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Korea Gas Corporation's accounts receivable for residential city gas in the third quarter reached 13.8277 trillion won, an increase of about 290 billion won from 13.5390 trillion won at the end of the first half. Accounts receivable for power generation also rose by 142.8 billion won during the same period, totaling 533.7 billion won. The corporation's receivables are lower than the cost...

Hanwha Galleria's operating profit for the third quarter of this year (July to September) rebounded compared to the same period last year, but it recorded a net loss. Interest expenses significantly exceeded operating profit. According to industry sources on the 15th, Hanwha Galleria's consolidated operating profit for the third quarter is 6 billion...

On this day, Lisenne was honored with awards in three categories: 'Global Top 10', 'KakaoBank Everyone's Star', and 'Hot Trend'. Based on the love from domestic and international fans, Lisenne achieved this significant accomplishment, stating, "The love we are receiving now..."

SK Gas has enhanced decision-making speed by analyzing market conditions with AI and assetizing business knowledge. The CEO seminar was attended by Chairman Chey, Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won, Chairman of SK Supex Council Chey Chang-won, and over 50 executives from major member companies.

Viper, who joined BLG this year, defeated his former team Hanwha Life Esports, as well as DRX, T1, and Gen.G in succession during this World Championship. BLG became the first team to win the championship by defeating all four LCK seeds.

The 'KODEX Samsung Electronics & SK Hynix Bond Mixed 50' and 'RISE Samsung Electronics & SK Hynix Bond Mixed 50', which were listed together on April 7, fell by 10.71% each from June 30 to September 30. As market volatility increased, retirement fund participants' asset allocation...

Shin Young-soo, CEO of CJ Logistics, stated that the company will focus on improving profitability rather than just growth, during a speech at the 96th anniversary celebration held on the 12th.

Events △ Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Hanwha Ocean to sign a business agreement for marine forest creation on the 18th (Wednesday) △ Deputy Minister of Oceans and Fisheries at 13:10 for the 5th Southeast ESG Forum (Busan Paradise Hotel) on the 19th (Thursday) △ Deputy Minister of Oceans and Fisheries at 10:00 for a deputy minister meeting (Seoul) and at 14:00 for a meeting with fishers by species and industry...

The burden from freezing electricity rates is reflected in Korea Electric Power Corporation's performance and debt. KEPCO's consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of this year is 1.6441 trillion KRW, a 70.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. On a standalone basis, it recorded an operating loss of 99.8 billion KRW.

EToday - Reporter Moon Hyun-ho | Participating in 'RE+ 2026' in the U.S., showcasing batteries for ESS and data centers, leading with the locally produced 'SBB 2.0' to expand market presence. Samsung SDI is presenting next-generation battery solutions in the U.S. as it targets the North American energy storage system (ESS) market...

LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI will showcase energy storage systems (ESS) for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and emergency power technologies at North America's largest renewable energy exhibition. The expansion of AI data centers necessitates stable power supply and grid management...

SK Hynix is enhancing smart fabs using AI and digital twins, while SK Innovation is working on yield improvement at Ulsan CLX through a 'process map (ontology)' that connects equipment and operational data. SK Telecom is developing AI-based networks...

Samsung Electronics announced on the 15th that it has won a total of 19 innovation awards ahead of the world's largest electronics exhibition, CES 2027, which will be held in the United States in January next year. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which organizes CES, selects innovative products and services before the event opens...

Hanwha Life is providing support for young adults preparing for independence and those caring for family members through savings insurance and financial education. On the 15th, Hanwha Life announced that if a young adult contributes 80,000 KRW monthly, Hanwha Life and Hanwha Life Financial Services will add an additional 200,000 KRW.

LG Uplus announced on the 13th that it will enter the business-to-business (B2B) market next year based on technology that optimizes AI model operations and inference processes, reducing agent operating costs by over 90%. According to LG Uplus, the company held an 'AI Token...

Additionally, starting next year, LGU+ plans to launch a business aimed at reducing AI operational costs for corporate clients by leveraging vast operational data and optimization know-how accumulated through the commercialization of 'Everyone's AI' in collaboration with Kakao by the end of the year. Lee Sang-yeop, CTO of LGU+...

SK Hynix is advancing smart fab sophistication combined with digital twins, while SK Innovation is improving yield at Ulsan CLX using process mapping. SK Telecom is automating networks, and SK Gas is enhancing decision-making efficiency through AI market analysis.

Samsung Electronics ranked among the top stocks for foreign net purchases, while SK Hynix recorded a net sell of 1.695 trillion won, indicating differentiation among stocks. The U.S. stock market also showed weakness, particularly among tech stocks. On the 13th in the New York Stock Exchange...

In the 2027 Artemis 3 mission, four astronauts will test docking with SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's 'Blue Moon' lunar lander prototypes in low Earth orbit aboard the Orion spacecraft. NASA aims for Artemis... as early as 2028.

Belift Lab and Source Music, labels under HYBE, lost their first trial in a damages lawsuit against former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin. The court found Min's statements regarding the plagiarism allegations against NewJeans and the debut process to be subjective.

Samsung SDI is making its debut of batteries for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in the North American market, accelerating its entry into the U.S. energy storage system (ESS) market. The unveiling will take place from the 17th for three days at an event in Las Vegas, USA.

Following the Rookie of the Year award at the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards (2026 KGMA) on the 7th, TUID has added another trophy at MMA2026, continuing its strong performance at major award ceremonies. Photo source: ABD (HYBE) ▮ CBC News | CBCNEWS

I had a conversation with Fifty Fifty character Weni on Krafton's AI character chat service 'Kiff'. [Photo=Kiff... The domestic game company Krafton has introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) character chat 'Kiff', which was launched in the country on the 2nd.

SK Telecom is also innovating productivity and customer experience through AI-based network and service automation. An SK official stated, "This CEO seminar reflects on the process of improving our structure and discusses the roles and execution tasks of each member company within the AI flywheel strategy..."

SK Hynix is enhancing its smart fabs using AI and digital twins, while SK Innovation is applying a process map that connects equipment and operational data at its Ulsan CLX. SK Telecom and SK Gas are also advancing network and service automation and AI-based initiatives, respectively.

In particular, BLG set a remarkable record by eliminating all four LCK seeds directly, defeating Hanwha Life Esports, DWG KIA, T1, and finally Gen.G in the finals. Additionally, AD carry 'Viper' Park Do-hyun has been a standout since 2021.

Shin Young-soo, CEO of CJ Logistics, emphasized enhancing corporate value through qualitative growth and innovation on the occasion of the company's 96th anniversary. CJ Logistics announced on the 15th that it held a ceremony to celebrate its 96th anniversary at its headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 12th.

- Utilizing experience from Exio, AICC, and in-house AX operations, focusing on reducing total costs for AI tasks - Promoting model routing, lightweight operations, and mixed semiconductor usage... Two related papers adopted by NeurIPS

KT officials are seen installing SafeMate fire detectors and monitoring screens at the Namdong National Industrial Complex in Incheon. [Photo: KT] KT is implementing the '2026 Namdong Industrial Complex AI Internet of Things (AIoT) fire detector' project promoted by the Incheon Regional Headquarters of the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation.

Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 9th that it has completed major due diligence and is negotiating key contract details. It is reported to be ahead in negotiations compared to competitor Wildcat. The U.S. Department of Defense is also supportive of Hanwha's acquisition of Austal USA.