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[News Article] Hyundai Motor launches EV trade-in program

Hyundai Motor launches EV trade-in program By Baek Byung-yeul, The Korea Times - Hyundai Motor introduced a trade-in program that allows customers to purchase new electric vehicles (EVs) at a lower price in exchange for a used one as part of the carmaker’s efforts to reduce the burden for consumers looking to buy new eco-friendly cars and consequently expand its EV share, the company said Thursday. The company said it launched the trade-in program on March 1. The program is available to those who sell their EVs through a certified used car service and buy a new Hyundai Motor EV, such as the IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ 6. Trade-ins are thriving in the smartphone market to reduce the price burden on consumers. In exchange for trading in an old product, consumers can buy a new one for less than the original price. “For example, a customer who owns the 2022 model year IONIQ 5 can trade in the vehicle and get ... the New IONIQ 5 for less than the factory price,” the company said. Consumers can easily sell their vehicles through Hyundai Motor-Genesis certified vehicle app via smartphones or the website. In addition, Hyundai is offering special rewards to consumers who trade in their vehicles to purchase a new EV. “Owners of Hyundai Motor or Genesis EVs who sell their vehicle to a certified used car service will receive a reward in addition to the sale price. The reward can be up to 2 percent of the sale price. Also, they will receive an additional discount of 500,000 won ($376) from the price of new EVs,” the company said. There are also benefits for those who trade in an internal combustion engine or hybrid vehicle (HEV) for a Hyundai Motor’s EV. If they sell their cars, including any other brand, to a Hyundai Motor’s certified used car service, they can get up to 4 percent of the sale price. “We plan to continue to offer a number of benefits to help position Hyundai Motor’s certified used car service as a trusted EV trading platform for our customers,” the company said. Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www2/common/viewpage.asp?newsIdx=370191&categoryCode=419

2024.03.08

[News Article] McDonald's Korea serving sundaes in fully-recycled packaging

McDonald's Korea serving sundaes in fully-recycled packaging BY SEO JI-EUN, Korea JoongAng Daily — McDonald's customers in Korea are now being served their sundae ice cream in slightly tinted transparent plastic cups and lids. These are not just any ordinary plastic items — they are made from discarded plastic bottles. Each cup-and-lid set is made from approximately two and a half recycled 500-milliliter (17 ounce) plastic bottles. This is part of McDonald's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, with the company expecting to achieve carbon reduction by approximately 59 percent. McDonald's Korea aims to positively influence the industry as the first to implement this initiative among the fast food giant's global network chain as well as the Korean food service sector. At the factory of Sangjin, the partner responsible for packaging production for McDonald's Korea, located in Anseong, Gyeonggi, the roar of machinery drowned out conversations as transparent film-like material flowed steadily from the industrial equipment. This fabric is made from melted rPET chips, the raw material of recycled PET. Following the molding process, the fabric moves to adjacent machines where it's shaped into cups, with the iconic McDonald's "M" symbol embossed during production. To ensure comfort when eating, the rims of the cups are rounded. Richard Ha, a purchasing supervisor at McDonald's Korea, highlighted the company's commitment to various environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, including food quality assurance, environmental responsibility, community engagement, and employee education. “While our focus used to be on reducing plastic usage, we’re now shifting toward finding ways to recycle waste generated in stores,” Ha said during a press tour on Tuesday. Despite their recycled origin, these cups maintain hygiene and quality standards, undergoing a rigorous sterilization, washing, processing and shredding regime. "Compared to conventional products, there is no compromise in hygiene or quality," said Kim Han-il, senior director of supply chain management at McDonald's Korea. "Initially, we also had concerns, but customers have responded positively to recycled PET." Koreans’ exceptional recycling effortsMcDonald's Korea has become the first among global McDonald's subsidiaries to adopt 100 percent recycled PET. Initially implemented for sundae ice cream cups, the plan is to utilize 100 percent recycled plastic for all takeaway coffee cups by the year's end. What sets McDonald's Korea's initiative apart is the recycling ratio of the newly introduced product. Recycled PET is the most eco-friendly option, but its production entails a relatively high cost — about 20 percent higher than that of conventional plastic — and a lengthy manufacturing procedure due to its complex processing requirements. In the face of such impediments, some companies opt for lower percentages of recycled plastic. Despite the initial cost burden, McDonald's Korea believes that through ESG activities, they can build consumer trust, and it may eventually contribute to revenue growth. "Among the younger generation, when companies engage in acts of goodwill, they say they "make donjjul" [a combination of honjjul, meaning punishment in Korean, and don, meaning money], implying that they are ‘reprimanding’ the company with money,” Kim said in an interview with reporters. “With us emphasizing not only environmental activities but also social responsibility activities, consumers are becoming more aware over time, and as our brand trust increases, it significantly benefits sales,” Kim said. As the climate crisis worsens, the markets most proactive in environmental regulations are Europe and the United States. The EU has implemented a regulation that by 2025, beverage bottles must be made with at least 25 percent recycled materials, and California has required that all forms of single-use packaging be recyclable or compostable by 2032. It was in February 2022 that the Korean government established standards for the recycling of food containers using transparent PET bottles. However, there have been fluctuations in environmental policies across different administrations, such as with paper straws. Among the global fast food company's chains, the reason McDonald's Korea became the first to introduce 100 percent recycled plastic is thanks to the country's recycling culture. "I lived abroad for 23 years, and there aren't many countries like Korea that strictly enforce separate waste collection, like peeling off the labels from PET bottles after drinking a beverage. In other countries, garbage is simply dumped altogether,” Kim said. "European countries are pushing environmental initiatives at the government level, but companies voluntarily engaging in initiatives like ours are very hard to find,” Kim said. “We expect many companies to join the use of recycled PET in the future, expanding the market and reducing the cost burden." 'We do it because we like it' McDonald's emphasizes its environmental commitment with the slogan “Better World, Better McDonald's," or "we do it because we like it" in Korean, suggesting a motive beyond profit. The ice cream served in their recycled plastic cups is sourced from the milk of cows given feed repurposed from McCafe coffee waste. The company aims to go further by 2025, transitioning all packaging used in stores to materials that are recyclable and reusable. Previously, strawless lids were introduced, which were recycled into materials for winter outerwear for the staff. "We are genuinely committed to environmental sustainability under the banner of 'Better World, Better McDonald's,'" expressed Kim. "We hope to inspire other companies to join us in our collective journey toward a more eco-conscious future." In addition to their environmental initiatives, McDonald's is also pushing for social responsibility with the inclusive hiring of seniors and people with disabilities, while also engaging in community-focused projects. Source: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-03-07/business/industry/McDonalds-Korea-serving-sundaes-in-fullyrecycled-packaging/1997046

2024.03.08

[News Article] Inspire Resort opens in Incheon with grand hopes of becoming hit global attraction

Inspire Resort opens in Incheon with grand hopes of becoming hit global attraction BY LEE JIAN, Korea JoongAng Daily - Eight years ago, Korean government officials and leaders of American casino and gaming company Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) gathered to seal the deal on an ambitious multibillion-dollar integrated resort on an island off the west coast of Incheon's mainland. Their work finally came to fruition Tuesday as Inspire Entertainment Resort on Yeongjong Island held its official grand opening ceremony the same day. The event was attended by some 500 dignitaries and guests, including Korea’s Culture Minister Yu In-chon, the U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip S. Goldberg and the members of the Mohegan Council of Elders and Tribal Council of Management Board. “This endeavor has been a journey of shared visions and aspirations between the Mohegan Tribe and the Republic of Korea,” James Gessner Jr., the chairman of the Mohegan Tribe and the MGE Management Board, said in his opening speech. Inspire Resort is MGE's wholly-owned Korean subsidiary, scheduled to open in multiple phases until 2046 and develop a large-scale integrated resort complex on a 4.36-million-square-meter (46.9-million-square-foot) site at the International Business Complex, otherwise known as the IBC-III area, of Incheon International Airport. The aggregate funds invested in its first phase alone amounts to some 2 trillion won ($1.6 billion), including 960 billion won in foreign direct investment. When fully operational, the first phase is expected to create approximately 3,000 to 4,000 jobs, according to the resort. Currently open under this first phase are three five-star hotel towers with 1,275 rooms combined; a live performance arena with 15,000 seats; MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) facilities with the largest hotel banquet hall in Korea; a year-round indoor water park; a foreigner-only casino; a 150-meter (490-foot) immersive digital entertainment street; and Inspire Mall that combines shopping, dining and entertainment spaces. It also plans to open an outdoor entertainment park spanning approximately 100,000 square meters, a 1,000-seat food court, an immersive content exhibition center and an indoor playground for children, all under Phase 1B that is said to open in the second quarter. “I truly believe we can make Yeongjong Island a global tourism destination, and we ask for your continued support,” Inspire Resort President Chen Si said. Business aside, however, Tuesday’s evening foremost celebrated the conjoining of cultures, with vibrant representations of Koreans, Americans and Mohegans. A slew of performances by members of the Mohegan Tribe and traditional Korean performance group MeganDang graced the event. There was also the tribe’s traditional Smudging ceremony to “honor people and the area and give them positive energy,” according to Gessner. “Our journey here has been guided by the Spirit of Aquai, Mohegan’s guiding principle that emphasizes hospitality, mutual respect, collaboration and relationship building,” Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan, said. “This ethos is woven into the fabric of Inspire, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, community engagement and creating a space that respects the environment and fosters connections between people from all walks of life. Mohegan Inspire is poised to become a landmark destination and a catalyst for tourism, economic growth, and cultural exchanges, enhancing the region’s allure to visitors from across the globe.” The Mohegan Tribe, residing in the Thames River region in Uncasville, Connecticut, is a Native American tribe and a sovereign nation officially recognized by the U.S. Federal Government. In 1994, the U.S. Congress passed the Mohegan Nation (Connecticut) Land Claims Settlement Act and authorized the designation of the Mohegan Reservation area. The Mohegan Tribe established a gaming business thereupon acquiring sovereign protection, to generate revenue for tribal welfare and economic development. Since opening Mohegan Sun Casino near the historic Fort Shantok above the River Thames in October 1996, the tribe has grown the development into an established integrated entertainment resort business with multiple properties. Mohegan owns and operates integrated resorts across North America including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania and Nevada in the United States, and in Niagara Falls, Canada. Inspire in Korea is its first outpost in Asia. Ambassador Goldberg said this joint endeavor between Korean partners and an American — read, a Native American — company “captures the spirit of our two countries.” “The economic relationship and investment between Korea is a two-way superhighway,” Goldberg said. “And today, we celebrate another major milestone in the U.S.-Korea investment relationship — the grand opening of the Inspire resort, one of the largest foreign direct investment ventures in Korea valued at $1.6 billion and expected to create more than 3,000 jobs.” Culture Minister Yu shared his anticipation of the recently opened foreigners-only Inspire casino. The ministry in January granted Mohegan Inspire the license for its international visitors-only casino — the first such license awarded in 19 years. Korea now has 18 foreigners-only casinos registered with the Korea Casino Association. Kangwon Land Casino is open to Koreans as well. “This doesn’t just mean one more casino has been added to the country, as the opening of Inspire’s gaming facility marks a significant milestone in Korea’s tourism industry,” Yu said. “I hope that Inspire Resort goes beyond opening its casino in Korea and makes a meaningful contribution to elevating Korea’s cultural tourism; and for this, it is vital that Inspire consistently invests time and energy to become a globally competitive Korean all-in-one resort.” Featuring some 150 gaming tables, 390 slot machines and a 160-seat ETG stadium across two floors, Inspire Casino is the largest foreigners-only casino in the country. It also has a dining section available exclusively to casino customers, including an original Cantonese fine dining Inspire Pavilion, and a VIP-only casino floor. Reachable through just a few-hour flights from major neighboring cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and adjacent to Incheon International Airport, it is expected to attract overseas visitors and transit passengers. Incheon International Airport Corporation CEO Lee Hag-jae hinted at the bright prospects for inbound tourism in Korea. According to Lee, Incheon airport recorded 56 million inbound visitors last year, recovering 80 percent of the demand from pre-Covid times in 2019. “This year we expect to see a full recovery, but strive to go beyond and record 100 million passengers to Korea as we are working to expand Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport. Pairing Terminal 2 with the resort will help turn Yeongjong Island into a place that connects people and businesses.” The resort’s 15,000-seat multipurpose hall Inspire Arena is also expected to attract a bulk of visitors, hosting K-pop events, live music performances by domestic and international artists, K-culture events and Esports competitions. Next up on the venue’s call sheet is Maroon 5, slated to perform on March 8 and 9. It currently shares the title of the biggest concert venue in Korea, along with the KSPO Dome in Songpa District, southern Seoul. KSPO Dome is a gymnastics arena that was originally built for the 1988 Summer Olympics. All of the country’s live events requiring more than 4,000 people capacity have, in fact, been only held in either gymnasiums or sports stadiums. K-pop boy band EXO is set to hold a fan meet at the arena on March 14. The arena will also open the World Table Tennis Champions tournament, where 32 top table tennis players including Korea’s Shin Yu-bin and China’s Fan Zhendong and Sun Yingsha will participate in the games, from March 27 to 31. “Since the soft opening in November, the resort is already seeing more than 10,000 visitors on average daily and is poised to become a de facto iconic tourist destination in Korea,” Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said. “I do not doubt this collaboration between the Korean government and Mohegan will not only boost the local economy and tourism, but the resort will also become a landmark that will be the best of its kind in Korea.” Source: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-03-06/culture/foodTravel/Inspire-Resort-opens-in-Incheon-with-grand-hopes-of-becoming-hit-global-attraction/1995601

2024.03.08

[News Article] 델타항공, 2024 ATW ‘올해의 항공사’로 선정

델타항공, 2024 ATW ‘올해의 항공사’로 선정 이데일리 박민 기자 - 델타항공이 글로벌 항공 매체 에어트랜스포트 월드(Air Transport World, ATW) 매거진의 2024 ‘올해의 항공사(Airline of the Year)’로 선정됐다. 시상식은 5월 31일 UAE 두바이에서 진행된다. ATW 세계 항공 산업 공로상은 업계에서 우수성을 평가하는 명성 높은 상으로, 1974년부터 뛰어난 실적과 최상의 서비스로 활약하는 글로벌 기업들이 수상해 왔다. 델타항공은 이번 수상으로 뛰어난 운항 실적 및 안정성, 그리고 프리미엄 고객 서비스를 인정받은 것으로 평가된다. 에드 바스티안(Ed Bastian) 델타항공 CEO는 “이번 수상은 전 세계 10만명의 델타 임직원들이 헌신해준 덕분에 받은 영광의 결과”라며 “우리 임직원들 덕분에 지난 100년 가까이 델타가 뛰어난 차별성을 가질 수 있었다”고 말했다. 카렌 워커(Karen Walker) ATW 총괄 편집장은 “델타항공의 수상은 팀의 노력에 대한 성공적인 결과이며, 동시에 강력한 비전과 영향력을 갖춘 탁월한 리더십의 결과이기도 하다”고 말했다. 델타항공은 더 나은 내일을 위해 지속가능성에 초점을 두고 있으며, 지역사회의 발전을 위해 다양한 노력하고 있다. 델타는 올해의 수익 중 14억 달러를 임직원들과 나눠 보상하는 등 임직원들에게 꾸준하게 투자한다. 한편, 델타는 올해 미국 경제전문지 포춘(Fortune)에서 ‘세계에서 가장 존경받는 기업’ 11위와 ‘세계에서 가장 존경받는 항공사’ 1위로 꼽혔다. 글로벌 기업 출장 전문지인 비즈니스 트래블 뉴스가 실시한 항공사 만족도 평가에서 13년 연속 최우수 항공사 1위를 차지해 업계 최고 수준의 운영을 인정받았다. 또한 한국에서도 인천국제공항공사의 2023년 하반기 협동운항관리시스템(A-CDM) 운영 최우수상을 수상한 바 있다. 출처: https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=03644086638820696&mediaCodeNo=257&OutLnkChk=Y

2024.03.08

[News Article] CJ OliveNetworks partners with Qualcomm for 5G business

CJ OliveNetworks partners with Qualcomm for 5G business By Pulse - CJ OliveNetworks Co., the information technology services unit of South Korea’s CJ Group, will partner with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to expand its 5G specialized network business, the company said on Wednesday. Through the partnership, CJ OliveNetworks will aim to extend its e-um 5G business, a customized network designed to establish 5G connectivity in industrial settings. As a 5G specialized network operator, CJ OliveNetworks has the capability to directly allocate frequencies and build 5G communication networks without relying on traditional telecom operators. The company obtained approval from the Ministry of Science and ICT in August 2022 to operate as an e-um 5G provider. Since then, CJ OliveNetworks has been actively pursuing projects in various industries such as smart logistics, manufacturing, public services, and entertainment. With this collaboration, CJ OliveNetworks plans to combine its expertise in constructing specialized networks with Qualcomm’s technology-based devices, including PDAs, tablets, drones, cameras, and dongle USBs, which support 5G specialized networks. The company anticipates providing stable support throughout the entire process, from e-um 5G-related consulting to design, construction, and operation. CJ OliveNetworks envisions leveraging Qualcomm’s technology-based 5G specialized network devices to implement customized communication environments for its customers. Source: https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?sc=30800021&year=2024&no=165554

2024.03.08

[News Article] 삭막한 공단 문화예술 거리로…SK이노베이션 주도

삭막한 공단 문화예술 거리로…SK이노베이션 주도 서울경제 장지승 기자 - 산업도시 울산에서 삭막한 공단 경관을 획기적으로 바꾸는 사업이 추진된다. 울산시는 6일 시청에서 SK이노베이션, 울산대학교, 울산상공회의소와 함께 ‘꿈잼도시 울산, 산업경관 개선사업’을 위한 업무협약 체결식을 연다. SK이노베이션 제안으로 추진되는 이번 사업은 울산시 남구 고사동 SK삼거리∼부곡사거리 1.5㎞ 구간을 대상으로 한다. 우선 SK이노베이션 울산콤플렉스 정문 앞에 밤낮 어느 방향에서도 조망할 수 있는 미디어아트 조형물 ‘원더 글로브’가 설치된다. 원더 글로브는 지난 1월 미국 라스베이거스에서 열린 세계적인 IT·가전 전시회 ‘CES 2024’에서 SK그룹 부스에 설치된 조형물이다. 지름 6ｍ짜리 대형 구체 발광다이오드(LED)로, SK 기술과 사업이 추구하는 청정한 미래를 담은 영상을 선보여 관람객들로부터 큰 관심을 끌었다. CES가 끝난 뒤 원더 글로브 처리 방안을 검토하던 SK는 제조업 기반 도시인 울산에 설치해 활용하면 산업시설에 예술적 감성을 더할 수 있다고 보고 울산시와 협의해 온 것으로 전해졌다. 이 밖에 도로변에 있는 석유저장 탱크와 노후한 공장 건물, 담장 등에 국내외 유명작가의 예술작품을 채색해 산업시설에 예술을 더한 경관거리를 조성한다. 협약에 따라 울산시는 행정적 지원을, 울산상의는 기업참여 환경 조성을 맡게 된다. 울산대는 디자인 자문과 협업에 협력한다. 울산시는 이번 사업이 완료되면 회색빛 공업도시라는 부정적인 인식이 개선돼 많은 사람들이 찾아와 즐길 수 있는 꿀잼도시 울산으로의 전환점이 될 것으로 기대하고 있다. 이번 사업의 사업비는 전액 SK이노베이션에서 부담하며 기획, 예술 조형물 설치, 도장공사 등을 거쳐 오는 8월까지 완료할 계획이다. 출처 : https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/2D6J3MRNTL

2024.03.08

[News Article] 한국P&G, 체계적인 인재 육성 프로그램으로 리더 양성 앞장서

한국P&G, 체계적인 인재 육성 프로그램으로 리더 양성 앞장서 조선비즈 양범수 기자 - 한국P&G는 임직원의 직무 역량 향상을 위한 제도와 전 세계 70여개국에 있는 네트워크를 기반으로 글로벌 인재로의 발돋움을 지원하는 등 각종 제도와 교육 시스템을 운영하고 있다. 한국P&G의 임직원 직무 역량 향상을 위한 제도로는 ‘직무순환제’와 ‘조기책임제(Day 1)’ 등이 있다. 직무순환제는 직원들이 2~3년 주기로 현재 속한 팀 내 다양한 직무를 경험하도록 하는 제도로, 전체 비즈니스 흐름을 거시적으로 볼 수 있도록 하기 위함이다. 뿐만 아니라, 본인에게 가장 적합한 직무를 찾아 전문성을 강화할 수 있는 기회가 되기도 한다. 한국P&G는 새 직무를 맡는 경우 인수자의 신속한 적응을 위해 팀원들끼리 자신의 업무 노하우를 적극적으로 공유하도록 하고 있다. 조기책임제는 한국 P&G가 직급에 관계 없이 입사 첫날부터 업무에 대한 완전한 자율성을 부여하는 제도로, 직원들이 잠재된 역량을 모두 발휘할 수 있도록 하기 위한 것이다. 직원들이 저연차부터 업무에 대한 리더십과 책임감을 기르고 팀원과 조직을 이끄는 리더로 성장하는 데 큰 자양분이 될 수 있도록 하는 것을 목표로 시행 중이다. 한국P&G는 실제로 전 세계 1만1000여명 이상의 C레벨 임원이 P&G에서 커리어를 시작했고, 국내에서도 수많은 P&G 출신 인재들이 유수의 기업이 최고경영자(CEO)로 활동하고 있다고 설명했다. 한국P&G는 국내 시장은 물론, 글로벌 시장에 대한 높은 이해도와 안목을 갖춘 리더를 양성하기 위해서 ‘P&G 리더십 아카데미’도 운영하고 있다. 기본적인 비즈니스 커뮤니케이션 교육부터 매니저 및 CEO급 임원을 위한 효율적인 팀 관리 방법까지 직급별 맞춤별 커리큘럼을 제공한다. 또한, 글로벌 생활용품 기업으로서 전 세계 70여개국에서 사업을 영위하는 만큼 다양한 해외 파견 기회도 제공한다. 2023년 기준, 한국P&G 서울 본사에서 근무하는 직원 중 약 16%가 해외에서 주재원으로 근무한 경험이 있다. 이외에도 직원들은 부서별로 해외에서 개최되는 교육 프로그램에 참석해 직무 훈련은 물론, 유사한 직무를 담당하고 있는 다양한 국적의 직원들과 네트워크를 구축할 수 있다. 또, 한국P&G는 직원들의 지속적인 자기계발과 성장에 동기부여가 될 수 있도록 ‘내부승진제’를 운영하고 있다. 인턴, 신입사원, 경력직 등 모든 직원들이 차근차근 업무 역량을 발전시켜 성과를 달성한다면 임원진뿐만 아니라 CEO 자리까지 오를 수 있는 것이다. 실제로 이지영 한국P&G 대표를 포함한 전 세계 P&G 리더의 99%가 조직 내부에서 육성됐다. 한국P&G만의 수평적인 조직문화 역시 직원 개개인의 성장에 동력을 불어넣는 요소로 작용한다. 오서영 한국P&G 인사팀 상무는 “국내외 유통업계에서 ‘P&G 출신’은 인재 보증 수표로 통할 만큼, 한국피앤지는 유능한 리더들을 양성하기 위해 투자와 지원을 아끼지 않아 왔다”라며 “앞으로도 체계적인 교육 프로그램 및 내부 제도를 적극적으로 운영함으로써 미래 산업을 이끌 글로벌 리더를 양성하는 데 최선을 다할 계획이다”라고 밝혔다. 출처: https://biz.chosun.com/distribution/channel/2024/03/05/ZZTWVFBVZNGNFFUTDUQUBAHKEE/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=original&utm_campaign=biz

2024.03.08

[News Article] 비즈니스캔버스, 세일즈 효율화 SaaS 리캐치로 `iF 디자인 어워드` 본상 수상

비즈니스캔버스, 세일즈 효율화 SaaS 리캐치로 `iF 디자인 어워드` 본상 수상 디지털타임스 정래연 기자 - 비즈니스캔버스(대표 김우진)의 B2B 세일즈 솔루션 리캐치(Re:catch)가 'IF 디자인 어워드 2024'의 브랜딩 커뮤니케이션 부문에서 본상을 수상했다. 'iF 디자인 어워드'는 세계 3대 디자인 어워드 중 하나로 △미국의 국제 디자인 어워드 △독일의 레드닷 디자인 어워드와 함께 디자인 업계에서 가장 높은 평가를 받는 상이다. 이번 iF 디자인 어워드 2024는 전 세계 72개국에서 약 1만 1000여개의 제품이 출품되었으며, 디자인 전문가 132명으로 구성된 심사위원단의 평가를 통해 수상작이 선정됐다. 'iF 디자인 어워드'는 홈페이지를 통해 비즈니스캔버스의 본상 소식을 전하면서, "리캐치는 고객이 관심도가 가장 높은 시점에 영업 담당자와의 상담 일정을 바로잡을 수 있게 한다. 고객 이탈률을 최소화하고 영업 담당자 또한 시간 낭비 없이 고객에게 집중할 수 있도록 디자인 되었다"며 설명했다. 앞서 2022년에도 'iF 디자인 어워드' 본상을 수상했던 비즈니스캔버스는 국내 스타트업으로 이례적으로 2차례 수상이라는 기록을 달성하며 UX 설계 수준과 디자인 철학을 세계적으로 인정받았다. 리캐치 제품 디자인 및 브랜딩을 담당하는 김예빈 디자이너는 이번 본상 수상에 대해 "도움을 필요로 하는 잠재고객, 그리고 그들에게 도움을 줄 수 있는 기업을 연결하는 것이 곧 리캐치의 역할이라 기업과 고객 모두의 경험을 개선하는 디자인에 집중했다"며 "최근 인·아웃바운드 활성화 및 자동화 기능인 '플레이북' 기능 업데이트한 리캐치를 더욱 고도화하여 궁극적으로는 기업들이 더 큰 가치를 창출해낼 수 있도록, 그리고 '영업'이라는 업무를 가치롭게 만들 수 있도록 노력하겠다"고 소감을 전했다. 한편, 1953년 독일 인터내셔널 포럼 주관으로 시작된 iF 디자인 어워드는 제품과 패키지, 커뮤니케이션, 콘셉트, 인테리어, 건축, 서비스 디자인, UX, UI 등 총 9개 부문에서 디자인 차별성과 영향력 등을 종합적으로 평가한다. 출처: https://www.dt.co.kr/contents.html?article_no=2024030502109923083003&ref=naver

2024.03.08

[News Article] Korean Air chief stresses importance of completing Asiana acquisition

Korean Air chief stresses importance of completing Asiana acquisition By Lee Min-hyung, The Korea Times - Korean Air will set a historic milestone after completing its long-awaited acquisition of Asiana Airlines, a step that will help build a healthy aviation industry ecosystem across the nation, Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae said in a message to employees, Monday. “All of us will become main characters of history upon finishing the screening procedure for the merger of the two airlines,” Cho told staff during a ceremony marking the 55th anniversary of Korean Air. Hanjin Group operates the nation’s flag carrier, which announced its acquisition of the cash-strapped airline in 2020. “The harsh winter came immediately after we resolved on the acquisition plan, but we are confident that the integrated carrier will grow to serve as a large tree in the global aviation industry,” he said. Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines has long been protracted after facing opposition from overseas competition authorities. However, the airline has won approvals from a total of 13 out of 14 foreign authorities over the past three years. The U.S. Department of Justice holds the final key concerning the completion of the high-stakes deal. Korean Air expects the U.S. authority to grant approvals as early as the first half of 2024. After the airline overcame a major hurdle from the European Union and won conditional approval from the authority, market watchers are betting on the possibility of receiving final approval from the U.S. authority as well. “Korean Air is a trustworthy airline offering a high level of safety and a warm-hearted service,” Cho said, adding that the airline should build a more customer-centric service in all areas — encompassing flight quality, maintenance and in-flight service. He also predicted that the aviation industry would face lingering uncertainties and new challenges this year, but shared optimism to tackle them by garnering efforts from the executives and employees. “All of our staff members have expertise in their own fields, so our future will be brighter than before if we team up with one another,” he said. Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_369974.html

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