LH to Offer 663 Public Housing Units in Incheon Gyeyang A6 Block
The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) will supply 663 public housing units in the Incheon Gyeyang A6 Block.On August 31, LH announced the recruitment notice for residents of the 663 units in the Incheon Gyeyang A6 Block.The Incheon Gyeyang A6 Block is a complex that conducted preliminary applications in September 2023. It consists of five different sizes: 529 units of 59 square meters, 5 units of 69 square meters, 69 units of 74 square meters, 18 units of 77 square meters, and 42 units of
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Introduces AI and Robot-Enhanced Community Services
Daewoo Engineering & Construction is set to launch community services that integrate AI robot technology and scent content.On August 31, Daewoo announced that it has signed business agreements with XyG, a company specializing in AI robot services, and DeepScent, a provider of spatial scent solutions, to introduce advanced technology and emotional content into its Prugio community facilities.On August 21, Daewoo entered into a business agreement with XyG to implement AI smart café services. The t
Enex Shares Plunge 27% Amid Concerns Over Management Designation
Enex's stock price has sharply declined as concerns about its potential designation as a management issue have surfaced.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:44 PM, Enex shares were trading at 1,561 won, down 579 won (27.06%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 2,035 won but has since widened its losses.This drop is attributed to renewed fears regarding the company's potential designation as a management issue. Enex was listed as a concern on August 24 after failing to maintain
Samsung C&T Revamps Raemian Brand After Five Years
Samsung C&T's construction division has revamped its apartment brand, Raemian, after five years.On August 31, Samsung C&T announced that it has redefined the Raemian brand identity system to align with changing housing paradigms and individual lifestyles, unveiling a new slogan and brand identity (BI).The new brand philosophy is "From Height to Depth." The slogan, "Deepen Your Life, RAEMIAN," emphasizes a focus on enhancing the essence of living by adding depth to personal tastes, daily life, an
Applied Materials Highlights Next Steps in HBM and Semiconductor Packaging
The competition for performance in AI semiconductors is expanding beyond faster logic and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to how closely these components are interconnected. As AI computational capabilities increase, the speed of data storage and transfer has emerged as a limiting factor, known as the 'memory wall.' In South Korea's semiconductor industry, which leads in HBM, advanced packaging capabilities that connect logic and memory are becoming crucial for next-generation competitiveness.During
Samsung Biologics Launches Tender Offer for Polypeptide Group in $2.7 Billion Deal
Samsung Biologics has officially initiated a tender offer to acquire the global peptide contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Polypeptide Group.On August 31, Samsung Biologics announced on its website that it would conduct the tender offer through its Swiss-based special purpose company, Samsung Peptide.The tender offer targets all issued shares of Polypeptide Group, excluding treasury shares, totaling 33,016,411 shares, with a purchase price set at 44.31 Swiss francs (CHF)
POSCO E&C Receives First Domestic Certification for Remodeling Noise Reduction Technology
POSCO E&C has become the first company in South Korea to receive certification for its noise reduction technology specifically designed for remodeling apartments. The company announced on August 31 that it developed the 'AnwoollimR' noise reduction technology and obtained the 'Post-Construction Noise Verification Certification' from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on August 7. The post-construction noise verification system measures actual performance on-site after constructio
KTX and SRT to Merge Operations Starting September 1, Expanding Seats by 30%
KTX and SRT will merge operations under the KTX brand starting September 1. The government plans to enhance safety management, increase seat availability, reduce fares, and launch a unified reservation service.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on August 31 that it has completed the integration of Korail and SR, and will operate KTX and SRT trains as KTX from September 1.As a result of the integration, approximately 15,000 additional seats will be available on weekdays,
Democratic Party Reaffirms Commitment to Reform and Constitutional Change
The Democratic Party of Korea launched a task force on August 31 to address various internal and external issues, reaffirming its commitment to clean nomination management, constitutional amendments, and party reform through broad public participation.During the first meeting of the task force held at the National Assembly, led by Representative Kim Min-seok, key tasks and directions for these initiatives were discussed.Kim pointed out the problems with the party's nomination management, stating
CPO Technology Takes Center Stage at Semicon Taiwan 2026
The explosive growth in data processing at artificial intelligence (AI) data centers has made efficient power consumption and data transmission critical challenges. As a result, technologies such as silicon photonics and co-packaged optics (CPO) are emerging as key components in the next generation of the semiconductor industry.These technologies will be central to discussions at Semicon Taiwan 2026, Asia's largest semiconductor exhibition, which opens on August 31 under the theme "Changing the