LG Innotek may see a reassessment of its corporate value if the growth of its semiconductor substrate business accelerates, supported by stable performance in optical solutions for the second half of the year. However, Hyundai Motor Securities has adjusted its valuation criteria, lowering the target price by 29% from the previous estimate.On August 31, Kim Jong-bae, a researcher at Hyundai Motor Securities, maintained a 'Buy' rating on LG Innotek but reduced the target price from 1.45 million wo

Hana Bank is partnering with Kyung Hee University Hospital to promote a culture of legacy donations through the use of living trusts.On August 31, Hana Bank announced that it has signed a business agreement with Kyung Hee University Hospital to enhance the use of living trusts for estate donations.The agreement aims to support donors in safely contributing their assets after death through living trusts. A living trust is a financial product that allows consumers to place their assets in trust du

Lotte plans to hire hundreds of new employees across 15 affiliates next month. Starting September 1, Lotte will conduct a "predictable recruitment" process involving affiliates such as Lotte Department Store, Lotte Wellfood, Lotte Construction, and Lotte Innovate. The recruitment will cover over 50 job categories, including sales, marketing, research and development (R&D), and artificial intelligence (AI). This hiring initiative particularly emphasizes the acquisition of AI specialists. Lotte In

The landscape of South Korea's accommodation market is changing. As foreign tourists drive market growth, travelers are increasingly prioritizing "out-of-room experiences" such as performances and sports over internal amenities.The Korea Tourism Organization released a report on August 31 analyzing data from mobile communications, credit cards, and accommodation bookings, titled "Current Accommodation Trends." The analysis revealed that total domestic overnight stays increased by 5.1% over the p

TV-equipped, enclosed room cafes are deemed to pose a risk of physical contact among unspecified customers, thus falling under establishments prohibited from allowing or employing minors, according to a ruling by South Korea's Supreme Court.On August 31, the Supreme Court's first division, led by Justice Seo Kyung-hwan, overturned a lower court's not guilty verdict against an individual identified as A, sending the case back to the Suwon District Court.A was charged with allowing eight minors to

CJ CheilJedang has launched a campaign to promote Korean seaweed at U.S. professional sports venues. The company aims to increase awareness of its Bibigo brand and Korean seaweed as a 'K-snack' by leveraging the high visibility of soccer and baseball games.On August 31, CJ CheilJedang announced that it recently conducted sampling events for 'Bibigo Seaweed' at home games for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC (LAFC) and Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants.This initiative is part of th

Yoon Hye-in, a member of the Basic Income Party, is facing renewed scrutiny over her past actions following her nomination as the Minister of Gender Equality and Family. Criticism has emerged even from progressive online communities, drawing significant attention.On August 30, numerous posts related to Yoon appeared on the progressive community site Clien.The first issue to resurface is the controversy surrounding her use of the airport VIP lounge in 2023.During a family trip to Jeju Island, Yoo

Kia is set to target the future mobility market with its new large electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV). On August 31, Kia unveiled the teaser image and video of the 'Kia PV7,' the second model in its electric PBV lineup. The PV7 is a large PBV model based on Kia's dedicated electric vehicle platform, 'E-GMP.S.' With the PV7, Kia aims to expand its electric PBV lineup into the large segment, responding to the rapidly changing customer business environment and diverse lifestyle demands. The tease

LS Mtron announced on August 31 that it has developed Korea's first swarm driving technology, allowing one operator to simultaneously manage two tractors. Swarm driving technology enables an operator to monitor the location and operational status of an unmanned tractor in real time while coordinating autonomous tasks. LS Mtron has successfully applied this technology to its MT9 and MT7 autonomous tractors. The company stated, "Results from a 600-pyeong rotary operation showed that the work t