Features

62-year History Provides the Edge in Worldwide K-Fashion Expansion
August 3, 2016
Shoppers in Asia, the United States and Europe are now starting to turn to Korean brands for their fashion needs. “Right now, the biggest draw in fashion is a ‘Made in Korea’ label,” says Hee Jin Park, an apparel sector analyst at Shinhan Investment Corporation. One of the biggest players in what is now an […]

Samsung C&T Wins Deep Cement Mixing Works for Hong Kong Three Runway System Project
August 2, 2016
Samsung C&T Corporation has been awarded a contract for the Three Runway System Project Deep Cement Mixing Works, by Airport Authority Hong Kong. Under the joint venture with Build King, a Hong Kong contractor, Samsung C&T’s share accounts for 70% or USD $240 million out of the total USD $340 million civil engineering contract. The […]

Catch Summer Night Fever at Everland and Caribbean Bay
August 1, 2016
Almost 40 years have passed since John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John sang about the joys of their “Summer Nights” in the movie Grease. But at Everland, Korea’s first and most-visited theme park, every single summer night is full of excitement, fireworks and more. Extended opening hours at Everland offer yet more visiting options – and added […]

Big Love: KUHO’s Heart for Eye Campaign Enters Second Decade
July 29, 2016
What if you could look great and help underprivileged children at the same time? With KUHO, a Samsung C&T Fashion Group brand known for its unique aesthetic appeal, you can do just that. Ten years ago, KUHO launched the Heart for Eye range – a line of clothing and accessories whose profits provide medical treatment […]

Smart Series Part 1: How Technology Is Changing the Modern Home
July 22, 2016
Note: This is the first in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that will examine the ways technological innovations such as smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced software, drones and robotics are currently transforming the world of housing, construction, fashion and leisure. Imagine coming back home from a long day at […]

Gathering Global Talent Fosters Deeper Trade Understanding
July 21, 2016
For global corporations with branches all over the world, finding a way to get all employees onto the same page can often prove a challenge. Although a company’s headquarters may have a set of ideals, rules and practices it hopes all its staff can follow, things can often be more complicated than that. In the […]

Swing into Summer: What to Wear on the Green
July 18, 2016
It’s warm out and The Open has just finished. Make no mistake about it – there is no better time than summer for golf. Whether you plan on getting a quick 18 holes in at your local club on a Sunday or have just finished competing for the Claret Jug, there’s no denying that you’ll […]

More than Meets the Eye: How the DDP Merges Culture and Construction
July 14, 2016
Forging a new landmark is a lot more challenging than it may seem. In a city such as Seoul, where tall buildings dominate the horizon in all directions, simply building high will not do. New and inventive construction projects spring up every day in the city, so creating novelty is no easy task. Nevertheless, the […]

Lose Yourself at Everland’s Lost Valley Safari
July 12, 2016
What if you could experience the thrill of life out on the Serengeti plains without even getting on a plane? What if you could ride in a vehicle that was part-boat, part-bus and drive past bathing pink flamingos and prowling cheetahs? What if you could wave at the mighty king of the jungle himself, the […]

Going Green: How Wind Is Set to Power the Future
July 12, 2016
The world’s population is growing fast, at a rate of over 1.1 percent per year. In fact, perhaps the only thing growing faster is our thirst for energy consumption. As we become more numerous and affluent, our energy needs have risen by six times in the last 50 years, according to media outlet The Guardian. Almost everything […]