Korea Legal.org http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog Insights, Thoughts, and Commentary Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:47:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Samsung Apple IP Battle Germany Continues http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/samsung-apple-ip-battle-germany-continues/ http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/samsung-apple-ip-battle-germany-continues/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:47:24 +0000 admin http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/?p=958 Samsung Apple IP Battle Germany Continues

By Don Southerton, Korealegal.org Editor

Wall Street Journal- Asia notes that the Samsung Apple IP battle in Germany continues to wage on…. Seems like both see Germany as vital in their  IP dispute.

SEOUL—Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday that the Munich Regional Court has rejected Apple Inc.’s request to ban sales in Germany of the Korean company’s tablet computers and Nexus smartphones.

Apple filed the preliminary injunction request in November last year seeking to ban sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1N tablet and the Galaxy Nexus smartphone, saying that the electronics maker had infringed upon patents owned by the iPhone maker.

The decision comes after the Mannheim Regional Court in Germany ruled against Samsung last week, saying Apple hadn’t violated one of the Korean company’s technical patents as part of a broader patent dispute.

Samsung said it welcomes the latest ruling.

Apple Korea spokesman Steve Park reiterated the statement Apple has been making since the legal dispute began, saying the company will protect its intellectual property.

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Samsung Apple IP Battle Germany Continues

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By Don Southerton, KoreaLegal.org Editor

Some closure and some issues still unresolved. Two major Korea-facing legal battles long in the news surfaced this week, Lone Star KEB  and the Samsung Apple legal battle.

Lone Star and KEB

(Bloomberg) — Lone Star Funds’ sale of Korea Exchange Bank won approval from regulators, clearing the final hurdle for Hana Financial Group Inc.’s 3.9 trillion won ($3.5 billion) purchase. The Financial Services Commission ruled yesterday that Seoul-based Hana, South Korea’s fourth-largest financial group by assets, has sufficient health and funding to buy the 51 percent stake, the regulator said in a statement. The Commission’s nod allows Dallas-based Lone Star to end an eight-year investment that has been plagued by legal disputes and a public backlash over profits. Hana Chairman Kim Seung Yu has been pushing to complete the purchase of Korea Exchange Bank for more than a year to help narrow the lead of bigger rivals KB Financial Group Inc. and Woori Finance Holdings

Samsung and Apple

(Korea Times) Samsung Electronics suffered another legal setback in its patent battle with Apple, after a German court ruled against its claim that the iPhone maker infringed on its smartphone patents. 

The decision by the regional court in Mannheim Friday (KST) came a week after it shot down claims by the Korean technology giant that Apple infringed on its patents related to third-generation (3G) mobile communications standards. 

With Samsung continuing to find itself on the wrong end of court decisions in its fight, it remains to be seen whether the company will seek a truce with its U.S. rival in the form of a cross-licensing agreement or other arrangement. 

However, some industry officials believe that Samsung executives are too proud to throw in the metaphorical towel on the technology sector’s most high-profile intellectual property bout. See

An Update: Samsung Apple and Lone Star KEB

]]> http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/an-update-samsung-apple-and-lone-star-keb/feed/ 0 The Year of the Black Dragon– Happy Lunar New Year http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/the-year-of-the-black-dragon-happy-lunar-new-year/ http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/the-year-of-the-black-dragon-happy-lunar-new-year/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:26:25 +0000 admin http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/?p=951 The Year of the Black Dragon Happy Lunar New Year

By Don Southerton,  KoreaLegal.org Editor
This year Korea will celebrate their annual Lunar New Year holiday on Sunday January 22, Monday January 23, and Tuesday January 24.

The Year of the Black Dragon Happy Lunar New Year

The Year of the Black Dragon

Regarding the holiday, I have some recommendations.

For your Korean colleagues (in Korea), you can wish them Happy Lunar New Year by phone, or email on Thursday, January 19 in the late afternoon. ( Friday in Korea).

For Koreans working in the U.S. or globally you can wish then Happy Lunar New Years on Friday January 20 (pm) or Monday January 23.

Here is the formal greeting–Sae hae bok mani ba deu say yo.

I suggest you also share with your non-Korean teams the significance of the holiday.

Here is some info to share with the team:

The 2012 Lunar New Year celebration ( Seol) is Jan. 22-24. This is the year of the Dragon (actually the Black Dragon.) This year is considered especially lucky…

Along with Chusok (the fall harvest festival), Lunar New Year is the most important of traditional Korean holidays.

In Korea, Seol includes gift-giving and family activities that show respect to elders and ancestors. Most Korean businesses are closed for the holiday with millions of Koreans traveling to join their family or take a short vacation.
Hope this is helpful, Sae hae bok mani ba deu say yo.

The Year of the Black Dragon Happy Lunar New Year

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By Don Southerton

Each new year, I share thoughts for the upcoming months in an executive-level commentary. Looking back at 2011, South Korea’s export economy saw a robust year—familiar names like Samsung, Hyundai, and Kia continuing to grow global market shares—demand driven by a mix of product quality, value, and design appeal, along with Japanese brands suffering set-backs from the devastation of the tsunami and threat of catastrophic nuclear meltdown.

Tempering the demand for top Korean cars, electronics, and consumer goods were deep concerns over the EU fiscal crisis—worries that still linger.

On a positive note following an amended agreement for the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) and ratification both by the U.S. Congress and Korean Assembly expectations are that the treaty will be implemented in the first quarter of 2012. Advocates and critics alike see the FTA boosting annual commerce between the two nations into the billions of Dollars.

Looking forward to 2012, first, the succession in North Korea will continue to be a concern. Issues include the stability of the Kim regime, threats of more border clashes, and an unchecked nuclear arms program. I’ll continue to monitor and share news as it unfolds.

Next, building on the momentum of the past 3 years, expect Korea’s export-driven firms to push their organizations to carve out greater global market shares. Look for even bolder announcements and sales targets than in the past. For example, Hyundai Motor Company, along with their sister firm Kia Motors, announced their global goals for 2012—targeting sales of seven million units. This is a significant increase from estimated sales of between 6.5 and 6.6 million the group expects for 2011.

Not to be outdone, Samsung Electronics, with record 2011 cell phone sales, intends to increase their total by as much as 15%. This translates to approximately 374 million phones, including 150 million smartphones for 2012.

One change from the past 2 years…., I expect few new foreign brands to enter the Korean market in 2012—part saturation, part concerns by the major Groups over the euro-zone fiscal crisis and a stalling U.S. economy undercutting global demand that in turn has an impact on the domestic economy. Two exceptions. One will be services benefitting from KORUS FTA such as U.S-based international law firms wishing to expand into Korea. The second are highly successful brands and products that bring with them strong appeal and a ready market—for example, Chipotle.

For those foreign businesses and brands that do plan to enter the Korean market or partner with Korean firms, I suggest they take efforts to understand not only the culture, but also business norms and expectations. For example, your key management needs access to coaching and someone to answer their questions on topics ranging from strategy to the impact of routine management changes within their Korean partner’s organization. It’s a small upfront investment and less costly than the consequences, which can include lawsuits, local and expat employee turnover, and months of missed goals and low productivity—not to mention tensions between you and the client over expectations. I know this area well—most recently handling the negotiations for a major brand launch in Korea.

Finally, expect further growth in Korean Green technology (wind power, solar, eCars, batteries), along with Korean overseas acquisition of energy related firms. With regard to Green, most of Korea’s major Groups have boldly entered the renewable and sustainable side of the market with plans to expand sales and distribution globally. This includes state of the art manufacturing facilities for wind turbines, solar cells, next generation batteries, and electric power trains.  In particular, Hyundai and Kia introduced hybrid models in 2011, with the group aiming to launch a variety of eco-friendly models in 2012.

To conclude, understanding the dynamics of Korea’s economy, markets, and major business groups is vital. It is critical to take into consideration Korea’s past and current trends. Culture, global influences, and a 24-hour virtual workday add to this complexity. I’m dedicated to providing much needed research, analysis, and critical thinking to provide you with answers and insights 24-7-365.

Please feel free to share this commentary across your organization and teams.

If needed, I can also provide more details on specific market sectors, etc.

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By Don Southerton, KoreaLegal.org Editor

Like most Asian countries, South Korea has two New Year days—one that follows the solar calendar and one that uses the lunar calendar. Traditionally the lunar New Year’s, called So-nal, has greater cultural and familial significance (In 2012 it will be celebrated on January 22 – 24).

As for the solar New Year’s celebration, in 1896, as part of reforms instituted to Westernize and modernize Korea, the Gregorian calendar was adopted, along with some of the West’s holidays such as the January 1st New Year’s celebration.

Today I find Korea’s celebration of the Jan. 1 New Year similar to celebration in America. For example. Koreans make New Year’s resolutions where they promise to exercise regularly or eat fewer sweet things—such as chocolates and candy.

A popular resolution every year is to study harder to improve English language skills—a skill seen as crucial in the workplace.

It’s appropriate to wish your Korean colleagues a seasonal greeting prior to the holiday, just as you will wish your non-Korean friends “Happy New Year’s.”

The New Year’s greeting is “Sae hae bok mani ba deu say yo.” It is a great phrase to learn because it will also be used again at the lunar New Years celebration in late January.

Koreas Two New Years

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Happy Holidays 2011

As the holidays approach, you may wish to greet your Korean colleagues with:

Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo! (Season’s Greetings)

(I will modify the Romanization for easier pronunciation).
Hint: Break the greeting into: sae hae bok—mah ne—bah deu say yo

In South Korea, the government recognizes Christmas December 25 as a public holiday. This year it falls on a Sunday, so most are back to work on Monday. Christians, who make up about 30% of the population, celebrate the occasion as a religious holiday.

Like in the West, both Christians and non-Christians may engage in some holiday customs such as gift-giving, sending Christmas cards, and setting up decorated trees in their homes.

What may surprise some is that public and company Christmas trees and decoration stay up way past the holiday. In fact, many stay in place to the Lunar New Year in late January.

Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo! works well and is a common seasonal greeting.
For those wanting to wish someone Merry Christmas use Sung tan jul chuk ha.

If you have a specific question, please feel to contact me at Dsoutherton@bridgingculture.com.

Have a happy holiday season!

Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo!

Happy Holidays 2011

]]> http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/announcement/happy-holidays-2011/feed/ 0 Forbes–New Urbanism: Smart, Sustainable Growth — Fantasy Vs. Reality http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/forbes-new-urbanism-smart-sustainable-growth-fantasy-vs-reality/ http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/forbes-new-urbanism-smart-sustainable-growth-fantasy-vs-reality/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:08:34 +0000 admin http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/?p=934 Forbes New Urbanism: Smart, Sustainable Growth Fantasy Vs. Reality

By Don Southerton, KoreaLegal.org Editor

Forbes New Urbanism: Smart, Sustainable Growth Fantasy Vs. Reality

New Urbanism: Smart, Sustainable Growth — Fantasy Vs. Reality

Guest Post By Don Southerton

As mentioned in a previous Forbes guest article, I live in Belmar, a new urbanism community in Colorado. With today’s global and often virtual workplace, about half my day centers on Korea. Between trips to Seoul and being highly involved in Korea-facing business I’ve long observed Korean trends toward quality of living, green and sustainability. For example, trendy Korean Starbucks asks patrons to separate their trash from hot liquids—not trashing unused coffee with the paper waste—soggy paper is hard to re-cycle.

I also support Korean manufacturers like Hyundai and Kia Motors. I see them striving to produce the next generation of green and sustainable cars: Outside the hybrids, eCars, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), the materials now used in the assembly of the vehicles are increasingly eco-friendly along with a bold program for the recycling of obsolete cars and trucks.

On a broader scale, I’ve been involved in new urban communities like South Korea’s Songdo International Business District—envisioned as a “city of the future” and intended to meet strict environmental building standards amid providing world-class amenities.

My days are also impacted by life in Belmar. The vision of Continuum Partners LLC., a Denver-based real estate development company, for Belmar was born from the belief that there is a connection between long-term, sustained property value, high-quality urban design, and the principles of smart-growth. At its core Belmar strives to offer a balance between a Live, Work, and Play lifestyle.

Between my Korea experiences with projects like Songdo IBD and those in America like Belmar, I see new urban communities—looking to link quality of living and sustainability—facing a number of challenges. Beyond huge development costs, the vision for these communities not only centers on providing a high quality of living amid green tech rooftop solar arrays and LEED-certified buildings that pass US energy-efficiency standards, but for the developers and businesses financial considerations matter, too.

With groundbreaking in October 2002 and most of the construction completed by 2008, Belmar developer Continuum CEO Mark Falcone has sought to maintain a balance between promised deliverables to the public and local governing bodies, and fiscal realities. As Falcone notes, “The key factor which allowed us to manage through all the changing dynamics of the market was the zoning and a highly responsive City [Lakewood, Colorado]. Those factors gave us the flexibility to respond to evolving market realities as they emerged without altering the essential character of the place.”
When questioned on how Belmar adapted, the Denver developer further explained: “As the economy eroded we had to shift to less ambitious development phases. We focused on heavily pre-leased developments and sacrificed density to keep things moving. We also sold land directly to users or other builders. A land sale to Target in early 2010 and KB Home in early 2011, for example.”

That said, I’m drawn to a question—Have high profile new urbanism communities like Belmar met their early vision and expectations? Several key areas deserve reviewing. They include:

Green—Plan to reality. Beyond core values of ecological sustainability, Belmar relied partially on a $200 million green bond for funding the development. (Belmar only ended up using only $8 million of the bond allocation.) Still, Belmar had an incentive to ensure its renewable energy program was implemented and green building practices were followed. Two key programs stand out in Belmar—Solar and LEEDs. According to Belmar officials, the roof top solar farm and sustainability gets the most attention—renewable energy being a popular topic.

That said, the developers are perhaps prouder of their LEED’s initiative. In 2002-2003, with construction underway for one of America’s first LEED Silver Certification buildings, Belmar gained national attention. In particular, Belmar was unique since it was a mixed-use structure. Sitting in a conference room on the second floor of the three-story LEED building, I found the heat/AC vents of interest—their floor location similar to a water drain, but pushing out warm air on a chilly Denver morning.

Over the next few years of new construction, retailer Target exceeded expectations and met Silver LEEDs standards. Along with the Whole Foods building and interior, in all, four of Belmar’s structures are LEEDs certified.

Housing—Plan to reality. Belmar apartments are currently divided into two groups. The first grouping are those more near the core of the project and spread out into about seven buildings. Currently, these units are over 95% occupied. A 300 unit building to the south of the project is approximately 97% occupied. Belmar upscale condominium units are 100% sold.

Commercial Leasing—Plan to reality. As of the end of October 2011, Belmar office space is 96.4 % occupied and 100% leased. The key tenant is The Integer Group, one of the world’s largest promotional, retail, and shopper marketing agencies, and a member of Omnicom Group Inc. Their Belmar offices alone employ over 500 people.
Retail—Plan to reality. As of the end of October 2011, Belmar retail space was 91% occupied and 92.3% leased. Key tenants include: Target, Whole Foods, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Nordstrom Rack, along with a mix of national and local stores, shops, and services. In particular, the Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Denver and Paul Mitchell, the School adds to the community’s diverse appeal.

Services, Amenities and Community events—Plan to reality. Many in the Denver area find Belmar’s restaurants (PF Chang’s, Ted’s, The Rock, Baker Street) trendy, with shopping and parking convenient. The ice skating rink is a seasonal highlight. (I’m fond of the “skating with Santa” holiday promotion on Saturdays leading up to Christmas.) Furthermore, Summer Sundays also see a thriving Farmer’s Market, and a flourishing local art scene. I have also heard there is interest among locals for a community garden. Count me in on the latter.

Overall, Belmar has made good on its promises and pledges. Still, sustaining the vision over time, like building a sustainable community, will require the embrace and support of local residents, merchants, commercial tenants, and consumers. I see the local art scene and plans for the community garden as very encouraging. Moreover, it seems that visitors to Belmar appreciate the community’s new urbanism focus and in some cases envy a life style where one can live and walk to work.

Meanwhile, I’ll continue to share my impressions of Korea, Songdo, and Belmar—and wait for the day when in America I will not have to dump my excess coffee in with the recyclables or maybe take a spin around the local community in a EV.

Don Southerton is a consultant, marketing strategist, and researcher for top Korean-based corporations with global business, along with major western firms that have ventures in Korea and Asia Pacific.
Southerton frequently comments in the media on topics including the Korean car market, Green technology, and global business.

Belmar Solar Array Fact Sheet

The Belmar Solar Array began operating in late summer 2008

The Belmar Solar Array consists of approximately 8,370 panels and is 125,000 square feet in area.

The Belmar Solar Array is a 1.75 mega watt system generating approximately 2.3 million kilowatt hours of electrical energy per year.

The Solar Array power lights in the three structured parking garages on which the panels are mounted. (Technically, the power generated by the solar arrays is routed back to the local XCEL Energy grid, and XCEL sells power back to the Belmar project at a reduced rate.)
Source: Belmar

 

Forbes New Urbanism: Smart, Sustainable Growth Fantasy Vs. Reality

]]> http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/news/forbes-new-urbanism-smart-sustainable-growth-fantasy-vs-reality/feed/ 0 The Hyundai Way– a FAQ http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/announcement/the-hyundai-way-a-faq/ http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/announcement/the-hyundai-way-a-faq/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:13:42 +0000 admin http://www.koreaexpertwitness.com/blog/?p=929 The Hyundai Way a FAQ

By Don Southerton, KoreaLegal.org

Lots of interest in my new book The Hyundai Way.  Here is a FAQ that shares some common questions I’m often asked by friends and colleagues. Lots of interest in US, globally, and in Korea, too.

Q-Where can I get a copy of the book? A-Not yet, I’m still writing. To connect with readers, I’m been sharing the process over the past year through emails, blog posts and social media like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. I’m also circulating early drafts to get feedback and comments.

Q-Then, when will the book be released? A-Lots depends of funding. So far, I’ve covered research and writing costs. If funding can be obtained from the Hyundai Motor Group or similar interested party, I can dedicated more time and effort.

 Q-Can we see an outline of the book?  A-Sure.

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Chapter 1 Quest

Chapter 2 Korea and its Culture

Chapter 3 Hyundai Heritage

Chapter 4 Defining The Hyundai Way– Past and Present

Chapter 5 Brand and Vision

Chapter 6 Looking Forward—Beyond Quality and Design

Appendix The Hyundai Motor Group

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Q-I’m told writers need a finished manuscript for a publisher to consider, etc. A-Yes, that’s common for first time authors. The Hyundai Way will be my 10th publication. Copies of my other books are available both in hard copy and in eBook. My body of work included academic, non-fiction, and historical novels. These books have been self-published through services like iUniverse, through private publication firms, and in academic press.

Q-Why not contact a major publishing house? The topic seems to be of broad interest and you seem uniquely qualified. A-We have been in contact with several of the leading publishing houses. That said, I’d rather collaborate with the Hyundai Motor Group. In the past, I’ve worked with Korean teams on projects and I understand the process.

 Q-Is a proposal available for review on costs for publishing the book? A-Yes, I’d be happy to share. Please email dsoutherton@bridgingculture.com

The Hyundai Way a FAQ

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By Don Southerton, KoreaLegal.org Editor

With South Korea president Lee Myung-bak signing the KORUS FTA, we see the major trade agreement taking effect in January 2012.

Long a topic of KoreaLegal.org, we were pleased to hear Sean King, Senior VP of Park Strategies, CNBC’s comments on KORUS FTA.

Loved Sean’s comments and observations on Korean cars.  GM Korea (formerly GM Daewoo) Chevy ribbon badging was a smart move….Old gray GM Daewoo showrooms are now Chevy Town…. colors bright…. etc. Might have something to do with 2 former heads of Hyundai Motor America marketing now running GM and Chevy marketing globally.

See http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000059540

 

CNBC Coverage of KORUS FTA

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By Don Southerton, KoreaLegal.org Editor

KEB Lone Star continue to draw media attention. In fact, it has long been a lightning rod for controversy.

I’ll soon post an audio of  my recent TBS eFM interview on issues surrounding Lone Star and KEB.

That said, one dimension to the controversy is–Does Lone Star warrant the huge payoff? Maybe…

1) they did turn KEB into a hugely success bank.

2) if there had never been issues that tied up  KEB Lone Star  in the courts, Lone Star would have preferred  to sell their holdings in 2006 and in subsequent aborted deals. Ironically being forced to hold on the FEB, Lone Star will reap even more gains.

Comments and / or questions?

KEB Lone Star TBS eFM Radio Commentary

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