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Posco Group Chairman Chang In-hwa on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the group’s business portfolio, pledging to transform the steelmaker into a “nati Chairman Chang In-hwa unveils ‘triple-core’ strategy spanning steel, lithium and energy to strengthen Korea’s industrial supply chains Speaking directly to investors at the group’s CEO Investor Day event, Chang said rising […]

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Samsung SDI Co., a major South Korean battery manufacturer, said Tuesday it swung to a profit in the first quarter from a year earlier, driven by expanded energ In the three months that ended in March, the company shifted to a net profit of 56.1 billion won ($38.1 million) from a net loss of 216 […]

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Samsung is expected to lay out an investment plan on Monday that reaches well beyond the much-discussed chip cluster in the country’s southwest, drawing in its Samsung’s display, battery, component, biotech units set to join nationwide build-out The reach is as notable as the size. The plan is reported to span four regions: Honam in […]

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LG Electronics is converting its R&D campus in southern Seoul’s Yangjae district into the country’s first “data factory” for humanoid robots, industry sources s The appliance-maker plans to run hundreds of its CLOiD robots through mock homes and factory lines At the facility, hundreds of its CLOiD machines will repeat everyday tasks to generate the […]

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LG Energy Solution will present its latest battery technologies at InterBattery 2026, including solutions related to AI, robotics, electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company aims to highlight how advanced batteries can support future industries that require stable, high-performance power. Its exhibition reflects the growing connection between battery innovation and emerging technologies such as […]

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Samsung SDI will showcase ultrahigh-power battery solutions for AI data centers at InterBattery 2026. The company is focusing on battery technologies that can support stable, high-capacity power supply for data centers, which are becoming increasingly important as artificial intelligence services expand. The exhibition highlights how batteries are emerging as key infrastructure for the AI era, […]

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended that South Korea establish a national industrial complex dedicated to SMR manufacturing and industrial demonstration. SMRs are a pillar of the next-generation energy mix, offering higher safety and advantages in decentralized power supply compared to large-scale nuclear plants. The IEA specifically suggested demonstrating clean hydrogen production linked with […]

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As humanoid robots took center stage at CES 2026, next-generation battery technologies—the energy source for these robots—are back in the spotlight. Since robots require high power output and long operating times within confined spaces, high-energy-density technology that surpasses the limits of conventional lithium-ion batteries is essential. Experts predict that the expansion of the robot industry […]

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Luxury Market Expansion: LG Electronics has opened its third U.S. showroom for its ultra-premium built-in home appliance brand, SKS (formerly Signature Kitchen Suite), in Chicago, Illinois, a major hub for architecture and design. Design and Experience: Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Piero Lissoni, the 8,672-square-foot showroom features five fully-tailored kitchens, allowing visitors to experience […]

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Major Investment: Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia announced a 1.2 trillion won ($816 million) investment to build their first battery-dedicated R&D facility, the ‘Future Mobility Battery Anseong Campus,’ scheduled for completion in 2026. In-House Battery Development: The new hub will serve as a platform for establishing an end-to-end in-house development system covering the full battery […]

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