Articles by Kim Hae-yeon
Kim Hae-yeon
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[팟캐스트] (600) 하버드비지니스리뷰에 "K-브랜드" 전략 알린 프랑스 교수
진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer [Herald Interview] INSEAD professor explores power of K-brands’ ‘identity marketing’ 기사 요약: HBR에 K-브랜드의 전략적 마케팅 사례 담은 저널 실은 INSEAD David Dubois 교수 [1] The recent success of Korean brands can be attributed to their knack for selling "pieces of identities" and empowering consumers with curated experiences, according to a marketing professor at French business school INSEAD. *attribute …의 결과로[덕분으로] 보다 *knack (타고난) 재주, (경험으로 익힌) 요령 [2]
Podcast July 11, 2024
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LG Chem vows humanitarian support for Indian victims of 2020 gas leak
LG Chem has pledged to increase humanitarian support for villagers affected by the 2020 gas leak accident at its Indian subsidiary LG Polymers. According to the company on Wednesday, its top executives, including Vice Chairman and CEO Shin Hak-cheol and Chief Financial Officer Cha Dong-seok, visited Andhra Pradesh, a southern coastal state of India, on Tuesday to meet with the state’s Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and local people. At the site, Shin expressed his deepest sympathy to
Industry July 10, 2024
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GS Entec commits W300b to offshore wind power business
GS Group's energy equipment manufacturing arm GS Entec announced Tuesday it plans to invest 300 billion won ($217 million) to transform its offshore wind power structures. The investment includes 214 billion won for the introduction of automated facilities to produce offshore wind power substructures and 86 billion won for the construction of additional buildings over the next two years. Established in 1988, GS Entec originally focused on chemical and oil refining plants. Since 2020, aligni
Industry July 9, 2024
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Hanwha to debut Five Guys in Japan next year
FG Korea, the South Korean operator of US burger chain brand Five Guys, will open its store in Japan in the second half of next year, with plans to launch over 20 locations across the nation within seven years. FG Korea announced on Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Five Guys International last month to facilitate Five Guys' entry into the Japanese market. Five Guys was introduced to Korea by Kim Dong-sun, head of Hanwha Galleria strategic management and the third so
Industry July 9, 2024
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KT&G CEO stresses open workplace culture
KT&G CEO Bang Kyung-man marked his 100th day in office on Monday by sharing his ambitions for higher performance by fostering a horizontal corporate culture that encourages open communication among employees. "In order to achieve sustainable growth, we need an organizational culture that inspires joy, meaning and motivation in our work," Bang reportedly said in an email sent to all executives and employees. "Let's enhance communication opportunities, eliminate inefficie
Industry July 8, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Korean sauce maker Woomtree seeks global expansion with healthy, long-lasting ‘K-jang’
Woomtree, a Korean company specializing in manufacturing gochujang (red chili paste) and other sauces, bets big on the global expansion of long-lasting and healthy "K-sauces," unlike instant foods with fleeting popularity. "People's interest in fermented food and well-being is growing around the world, and I think Korean fermented sauces are at the center of it," said Kim Woo-taek, founder and CEO of Woomtree, during an interview with The Korea Herald at the company'
Industry July 7, 2024
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Genesis BBQ chairman shares K-chicken business stories at AIB conference
Yoon Hong-geun, chairman of Genesis BBQ, the nation's largest fried chicken franchise, shared the global success stories of the Korean fried chicken market in front of international scholars at the Academy of International Business, a prominent global association of scholars and business professionals. Under the theme "World Changer BBQ: A Case of Global Business Innovation," Yoon presented the global status and strategy of BBQ during AIB conference, held at the Lotte Hotel in cen
Industry July 5, 2024
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[Herald Interview] INSEAD professor explores power of K-brands’ ‘identity marketing’
The recent success of Korean brands can be attributed to their knack for selling "pieces of identities" and empowering consumers with curated experiences, according to a marketing professor at French business school INSEAD. "Consumers today expect to purchase more than just products from a brand; they seek cultural and social elements. The swift execution of these elements has given rise to many successful K-brands," said David Dubois, an associate professor specializing in d
Industry July 3, 2024
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Korea's cafe count surpasses 100,000
South Korea’s number of coffee shops exceeded 100,000 for the first time in 2022, reflecting the major trend of daily coffee consumption that has been continually growing in the country since 1999. According to Statistics Korea on Sunday, there were 100,729 coffee shops at the end of 2022, an increase of 4,292 from the previous year. Coffee shops generated 15.5 trillion won ($11.2 billion) in combined sales while hiring some 270,000 workers nationwide. Industry officials say the continuous
Industry June 30, 2024
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SK Bioscience to acquire German contract manufacturer IDT Biologika for W339b
South Korean biotech firm SK Bioscience is to acquire the German CDMO-specializing company IDT Biologika at 339 billion won ($244 million) to further sharpen and diversify its pipeline for global markets. IDT Biologika is among the top 10 global vaccine contract manufacturers, with a corporate value of some 656 billion won, according to SK Bioscience. "We are confident that our comprehensive process development capacity, which we take immense pride in, will have high synergies with IDT's st
Industry June 27, 2024
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Hyundai Movex hits W300b in overseas orders this year
Logistics solution provider Hyundai Movex has secured some 300 billion won ($215 million) in cumulative overseas orders this year, indicating robust future growth prospects through global business. On June 18, Hyundai Movex signed a price-adjustment contract with Australia's Sydney Metro to install platform screen doors and mechanical gap fillers, increasing the total order value to 77.5 billion won from the 35.7 billion won contract signed in December 2022. The company will install 360 scr
Industry June 26, 2024
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AmCham seminar explores sustainable mobility
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted the AmCham Automotive Summit 2024 on Tuesday at the Grand Hyatt Seoul to provide insights into the impact of sustainability initiatives on the automotive industry. Partnered with US applied safety science company UL Solutions and automobile manufacturer General Motors, the event brought together key government officials and industry leaders to explore the vast spectrum of changes within the industry. Under the theme, "Future Mobility Technolo
Industry June 25, 2024
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[Business Diplomacy] 'Ample room for business diplomacy with the US'
This article is the second installment in a series of interviews and analyses on how South Korean corporations can sharpen their diplomatic capabilities to brighten their prospects for overseas growth in this mega-election year around the world. -- Ed. South Korea has ample room to strengthen its business diplomacy with the United States, particularly in trade and pivotal sectors such as clean energy and digital technology, according to James Fatheree, an executive director of The GR Company and
Industry June 24, 2024
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[From the Scene] Olive Young’s docent tour wows K-beauty enthusiasts
"Imagine a library where the shelves are stocked not with books, but with the latest beauty trends, eco-friendly cosmetics and vegan options that you can try out; that's Olive Young Myeongdong Town," said Lee Yoon-jeong, a manager at a branch in Myeong-dong, Seoul, of Olive Young, the nation's largest beauty retailer owned by CJ Group, during a special docent tour Wednesday. The Myeongdong Town branch, located in the bustling shopping district, is one of two Olive Young store
Industry June 23, 2024
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Ex-Alibaba Korea chief tapped as CEO of Shinsegae’s Gmarket
Chung Hyung-kwon, former head of Alibaba Korea, has been named the CEO of Gmarket, the troubled e-commerce unit owned by Shinsegae Group. The new appointment is part of a series of executive reshuffles at the Korean retail giant whose key affiliates are running out of cash amid operational losses. Before joining Alibaba Group, Chung, a financial specialist, worked at multiple investment banks, such as Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, and served as an executive at Coupang, Shinsegae's e-comm
Industry June 19, 2024
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