[By NBC=1TV H. J Yook]Ssangyong Motor (CEO Lee Yoo-il; www.smotor.com), part of the USD 16.2 billion Mahindra Group, announced on June 3rd, 2013 that the company sold a total of 12,730 vehicles in May 2013 - 5,270 vehicles in domestic sales and 7,460 in exports, including CKD kits. The company’s monthly sales exceeded 12,000 units for the second straight month, increasing by 25.3% year-on-year. Its cumulative sales from January 2013 also rose by 21.4% compared to the same period last year. Ssangyong expects to continue to increase its sales since the company resumed the night-shift production
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]GM Korea Company announced today that it sold 68,359 vehicles in May. This was up 16.0 percent from the previous month and 1.2 percent from the same month last year. GM Korea’s sales in Korea were up 15.1 percent to 11,810 units from 10,260 units sold in April. May sales benefited from the recently introduced 2014 Chevrolet G2 Cruze, which includes a new second-generation six-speed transmission, and the newly launched Chevrolet Spark, which offers enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Domestic sales of the Cruze and Spark rose 64.3 percent and 24.7 percent respectivel
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The GM Korea Employee Foundation, a social welfare organization established by GM Korea employees, donated 36 vehicles today to social welfare facilities across Korea. A vehicle donation ceremony was held at the company’s Bupyeong headquarters in Incheon. GM Korea President and CEO Sergio Rocha, GM Korea Labor Union Chairman Ki Min, Green Umbrella ChildFund Korea President Je-Hoon Lee, actor and honorary ambassador Hong-Ryul Lee, and representatives of the charities receiving vehicles were among the 150 attendees. GM Korea delivered 30 Chevrolet Spark mini-cars, along wit
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Cima NanoTech, an advanced materials company behind SANTE(TM) Technology, has been awarded the Display Week Best in Show Award in the Small Exhibit Category at SID Display Week 2013. This award recognizes companies based on the significance of their product development and for their ability to generate excitement within the display industry. Cima NanoTech was among the four winners selected from more than 170 exhibitors at the event. SANTE(TM) Technology is a self-assembling nanoparticle network that enables transparent conductors with excellent electrical conductivity at
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Pandora TV, a global multimedia specialist, will be presenting a two-day exclusive live telecast of “Absolute Tango” performances by Absolute Ensemble, led by Kristian Jarvi of the Jarvi family fame, performing with world renowned bandonen player, Carel Kraayenh and his Kraayenhof Tango Ensemble. The dynamic and cutting edge group, Absolute Ensemble was launched in New York by Kristian Javi in 1993 and has been active ever since, creating and performing new exciting projects that have gained press recognition in the USA and Europe. The ensemble tours in between New York C
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]SolarWinds (NYSE: SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today outlined the three main drivers of network complexity -- changing New Technologies, IT Operations and Business Operations -- that many IT professionals face as they get their jobs done and provided best practices to help manage the chaos today and tomorrow. Networks have evolved from simple one-size-fits-all environments to a complex array of technologies and devices, both physical and virtual, as well as on and off premises services. This new technology evolution combined
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Virgin Atlantic Cargo, a leading global air carrier, is successfully using Descartes' cloud-based Global Air Messaging Gateway solutions to help standardize and automate its air cargo processes supporting higher levels of customer satisfaction. “Using Descartes as our sole electronic messaging provider, we benefit from increased transparency and improved efficiency across our air cargo operations,” said Gill Launders, Head of Corporate S
[By NBC-1TV H. J Ypok]LG Electronics (LG) is demonstrating its commitment to the premium smartphone market in Asia with the introduction of its flagship smartphone, Optimus G Pro, in the rest of the region. Originally introduced in its home market of Korea earlier this year, the 5.5-inch display Android device is being rolled-out in the rest of the region starting on May 30. The smartphone will debut in Hong Kong in June followed by other Asian markets including Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Philippine, Vietnam and Malaysia throughout the month. “LG’s Optimus G Pro sets a new