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94% of Korea’s Google Play revenue comes from games

An overwhelming majority of Google Play’s revenue in the South Korean market is generated by games provided on the mobile app marketplace, industry tracking data released Tuesday showed. According t...

Jul 3, 2018
Technology
‘Fine dust’ most searched keyword by Korean users in H1: Google

Google Korea said Monday that “fine dust” topped the list of most popular search keywords over the first half of this year among South Korean users, rising sharply from 12th place for all of 2017. ...

Jul 2, 2018
Technology
NCSoft invests W22b in Korean visual effects tech company

South Korean video game giant NCSoft said Monday that it has invested 22 billion won ($19.67 million) in a local visual effects technology firm, 4th Creative Party, with aims to forge new synergies i...

Jul 2, 2018
Technology
Instagram Stories outpaces Snapchat, attracting 400m users

Instagram said its popular Stories feature now has 400 million daily users, which is twice as many users compared to Snapchat’s 191 million, citing Instagram and Snapchat’s first-quarter report, resp...

Jun 29, 2018
Technology
[Herald Interview] ‘Huawei or Samsung? Just leave it to the market’

GSMA director says early 5G commercialization doesn’t matter, but sustainability does

Jun 29, 2018
Technology
Samsung releases Galaxy A6 with Infinity Display

Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it will start sales of its Galaxy A6 smartphone, which offers high-end features at a more affordable price, in its home market. The 5.6-inch Galaxy A6 comes with ...

Jun 29, 2018
Technology
Huawei dismisses security concerns in Korea over 5G drive

‘Chinese government has never asked for Huawei’s communications information’

Jun 28, 2018
Technology
Samsung to unveil new Galaxy Note 9 in New York on Aug. 9

Samsung Electronics announced Thursday that it will unveil its new Galaxy Note 9 premium smartphone at 11 a.m. in New York on Aug. 9, confirming the official debut date for its latest device. The ...

Jun 28, 2018
Technology
LG Uplus chairman expresses confidence in 5G and Huawei

SHANGHAI -- LG Uplus Vice Chairman Kwon Young-soo said the company‘s 5G deployment plan is being carried out smoothly as planned, owing to Huawei. “Quality, performance and delivery of 5G equipment ...

Jun 27, 2018
Technology
[Video] Asian telecom giants eye Shanghai as 5G race unfolds

Huawei announces launch of commercial 5G systems in September, KT chairman praises speed of Chinese competitors

Jun 27, 2018
Technology
Samsung to feature enhanced image sensor in new smartphones

SHANGHAI -- Samsung Electronics will equip its upcoming flagship smartphone in the second half of the year with an enhanced image sensor technology, dubbed “Isocell Plus,” for clearer and more accura...

Jun 27, 2018
Technology
[Herald Interview] Merck ups focus on materials biz, where Korea is big market

German chemical and life sciences giant Merck KGaA has restructured its performance materials business with aims to strengthen its growth this year — a move that hints at Merck’s renewed attention to...

Jun 26, 2018
Technology
Blockchain-based messenger app BeeChat offers versatile services

As blockchain-backed services move to embrace the masses, one startup aims to serve the fast-growing community of enthusiasts, followers, experts, investors and engineers who have yet to find a “go-t...

Jun 26, 2018
Technology
KT unveils emergency platform using drones

KT Corp., South Korea's second-largest mobile carrier, on Monday unveiled an emergency network service platform that features unmanned drones for search and rescue operations. Skyship, co-developed ...

Jun 25, 2018
Technology
Korea No. 1 worldwide in smartphone ownership, internet penetration

South Korea ranks No. 1 worldwide in terms of smartphone ownership and internet usage, as nine in 10 Korean adults use the internet and own a smartphone, according to a new report released this month...

Jun 24, 2018
Technology

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