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Mongolia is a land of contrasts. The Central Asian nation boasts both bustling modern cities and wild steppes. While some metropolitan parts of the country – such as the capital Ulaanbaatar – have undergone rapid changes in recent years, many of Mongolia’s rural provinces are relatively undeveloped. Smaller towns often lack the kind of infrastructure […]

For any season, Everland is an exciting way to spend the day with your significant other. Exciting rollercoasters, Halloween thrills and beautiful gardens can make one fantastically adventure-filled date at Korea’s largest amusement park. In combination with some of Everland’s seasonal attractions, below is a guide for couples of all ages who are planning a […]

Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examines several key materials, looking at how they are being used by a variety of industries, including trading, technology and construction. Previously in the series, Samsung C&T Newsroom has looked at the importance of copper in our lives, the future of cement and steel’s versatility in […]

For shoppers and staff alike, it is hard to believe that Heartist House, in Seoul’s ultra-trendy fashion and design hotspot Samcheong-dong, is already two years old. Heartist House enables shoppers, volunteer sales staff and fashion designers to make a difference to the lives of the disadvantaged – and contribute to the building of better communities. […]

Establishing a color palette is a common practice when planning your wardrobe for the season, and for this fall, fashion enthusiasts are looking to Pantone’s Colors of the Year – Rose Quartz and Serenity – for inspiration. Samsung C&T’s Fashion Group gives way to this seasonal palette with styling choices featuring pieces from labels and designers such […]

It is a question that has confounded energy experts, global leaders and technological pioneers for years – in a world with finite resources, a fast-growing population and ever-rising energy needs, how will the future be powered? The International Energy Association says that the world consumed almost 40 percent more power in 2008 than it did […]

Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examine how technological innovations such as smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced software, drones and robotics are currently transforming the world of housing, construction, fashion and leisure. In a recent Smart Series piece, the Samsung C&T Newsroom looked at ways advanced computer […]

The Dutch have a popular expression: “God created the Earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.” Indeed, centuries ago, the modern city of Amsterdam was covered by the North Sea. So how did it – and much of the rest of the country – come up to surface? The answer can be found in a […]

Halloween is a time for dressing up, enjoying all things spooky and having oodles of family fun. In Korea, there is little doubt that the best place to enjoy this delightfully scary time of the year – both for thrill-seeking adults and ghost-loving children – is Everland. This year, you can enjoy the haunted excitement […]

Samsung C&T’s Asia-Pacific Regional Office (APRO) hosted its own Safety Conference on September 20 at Singapore’s Suntec City Convention Centre. The forum was organized with the aim of sharing best construction safety practices between clients, subcontractors, industry leaders and government authorities. The event drew some 250 participants, including directors of public authorities and agencies, as […]