South Korea Country Report

Packages arrive from China at Incheon International Airport. Trade and investment between the two nations have grown. Photo: Bloomberg

Ties strengthen in view of deal

South Korea has spawned global brands, such as Samsung, LG and Hyundai, that are household names the world over. In Hong Kong, mobile brands such as Samsung and LG are popular with consumers.

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Cho Yong-chun, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong

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23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Gwangalli Beach in Busan is popular with the younger crowd. Photo: OTHK

Easy escape to beaches

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Images of animals are prevalent in Hur Jin's work at Moon Gallery.

Gallery director says art can help city emulate creative Koreans

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Dr Noh Seok-kyun, president

YU envisions being 'university of the world'

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Dr Lee Ho-joon, CEO

Smart glass from g-smatt revolutionises city landscapes

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Kim Seok-ki, president and CEO

KAC sets global standards for airport operations

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Dr Min Sunshik, chairman of the KIS board and CEO of YBM

KIS innovations to elevate region's international K-12 education

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Lee Dong-hoon, executive vice-president and CEO

Dong-A Socio Group pushes international cooperation in pharmaceutical industry

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

IFEZ emerges as preferred international investment hub

IFEZ emerges as preferred international investment hub

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Lee Chul-kyoon, president and CEO

Daelim exercises global top-tier EPC capability

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Seok Cho, president and CEO

KHNP lays cornerstones for international energy leadership

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Lee Kang-rog, president

KECC rises as global engineering company

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

Jeon Yong-ju, president and CEO

Entertainment front-runner iHQ eyes worldwide media partnerships

23 Mar 2016 - 5:08pm

(From left): Kim Joon-koo, vice-president for strategic planning, and Kim Joon-hong, CEO

3D-range cameras and panel grinders smoothen meerecompany's lead

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Dr Park Jae-kyu, president

Kyungnam University promotes regional harmony through strategic partnerships

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Hong Jin-who, CEO and full-time professor at Chosun University

Q-Sys ushers in future of display market

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Dongwoo HST's head office in Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul

Cutting-edge surface treatments bolster Dongwoo's global foothold

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Woo Yang-ho, chairman

SUNG IL fortifies piping systems in Asia

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Kim Sung-sup, president and CEO

Riding a strong tailwind for clean energy

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Hwang Kwang-ung, chairman and CEO

Kunhwa's commitment to engineering excellence improves lives of communities

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Sohn Ki-young, CEO and chairman

Enzychem spearheads breakthroughs in global oncology and immune health

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

No Tae-jong, CEO

Kyungchang Industry links defence markets with upgraded gear

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

CHA Bio Complex is the hub for biotechnology and clinical research, the first of its kind in South Korea.

CHA Health Systems advances new era of hospitals

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Rogers Ji, managing director

Global Tyche ready to expand export markets

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Jo Jai-hyoung, president and CEO

KOYJ at forefront of growth in the visual display industry

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Kim Kyung-min, CEO

CPS brings homegrown cable chain ingenuity globally

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Yoo Chang-keun, president

Incheon Port rises as pivotal trade, tourism hub

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

Lee Sang-hun, CEO and president

Hansol makes enduring mark on global papermaking map

23 Mar 2016 - 5:07pm

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