Features

Why paper has not gone extinct in the Digital Age
August 23, 2019
It may have been invented over 2,000 years ago, but paper is a material that has stood the test of time. In fact, it remains deeply involved and used in our daily lives. Although it comes in many different forms such as A4, coated paper, and paperboard, and production methods have evolved since the Industrial […]

Samsung C&T’s employees join forces to support local residents
August 23, 2019
Employees from Samsung C&T’s four business groups gathered at South Korea’s coastal city of Gangneung in Gangwon Province this month to volunteer their efforts to build a safe and pleasant environment for low-income residents. From August 6-14, which is otherwise a busy holiday season, 178 people including staff and family members joined the initiative organized […]

Best way to spend 2 summer days at Everland and Caribbean Bay
August 21, 2019
Summertime may be nearing its end, but there is still time to make every day count. What better way to wrap up your summer vacation before fall arrives than by taking a two-day trip to Everland and Caribbean Bay, where you can enjoy another round of refreshing excitement? Day 1 – Everland 1. Thrill-seekers Tour: The […]

See Seoul’s summer of dance, drinks, running and roller coasters
August 15, 2019
Summer festivals are a great time to get out and have fun, and South Korea is no exception. While events like Coachella and Glastonbury hardly need an introduction, South Korea has its own thriving festival scene, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to immerse themselves in music, dancing, fashion or sports – even all […]

Why are Asian airports so good?
August 12, 2019
The summer travel season is upon us again and vacationers are taking to the skies in greater numbers than ever before. In fact, Korea’s Incheon International Airport just broke its single-day record on Aug. 4 when it recorded 233,689 passengers served. It is to be expected, of course, as Incheon airport has come in on […]

Beanpole Sports to start Little Challenge with OMC
August 9, 2019
Beanpole Sports has started a promotional campaign called Little Challenge with nonprofit cycling organization One Mile Closer (OMC). On Aug. 8, Samsung C&T’s Fashion division said it will conduct the Little Challenge campaign with Beanpole Sports to sincerely convey the value of the organization’s spirit of sports and sustainability after signing a partnership with OMC. […]

Photo contest produces stunning portraits of construction life
July 31, 2019
The winners of this year’s Samsung C&T Site Photo Contest are in and we have some spectacular snapshots of the company’s construction projects around the world. Participants captured images of their colleagues in an amazingly diverse range of situations, whether persevering under the blazing sun, working high in the sky, or enjoying a moment of […]

Caribbean Bay unleashes Mega Wave this summer (and free Everland entry!)
July 26, 2019
Surf’s up for the most refreshing party of the summer, as South Korea’s original and largest water park, Caribbean Bay, is hosting its Mega Wave Festival until the middle of next month. The Samsung C&T-operated facility just outside Seoul is also offering a special deal that allows visitors to the water park to enjoy the […]

Everland celebrates International Tiger Day
July 26, 2019
It is a special day for tigers worldwide, as International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29. Created in 2010, the occasion aims to raise conservation awareness. After a century in decline, wild tiger numbers are on the rise and estimated to have reached around 3,900 according to the World Wide Fund for […]

Efforts to improve Mongolian medical services bear fruit after three years
July 26, 2019
A ceremony was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on July 5 to celebrate the completion of the second hospital building of the National Medical Center of Mongolia. Samsung C&T Trading Group completed this building project after receiving it from the Ministry of Health of Mongolia. President Khaltmaagiin Battulga of Mongolia attended the ceremony held ahead of […]