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Ever wondered why Hyundai Motor’s factory jobs are generating buzz? Hefty paychecks and a stable work-life balance seem to be the main draws: https://lnkd.in/gRPKQbsd

Korean business leaders will be among the attendees at US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, with the chiefs of Shinsegae and SPC Group (SPC그룹) among them: https://lnkd.in/ge82GvD2.

Rep. Koh Dong-jin of the ruling People Power Party, the former president and CEO of Samsung Electronics, has introduced a bill to ease visa rules for global tech talent: https://lnkd.in/gMS4CfJ7

The stocks of Korean shipbuilders on Tuesday gained steam after US President-elect Donald Trump hinted at possibly outsourcing US Navy ships to Washington’s allies. “We need ships. And we may have to go a different route than you would normally go," Trump said. "China’s building, from what I’m hearing, every four days, they’re knocking out a ship.” Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gGmE4B8C

“Without crisis, we could be making light of things with optimism. This could endanger us more than any other external factors could. From this point of view, outside stimulus could rather help us" In his New Year's speech on Monday, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun emphasized the importance of overcoming inevitable challenges as the Korean auto conglomerate braces for a year of uncertainties amid geopolitical risks and intensifying global competition: https://lnkd.in/g9ceB4p7

K-beauty exports surpassed the $10b milestone last year. China remains the largest importer, but the US and Japan are driving growth. In the US alone, Korea is highly likely to outpace France as the largest cosmetics exporter for the first time. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/g3MtiJaX

US tech giant 구글 is under scrutiny in Korea for its selective pricing plans for YouTube Premium users here, charging them significantly higher fees than users in other countries. The stark price discrepancy stems from the absence of a family subscription plan in Korea. Most countries offer family plans for about 20,000 won per month. France, the most expensive among the surveyed countries, charges 36,000 won, still almost half the cost for Korean users.

Korean business leaders, including those of the Big 4 - Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, LG - vowed to stand together to tackle economic uncertainty at their New Year's gathering in Seoul on Friday: https://lnkd.in/gVd7vdW7

Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment reveals the gender divide in politics: https://lnkd.in/gVadiaC6

After enduring a tumultuous year marked by political upheaval and economic slowdown, Korean companies have stepped into 2025 with a sense of urgency and ambition. Here are the key messages from their top executives.