The challenge faced by Twinny, as well as other Korean tech SMEs, is how to cultivate future growth momentum to enhance the country’s technological prowess.
Supported by its long history, global network and aggressive investments into R&D, DRTECH has released a series of world-first innovations set to transform the medical imaging industry. In this...
With the goal of being one of the world’s top seven companies in the elevator sector by 2030, Hyundai Elevator CEO Bob Jang discusses his firm’s bold plans for growth in emerging markets...
BGF Retail operates the largest network of convenience stores in South Korea through its CU brand. Its Chairman, Seok-Joh Hong, expands on his vision for the network of 10,000 CU stores to become an...
Market-leading integrated resort (IR) developer Paradise Group is building Korea’s first IR near the international airport in Incheon at a cost of more than $1 billion. With the first phase of...
Following a record-breaking year for FDI inflows in 2015, the head of Invest Korea, Yong Kook Kim, explains how the country intends to leverage on its FTAs with 52 countries and its highly educated...
Biotechnology has been identified as a potential new growth engine for the Korean economy, as the government grapples with a decline in traditional exports. The country has one of the most advanced...
As a proud son of Incheon, who gave up a position in the National Assembly to be elected Incheon City’s Mayor in 2014, Yoo Jeong-bok explains how his city is capitalizing on the advantages of...
Ranked as Korea’s leading CM company and the 13th best in the world, SAMOOCM Architects & Engineers is firmly focused on being a global leader in its field. SAMOOCM CEO Hur In explains how...
As KB Investment & Securities begins the process of merging with Hyundai Securities following its acquisition by KB Financial Group, KB I&S CEO, Dr Byoung Jo Chun, shares his thoughts on his...
In a country where the failure rate of start-ups has been traditionally high, Macrogen stands out as the first ever bio-venture company that has successfully expanded across the globe. Founding Chairman,...
South Korea’s rapid industrialization over recent decades has taken its toll on the agriculture sector, which is grappling with an ageing farming population that still relies on basic techniques....
As South Korea looks to taking a leading role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Prof. Jaeho Yeom, President of the prestigious Korea University, reveals his vision for a revolution in tertiary education...