Business
2008 World Best Brands Selected by Consumers
Award Ceremony Held at Seoul's 63 City Tower July 4
For the second year in a row world's best brands have been chosen for the year 2008 by selection committee members in Seoul with the high participation of numerous prestigious goods from local and ...

Crude Prices Suffer Biggest One-day Drop in 17 Years
Crude prices plunged almost 7 U.S. dollars a barrel on July 14, the biggest daily drop since 1991, due to fears that U.S. economic woes could hurt global oil demand. Light, sweet crude for August delivery declined ...

1st AIIPS Convention & Seminar Held in Seoul
UAE Foreign and Trade Minister Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi Attends Seminar
By Pak Hae-Won
Staff Writer
UAE Foreign and Trade Minister Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi and Major General of Dubai Naturalization and residency Department, Mohammed Al Marri visited Korea for the first Asian International Investment ...

Global House Price Boom Ends
Weighed down by the credit crunch and high inflation, the global house price boom has ended, according to the latest Global Property Guide survey of house price indicators. Only 13 countries in which ...

Recovering from Oil Shock through Alternative Lifestyles
By Kim Cha-Su
Hanyang University
The continuing increase in oil prices is indeed a shock to the lifestyle of many Koreans and other consumers worldwide. To recover, alternatives must be developed, and take root in our lifestyles as consumers. ...

"German World 2008" Kicks Off at COEX May 29
The Korean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (KGCCI) hosts "German World 2008" from May 29 — June 1, 2008 at the Indian Hall in the COEX Exhibition Center in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu ...

Seoul City to Host Foreign Business Seminar
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will be holding the "2008 Seoul & KEB Foreign Business Environment Seminar" at the Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul on May 22, 2008. During the event ...

CLED Leads Food Waste Treatment Industry
Chairman Park Tae-Ho of CLED, a manufacturer of epoch-making food waste treatment machine in South Korea, has gathered his men and women at DaeWoong Restaurant on the southern outskirt of Seoul on ...

Gloomy Days Ahead for Asia's Housing Markets
Asian property markets, though still relatively unaffected by the credit crunch, will soon be affected by inflation and higher interest rates, warns the Global Property Guide, because of rising food, fuel and ...

High-powered Trade Mission from Cebu, RP Arrives Here
A high-powered trade mission from Cebu, the Philippines arrives here on April 21 for a four-day visit for an inspection tour of Korean IT industries, Ambassador Luis T. Cruz of the Philippines said ...

Aussie Minister Tony Burke to Speak at ANZCCK
ANZCCK's Sundowner Bridges Cultural Gap
OPEC Could Lower Output to Keep Crude above $80
New Role of Oil Wealth in World Economy
US Stocks Tumble on Service Report
World Economic Forum Opens in Davos
New York: Stocks Dive; Rate Cut Doesn’t Help
Seoul Shares Crash on Panic Selling
Starbucks Announces Management Changes
NY Stocks Slammed by Bad Credit Fears
Zamboecozone Woos Korean Investors
OPEC Committed to Providing Sufficient Supplies
Buy-to-let Investing in the Middle East
S. Korea, EU to Hold 5th Round of Free Trade Talks in Brussels This Week
World's Luxury Goods Selected by Consumers
Seoul Shares Plunge on Wall Street Losses
N.Y. Stocks Plummet in Steep Sell-off on Economic Worries
Consumers Choose World's Luxury Goods
S. Korea, EU to Hold 4th Round of Free Trade Talks in Seoul from Oct. 15 to 19
Strong Showing of EU Companies at 3rd Pyongyang Autumn Int'l Trade Fair Oct. 8-10
11th APK Meeting Slated for Oct. 4-6 in Seoul
What Does Coca Cola's Dasani Bottled Water Have in Common with Death by Lethal Injection?
Global Housing Boom Shifts Focus
Asian Property: A Decade after the Crisis
Pepsi to Print 'Public Water Source' on Labels
Sofia Wants to Boost Economic Ties with Seoul
Korean Execs Mobilize to Help Philippine Village
Yang Liu Named Atlantis Investment Chairman
2007 Asian Private Equity, Venture Korea Forum
Egyptian Business Delegation in Seoul
AMCHAM Chief Oberlin's Advice for Locals
Acquisitions, Perfect Storm in the Taiwan Strait
Lotte Group Advances into Tour & Travel Market
Toyota Becomes World's No. 1 Auto Seller in Jan.-March, Topping GM
Italy Eyes S. Korea as Bridgehead to Asian Food Market
ADCB Realizes Profit of AED 470 Mil for First Three Months of 2007
Google Ramps Up Recruitment in S. Korea
Italian-Korean Business Forum in Seoul
Slurping Soju Means Striking a Deal
Arabian Markets Mixed in March Ending in Red After Black in Feb.
VDA Members See Growth Chance in S. Korea
ADCB to participate in financing airport in Hyderabad, India
More FDI Stressed in Korea-French Seminar
FKCCI to Host Investment Seminar in Seoul
Seoul Shares End Sharply Lower on Global Market Plunge
UAE-Korea Investment Exhibition to Open in Seoul on June 7-9, 2007
TAQA to acquire CMS Generation
Doosan Industrial Fined 4.1 Bil. Won for Irregularities
Gulf States Seek to Dominate Global Aluminum Industry
Current Bull Run in China to Continue into 2007
Boeing Korea Exec Named New AMCHAM Head
Carl-Johan Hagman Leads EUCCK in Seoul
Top Business Leaders Gather at EUCCK Luncheon
S. Korea to Import Additional LNG from Qatar
EUCCK Proposes New Law to Curb IPR Violations by ISP and Online Shopping Malls
Emirates Shipping Line Wins Lloyd’s List Maritime Asia Award
IAI/ELTA Requests DAPA for Fair Competition
Sales of Hyundai, Kia Cars in US Down 7.1 Pct
Carl-Johan Hagman Elected as EUCCK Chief
EUCCK Names Nokia Chief IT Committee Head
EUCCK Appoints New CFO Committee Head
German Delegation to Seoul to Show Hessen
Korea Leading Index Decreased Slightly in July
OmegaTender to undertake e-government project in Philippines
GCC Cash Reserves Surge $70 bil.
Merforth Chosen as New EUCCK Vice President
FKCCI Releases Commemorative Book
S. Korean Papers Court European Companies
Western Australian Premier Speaks at ANZCCK
Korea-EU FTA Promoted at Luncheon
EUCCK Launches PR & Marketing Committee
Hyundai Fares Well in JD Power Rankings
AHK Hosts "Invest in Germany" in Seoul
Lotte's Shin Dong-Bin Receives Finnish Order
KDIC Seeks to Nullify Hanwha's KLI Acquisition
“Hesse, Perfect Place for Korean Businesses”
New Zealand & Korea: My Goals & Aspirations
Egyptian Invesment Delegation Visits Seoul
Gov. Sohn Hak-Kyu to Speak at EUCCK Seminar
Seminar on Business Opportunities in Egypt
Los Vascos Marks 1 Year of Its Launching
Korea-Africa Economic Meeting Held in Seoul
Mr. Khelil Lajimi Visits Seoul to Draw Investment
Hi Seoul Grand Sale Available during Fest
KFDA Commissioner Moon Speaks at EUCCK
EUCCK Invites CJ Chairman Sohn for Speech
Labor Minister Lee Reveals 2006 Labor Policy
EUCCK Opens EU Company Job Search Site
New "Ambassador Advantage Plus Card"
Expert Speaks to Sejong Univ.'s Global MBAs
EUCCK Reinforces Support to EU Companies
ETP Offers a True Insight into Korean Culture
Are State Leaders Worried About Kia Delay?
EUCCK Launches SME Support Services
Trade Barriers Continue to Bother EU Investors
"Making a Splash This Summer"
Corporate Transparency Discussed by ANZCCK
Australia, Korea To Produce Auto Part Jointly
ANZCCK to Hold Breakfast Forum on March 14
Menlo Worldwide Launches New Malaysia Entity
EUCCK Invites FKI Vice Chairman for Speech
A Spicy Air Conditioner Seeks to Battle Bird Flu
"EUCCK Membership Directory 2006" Released
Growth Continues in Import Car Sales
EUCCK, MIC Ink Historic MOU for IT Cooperation
GEM-Hyundai Ink $180 million Tankers Deal
Samsung Phone Aims for No. 3 in Taiwan Market
IMI to Host "The 2006 New Year CEO Forum"
FKCCI President Philippe Li Hosts Luncheon
Seoul Set to Sign Free Trade Deal with ASEAN
Seoul Training a Boon to US Workers
"21st Business Forum" to Held at Kyobo
MLA Holds "Sydney Bulgogi" Event
South Korea Leads The Wireless Way
2nd EU-DPRK Workshop Held in Pyongyang
Dr. Kim Explains HR Management in Seoul
Seoul Set to Become East Asia's Financial Hub
"Mr. or Ms. Australian Clean, Safe Beef" Wanted
EUCCK Organizes Tour to Gaesung, N. Korea
Deputy PM Han to Speak at EUCCK Meeting
Eurosky Wine Festival and Exhibition
Emirates and Korean Air Partner Seoul Route
Sell The Good News In South Korea
HR Expert to Speek at ANZCCK Forum
Seoul to Create Good Ambience for Investment
Seoul Eyes No FX Mart Intervention
Sub-$100 Laptop Design Unveiled
Disney Discussing Korean Park
EUCCK to Host Special Seminar Oct. 6
Foreign Woman CEO Speaks on Her Success
Enjoy Beautiful Saturday with EUCCK Members
UK, Korean Hi Tech Firms Gather in London
Doosan's Construction Arm Searched
Korean Car Worker Strike Spreads
EUCCK Gets Complaints from Members
Local Games Firms Seek Partnerships with UK
Seoul Targets Corporate Cronyism
Challenges for Korean Industry
Doosan Family Corruption under Probe
Samsung Sued Over False Ad for Shoddy Phone
Doosan Admits Window Dressing
Hyundai's Kim Yun-Gye under Pressure
Doosan Group in Internal Dispute
"Turn Crisis into Opportunity"
Mr. Han Rosy about Economic Outlook
ANZCCK to Host Breakfast Forum July 12
Ex-Daewoo Head Indicted on Fraud Charges
Korea, the Showcase & Honored Country at dte
Daewoo Runaway Hopes for Leniency
Ex-Daewoo Boss Flies Home at Long Last
OPEC Has Enough Capacity to Meet Oil Demand
Not All SUVs Guzzle Gasoline
Chung Se-Yung Dies of Pneumonia at 76
Automakers' Rear-View Shows Hyundai Gaining
Cell phones, Memory Chips, Plasma TVs
Japan & China: What’s Really at Stake?
Eships to Buy 5 Chemical Tankers
China Looms as Next Leading Auto Exporter
Korean Air to Order 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
3 UAE Banks to Fund Samsung for Dubai Tower
LG to Make Malaysia Key GSM Market
Military in a Deal with Hitech Swiss Army Knife
Korean Air Plans US$10 Bil. Fleet over 10 Years
Thai to Produce Bio-diesel up to 3 bil.Litres by 2012
Minister Chin Dae-Je Shows "IT 839 Strategy"
US Exports to UAE up 16 % in 2004
S. Korea Approves Biggest Foreign Investment
Fugitive Ex-chief of Daewoo Spotted in Vietnam
Power-GEN Middle East to Be Held Jan. 30, 2006
Chinese Economy to Land Softly in 2005-2006
Matsushita, LG Close to Settling Patent Row
Oil Prices Surge to New Records
Study on Potential Risks of Cell Phones on DNA
LG May Make Malaysia Regional Hub
Three-Way Race in Auction for Jinro
LG Telecom Faces 3 G Punishment
Hyundai-Kia Shift Gears to Overtake Competition
Samsung Boss Rents 3 French Alps Ski Slopes
"GASTECH2006" Slated for Dec. 4-7 2006 in UAE
UAE, Aussie Ink MOU for Copper Plant
S. Korea Tech Firms Try Out Latest in World's Most Wired Society
US Trade Deficit Hits $58.27 Bil. in January
Samsung Is Now What Sony Once Was
SK Chairman Defeats Sovereign Bid to Oust Him
MOCIE Provides Flexible Business Zone
Malaysia, UAE Firms Signs for Mobile Services
Dubai Ports to Invest $312.5 mil. in Busan Port
LG, Nortel Successfully Test New Mobile Service
Hyundai to Build 8 Containers for UASC
LG Electronics to Build Factory in Russia
More Business Mobility Can Be Possible
Sovereign Hints at LG's Managerial Participation
S. Korean Consumers Spending Again
Samsung Develops New DMB Notebooks
IT Export Surges to Record High of $6.2 Bil.
Mobile Phone Movers and Shakers in S. Korea
EKF Helps Needy, Estranged Kids
Shell Taking Part in Environment 2005
S. Korea, Israel Sign R&D Accord
Dos and Dont's of Global Biz Etiquette
4 EU Countries to Join "Environment 2005"
Cairo to Cooperate More with Seoul for Oil, Gas
S. Korea, Israel Sign R&D Accord
Automakers Shift Export from US to Europe
South Korea's NHN Launches New Search Tool
KITA Head Kim Hosts New Year's Event
Korean Shipbuilders See China's Shadow
In Shipbuilding, South Korea Reigns
SAIT Hosts X-Mas Party for Alien Scientists
World's Classic Cars Come to Seoul
High Technology, Sports Instrumental in Promoting Korean Investment in Germany
"SIFF 2004" Held Successfully in Seoul
President Hampsink at Helm of EUCCK
KCS's Initiative for "World's Best Customs"
Rising Won Takes a Toll on Korea's Export
Stock Mart Remains Stable Despite Weak Dollar
Central Bank to Intervene in Currency Market
KNTO Selects 3 More Casinos for Foreigners
LG Unveils World's First Broadcast Phone
Global Energy Consumption to Surge 54 %
US$ Falls to Below W1,100, Lowest Since 1997
US Air Pilots Vote to Take 18 % Pay Cuts
CPA Reaches Deal for 9.9 % Stake in Air China
GEM, Hyundai Ink Contract for Five Tankers
Samsung Hit by Low Screen Prices
Riyadh Can Produce 11 Mil. bpd: Oil Minister
Tips on Finding a Job in the USA
First Acquisition by Deka Immobilien in Seoul
Guess Tries to Regain Its Fabulousness
OPEC Likely to Set New Price Band
Algerian Minister Praises Korea CDMA Progress
Japanese Economy Getting Out of Slump Slowly
Safety Gap Widens between SUVs and Cars
Crude Oil's New High May Persist
Sonatrach, Bergesen Jointly Launch New LNG Carrier at Daewoo Shipyard
The Ultimate Luxury Item Is Now Made in China
Sheikh Mohammed Visits Volkswagen's Factory
Will 21 Century Become the Chinese Century?
South Korean Boss Sentenced to Prison
UAE Oil Exports Earned over US$22b in 2003 as Output Rose Sharply
International Ginseng Fair Invites Diplomats, Expats to a Free One-Day Tour
NTS Reveals "2004 Tax Audit Policy Directions"
UAE Central Bank to Allow Foreign Bank Operations in UAE, Gov. Suwaidi Says
New Tech Good for Both Humans and Animals
Korea Becomes Pop Music Source in East Asia
Indian Biz Leader Urges Korean SMEs to Team Up with Indian Counterparts for Global Edge
New Zealand Nabs Global Biz Challenge Title
Korean Air Expands Cargo Service in Europe
Dubai Cited as World's Safest Destination
Ewha Univ. to Hold Int'l Biz, Cultural Forum
Int'l Students Flock to Seattle for Biz Contest
The World at $100 A Barrel
Conditions for Successful Holding Companies
SsangYong Motor Co. Wins Int'l Stevie Award
"Food Korea" Tempts Tastebuds
JW-Marriott Hotel Shows Aphrodisiac Food
Hotels Offer Lunar New Year's Events
Hotel Shilla Most Favored Hotel in Nation
Marriott Launches Ramada in Jeju