KyungHyangSinmun

547 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• BYD Surpasses 17 Million Cumulative EV Production Milestone Globally · BYD becomes the first global automaker to produce over 17 million electric vehicles.
• South Korea Climate Ministry Signs Deals to Add 1GW of Renewable Energy via ESS · South Korea's Climate Ministry signs agreements with 9 firms to install battery storage on distribution lines to connect an additional 1GW of renewable energy by 2030.
• Korea's KOSPI and KOSDAQ Trigger Buy-Side Car Amid Sharp Rally · Korea Exchange activated buy-side cars for KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets as stocks surged over 5%.
• South Korea Youth Policy Forum Diagnoses Rising Inequality and Instability · Experts warn that weakening social mobility and gaps in labor, housing, and assets are driving youth anxiety in South Korea.
• South Korea's Samcheonpo Octopus Fishing Season Opens with Record Catch · Over 650 boats and 1,900 anglers fished for octopus in Samcheonpo on the first day of the open season.
• Samsung and SK Hynix Target Prices Cut as Analysts Warn of Semiconductor Slowdown · Major banks lower target prices for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix amid AI investment slowdown fears.
• KB Kookmin Bank Cuts Home Loan Limits to 300 Million Won · KB Kookmin Bank reduces maximum home purchase loan limits from 600M to 300M won nationwide.
• Hyundai Engineering Signs MOU to Supply Equipment for Nevada Lithium-Boron Mine · Hyundai Engineering secures $2B contract to supply equipment for a major Nevada lithium-boron mine project.
• South Korea Launches Maternity Eco-Friendly Produce Box Program · South Korea government subsidizes organic produce boxes for pregnant women starting this month.
• South Korea Launches Early Payout System for Joint Collateral Rent Scam Victims · Korea's Ministry of Land and Housing begins early partial payouts for joint collateral rent scam victims to speed up recovery.
• Korean Won Drops Below 1500 Against Dollar for First Time in 40 Days · Korean Won strengthens to 1498.5 against the US Dollar driven by foreign buying and SK Hynix ADR expectations.
• Southwest Korea Semiconductor Cluster Power Supply Plan Confirmed Without Inter-Regional Lines · Korea government establishes task force to secure 6.4GW power for semiconductor cluster by 2030 using existing grid.
• South Korea Launches System to Pay Rent Scam Victims Early · South Korea begins paying partial auction profits to tenants in shared collateral rent scam cases immediately.
• KDI Warns High Exchange Rate Will Keep Inflation High Despite Falling Oil Prices · KDI warns high exchange rates will keep inflation elevated even as international oil prices drop.
• Lotte Well Food and Crown Jeon Launch New Ube-Flavored Snacks and Desserts · Major Korean food brands release new ube-flavored ice cream, pastries, and beverages.
• South Korea Launches Maternity Eco-Fruit Program: Pregnant Women Pay 48k for 240k Worth of Organic Produce · South Korea launches subsidized organic produce program for pregnant women, covering 80% of costs with government funds.
• South Korean Govt Rejects New Power Lines for Southwest Chip Cluster, Cites Local Capacity · Korea plans to build local power infrastructure for its semiconductor cluster without importing electricity from other regions.
• Gyeongnam Governor Park Wansoo Reaffirms Administrative Integration with Busan · Gyeongnam Governor Park Wansoo insists on administrative integration with Busan despite opposition from Mayor Jeon Jaesu.
• Yongdong County Distributes 500k Won Livelihood Support to Boost Local Economy · Yongdong County distributed 2.12 billion won in support funds, achieving 98.7% uptake and driving local commerce.
• Samsung Begins Mass Production of PM1763 Enterprise SSD for NVIDIA's Rubin Platform · Samsung Electronics starts mass production of PM1763 eSSD optimized for NVIDIA's Rubin AI platform.
• Hanbit Regional Nuclear Disaster Command Center Opens in Jeollabuk-do · South Korea inaugurates Hanbit Regional Nuclear Disaster Command Center to complete nationwide nuclear safety infrastructure.
• Samsung and SK Hynix Stocks Under Pressure as Analysts Cut Targets · Analysts downgrade Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix amid semiconductor market concerns and ADR shift.
• Summer Flood and Secondary Crash Risks Rise on Korean Highways · Korea's Financial Supervisory Service warns of rising secondary crash and flood risks during summer monsoon season.
• South Korea Cabinet Reviews Stock Market Volatility Risks Amid Semiconductor Focus · South Korean officials convened to address stock market volatility driven by semiconductor sector concentration and foreign selling.
• Seoul Crackdown: 10 Restaurants Caught Falsely Labeling Goat Meat Origin · Seoul City inspectors found 10 restaurants falsely claiming domestic goat meat or mixing Australian meat.
• Korean Cable Firm Wins 4.5 Billion Won Contract for Australian AI Data Center Power Grid · Daehan Electric secures 450 billion won turnkey contract for 330kV power grid at Australian AI data center.
• Imported Commercial Vehicle Market Bounces Back in June After May Slump · Volvo Trucks leads rebound in South Korean imported commercial vehicle market with 126 registrations.
• Incheon Airport's Yeongjong Coastal Circular Road to Fully Connect on 13th · Incheon's Yeongjong Coastal Circular Road completes its final 2.99km section on the 13th, connecting the entire 53.7km route
• Incheon Airport Cuts Employee Parking Privileges to End Parking Wars · Incheon Airport Authority ends unlimited employee parking passes to prioritize passenger access.
• LG Electronics Reports Record Q2 Earnings, Surpasses Last Year's Full-Year Profit · LG Electronics posted record Q2 earnings of 1.57 trillion won, exceeding last year's full-year profit.