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A continued emphasis on comfort and practicality in S/S 2021 menswear
April 22, 2021
As we are adapting to a new normal, our minds turn towards a new look for the warmer months of the year. This spring and summer, men’s fashions will be dominated by a practical turn following the last season, as well as different colors to lift the mood. Lim Ji-yeon, head of the Samsung Fashion […]

A look back at 45 years of ever-changing Everland, part 2
April 19, 2021
Originally opened as Yongin Farmland, Korea’s largest theme park Everland has been setting Korea’s leisure trends for almost a half-century. A total of 257 million people have visited Everland since its opening, which means that, on average, the entire nation of South Korea has been to the theme park more than five times each. Marking […]

A look back at 45 years of ever-changing Everland, part 1
April 15, 2021
Korea’s largest theme park Everland turns 45 this month, almost a half-century. The park has been leading Korea’s leisure trends at the forefront of the sector, recording many bests and firsts. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, let’s take a look back at some of the major milestones in the lifetime of this most stunning family attraction. […]

Stay-at-home economy part 2: The complete package
April 13, 2021
The rise of the stay-at-home economy has been felt worldwide amid the prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, we saw how this has impacted the commodities involved in making the everyday items all around us. It has also become clear that the stay-at-home economy is influencing the way the things we need are packaged – creating […]

Blurred boundaries shape S/S 2021 womenswear trends
April 9, 2021
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the dividing line between our daily activities has been smashed into pieces. This has made comfort the king of fashion, and that shines through in the fashion world’s 2021 Spring/Summer womenswear collections. Also, floral prints are a hot concept, as is mixing-and-matching. As Lim Ji-yeon, head of Samsung Fashion […]

Stop-work authority: Workers’ right to improve on-site safety
April 8, 2021
Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group is participating in a wide variety of projects both in Korea and overseas, such as buildings, infrastructure, power plants, and residential complexes. While the thing being built is always different, the most important value to be put first is the same at any site: safety. This is why […]

Farewell, Everland Safari World Bus!
April 1, 2021
Everland is 45 years old this year, and with this, the family-friendly and fun theme park belonging to Samsung C&T Resort Group will unveil a brand new Safari World this spring to allow visitors to see the wild beasts closer than ever before. That means that Everland’s iconic safari bus, which has been driving visitors […]

Spring comes alive in Everland amidst countless flowers in full bloom
March 29, 2021
When the song “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” was written almost 100 years ago by two Americans, it seems unlikely that they were thinking about a theme park in Korea, but if that tune were composed today, it would surely have a line or two about Samsung C&T Resort Group’s Everland just outside Seoul. Each spring, […]

SC&T office spotlight: Kuala Lumpur
March 26, 2021
With a population of nearly 33 million, Malaysia is one of the most influential nations in Southeast Asia, which is viewed as a fast-growing and vital hub. Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is in turn seen as one of the region’s important economic centers, having also expanded rapidly in recent decades. Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group was attracted […]

Samsung C&T holds annual general shareholders’ meeting
March 23, 2021
Samsung C&T held its 57th annual general shareholders’ meeting (AGM) in Seoul on March 19 for the fiscal year of 2020. The agenda included the approval of its full-year financial statement, appointment of board members, and the approval of the directors’ remuneration limit. Three new executive directors were appointed at Friday’s AGM: Mr. Oh Se-chul, […]