Features

8 Seconds Opens Studio 8, a Creative Platform for Fashion and Culture

June 24, 2016

8 Seconds, a fast-fashion brand part of the Samsung C&T Fashion group, recently opened Studio 8 on the fourth floor of its Garosu-gil store in Seoul. Studio 8 is a 132㎡-large creative project space that will be home to events encompassing fashion and culture. Created to boost the brand’s interaction with its customers, it will […]

Samsung Welstory to Launch China-based Food Distribution Network

June 23, 2016

Samsung Welstory (President & CEO Bong-Yung Kim) has signed an agreement that will see it establish a food distribution joint venture operation with Kokubu, Japan’s largest food distributor, as well as Chinese agriculture company Yinlong Agriculture Development (Yinlong Agriculture). Samsung Welstory, Kokubu and Yinlong Agriculture will hold 70 percent, 17.5 percent and 12.5 percent respectively […]

An Underwater Trip Downtown? Samsung C&T Makes it Work with New Award-Winning Expressway in Singapore

June 20, 2016

Traveling underwater along a school of fish might be a reality not too far away. The Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) is a 5.1-kilometer long expressway which includes a 420-meter tunnel running some 60 meters below sea level. Opened in December 2013, it links existing highways in both East and West Singapore to the new downtown […]

Everland, the Land Where Festivals Never Stop

June 17, 2016

With attractions like Panda World, Lost Valley Safari and exhilarating rides like the T-Express, Everland has been the ultimate happy place for visitors young and old. In addition to the regular fun-filled offerings, however, Everland also holds festivals throughout the year which present visitors with perfect ways to enjoy every season. From the Tulip Festival […]

NONAGON: K-Pop Fashion Goes Global

June 15, 2016

Young fashionistas fill the shop, rifling through the flashy streetwear on display. From embroidered bomber jackets to black leather biker vests, each piece of clothing on display at this NONAGON store is something that you could imagine K-pop superstars like 2NE1 leader CL or iKON’s Bobby wearing on stage. And the youngsters here are lapping it up, […]

Samsung C&T Villages : Stepping Stones to a Shared Future

June 13, 2016

A much-needed sip of water to quench thirst, a place to keep warm on a cold night, and a clean toilet free to use when needed – these are some things most people take for granted, while far too many people around the world still lack basic access to. Since 2013, Samsung C&T has been […]

Hanji-Based Clothing Helps You Beat the Summer Heat

June 10, 2016

Have you ever experienced summer heat so severe it made you wish your clothes were made of something so light, it was like not wearing anything at all ? Well, the designers at Beanpole have come up with solutions designed to keep people cool during the hot summer months – and are using paper-based fabrics to […]

Samsung C&T Project Sites Win Quality & Safety Awards

June 9, 2016

Samsung C&T (CEO: Chi Hun Choi) was recognized by governments and clients for its outstanding Quality & Safety performance on construction sites in Hong Kong and Singapore, said Samsung C&T on June 7, 2016. Samsung C&T’s Hong Kong metro project SCL C1109 was selected by the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Development Bureau […]

Heading for Harmony: Introducing Samsung C&T’s Four Elements

May 30, 2016

Fifth-century BC physician Empodocles might not be the biggest name in philosophy, but his theory of the four Classical elements has permeated almost every aspect of modern life. His concept of a world comprising four component energies – earth, air, fire and water – has captured the imagination of poets, painters, scientists and spiritual thinkers […]

Thrill-seekers Braced for Caribbean Bay’s Mega Storm Return

May 29, 2016

Caribbean Bay, Korea’s largest water park, has opened a range of exciting outdoor attractions for early summer, including the popular Mega Storm slide. Other attractions opened last month include Tower Boomerang Go and Tower Raft. This follows the opening of all of the park’s indoor facilities and some of its outdoor facilities. Summer visitors are […]