Features

Built-in IoT Protection Helps Beef up Home Security

February 22, 2017

In busy city apartment complexes, people come and go all day long. This is especially true in Korea, where online shopping has recently hit a record high and where the home food delivery market is worth an estimated US$10.3 billion. As a result of this trend, people are increasingly finding their apartment complexes full of strangers. Criminals are […]

Tips on How to Make the Most of Your Day at Everland

February 21, 2017

There is always plenty to do at Everland – no matter if you are young or old, an animal-lover, a thrill-seeker or one half of a couple on a romantic date! If you enjoyed our first list of insider tips, you will be sure to enjoy this new list of 6 tips that will help you, your […]

Samsung C&T Donates to Charity for Children with Rare and Terminal Illnesses

February 21, 2017

Samsung C&T has announced it will donate KRW500 million (around US$434,000) in medical expenses and education fees to the Korean Organization for Rare Diseases (KORD), a charity that assists children with rare and terminal illnesses. The announcement was made at a ceremony held in Seoul’s Olympic Park on February 8. Some 300 children with rare […]

Bioenergy Part 1: Are First-generation Biofuels the Answer to the Energy Crisis?

February 17, 2017

Note: This is the first in a two-part series exploring the future of the biofuel and biomass industries. The next article in this series will focus on second-generation biofuels, such as those derived from wood pellets, agricultural waste and palm kernel shells. Things may be changing fast in the world of politics, but one item […]

KUHO Ramps up Global Womenswear Operations with New York Showcase

February 15, 2017

Korean womenswear brand KUHO, part of Samsung C&T Fashion Group, recently held its 2017 Fall/Winter season presentation in New York. KUHO held the event at Spring Studios, on Manhattan’s trendy Varick Street. Some 300 fashion influencers were in attendance, including leading lights of the media and buyers from online retailers and major global department stores. […]

4 Tips on How to Plan Ahead for a Fun Day at Everland

February 15, 2017

Everyone looks forward to spending an exciting day at Everland, but how can you make your fun-filled trip even more enjoyable? Planning ahead for your next visit to Everland might be useful for those who want to make sure they get the most out of their trip; it’s not every day that you are able […]

Dressed for Romance: International Valentine’s Day Gift Recommendations

February 12, 2017

Valentine’s Day began as a minor religious celebration in Western Europe, but has since evolved into a major romantic holiday enjoyed all over the world, when couples exchange a whole host of gifts. And although love is universal, when it comes to gift-giving, not every culture shows affection in the same way. Here are a […]

Safety Head Says “Management Must Be Safety Change Agents”

February 9, 2017

In the internet age, information flows to just about everyone, meaning that the public is now highly aware of every action big companies take. The world is evolving fast, and people everywhere are now well-versed in matters as diverse as human rights and safety. This extends to most industries, and construction is no exception. Consumers […]

Cult Favorite: NONAGON Captures Street Style Cool in 2017 Spring/Summer Collection

February 9, 2017

Millions of fans attended the latest global concert tour of K-Pop group BIGBANG, which ended just last month, proving that the world’s obsession with K-pop is still strong and very much alive. To expand the trendsetting K-Pop universe into the realm of fashion, YG Entertainment, a talent agency that represents the likes of PSY, CL […]

Ask an Expert Series Part 3: Fertilizer Trader Says “My Ethiopia Trade Experience Was a Source of Inspiration”

February 7, 2017

Note: Who makes up the diverse and talented team at Samsung C&T? This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that looks at how some of the company’s brightest members work. Previously in the series, Samsung C&T Newsroom has spoken to a head suit maker and an environmental engineer. What motivates a […]