Features

While the leaders of South and North Korea discussed peace on the peninsula this past September, journalists from around the world watched from the Inter-Korean Press Center housed in the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul. More than just a landmark, convention centers like the Dongdaemun Design Plaza are often the venues where the […]

Samsung C&T has ranked among Brand Finance’s top 10 most valuable Korean brands list, rising five spots from 2017 and achieving an estimated brand value of approximately $3.98 billion. Samsung C&T was ranked among more than 3,500 brands studied on their strength, risk and potential by the U.K based consultancy.  Being among the top signifies […]

As the only time of the year when adults can wear outrageous costumes in public freely, and children can indulge in sweets regardless of parental approval, it’s not difficult to see why Halloween is a universally beloved holiday. From its beginning as a Christian tradition, Halloween celebrations have since taken on different shapes and forms […]

On September 8th, womenswear brand KUHO held its latest collection presentation for S/S ’19 during New York Fashion Week. The brand has presented its seasonal collections to style-savvy New York audiences since S/S ’17, and this latest collection, themed ‘Palimpsest’, once again drew acclaim and attention from a wealth of international buyers and members of […]

Just like the stone age and bronze age are remembered for the tools of their periods, our modern era may one day be known for one of the most widespread and instrumental chemicals of our time: methanol. Also known as carbinol, methyl alcohol, and methyl hydrate, methanol is the simplest alcohol with properties similar to […]

No one can know what the future holds, but one thing is for certain – the shape of tomorrow will be dictated by the youth of today. From technological innovations to cultural transformations, young people are the drivers of change. Samsung C&T believes all individuals should be given the best chance to maximize their potential. […]

Plaid, or ‘check’ pattern, has seen a resurgence recently thanks to nostalgia for 80s-style and 90s-style prints, as well as demand for flexible, effortlessly trendy fashions that can contribute to a calmer and more hassle-free lifestyle. Plaid is back once again as a key staple of F/W ’18 fashions, the perfect transition weather style. Given […]

As city populations around the world continue to grow, so does the need to find infrastructure solutions able to support the mobility of inhabitants. Given the saturation of existing metropolitan spaces, underground roads could be the perfect solution for future urban transportation problems.  Going Underground 55% of the world’s population live in urban areas, a […]

Nestled on the southern bank of the Yangon River, Dala Township is a humble neighbor to Myanmar’s bustling capital, Yangon. Here in this remote village is where the Samsung C&T Trading Group have been volunteering for the last three years to help build school infrastructure.  The small fishing village is still largely rural, characterized by […]

It’s the time of year for ghouls, ghosts, and goblins to adorn storefronts as excitement for Halloween winds up. Though not a holiday traditionally celebrated in Korea, in recent years Halloween has become more popular for both kids and adults as they celebrate fall.   In fact, a 2015 study by online retailers showed that […]