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SK Enmove Partners with HF Sinclair for North American Lubricant Supply SK Enmove Partners with HF Sinclair for North American Lubricant Supply

SK Enmove is teaming up with U.S. oil giant HF Sinclair to expand its distribution in the North American lubricant market.On August 19, SK Enmove held a signing ceremony at the SK Serin Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to establish a supply and distribution partnership for Group III lubricants in North America. The two companies had previously signed a long-term supply agreement on August 3.Under this agreement, SK Enmove will supply HF Sinclair with high-quality Group III base oils for its lubrica

Park Hong-geun Urges Complete Halt to Subway Protests in Meeting with Disability Rights Leader Park Hong-geun Urges Complete Halt to Subway Protests in Meeting with Disability Rights Leader

Park Hong-geun, the Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget, met with Park Kyung-seok, the representative of the National Coalition for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Jeonjangyeon), to request a complete cessation of subway protests.According to the Ministry of Planning and Budget on August 20, Minister Park announced on his Facebook page that he had discussed issues related to disability mobility rights and public employment with Park Kyung-seok dur

Samsung to Unveil New Galaxy Model on 27th, Likely S26 FE Samsung to Unveil New Galaxy Model on 27th, Likely S26 FE

Samsung Electronics will unveil a new model in the Galaxy S26 series on the 27th. This addition expands the Galaxy smartphone lineup, which already includes the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra released earlier this year.According to Samsung Electronics, the 'Samsung Galaxy Event' will take place at 9 PM on the 27th, with the new Galaxy S26 model being revealed. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com and the official Samsung YouTube channel.Samsung describes this product as a new Galaxy offering

DB HiTek to Participate in Electronica India 2026 to Target Indian Market DB HiTek to Participate in 'Electronica India 2026' to Target Indian Market

DB HiTek will participate in 'Electronica India 2026,' taking place in Bengaluru from September 16 to 17, as part of its strategy to penetrate the Indian market.According to DB HiTek, Electronica India is a leading electronics industry exhibition in South Asia, focusing on electronic components, systems, and related solutions.At the event, DB HiTek will showcase its core BCD process and key technologies, including next-generation power semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nit

Yuhan Corporation Engages with Investors to Discuss Growth Strategies and Enhance Shareholder Value Yuhan Corporation Engages with Investors to Discuss Growth Strategies and Enhance Shareholder Value

Yuhan Corporation is holding a corporate presentation (Non-Deal Roadshow) for domestic institutional investors from August 19 to 21, focusing on its performance and new drug pipeline to outline future growth strategies. The company aims to enhance its corporate value by expanding communication with both institutional and individual investors. According to Yuhan Corporation on August 20, the presentation will highlight the growth potential of its existing pharmaceutical business and the globa

Local Education Funding Program to be Abolished After 55 Years, Future Fund Expected to Exceed 100 Trillion Won Local Education Funding Program to be Abolished After 55 Years, Future Fund Expected to Exceed 100 Trillion Won

The local education funding program, which mandated the allocation of approximately 20% of domestic taxes, is set to be abolished, with projections indicating that the future response fund could exceed 100 trillion won.According to Yonhap News on August 20, the government is expected to announce plans for the reform of the funding program and the establishment of the future response fund in the near future.Since the introduction of the funding law in 1972, 20.79% of domestic taxes have been auto

40th Anniversary of Yangban Gim: Nitrogen Packaging Innovation Enhances Freshness 40th Anniversary of Yangban Gim: Nitrogen Packaging Innovation Enhances Freshness

Dongwon F&B is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its 'Yangban Gim' by introducing a nitrogen packaging method to enhance product freshness and strengthen its presence in international markets.On August 20, Dongwon F&B announced the application of the 'Fresh-Lock' nitrogen packaging method, which reduces internal oxygen levels and replaces them with nitrogen.This technology inhibits oxidation, which can degrade the quality of seaweed snacks. Over time, oils in the seaweed can react with oxygen,

LG Uplus Launches AI-Based Building Management Solution AI Building Net by ixi LG Uplus Launches AI-Based Building Management Solution 'AI Building Net by ixi'

LG Uplus announced the launch of its integrated building management solution, 'AI Building Net by ixi,' which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to support the management of various facilities, including senior care centers, residences, offices, and commercial buildings.AI Building Net by ixi combines AI with wired and wireless communication technologies. The company previously filed a trademark application for the solution in January. It integrates and analyzes data from various IoT devices,

NH Investment & Securities Raises Target Price for Hanol Biopharma Amid U.S. Drug Valuation NH Investment & Securities Raises Target Price for Hanol Biopharma Amid U.S. Drug Valuation

NH Investment & Securities raised its target price for Hanol Biopharma from 76,000 won to 98,000 won on August 20, reflecting the increased corporate value of its partner Immunovant (IMVT) and the commercialization potential of IMVT-1402. The investment recommendation remains a 'buy.'Han Seung-yeon, a researcher at NH Investment & Securities, stated, "Hanol Biopharma is essentially the only domestic licensed-out new drug receiving a clear valuation in the 10 trillion won range in the local marke

Samsung C&Ts Raemian Landscaping Wins IDEA Design Award for Third Consecutive Year Samsung C&T's Raemian Landscaping Wins IDEA Design Award for Third Consecutive Year

Samsung C&T's construction division has won the prestigious IDEA Design Award, one of the world's top three design competitions, for its Raemian landscaping projects for the third consecutive year.On August 20, Samsung C&T announced that its Raemian landscaping received two main awards in the environmental category at the 'IDEA 2026.' The award-winning projects are the 'Wind Library Garden' at Raemian One Perla in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and the 'Blue Forest Garden' at Jamsil Raemian I-Park in Songpa-