Global News Team (이성경)
Hyundai Steel Achieves 15.7 Billion Won Operating Profit in Q1, Successfully Turning to Black… 66% Below Market Forecast
KOSPI-listed Hyundai Steel successfully turned to black in the first quarter of this year, recording an operating profit of 15.7 billion won on a consolidated basis, a turnaround from the same period last year. Revenue increased by 3.2% to 5.7397 trillion won, but the performance fell significantly short of the market forecast of 46.5 billion won, missing it by 66.2%. The net loss narrowed to 39.3 billion won compared to the previous year.
Hanwha Engine Reports 51.4 Billion Won Operating Profit in Q1, Over 130% Growth
KOSPI-listed Hanwha Engine announced its preliminary consolidated earnings for the first quarter of this year. Operating profit surged by 130.3% year-on-year to 51.4 billion won. Revenue increased by 8.5% to 345.2 billion won, and net profit grew by 172.3% to 52.9 billion won.
Samsung Electronics Union Declares General Strike... Protest Announced Outside Chairman Lee Jae-yong's Residence
The Samsung Electronics labor union has announced a general strike and reported plans for a protest outside the residence of Chairman Lee Jae-yong. The union is demanding a performance bonus equivalent to 15% of operating profit and the abolition of the performance bonus cap. This action is interpreted as the largest labor-management dispute in Samsung Electronics' history.
Coupang Expands Lobbying to Core U.S. Administration Officials…'Alliance and Security' Issues Emerge
Coupang Inc., Coupang's parent company, expanded its lobbying activities in the U.S. political sphere, including the White House and the Vice President's office, spending $1.09 million in the first quarter of this year. This expansion comes amidst a data breach incident in South Korea and controversy surrounding the designation of Chairman Bom Kim as a "same person" (owner) under the Fair Trade Act. Coupang officially stated that the lobbying was not intended to pressure the South Korean government.
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