South Korean Government Trials Blockchain for Shipping Efficiency Boost
Two South Korean government ministries are exploring blockchain's potential to bring new efficiencies to port logistics......»»
South Korean Central Bank to Organize a CBDC Task Force
South Korea's central bank plans to hire additional experts as it studies digital currencies and blockchain technology......»»
South Korean Central Bank to Organize a CDBC Task Force
South Korea's central bank plans to hire additional experts as it studies digital currencies and blockchain technology......»»
Questions over Hyundai construction of Chilean bridge amid row with government
Chile's finance minister has sought to downplay a row between the government and the construction and engineering arm of South Korean giant Hyundai over a $740 million suspension bridge, saying disputes in such mega projects were "quite common.".....»»
Hyundai suspends Chilean bridge project in row with government
Chile's finance minister has sought to downplay a row between the government and the construction and engineering arm of South Korean giant Hyundai over a $740 million suspension bridge, saying disputes in such mega projects were "quite common"......»»
Power Ledger, Indian Government to Boost Renewables With P2P Energy Trading Initiative
Australian blockchain startup Power Ledger will pilot a peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform alongside an Indian utility firm and a government agency......»»
Samsung SDS Beefs Up Privacy on Its Business-Grade Blockchain
Samsung SDS, the enterprise tech arm of the South Korean behemoth, is enhancing privacy on its Nexledger blockchain with zero-knowledge proofs......»»
A stream along the South Korean border turned red after the government slaughtered thousands of pigs infected with swine fever
A stream along the South Korean border turned red after the government slaughtered thousands of pigs infected with swine fever.....»»
Korean Government to Back Blockchain Startups With $9 Million Fund in 2020
The Korea Internet Security Agency will be supporting blockchain-related projects in 2020 with about $9.0 million in funding......»»
Debt-Burdened HMM To Issue $562.4 Million Convertible Bond
South Korea-based ocean box shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (KRX: 011200) has revealed plans to issue a 660 billion Korean won (US$562.4 million) convertible bond. read more.....»»
Major Korean Banks Join Government-Backed Blockchain ID Initiative
Institutions including the Shinhan and NH Nonghyup banks have joined a blockchain identity initiative aimed to securely share personal data......»»
South Korean court upholds 45-day ban on Asiana"s San Francisco flights
South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a government decision to suspend Asiana Airlines' Incheon-San Francisco route for 45 days, adding to the debt-ridden carrier's headaches as it battles rising competition and falling demand......»»
South Korea Aims to Put Trade Finance on the Blockchain by 2021
The government-backed program will bring trade and contract data into distributed ledgers......»»
South Korean Blockchain ID Service Raises $8 Million in Series A
Blockchain digital ID startup ICONLOOP received its first venture capital investment through an $8 million Series A round......»»
Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright
CJ, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system......»»
Exclusive: Aramco Trading sells first U.S. West Texas Light crude to South Korea"s Hyundai - sources
Aramco Trading Company (ATC) sold its first-ever cargo of U.S. West Texas Light (WTL) crude, with a South Korean refiner the buyer, as the Saudi Aramco unit expands its U.S. oil dealings to boost trade volumes, four people familiar with the matter said......»»
Shinhan Bank Teams With Kakao’s GroundX for Blockchain Security Boost
One of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea has partnered with two fintech firms to build a new security system using blockchain tech......»»
South Korean Financial Overseer Who Banned ICOs Abruptly Quits
During his tenure Chairman Choi Jong-ku took a hard line against ICOs but enacted some favorable policies towards blockchain businesses......»»
How lithium-rich Chile botched a plan to attract battery makers
In March 2018, the Chilean government unveiled big news: Corporate investors, including South Korean electronics giant Samsung, would build three factories in Chile to produce battery parts for electric vehicles......»»
Samsung, SK Hynix ask Korean firm to boost chemicals supply amid Japanese curbs
South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have asked a local supplier to the boost supply of a key chipmaking chemical to guard against any production disruptions, an official at the supplier said on Tuesday......»»
Samsung Teams With Banks, Telcos for Mobile ID Network Based on Blockchain
Tech giant Samsung Electronics is joining six other major South Korean firms to develop a blockchain-based certificate and ID authentication network......»»