[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] HK inno.N's new gastroesophageal reflux disease drug K-Cab (ingredient name: tegoprazan) has successfully completed phase 3 clinical trials in the United States. K-Cab met the primary and secondary endpoints in both erosive esophagitis (EE) and non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (NERD) clinical trials. In particular, it demonstrated superiority over PPI in the treatment of erosive esophagitis in the second and eighth weeks. This is the first major achievement in three years since HK inno.N transferred its technology to Sebela Pharmaceuticals in the U
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] SK Telecom President Yoo Young-sang bowed his head in response to the leak of SK Telecom subscriber SIM card information. SK Telecom decided to provide free SIM card replacement to subscribers who wish to do so starting on the 28th in order to alleviate concerns about secondary damage to subscribers related to this hacking incident. SK Telecom CEO Yoo Young-sang held an emergency meeting at the SK Telecom building in Euljiro, Seoul on the 25th and said, “I sincerely apologize to customers who have trusted and used SK Telecom and to society for the great incon
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] Fashion Group Hyungji (CEO Choi Byung-oh) saw its sales decrease by 8%, operating profit decrease by 33%, and net income turn to a deficit last year, further increasing its financial risk. In addition, its debt ratio worsened by 41.6%p year-on-year to 243.5%, and its current ratio recorded 43.3%. With short-term borrowings reaching 152.5 billion won, its financial soundness is in danger. There have even been suspicions that the company inflated its accounting performance by transferring the unsold clothing inventory to a special affiliate and recording accoun
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] The controversy surrounding Hanwha Group's management succession and large-scale paid-in capital increase was highlighted in the National Assembly. At the discussion session titled “Is the current Hanwha management succession okay?” held at the 10th conference room of the National Assembly Members’ Hall at 2:00 PM on the 14th, criticism poured in that the recent actions of Hanwha Group, such as the paid-in capital increase of Hanwha Aerospace (hereinafter referred to as Hanwha Aero) and stock transactions between affiliates, were typical examples of the backw
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] Cleantopia (CEO Kim Sang-young), the number one company in the laundry industry, has achieved the best performance since its establishment. It has achieved rapid growth of about three times in sales and profits compared to the previous year. It is known that interested buyers have already made related proposals to JKL Partners, the largest shareholder. According to the audit report of the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system on the 2nd, Cleantopia's sales in 2024 increased by a whopping 190%, nearly three times, to KRW 279.7 billion co
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] Celltrion announced on the 15th that it was the only domestic bio company to be selected as a global top 5% company in the biotechnology sector of the 'Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)' conducted by the global credit rating agency S&P Global. CSA conducts ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) evaluations of approximately 7,690 companies worldwide, selects the top companies in each industry, and lists them in the 'Sustainability Yearbook 2025'. Among them, separate trophies are awarded to companies in the top 1%, 5%, and 10%. Celltrion was recog
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] Funeral home business specialist Boram funeral company Development (CEO Oh Jun-oh, Lee Chang-woo) reported that its sales increased last year, but its operating profit decreased by approximately 36% compared to the previous year. As of the end of 2024, the debt ratio has also improved significantly compared to the previous year (2063%), reaching 666%, but it is still at a dangerous level. In addition, there are structural challenges such as a decrease in operating profit and net profit, a decrease in cash assets, and accumulated deficits. In particular, as ma
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] Hanyang Construction (CEO Heon-Wook Kim) saw its sales increase last year, but its operating profit and net profit decreased significantly, and its debt ratio increased, deteriorating both its profitability and financial soundness. There is a significant risk of contingent liabilities such as PF guarantees, and potential risk factors include loans of 27.7 billion won for internal transactions with special related companies and five lawsuits with a lawsuit amount of 1.5 billion won. In addition, liquidity management has become more important due to a decrease
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] Global luxury beauty brand Sulwhasoo is accelerating its conquest of the U.S. luxury beauty market by entering Macy's, the largest department store chain in the U.S. Founded in New York in 1858, Macy's Department Store has approximately 420 stores across the United States. Sulwhasoo began opening stores in Macy's online channel, 'Macys.com', in February, and in Flushing, New York, Santa Anita, and South Coast Plaza in LA in March. Sulwhasoo plans to introduce its representative products, including First Care Essence, Essential Oil Revitalizing Cream, and Jins
[News Space=Reporter seungwon lee] Nongshim's snack 'Banana Kick', which became famous as Blackpink Jennie's favorite snack, has been transformed into a donut in the United States. Nongshim, in collaboration with dessert cafe 'Knotted', has introduced the signature menu 'Banana Kick Cream Donut' at Knotted's first overseas store located in Westfield, LA, USA. It features a rich cream with Banana Kick's unique soft and sweet taste and aroma, topped with Banana Kick. Nongshim and Noted plan to launch ‘Banana Kick Cream Latte’ in the future to further expand local consumers’ interest in Banana Ki