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Beanpole, Monthly Yoonjongshin unveil Jang Beom-june music video
April 30, 2019
Samsung C&T Fashion Group said on April 24 that it had released a cover of the 1989 song “After You Leave Me” by Jang Beom-june, the leader of the highly popular indie band Busker Busker, as part of Beanpole’s 30th anniversary “Now Thirty” campaign. The song is the second in the Beanpole campaign, which was […]

The fashion trend toward diversity
April 29, 2019
As societies around the world take positive steps towards equality, fashion is catching up by embracing diversity. If what people wear matters – to their sense of dignity and their well-being – then fashion brands are increasingly striving to ensure no one is left behind, whether they need mobility support, maternity wear, or improved plus-size […]

Powering a million people from the desert
April 29, 2019
Algeria’s Naama Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) took a major step towards completion this month, after its gas turbine was successfully fired up for the first time – signaling the starting point of a trial run that will lead to providing electricity to a million people. The facility’s full generation capacity of 1,163MW can be […]

Caribbean Bay’s warm waters now open for spring
April 26, 2019
Samsung C&T Resort Group is opening its Caribbean Bay water park after 40 days of spring cleaning. Some of the attractions are already open, and the rest will gradually become available from April 27 until mid-May. This is great news for those looking for an early spring getaway, as the warm spas and exciting water attractions […]

Electric vehicle growth accelerates demand for copper
April 25, 2019
When this spring’s Seoul Motor Show rolled into town, there was a distinctly electric feel to the affair. The biennial exhibition’s central aisle was dominated by electric vehicles (EVs): two-seaters, family sedans, sports cars, motorbikes, and scooters. A cursory glance would have led onlookers to presume battery-powered wheels were taking over. While that has not […]

Samsung C&T posts Q1 2019 earnings
April 25, 2019
Samsung C&T Corporation posted its consolidated earnings for the first quarter of 2019 on April 24, Korean local time. Overall, the company recorded KRW 7.357 tn in revenue, a 1.6% (KRW 119 bn) decrease from KRW 7.476 tn in Q1 2018. Operating profit was KRW 105 bn, down by 49.7% (KRW 104 bn) from KRW […]

Celebrating LNG this Earth Day!
April 22, 2019
“The most important challenge we face on this planet is to forge a sustainable society during the next four or five decades,” Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson warned nearly 30 years ago. The late American politician’s rallying call appears to be just as relevant today, on Earth Day’s 49th anniversary. During the decades since the […]

Life among the stars of Lost Valley’s eco-haven
April 17, 2019
More than a decade after he began enchanting the world with his surprising talking talent, elephant celebrity Koshik still speaks to visiting adventurers at his home just outside South Korea’s capital, Seoul. With words like “good” and “sit” in his lexicon, Koshik has been a subject of fascination for global academics, news reporters and even […]

Seoul Fashion Week struts up global runway
April 5, 2019
What it lacks in longevity, Seoul Fashion Week makes up for in youthful exuberance and unencumbered urban chic that dares bystanders to join in or stand jaw-opened. Like the fabric of so many modern Korean success stories, Seoul fashion has seen the world’s chips and raised them – as evidenced by the bold individuality of […]

A sustainable icon: Beanpole celebrates 30th anniversary with the hottest trend in fashion
March 29, 2019
Fashion consumers are looking for more than just colors and patterns when they shop this year – they’re looking for ethical brands. Sustainability is taking the industry by storm with online searches for eco-friendly fashion up 66% and as many as 72% of Generation Z women saying it is imperative to buy sustainable clothing. Major […]