South Korea

Consul General Kim: The Korean War No Longer ‘The Forgotten War’

With the historic meeting between North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump scheduled at a luxury resort in Singapore next week, the Korean War which claimed 740 Georgia lives is no longer the “forgotten war.” Korea’s consul general Young-jun Kim said as much Tuesday, June 5, at a ceremony of the Korean Read more

South Korea

Korean Solar Manufacturer to Create 500 Jobs in Georgia’s Carpet Country

A Korean firm will put a $150 million solar module factory in northwest Georgia by next year, creating 500 jobs in a segment of the state that still hasn’t fully recovered from a housing crisis a decade ago. Hanhwa Q CELL becomes the first Korean investor in Dalton, Ga., whose strong flooring sector was hit Read more

Novelis Profits Jump Amid Volatile Year for Aluminum

Atlanta-based aluminum giant Novelis Inc. reported a banner year as higher prices helped the company’s balance sheet as it continued moving up the value chain. The Indian-owned company’s sales were up 20 percent to $11.5 billion and profits attributable to shareholders jumped by 80 percent to $635 million, the company announced in its annual earnings Read more

China
- Trade

Sen. Isakson Warming to Trump’s Trade Tactics

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, who has opposed many of President Donald Trump’s trade moves, seems to be coming around to his mercurial style at a pivotal time for the American trade agenda. Mr. Isakson, a Georgia Republican who challenged Mr. Trump on issues like the decisions to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and to impose Read more

Asia Conference in Atlanta Exposes Trade Tensions

The Symposium on Asia-U.S. Partnership Opportunities has carved out a niche as one of the South’s largest Asia conferences largely by convening constituencies to discuss how best to work together across borders. But this year, the Kennesaw State University-sponsored event gave a glimpse into how the U.S. trading relationships across the region are fragmenting, little Read more

POSCO Waits on Results of Tariff Talks Before Deciding on New Investments

“Murky” is the English word Dong Won Lee , who heads POSCO America Corp.’s strategy investment department, uses to describe U.S. tariff policies being levied against his company’s flat-rolled steel imports. During an interview at his regional headquarters in Johns Creek on the outskirts of Atlanta, he told Global Atlanta that “The environment at the moment is murky. It’s difficult for Read more

Atlanta
- Business
- Culture
- Travel

Kia’s 2018 Stinger GT: A Star Is Born from Korean and German Collaboration

For James Bell, director of corporate communications of Kia Motors America Inc., the 2018 Kia Stinger GT marks another leap forward by the company not only in performance but also in branding. The GT stands for Grand Turismo, which luxury mark Maserati defines as “the irresistible allure of the true Italian style, inspired by exhilarating performance Read more

Asia
- Business
- Law

Korean Legal Pioneer in Atlanta Dies at Age 52

Han C. Choi, 52, who as managing partner of the Atlanta office of the Ballard Spahr law firm led its Korea Initiative, died March 16. A memorial service for Mr. Choi will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 1328 Pechtree Street NE, Atlanta, Ga. Born in Read more

Commentary: Mongolia’s Moment? A Surprisingly Logical Choice to Host a Trump-Kim Summit

Now that President Donald Trump has rolled the dice and accepted an invitation to meet North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un by May, a suitable venue needs to be found. Already, the BBC has proposed at least five possible locations: North Korea or the United States (not likely); South Korea or China (possible); or a “neutral” location on the high Read more

Three Honored at American Korean Friendship Society Dinner Where Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy Delivers a ‘Surprise’ Trumpet Solo

Three Korean Americans were honored during a ceremonial dinner hosted by the American Korean Friendship Society Inc. on Feb. 23 at the Le Meridien Hotel Perimeter during which some 200 guests feasted on a menu of both steak and halibut. The location for the dinner seemed particularly fitting since Le Meridien had just opened only Read more

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