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12 days of ChrisTmas – Samsung C&T’s 2019

December 16, 2019

On the first day of Christmas, my true love C&T… built a bridge with communities 2019 was a year of reaching out to various communities, as Samsung C&T’s CSR programs rebuilt communities at home and abroad, supported children in need, fostered future talent, and opened up great fashion choices to disabled people. Samsung C&T’s employees […]

Christmas fantasy at Everland

December 13, 2019

At Christmastime in the end of the year it is most important to spend time with loved ones. But which loved ones come first to mind during this holiday depends on local customs. In many western countries, where Christmas is close to its Christian roots, it is one of the biggest holidays in the entire […]

Everland rides the web drama wave

December 13, 2019

It’s never been easier to grab a smartphone, shoot your own video, and publish it online. YouTube alone had more than 23 million channels as of last year, with people uploading videos every second of every day. Out of this huge collection of Internet offerings, a particularly interesting genre has been blossoming in Korea: the “web drama.” […]

Kimhekim designer wins 2020 SFDF prize

November 27, 2019

Up-and-comer Kim In-tae’s dramatic designs are being matched by major recognition early in his career, as he was declared winner of the 15th Samsung Fashion & Design Fund (SFDF) on Nov. 26. During judging for the latest edition of the prize for promising talent, Kim received an especially high score in creativity and completion. Samsung […]

Samsung Village builds foundation for a new future

November 26, 2019

This fall gave Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group employees the chance to do some volunteering in Vietnam. Thirteen staff members traveled to Thai Nguyen province, north of Hanoi, to help out with the development of Samsung Village No. 7. Vietnam-bound volunteers from Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group prepare to take off from Korea. […]

Safety and service come first at Everland and Co.

November 20, 2019

If safety and service are two important measures of success in the leisure sector, then October was a good month for Samsung C&T Resort Group. The company, which operates Everland, South Korea’s biggest theme park, and Caribbean Bay water park, as well as prestigious golf courses such as Gapyeong and Ansung Benest Golf Clubs, announced […]

Everland brings back the old days

November 18, 2019

A trend has been spreading through South Korea that is both new and retro. The Newtro mood, as it is called, has made an impact on everything from fashion, to food, to leisure. What’s interesting is that the movement is led by young people in their teens and twenties who see things from the past as […]

Creating a hospital from scratch

November 18, 2019

Ensuring global access to healthcare is not just a distant dream, but one of the clear targets among the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Other nations might find inspiration in the case of South Korea, which has developed some of the world’s most advanced medical facilities over a relatively short period. At the individual level, hospitals must […]

Latest women’s 2019 fall/winter fashion trends

November 8, 2019

Fall and winter has a way of sneaking up just as you’re enjoying those last beach days and poolside chill sessions. But sneakily or not, as each season changes the colors and weather, fashion trends also change with them, and different styles come to the fore. Color is always a key powerhouse of fashion trends. […]

The mixed-use building trend driving global construction

November 8, 2019

Demand for mixed-use developments is driving an international construction trend, and Asia is no exception – from Bangkok to Seoul, where we saw Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in the global spotlight once again during Seoul Fashion Week just last month. While DDP’s futuristic structure inspires construction projects elsewhere, such as in Kuala Lumpur mentioned below, the concept of a […]