Yoon Jin-sik (right) receives a proclamation award celebrating the opening of KITA’s new office in Dallas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a business luncheon…

S. Korean women lose to China in quarterfinals at table tennis worlds

The host country South Korea was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the women’s tournament at the table tennis world championships Thursday, following a crushing loss to world No. 1 China.…

4 in 10 Korean companies considering AI investment

Four out of 10 South Korean conglomerates are considering investing in artificial intelligence over the rest of the year, as they expect AI technology would drive production efficiency, a survey…

Samsung’s Q2 profit jumps 15-fold to $7.54 bil. on soaring chip demand

Memory semiconductor business leads to earnings surprise Samsung Electronics posted an operating profit of 10.4 trillion won ($7.54 billion) in the second quarter, thanks to strong memory semiconductor sales, according…

S. Korean Kim Chae-yeon wins bronze at figure skating worlds

South Korean figure skater Kim Chae-yeon has captured the bronze medal at the world championships in Canada for her first career medal at the annual competition. Kim scored 203.59 points…

S. Korean Kim Hyo-joo takes opening-round lead at Ladies European Tour event at home

South Korean veteran Kim Hyo-joo grabbed the first-round lead at the very first Ladies European Tour taking place on her home soil Friday. Kim shot a four-under 68 to seize…

S. Korea, Thailand launch first round of talks for trade deal

South Korea’s trade ministry announced Tuesday that it has launched the first round of negotiations with Thailand to seek an Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at bolstering bilateral trade and investment.…

Samsung Electronics union launches first strike in 55-year history

Workers warn of additional walkouts unless demands are met The biggest labor union at Samsung Electronics initiated a three-day strike on Monday, threatening to disrupt the company’s chip manufacturing lines…

Choi Kyoung-ju becomes oldest winner on S. Korean golf tour on 54th birthday

South Korean veteran golfer Choi Kyoung-ju made history on his 54th birthday Sunday, becoming the oldest winner on the domestic men’s tour. Choi defeated Park Sang-hyun on the second playoff…

Govt. vows to boost housing supply amid real estate market volatility

Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Wednesday that the government will devise measures to increase housing supply if needed, as South Korea has seen growing volatility in the real estate market.…