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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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[ITU 2017] KT’s control tower for undersea cables boasts cutting-edge technologies
BUSAN -- South Korean telecommunications firm KT has launched a control tower in Busan that manages internet cables laid thousands of feet underwater, which are often called submarine communication cables.KT is one of multiple global network operators in charge of managing underwater cables that connect seven nations, including the US, China and Japan. Of the entire 130-kilometer submarine cables currently up and running around the globe, the KT-backed cables account for 12 percent, or equivalen
Sept. 26, 2017
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[ITU 2017] Meetings made easy with AI-powered scheduler bot Kono
BUSAN — In the real world, only the big bosses get a personal secretary to manage their schedule and set up meetings at the most suitable time. But a new digital scheduling assistant may change that with just an email. Meet Kono, a new artificially intelligent scheduling bot developed by South Korean tech startup Konolabs. The smart bot syncs with calendar apps built into smartphones like Google Calendar, and is powered by an AI engine equipped with machine learning and natural language processi
Sept. 26, 2017
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SK hynix to boost NAND flash business with Toshiba acquisition
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix is on track to becoming a global NAND flash memory powerhouse, as it is part of an international consortium that is on course to take over Japanese tech giant Toshiba’s memory chip business unit.Toshiba’s memory chip unit is the second-largest NAND flash memory manufacturer in the world after Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics, while the chip manufacturing unit of SK Group comes fifth in the sector.The Japanese tech firm, which has been suffering a financial cr
Sept. 26, 2017
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SK Telecom seeks to secure global lead in 5G network tech
South Korea’s SK Telecom is seeking to become a global leader in 5G network technologies by preparing to become the first industry player to commercialize the ultrafast network by 2019. SKT recently topped the list of “most promising” 5G network operators worldwide by UK-based market research firm Juniper Research for its forward trialing of 5G-enabling core technologies including millimeter waves, multiple-input multiple-output, or MIMO, transmission as well as network splicing. The Korean tele
Sept. 26, 2017
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SK seeks ‘deep change’ for overseas expansion, growth
SK Group, the second-largest conglomerate by asset, has relied more on domestic demand through its cash cow units including SK Telecom, the nation’s largest telecom giant, and SK Innovation, a leading energy firm. But in recent years the group has been seeking overseas expansion, acknowledging its limit of being a major player in the domestic market. And for SK, future technologies from cloud computing to electric vehicles are the keys for its growth at home and abroad.The group has been seeking
Sept. 26, 2017
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Samsung Galaxy tops Korea's brand value list for 7th straight year: poll
Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy smartphones topped the list of brand value in South Korea for the seventh consecutive year as of the third quarter of 2017, a survey showed Tuesday.Galaxy got 940.98 points out of a possible 1,000 points in the "Top Index" by South Korean market research firms Brandstock. The Samsung brand has retained the top spot since July-September of 2011. (Yonhap)Naver, South Korea's biggest Internet portal, closely trailed at 931.9 points.Brandstock attributed Naver's str
Sept. 26, 2017
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LG Electronics taps further into car components, energy businesses
South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics is moving to increase its investments in vehicle components and energy businesses to equip itself with future growth engines.LG Electronics first launched its vehicle components division in July 2013 and it has posted sales growth for nine consecutive quarters. Starting last year, the vehicle components unit has been supplying a total of 11 auto parts and systems, including electric drive motors, power invertor modules, battery cells and high power d
Sept. 25, 2017
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[Reshaping Semicon Map] Samsung's next task: AI chips to empower devices
A new, urgent task of Samsung, the world’s unrivalled memory chip provider, seems to be developing chips for artificial intelligence applications on devices, including the company’s AI program Bixby on smartphones and connected home appliances, an emerging cash cow sought by many chip ventures around the world.Though belatedly compared to its major rivals such as Qualcomm, the South Korean tech behemoth has embarked on research and development of so-called “AI chips” with a goal of commercializa
Sept. 25, 2017
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LG jumps into home beauty market
LG Electronics on Monday announced its surprise entry into the growing home beauty market by launching four skin care devices.By combining the company’s hardware manufacturing capabilities and the cosmetics business of affiliated LG Household & Healthcare, the tech titan said it aims to expand into the beauty device market. Branded as Pra.L, LG’s home beauty appliance lineup consists of the Derma LED Mask, the Total Lift-up Care, the Galvanic Ion Booster and the Dual-Motion Cleanser. Models int
Sept. 25, 2017
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[ITU 2017] Global leaders vow united efforts to address ICT issues
BUSAN -- ITU Telecom World 2017, one of the largest UN-backed information and communication technology events, kicked off in Korea’s southern port city of Busan on Monday.Hundreds of ministers, government officials, and business leaders from ITU’s 193 member states packed the auditorium of Bexco, an exhibition center and the main event venue for the conference, to celebrate the opening of the quadrennial event.The conference, which is being held under the theme “Better Sooner,” gives participant
Sept. 25, 2017
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LG Signature solidifies position as premium appliance brand
LG Electronics’ high-end home electronics and appliances brand, LG Signature, is cementing its position as a premium brand in the global market, with its solid sales providing a continued boost to its business. With the motto of providing the best performance, refined beauty and innovative use, the LG Signature family currently consists of four product categories: organic light-emitting diode TVs, washing machines, refrigerators and air purifiers. Participants look at LG organic light-emitting d
Sept. 25, 2017
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LG seeks turnaround with V30, with broadened AI capability
It is never easy to satisfy the fast-evolving needs and preferences of tech-savvy consumers, who are currently moving towards bigger screens but with thinner and lighter devices for an easier grip with up-and-coming functions. LG Electronics, which has remained steadfast to its smartphone ambition through trial and error, has recently launched its flagship smartphone V30 on Aug. 31 that highlights its comfortable grip despite a 6-inch screen and high-end camera feature. With the well-rounded pho
Sept. 25, 2017
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Samsung Electronics is 6th most valuable brand in world: data
Samsung Electronics Co. emerged as the world's sixth most valuable brand in the world, the company said Monday on the back of its innovative products and strong presence in the chip industry.Citing the data compiled by US industry tracker Interbrand, Samsung Electronics made the top ranking list this year, moving a notch up from a year earlier.The company's brand value also moved up 9 percent on-year to $56.2 billion, it added. (Yonhap)Samsung said Interbrand praised its transparent communicati
Sept. 25, 2017
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Govt. announces measures to nurture IT talents
The government announced a comprehensive package of measures Monday to cultivate IT manpower considered essential to help local companies to take full advantage of the ongoing fourth industrial revolution.The ministry rolled out the blueprint for the next five years to deal with the latest revolutionary changes that are characterized by a fusion of cutting-edge technologies such as big data and the Internet of Things. Under the measures announced by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the governmen
Sept. 25, 2017
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Tumblr rejects Korea's request to regulate porn
US social media Tumblr has rejected the South Korean authorities' request to regulate adult content on its platform, claiming the company without a physical presence in the country is regulated by US law, a lawmaker in Seoul said Monday.The Korea Communications Standards Commission earlier sent a statement to Tumblr, requesting the US firm cooperate with South Korean authorities' push to crack down on pornography circulated online.But Tumblr said it is a service that enables broad freedom of exp
Sept. 25, 2017
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Sales of flexible OLEDs double in Q2
Global sales of small and midsized OLED displays doubled in the second quarter from a year earlier, data showed Monday, on the back of rising demand for smartphones.According to the data compiled by IHS Markit, the market for flexible OLEDs that are 9 inches and below was estimated at $2 billion in the April-June period, rising sharply from $886 million posted a year earlier. (Yonhap)The displays sized 9 inches and below are usually applied on smartphones, tablet PCs, wearable devices and digita
Sept. 25, 2017
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[Graphic News] The colors of fall
Leaves use carbohydrates (sugars) to continually produce chlorophyll, which makes the leaves green; the chemical absorbs the blue and orange components of sunlight and converts them into energy for the tree.
Sept. 24, 2017
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[Herald Interview] AI to lead next innovation at Asia's top chat app: Line CTO
Six years ago, Line Corp. successfully edged out western rivals like Facebook and WeChat to rise as the dominant mobile messaging service chosen by major Asian markets including Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia.And now, the Tokyo-based mobile messaging app operator is on track to achieve its broader vision of expanding into a full-fledged consumer platform by leveraging its strengths in localization and data-driven artificial intelligence technology.Line, touted as a rare case of a globaliz
Sept. 24, 2017
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[ITU 2017] Korean telcos speeding up 5G network to prepare for new era
The fifth-generation network is a key factor for up-and-coming data-oriented technologies.Virtual reality, self-driving automobiles, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, which will be at the forefront of future industries, require a network that can transmit massive data seamlessly. (123rf)To keep pace with the future connected world, Korean telecom operators KT, SK Telecom and LG Uplus are speeding up the development of the fifth-generation mobile network, or 5G network, with th
Sept. 24, 2017
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[ITU 2017] Global leaders to discuss ICT innovation at ITU Telecom World
Information and communication technology ministers, high-ranking government officials and business leaders in the telecom segment are set to flock to the southern port city of Busan in Korea to participate in ITU Telecom World 2017, one of the UN’s largest ICT events, scheduled to be held from Monday to Thursday.The annual ICT conference serves as a venue where participants can share information on current trends in the sector and discuss what needs to be done to accelerate innovation and to ove
Sept. 24, 2017