International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has forecast that Samsung Electronics will maintain solid earnings over the next one to two years, supported by growing semiconductor demand, while its credit metrics are expected to strengthen.On February 4, S&P highlighted that strong demand in

Samsung Heavy Industries said on Feb. 4 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions (QSTS) to pursue business cooperation aimed at expanding its global operations in the Middle East. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the LNG 2026 exhibition cu

Hanwha announced on Feb. 4 that it will participate in the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, to be held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12, where it will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of multi-domain defense solutions tailored to the evolving security environment of the Middle East.At the exhibition,

Global investment bank JPMorgan has significantly upgraded its long-term outlook for South Korea’s equity market, raising its base-case target for the KOSPI index to 6,000 points. In a bullish scenario, the firm said the benchmark could climb as high as 7,500, supported by a recovery in the semicond

Samsung Electronics announced on Feb. 3 an expansion of its commercial display portfolio, highlighted by the global launch of Samsung Spatial Signage at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 (ISE) in Barcelona. The update includes new AI-powered content capabilities through Samsung VXT, additions to its su

LG Innotek announced that it will unveil a broad range of next-generation automotive lighting technologies in Germany, a key hub of the global automotive industry.The company said it will participate in the 39th Lighting Workshop hosted by Driving Vision News (DVN), a France-based automotive media o

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the official launch of the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) 2026 – APAC, a startup incubation initiative designed to support the development and commercialization of innovative edge AI solutions by startups in South Korea, Singapore, and Japan.Building

Netmarble said its upcoming multi-platform open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, developed by Netmarble F&C, drew strong interest from local visitors during its showcase at Taipei Game Show 2026, held in Taiwan from January 29 to February 1.At the event, Netmarble unveiled a playable demo of

LG Electronics is stepping up its push into the North American heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market, aiming to expand its presence with a broad portfolio of solutions ranging from residential systems to industrial-scale cooling technologies.The company announced that it will parti

LS Electric is set to showcase its full lineup of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies at Korea’s largest power industry exhibitions, highlighting its position as the country’s only specialized HVDC provider and its accumulated project experience in large-scale power transmission.The comp

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) to supply the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces, marking the company’s first major defense contract secured in 2026.Norway’s broader long-range fires acquisition progra

The Hyundai Motor Company labor union has declared an all-out opposition to the deployment of humanoid robots on production lines, stating that “not a single robot will be allowed on the shop floor” without labor agreement. The statement directly opposes Hyundai Motor Group’s plans to introduce the

KCC Glass announced on January 30 that its interior brand HomeCC participated in The International Surface Event 2026 (TISE 2026), held from January 27 to 29 (local time) in Las Vegas, where it showcased its latest designs and environmentally friendly technologies.TISE is one of the largest flooring

LS ELECTRIC is accelerating its push into the North American power distribution market by leveraging direct current (DC) power equipment solutions, in response to growing demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.The company announced that it will participate in DISTRIBUTECH 2026, t

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said on January 28 that a delegation led by Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, visited its headquarters to discuss potential cooperation in aerospace and defense.The visit was conducted as part of broader strategic exchang

Samsung Electronics, in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, hosted a gala event on January 28 at the Arts and Industries Building in Washington, D.C., to mark the success of the exhibition “Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared.”The exhibition, which opened on Nov

LS ELECTRIC said it has commercialized a smart power distribution solution designed to support the stable operation of decentralized power grids, as it moves to secure an early position in the rapidly growing distributed distribution market.The company announced that it has successfully deployed its

SK bioscience announced on January 29 that it has initiated a global Phase 1/2 clinical trial in Australia for GBP511, a vaccine candidate designed to target the sarbecovirus subgenus of coronaviruses.Sarbecoviruses include SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, as well as related SARS-like

SK hynix said on January 28 that it is planning to establish a new AI solutions company in the United States, aiming to expand its role within the global AI data center ecosystem.Tentatively named AI Company (AI Co.), the new entity is intended to build on SK hynix’s competitiveness in AI memory tec

Samsung Heavy Industries said on January 28 that it has secured new shipbuilding contracts worth a combined USD 900 million, marking a strong start to the year.The contracts include two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers ordered by a Bermuda-based shipping company, valued at USD 500 million, two v