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Samsung showcases first vertical TV to target millennials

Apr 29, 2019

To meet the needs of millennials who are more familiar with smartphones than the traditional television screens, Samsung Electronics on Monday showcased its first vertical TV model as part of its lif...
5G smartphone chip about twice as expensive as 4G: JP Morgan

Apr 29, 2019

US investment bank JP Morgan has estimated that the price of chips for 5G-powered smartphones would be twice as much as those for 4G-based handsets, a Seoul-based research institute said Monday. Acc...
SK Broadband offers TV home schooling service for kids

Apr 28, 2019

SK Broadband, the No. 1 internet protocol TV service provider, is diversifying its content platform by offering dynamic interactive academic programs for toddlers as well as older children. Aiming t...
Samsung SDI learns about innovation from Busan-based fish cake firm

Apr 28, 2019

Samsung SDI, one of the nation’s largest battery maker, sought to learn from a local fish-cake maker based in Busan, in an effort to innovate its operation and business strategies. Executives and em...
Galaxy S10 5G priced higher in US than in Korea

Apr 26, 2019

Samsung’s first 5G-powered smartphone is expected to carry a higher price tag in the United States than in South Korea. US mobile carrier Verizon said Thursday that it had begun preorders for the ...
After boom, Korean chipmakers face disappointing Q1 earnings

Apr 25, 2019

SK hynix reports 69% plunge in Q1 operating profit; combined figure for two major chipmakers dwindles to one-third of last year
Naver’s Q1 operating profit falls nearly 20 percent

Apr 25, 2019

Revenue increases 13 percent from year earlier
Yonsei University unveils plan with Samsung to nurture talent

Apr 25, 2019

All graduates to be hired by tech giant
Netflix decides against cheaper subscription in Korea

Apr 24, 2019

Global streaming service Netflix said Wednesday it has concluded its trial of mobile-only subscription plans for South Koreans users, signaling it will not roll out the pricing scheme that is cheape...
KMS given Presidential Award for fire-extinguishing IoT system

Apr 24, 2019

KMS, which specializes in internet of things solutions for fire safety and prevention, received the Presidential Award for its automatic fire-extinguishing system at the 11th Industrial Safety Awards...
Over 90% of Koreans to have 5G access by 2019: ICT Ministry

Apr 24, 2019

Govt dismisses rumor that it intentionally lowered 4G speed to attract 5G subscribers
Samsung aims to become No. 1 IDM by 2030 with W133tr investment

Apr 24, 2019

Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that it would invest a total of 133 trillion won ($115.7 billion) by 2030 to become the world’s No. 1 integrated device manufacturer by strengthening its competitiv...
Naver’s Papago more popular than Google Translate among Koreans

Apr 23, 2019

South Korean tech giant Naver said Tuesday its translation service has become more popular than that of Google among South Korean users, with the number of people using Naver’s Papago app surpassing ...
KT revamps pay TV services to compete with Netflix

Apr 23, 2019

Telco firm turns to film directors, YouTubers, to select list of movies
Chip industry closely watching SK hynix’s decision on MagnaChip bid

Apr 23, 2019

South Korea’s chipmaking industry is watching closely an ongoing bid for the foundry business and fabrication line of MagnaChip, which was formerly owned by SK hynix, according to the industry on Tue...