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Cease-fire puts K-food back on the menu in the Middle East

Korean food makers are resuming exports and expansion plans in the Middle East as a cease-fire raises hopes for improving logistics, costs and consumer demand.

2026.6.16

A free employee-only convenience store is located at the APR headquarters in Lotte World Tower in Songpa District, southern Seoul. [APR]

Free food, fun photo booths and fantastic lunch views: Companies get creative with employee motivation

Companies in Korea are turning to new concepts in a bid to motivate employees, from a free convenience store to cafeterias that aren't tucked away in a basement.

2026.3.17

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The cover of Dongwon Group founder Kim Jae-chul's autobiography 'Sailing Through Life's Storms' [DONGWON GROUP]

Dongwon’s Kim Jae-chul recounts a life built on the ocean in autobiography

Kim Jae-chul's autobiography reflects his journey from a fisherman to leading Dongwon Group, detailing his business philosophy, ethical management and commitment to empowering future generations through resilience and innovation.

2025.8.21

Dongwon threatens lawsuit over HMM bidding war

Seafood company Dongwon has challenged the fairness of the bidding process involved in the acquisition of shipping company HMM. Dongwon is competing with Harim Group for the purchase.

2023.12.11

Dongwon, Harim Group bid for HMM, reports say

Dongwon and Harim Group participated in a bid to acquire container shipper HMM, according to media reports on Thursday, paving the way for the deal that could fetch up to 7 trillion won ($5.4 billion).

2023.11.23

HMM attracts major suitors for $3.9 billion buyout

Three Korean firms — Harim Holdings, Dongwon Group and LX Holdings — and German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd, have expressed an interest in acquiring HMM, Korea's largest shipping company, in a buyout deal worth 5 trillion won ($3.9 billion).

2023.8.22

Shin Young-su, a newly appointed CEO of Dongwon Farms. [DONGWON GROUP]

Dongwon companies announce 23 top promotions

A number of Dongwon companies named new chief executive officers and announced other promotions.

2020.12.23

Dongwon Group founder Kim Jae-chul, right, and KAIST President Shin sung-chul pose together at an event marking Kim's donation to the university in Daejeon on Wednesday. []

Dongwon founder donates ￦50 billion to KAIST for AI study

Kim Jae-chul, founder and honorary chairman of Dongwon Group, has donated 50 billion won ($46 million) to KAIST to support the study of artificial intelligence (AI).

2020.12.16

Models promote Hyundai Department Store’s new side dish delivery subscription service. [HYUNDAI DEPARTMENT STORE]

Retailers focus on convenience in competitive food market

Retailers are expanding their range of ready-made dishes and prepackaged kits as consumers search for more convenient options in an increasingly competitive market.

2020.8.5