KOREA

Smart City Facilitators: Leading the Charge for Electric Vehicles

05 October 2020

Despite the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) about a decade ago, inadequate supporting facilities and complicated charging procedures have been hindering the popularisation of EVs in Hong Kong. Looking to provide a hassle-free EV charging experience, Cyrus Chow and his friend founded oneCHARGE three years ago with a vision to accelerate the development of EV infrastructure and promote a more sustainable mode of transport in Hong Kong. More

market spotlight

Expansion hub for Korean bank

19 May 2020

As two of the four “Asian Tiger” economies which achieved spectacular expansion in the 1980s, Hong Kong and Korea (the others being Taiwan and Singapore) have extensive and growing trade, investment and business links. More

life & style

Cosmetic surgery goes digital

08 November 2019

A medical aesthetics platform delivered via a social and mobile app, Charmfidence is challenging misconceptions about cosmetic surgery by providing better access to information. More

hktdc research

South Korea Vows to Renounce WTO Developing Country Status at Behest of United States

16 September 2019

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on 4 September that South Korea is “poised to abandon” its World Trade Organisation status as a developing country. According to an informal translation, the ministry indicated that “the status is no longer beneficial and will result in some confrontation with the United States, which is undesirable, and inter-ministerial talks are currently underway regarding the waiver.” More

multimedia

Five-Star Electric Vehicles for the Next Generation

16 November 2018

first person

Korean Art Finds Home in City

12 November 2018

The profile of Korean art in Hong Kong received a boost when Soluna Fine Art, a Korean-based gallery specialising in Asian contemporary fine art and objects, chose the city as its first permanent international outpost. More

hktdc research

U.S., South Korea Sign Updated Free Trade Agreement

27 September 2018

The United States and South Korea signed on 24 September an updated bi-lateral FTA that includes amendments and modifications to the existing deal as well as additional agreements and understandings to improve its implementation. Each side will now take steps to bring the revised provisions into effect as soon as practicable. More

hktdc research

Outcomes of U.S.-South Korea FTA Renegotiation Published; Further Steps Needed to Implement

06 September 2018

The United States and South Korea have published the agreed outcomes of their negotiations earlier this year to amend and modify the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. More

hktdc research

DHS Offers Guidance on Examining Supply Chains for Prohibited North Korean Labour

27 April 2018

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published a list of frequently-asked questions that provide further guidance on complying with an August 2017 law that generally prohibits imports of goods made by North Korean workers. More

hktdc research

U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on FTA Changes

13 April 2018

The United States and South Korea have reached an agreement in principle on modifications to be made to their bi-lateral free trade agreement. More

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