Hanjin

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Hanjin Opens a Logistics Hub in Amsterdam

Result achieved in just four years after reaching KRW 1 trillion
Annual sales expected to grow 43% this year
Production capacity to double within two years

Hanjin has established a logistics hub in the Netherlands to support the efforts of Korean brands, including K-beauty brands, to enter the European market.

Hanjin announced that it has recently opened its European fulfillment center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. A fulfillment center is a centralized hub that handles the entire logistics process following online orders, from storage and packaging to delivery and returns. The center is conveniently located for air and marine transport connections, just 10 minutes by car from Schiphol Airport and an hour from the Port of Rotterdam.

Through this hub, Hanjin plans to provide integrated logistics services to K-brands preparing to enter the European market. Hanjin not only offers them packaging and labeling services tailored to the warehousing standards of global platforms like TikTok and Amazon, but also connects everything from B2C logistics, including own shopping mall’s order management, to last-mile delivery across Europe.
Hanjin will also handle complex issues related to customs clearance and value-added tax, which are major obstacles to entering the European market.


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K-Chemicals

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K-Chemicals Compete on High Value-Added Systems

The Korean government has presented a roadmap to elevate the petrochemical industry to a global top-four position through high value-added. Currently, Korea ranks fifth in the high value-added chemicals industry, following China, the USA, Japan, and Germany. The government aims to surpass Germany and rise to fourth position.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced the 2030 K-Chemical Next-Generation Technology Innovation Roadmap, which aims to achieve high value-added, eco-friendly, and strengthened compliance with global environmental regulations. This Roadmap outlines the following key objectives:
First, the government plans to increase the high value-added ratio of core materials in seven key industrial sectors. The plan is to increase the proportion from 30% this year to 40% by 2030 and 45% by 2035. As a priority, it will advance synthesis and processing technologies. To comply with global chemical regulations, it will also expedite the development of alternatives. The number of alternatives, currently developed at 12 this year, is expected to increase to 100 by 2030 and 150 by 2035.
Secondly, it will invest in eco-friendly transitions to reduce carbon emissions. The petrochemicals industry is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 270,000 tons this year through eco-friendly transitions. It plans to increase reduction of carbon emissions to 1,030,000 tons by 2030. To achieve this, investments will be made in technologies to convert biomass-based raw materials and recycle or reuse waste plastics.
The way in which it plans to achieve this goal is through the ‘chemical industry innovation alliance,’ formed by ‘anchor companies (leading companies)’ and major chemical companies. The alliance will be organized into nine sectors, namely: semiconductors; displays; future vehicles; secondary batteries; aerospace and defense; electronics and communications; advanced platform polymers; eco-friendliness, and regulatory response.

  
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Samsung Electronics

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Samsung Electronics Expands its Automotive Electronics Business

Acquires ZF in Germany, a key autonomous driving company through its subsidiary Harman

Samsung Electronics has acquired ZF’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) business for 1.5 billion euros through its subsidiary, Harman.
ZF, founded in Germany in 1915, is a global total electronics company boasting over 100 years of history and technological prowess. It has wide business areas from ADAS, to transmissions, chassis, and even electric vehicle operating components. ZF’s ADAS business, which Harman is acquiring, is ranked No. 1 for its ADAS smart cameras. It already supplies products to numerous automakers through collaborations with various semiconductor companies, including Mobileye. This is expected to contribute to Harman’s future expansion of its sales network.

Automotive semiconductors (processors) are currently transitioning from a distributed structure to a domain-centric structure and even a centralized control structure.
According to industry sources, the ADAS and centralized controller market is projected to grow rapidly from US$ 42.2 billion in 2025 to US$ 65.7 billion in 2030 and more than US$ 127.6 billion in 2035.

Harman already has a strong portfolio of automotive electronics focused on the in-cabin experience (ICX), including in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), digital cockpits, car audio, and telematics. Harman is expanding into future growth areas by introducing new products focused on enhancing ICX.

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Five Hiking Courses in Seoul

December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Five Hiking Courses in Seoul for All Skill Levels

Seoul isn’t just home to millions of people, it’s also home to many mountains both large and small. Everywhere you look, the skyline of Seoul’s tall buildings is backed by undulating mountain ridges. From the peaks of these mountains, you can see the whole of Seoul unfold before you.
The mountains around Seoul have an average height of 410 meters, making them quite low and easy for hikers of all skill levels. The mountains are also the perfect place to enjoy Korea’s changing seasons. Especially in summer, you can enjoy the cool breeze that blows through the shaded valleys. Another attraction of the mountains is how easily accessible they are via Seoul’s extensive public transit system, with most hiking paths starting just a short walk from subway station exits. To enjoy a bird’s-eye-view of Seoul while in peaceful nature, select one of the courses below, available in various difficulty levels.

Hanyangdoseong, Seoul City Wall (Naksan Section 2.1 km) | Walk through History
1396 to protect Hanseong, the then-capital city of Joseon. Currently, the old city wall in located in the middle of Seoul, and is divided into six sections. Among these, the Naksan Section is the easiest course, and offers stunning nightscape views, making it a popular choice. You can receive a commemorative badge if you walk all six sections of Hanyangdoseong and collect stamps at the designated spots.

Inwangsan Mountain (338.2 m) | Panoramic view of Seoul
Standing atop Inwangsan Mountain is like standing in the middle of Seoul due to its location in Jongno-gu, near the center of the city. The hiking trail even starts from the middle of the city, near Gyeongbokgung Station! The path is well maintained, and is short enough that even the most inexperienced hiker can reach the summit in no time. If you’re visiting with young children or someone who has walking difficulties, the Inwangsan Jarak Trail (2.5 km / 1 hr) that circles the mountain is a great choice.

Cheonggyesan Mountain (618 m) | Stairway to Heaven
Cheonggyesan Mountain is jokingly called “cheongaesan,” a Korean play on words in reference to the thousand (“cheon gae”) stairs you must climb to reach the summit. While there aren’t actually one thousand stairs, the mountain does seem to have an endless supply of them.
Kkalddakgogae Pass in particular was named for the sharp sound of breathing you’ll produce after climbing up the steep staircase here. But if you can make it past that section, the summit will be just before you. During the summer months when it rains often, the sound of water babbling in the valley brook will keep you company.

Gwanaksan Mountain (632 m) | Path of many ups and downs
Gwanaksan Mountain isn’t that large in the grand scale of mountains, but it is quite a strenuous hike, requiring adequate warm-up before starting out. You’ll also want to be equipped with proper hiking boots. The trail begins with a rather flat walk, but quickly leads to repeated ups and downs as you follow the ridge line of this rocky mountain. Preparing gloves or hiking sticks can make your walk easier. If you enjoy an active lifestyle, you may even come to enjoy the roller-coaster-like walk.

Dobongsan Mountain (740 m) | Beautiful stone peaks
Dobongsan Mountain is located on Seoul’s northern side, bordering Uijeongbu and Yangju in Gyeonggi-do. The mountain stands out for its many rocky peaks, ranging from softly rounded to sharp points. While the mountain is smaller than Bukhansan Mountain, the rocky terrain makes it a much more difficult hike. Despite this, hikers often say the hardships at reaching the summit are all but forgotten when they take in the view from the majestic rocky peaks.

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Korea’s November Exports

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Korea’s November Exports Increase 8.4%:
On the Verge of Reaching US$700 Billion Annually

Last month, Korea’s exports increased by 8.4% year-on-year, setting a record for the highest-ever exports for the month of November. With the continued strong trend in exports, led by semiconductors, it is expected that the nation’s annual exports will top $700 billion by the end of the year.
According to the recent ‘November 2025 Export and Import Trends’ released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), Korea’s exports last month reached $61.04 billion, an 8.4% increase year-on-year. Assuming December exports remain at the same level as last year ($61.359 billion), exports this year are expected to easily surpass $700 billion.

A spokesperson for MOTIE commented, “We are approximately $59.8 billion away from achieving annual exports of $700 billion. While there is a risk because some products, such as steel and petrochemicals, are experiencing continuing sluggish sales, we still expect to achieve positive results.”
Despite the uncertainties stemming from the U.S. tariffs, semiconductors were a major factor in this year’s improved export performance. Last month, semiconductor exports increased 38.6% year-on-year to $17.26 billion. This is the result of increased demand for high-value-added memory, particularly for data centers, driving up prices. Cumulative semiconductor exports from January to November reached $152.6 billion, already surpassing last year’s previous annual record of $141.9 billion.
Automobile exports also recorded robust performance, rising 13.7% year-on-year. Exports of wireless communication devices and secondary batteries also improved by 1.6% and 2.2%, respectively, during the same period. However, petroleum products (-10.3%) and petrochemicals (-14.1%) continued their double-digit declines.
By country, exports increased in five of the nine major export regions, including China (6.9%), ASEAN (6.3%), and the Middle East (33.1%). However, exports to the United States decreased by 0.2% year-on-year. Imports increased by 1.2% over the same period, reaching $51.3 billion, resulting in a trade surplus for Korea of $9.73 billion.

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Korean Exhibitions

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Korean Exhibitions: Platforms for Opening the Future of Industrial Innovation

The exhibition industry is a key business platform that first introduces innovations from each country and connects companies and markets. For over 20 years, the Korean government has provided support for entities to hold exhibitions through the Domestic Exhibition Support Project for Hosting, (“the Project”) and by developing exhibitions as a strategic tool for expanding exports and enhancing national trade competitiveness.
In particular, the Project supports the holding of exhibitions to strengthen industrial growth and connections with global markets, focusing on the following three key pillars:

Fostering Exhibitions by Stage of Growth
The Project categorizes the exhibitions into three growing stages: ‘New,’‘Promising,’ and ‘Global Top,’ and systematically supports the necessary capabilities for each stage.
For the New Exhibitions, the Project provides comprehensive support for attracting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and for promotional costs to secure a stable growth foundation in the domestic market.
For the Promising Exhibitions, laying the foundation for entering the global market is important, so the Project actively supports the attraction of overseas buyers, international promotion, and hosting side events to help Korean companies to advance onto the international stage.
As international exhibitions, the Global Top exhibitions are a stage that requires the advancement of their platforms. Support is provided primarily through expanding the global networks, such as attracting overseas guests and foreign journalists.
As such, Korean exhibitions, grown through such step-by-step support, are strengthening their role as a global industry platform through innovative exhibitions that lead industry trends.

Promoting Exhibitions Centered on Strategic Industries
The Korean government has designated key industries — such as semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotechnology, and robotics — as strategic industries that are crucial for the national economy, and is thus encouraging exhibitions in these fields to strengthen the nation’s industrial competitiveness.
The Project comprehensively supports the development of core capabilities of strategic exhibitions that showcase new technologies and connect global partnerships across industries, leading the expansion of the industrial ecosystem.
It is expected that these strategic industry exhibitions will grow into specialized platforms for policy announcements and technology sharing, and advance to become Global Top stages for industrial innovation at prestigious international events such as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Hannover MESSE, and the Mobile World Congress (MWC).

Strengthening the Foundation for Fostering Regional Exhibitions
Since 2013, the government’s efforts to foster regional exhibitions have intensified as regional exhibitions have been included in the targets of the Domestic Exhibition Support Project for Hosting. Recently, support has been focused on exhibitions linked to local industries, underlining the fact that regional exhibitions serve as key venues for showcasing regional characteristics and strengths.
In this way, regional exhibitions promote local industrial growth, support local SMEs in securing business opportunities and markets, and promote relationships for mutual growth. These changes are restoring the balance of the existing exhibition industry structure, which is concentrated in the Seoul metropolitan area, and laying the foundation for strengthening regional industrial competitiveness through growing into global-level exhibitions.
Automechanika Frankfurt, a representative global brand exhibition, has expanded its exhibition franchise model to countries like China, Turkiye, Malaysia, and the UAE — establishing itself as an international business platform that aims to connect the global supply chains into a coordinated network. Similarly, some domestically organized exhibitions that have grown under the Korean government’s systematic support are actively seeking overseas market expansion and expanding their global networks.
If more exhibitions join this trend and receive continued support at the national level, domestic exhibitions are expected to grow as global brand exhibitions for each industry, securing leading positions in the global market.

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DAEHO I&T

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DAEHO I&T ; Growing into a Global Leader in the ICT & Nano SiC Fiber Area

Established in 2001, DAEHO I&T Co., Ltd. is a technology-specialized company in the ICT and nano-SiC fiber (silicon carbide fiber) area, and recently emerged into a global markets.
We interviewed the CEO of this company about the main products he manufactures, and his main export markets.

Please Briefly Introduce Your Company
DAEHO I&T Co., Ltd. is an ICT and nano-SiC fiber technology company providing ICT network solutions, life-care smart solutions, and nano-SiC fiber heating solutions. Since we started as a one-man business in 2021, we currently have grown into a global small hidden company through a stable manufacturing base, outstanding manpower, and constant R&D.

What are Your Main Business Areas?
We have two main business areas: ICT and advanced new materials. First, the ICT area includes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building management system (BMS) control solutions, and location-tracking solutions using GPS technology. Second, the advanced new materials area develops nano-SiC fiber and heaters using it and applies them to the heating industry.

What is the Location-tracking Solution?
It is a product that can protect your precious family and valuable assets. It was developed to target the consumer goods market. The product was named ‘FINDME.’ It is a small terminal equipped with GPS. FINDME can identify the location of people, especially older or physically disabled people and women and children exposed to danger.
Furthermore, it can make an emergency call to a guardian in case of an emergency. Recently, more customers want to apply this product for various other purposes, such as for pets, bicycles, and suitcases.

Please Explain the Advantages of the Nano SiC Fiber Heater
SiC fiber is a material that is not burned or melted even at ultra-high temperatures (over 1,500°C). We developed a heater using SiC fiber and named the brand ‘GRONIQ.’ We are now applying it to various heating systems. GRONIQ, compared to existing heaters, has excellent energy efficiency due to its low power consumption. It is a highly efficient and eco-friendly heater with zero carbon emissions when heating.
It is expected to be a new energy source in various areas, including industry, defense, and civilian demand, beyond the previous limits of SiC fiber, which had been used in the high-tech area only.

What are the Export Markets You are Currently Focusing on and Which Market Do You Want to Pioneer in the Future?
At this point, our ICT network solution is being exported to Europe, North America, India, and Asia. The HVAC market is in constant demand throughout the world, and the market is getting bigger every year.
We are planning to bring the nano-SiC fiber heater to the global heater market in the future. Our goal is to introduce our technology and products and pioneer new markets in China, America, Germany, and Japan, where the heater market is huge.

Do You Have Any Messages for Potential Overseas Buyers?
The nano-SiC fiber heater consumes less electricity and has better efficiency than existing heaters. Also, it doesn’t produce any harmful substances, such as carbon, when heated. The nano-SiC fiber will be introduced to the global market under the brand name ‘GRONIQ.’ We truly hope to increasingly capture the attention of our global customers.

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CCTV for Home Use

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[INQ. NO. 2512E10] Truen Co., Ltd. has, since 2005, been providing high-quality and specialized digital security system solutions, based on its technology and know-how in the field of network security systems to create a convenient security filming environment.
Truen won the IP Solution Grand Prize and Video Security SI Division Solution Grand Prize at Security Awards Korea in 2018, 2019 and 2021, respectively.
Truen has developed and released products that support various AI functions in an edge system such as license plate recognition (ALPR), object detection, object tracking, and privacy masking through utilizing deep learning-based AI analysis – unlike the limited video analysis processing of existing video-surveillance devices.

Enabling a Smart Home Life with Various Smart IoT Functions
EGLOO CAM S4 is a home CCTV manufactured and developed by Truen, and provides clear picture quality of 1080P, 142-degree wide angle of view, and 360-degree pan/tilt function.
Unlike indoor cameras sold on the market, it was developed not only for simple CCTV monitoring, but also for enjoying a smart home life with just one unit by combining various smart IoT functions.

In addition to basic camera functions, EGLOO CAM S4 has a smart remote-control function that can remotely control household appliances in the house, and a temperature/humidity sensor that allows one to check the temperature/humidity of the location where the camera is installed in real time via the app. Thus, it provides added convenience to consumers.
Truen plans to build smart cities through continuous AI research and development (R&D), as well as provide services for citizens’ safe and convenient lives. Truen is evolving into a ‘specialized company in video surveillance platforms’ through the convergence of video surveillance, edge AI, and IoT convergence.

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Industrial Mobile Devices

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[INQ. NO. 2512E09] Bluebird Inc., founded in 1995, is a Korean industrial mobile device manufacturer with 30 years of business.
Bluebird manufactures and sells industrial smartphones, industrial tablets, RFID devices, and POS devices. Started as a software developer in 1995 and converted to an industrial mobile device company in 1998, Bluebird currently ranks third in market share in the global high-end industrial terminal market.

Industrial Mobile Computer
The S50 is an industrial mobile computer, equipped with a CPU that is about 90% faster than before to increase data processing speed, and the OS can be upgraded to Android 16.
With support for state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E and 5G, you can experience rapid business progress, and get fast and stable performance even when working in large-scale facilities. In particular, due to the nature of 5G, it has the effect of obtaining not only high speed but also high positioning accuracy.
Equipped with a replaceable 5,000mAh battery, it can be used for basic 19.25-Watt hours. It is also expandable with a 7,000mAh battery that can be used for 26.95-Watt hours. The S50, which has a thin but sturdy exterior, is equipped with a larger and brighter 6-inch display than existing products. In addition, it is equipped with a high-resolution AutoFocus (AF)-integrated camera to view high-quality photos.

Mobile Computer with RFID Function
The HF550X RFID is a mobile computer with RFID function and was selected as a finalist in the best new product category at the 2023 RFID Journal Awards.
RFID reader, NFC function, and mobile computer are integrated into a single device to eliminate the need to attach an external RFID module, and it has enough capacity to capture even barcodes that are dirty/scratched/poorly printed.
In addition, with the built-in NFC function, on-site payment or customer participation is supported without additional devices/accessories. It has an ergonomic design, similar in size and appearance to a consumer smartphone, and can be used with one hand.

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Precision Measuring Instrument

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[INQ. NO. 2512E08] In the field of measurement, which is essential for reliability and information collection throughout the industrial sector, BECS Inc. provides optimal solutions with technology and know-how accumulated through years of system development.
BECS is currently developing and updating various monitoring and engineering systems used inside power plants for the stable supply of electricity, which is the key driving force of national industry.
For the advancement of the defense industry, which is the basis of national defense, various cutting-edge research and localization work is in progress, such as the development of various electronic measurement systems and customized sensors.
BTR 7000, the cable fault locating instrument developed by BECS Inc., is a high-precision, nondestructive instrument that can remotely check the failure point and failure type of a cable in real time if there is a physical defect in the cable. Detecting minute changes in cables with excellent resolution and precision

Detecting Minute Changes in Cables with Excellent Resolution and Precision
Existing equipment is post-diagnosis equipment that can be used only after a problem occurs, but BTR 7000 can detect even minute changes in cables with excellent resolution and precision. Accordingly, preventive diagnosis is possible through detecting minute changes in cable conditions before a failure occurs. This can completely change the concept of existing cable maintenance and enables more economical and safer cable management. In recognition of the excellence of this product, it is currently used as a necessity for line-condition inspection in nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, as well as military, heavy industry, and public infra areas.
BECS is developing a high-speed precision measurement module using various sensors and wired/wireless communication equipment and a monitoring system that connects them into a single network system.
BECS is the only company in Korea that develops and supplies cable fault detectors that can diagnose the condition of cables corresponding to blood vessels in industrial sites.
In addition, since BECS is directly developing and manufacturing products, continuous product updates and post-processing such as quick A/S are possible.

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