Features

An Underwater Trip Downtown? Samsung C&T Makes it Work with New Award-Winning Expressway in Singapore
June 20, 2016
Traveling underwater along a school of fish might be a reality not too far away. The Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) is a 5.1-kilometer long expressway which includes a 420-meter tunnel running some 60 meters below sea level. Opened in December 2013, it links existing highways in both East and West Singapore to the new downtown […]

Everland, the Land Where Festivals Never Stop
June 17, 2016
With attractions like Panda World, Lost Valley Safari and exhilarating rides like the T-Express, Everland has been the ultimate happy place for visitors young and old. In addition to the regular fun-filled offerings, however, Everland also holds festivals throughout the year which present visitors with perfect ways to enjoy every season. From the Tulip Festival […]

NONAGON: K-Pop Fashion Goes Global
June 15, 2016
Young fashionistas fill the shop, rifling through the flashy streetwear on display. From embroidered bomber jackets to black leather biker vests, each piece of clothing on display at this NONAGON store is something that you could imagine K-pop superstars like 2NE1 leader CL or iKON’s Bobby wearing on stage. And the youngsters here are lapping it up, […]

Samsung C&T Villages : Stepping Stones to a Shared Future
June 13, 2016
A much-needed sip of water to quench thirst, a place to keep warm on a cold night, and a clean toilet free to use when needed – these are some things most people take for granted, while far too many people around the world still lack basic access to. Since 2013, Samsung C&T has been […]

Hanji-Based Clothing Helps You Beat the Summer Heat
June 10, 2016
Have you ever experienced summer heat so severe it made you wish your clothes were made of something so light, it was like not wearing anything at all ? Well, the designers at Beanpole have come up with solutions designed to keep people cool during the hot summer months – and are using paper-based fabrics to […]

Samsung C&T Project Sites Win Quality & Safety Awards
June 9, 2016
Samsung C&T (CEO: Chi Hun Choi) was recognized by governments and clients for its outstanding Quality & Safety performance on construction sites in Hong Kong and Singapore, said Samsung C&T on June 7, 2016. Samsung C&T’s Hong Kong metro project SCL C1109 was selected by the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Development Bureau […]

Heading for Harmony: Introducing Samsung C&T’s Four Elements
May 30, 2016
Fifth-century BC physician Empodocles might not be the biggest name in philosophy, but his theory of the four Classical elements has permeated almost every aspect of modern life. His concept of a world comprising four component energies – earth, air, fire and water – has captured the imagination of poets, painters, scientists and spiritual thinkers […]

Thrill-seekers Braced for Caribbean Bay’s Mega Storm Return
May 29, 2016
Caribbean Bay, Korea’s largest water park, has opened a range of exciting outdoor attractions for early summer, including the popular Mega Storm slide. Other attractions opened last month include Tower Boomerang Go and Tower Raft. This follows the opening of all of the park’s indoor facilities and some of its outdoor facilities. Summer visitors are […]

Beanpole Showcases Rio 2016 Olympic Ceremony Suits
May 29, 2016
Beanpole, part of Samsung C&T’s fashion group, has unveiled the official uniforms Team Korea will sport at August’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Team Korea athletes will wear the new designs at the official opening and closing ceremonies of the much-anticipated event. The uniforms were on display at a recent showcase in Seoul’s Nowon […]

How Cable-stayed Bridges Are Connecting the World
May 29, 2016
On October 11 2009, the Korean city of Incheon witnessed a quite incredible sight. Some 20,000 men and women ran along the newly constructed Incheon Bridge, one of the longest cable-stayed bridges on the planet. For the runners, the event was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Before the bridge’s construction, only one other roadway connected the mainland […]