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South Korean telecom firms expand AI-based senior care services

May 4, 2020

According to officials from the local telecom firms, their AI-based solutions also provide emotional support to seniors who live alone. “The conversations that the current AI speakers initiate still...
Samsung makes largest R&D investment in Q1

May 4, 2020

Despite uncertainties in the global business environment triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, South Korea’s biggest tech giant Samsung Electronics said Monday it made the largest-ever investment in...
SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom strengthen ties amid COVID-19

May 3, 2020

South Korea’s SK Telecom and Germany’s Deutsche Telekom agreed to launch a joint venture later this year to develop non face-to-face platform technologies, for which the demand has been soaring amid ...
[Chew on IT] Samsung keeps multivendor strategy for Exynos despite users’ aversion

May 3, 2020

No. of Galaxy models powered by Exynos chipsets may increase, as Qualcomm may delay new Snapdragon’s launch amid COVID-19 pandemic
Koreans spend 20 hours a month on smartphones: report

May 1, 2020

South Koreans spend an average of 20 hours per month on their phones, and the peak time is from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., a survey showed. According to the report from the Korea Communications Commission, ...
LG, Samsung gain in Q1 but brace for tougher Q2

Apr 29, 2020

Tech companies foresee further sales falls as pandemic continues
Samsung braces for tougher Q2

Apr 29, 2020

Tech giant’s Q1 profit ups 3.4% on-year, but foresees further sales falls in Q2 as pandemic continues
SK Broadband ups support for online classes amid pandemic

Apr 28, 2020

Korean internet network operator SK Broadband has been continuing support for online classes upon sudden demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the firm said Tuesday. SK Broadband is currentl...
Korean telecom firms’ operating profits to drop in Q1: report

Apr 28, 2020

Revenue from 5G, media services rises, sales of roaming and security-related services decline
LG Velvet to hit Korean smartphone market on May 15

Apr 28, 2020

LG Electronics will release its new flagship smartphone Velvet on May 15 in the Korean market only, the company announced Tuesday. Nicknamed the “water droplet phone,” the LG Velvet marks a design d...
Korea ups investment to self-produce parts in space development

Apr 27, 2020

South Korea’s Science Ministry on Monday said that it will inject 211 billion won ($170 million) into space research to help the nation’s space industry produce key parts of launch vehicles and satel...
Samsung offers ‘Frozen 2’ edition of wind-free air conditioner

Apr 27, 2020

Samsung Electronics has adopted Elsa, the main character from Disney’s hit “Frozen” movies, as the exterior design of its flagship wind-free air conditioners, the company said Monday. The “Frozen 2”...
SK hynix pledges support to contractors amid COVID-19

Apr 24, 2020

SK hynix pledged Friday it will support contractors by ensuring early payments to help minimize the negative impact of the novel coronavirus spread. The company unveiled its plan to utilize 130 bill...
LG to hold online phone launch event in May

Apr 24, 2020

LG Electronics said Friday it will hold an online launch event for its upcoming flagship Velvet smartphone on May 7. The South Korean tech giant released a video invitation on YouTube, which include...
Pay with your face: LG CNS unveils facial recognition payment system

Apr 23, 2020

LG CNS announced Thursday that the company has introduced a facial recognition payment system using cloud server and blockchain technology. The Korean company’s new payment system uses a kiosk equip...