Having four distinct seasons is something of a rarity in Asia, with much of the region situated relatively close to the equator. Located in the temperate climate zone, South Korea is one of the few places in Asia which experiences distinct seasonal changes. As autumn approaches, there is no better time to visit one of …
Red Flower Festival Sets the Perfect Backdrop for Your Fall Outing Read More »
The Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter cycle in the world of fashion is neverending, with some of the most creative minds looking to dazzle the world and steal the spotlight with their novel and inspirational designs. The spurts of creativity that explode on runways around the world converge in an endless stream of new concepts and interpretations of …
KUHO & Juun.J: Creating a Common Language Through Fashion Read More »
This is the fourth installment in a series of articles profiling the people and the businesses at Samsung C&T’s branch offices around the world. The following story focuses on Samsung C&T’s office in Lima, Peru. Please refer to the third installment for information about Samsung C&T’s office in Hong Kong. Back in 2013, the global economy …
Samsung C&T’s Lima Office Reborn: Taking on a Land of Opportunity Read More »
As the fresh autumn winds replace the sticky summer air, have you started considering plans for this upcoming Halloween? Perhaps you plan to carve a jack-o-lantern or visit a haunted corn maze – but have you considered the possibility of encountering real zombies face to face? Zombies are tightly intertwined with today’s pop-culture, spawning a …
Terrifying Zombies Have Invaded Everland Ahead of Halloween Read More »
The streets of Gangnam hum with activity in the morning, with commuters making a run for the subway or rushing to grab a cup of coffee. By afternoon, the area is teeming with people out shopping and meeting friends. But at night, there’s an explosion of energy. The main streets and tiny alleys light up …
Ultimate Guide to Korea Part 3: Millennials Hit the Streets of Gangnam Read More »
Scan the skyline of any major city, there’s a good chance you can quickly spot a building with a sleek glass façade. Glistening in sunlight by day, illuminating the skyline by night, glass buildings insert vibrancy into the urban landscape. For those inhabiting these structures, their transparent exteriors offer magnificent views, creating dynamic connections between …
Why Have We Seen a Rise in Glass Buildings Over the Years? Read More »
An outpour of tributes followed Zaha Hadid’s sudden passing last year, attempting to fill the void that the 65-year-old architect had left in the field. Many dubbed her fearless, visionary, iconic, larger than life, groundbreaking, and highly experimental. To others she was a diva, a caffeine-loving, chain-smoking ‘Queen of the Curve;’ a rock star; designer …
‘Queen of the Curve’ Zaha Hadid’s Legacy of Fluidity Lives on Read More »
There are plenty of sprawling cities around the world, which see development in downtown areas spill over to residential neighborhoods and eventually to surrounding communities. But that’s not yet the case when it comes to Myanmar’s capital, Yangon. The hustle and bustle of the city comes to a full stop at the northern banks of …
Lessons from Myanmar CSR: Giving Back and Gaining More Read More »
This is the third installment in a series of articles profiling the people and the businesses at Samsung C&T’s branch offices around the world. The following story focuses on Samsung C&T’s office in Hong Kong. Please refer to the second installment for information about Samsung C&T’s office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Employees at Samsung C&T Hong …
Samsung C&T Hong Kong Celebrates 40 Years on the Island Read More »
Earlier this year, Seoul city rolled out special buses for commuters in a few key locations across the city. Instead of covering a full route, they operate during busy morning hours in addition to existing buses, shuttling people back and forth between high-demand areas. This is a simple example of how the city responds to …
Public Transportation in Seoul: A Miracle for 12 Million Read More »
