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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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Naver will consider company benefits in deciding on selling Line shares: CEO
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Hankook Tire takes over control of Hanon Systems
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[Herald Interview] ‘Time to Be Strong’ follows retired K-pop idols’ self-discovery
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Samsung chief returns from Europe after meeting with Pope, business leaders
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Chinese start-up founder hopes to join Samsung as intern
Attention is being paid to whether South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics will accept an internship proposal by the co-founder of Chinese handset maker OnePlus. Carl Pei, the co-founder of the Chinese smartphone maker, caused a stir when he wrote in one of his blog posts Wednesday that he wanted to work as an intern for Samsung.Carl Pei, cofouder of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. (@getpeid) “Seriously. I would be honored to learn from your team (Samsung) about how you’ve been able to sc
Oct. 1, 2015
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[Photo News] Samsung Gear S2 hits shelves in Korea
SAMSUNG GEAR S2 HITS SHELVES IN KOREA— Tech giant Samsung Electronics’ new smartwatch Samsung Gear S2 went on sale Thursday in Seoul. The round-face wearable comes in two models -- the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic priced at 333,000 won ($280) and 374,000 won, respectively. (Samsung)
Oct. 1, 2015
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LG Electronics unveils new smartphone with enhanced camera
South Korea's No. 2 handset maker, LG Electronics Inc., on Thursday showcased its latest high-end smartphone that comes with improved cameras and a dual-display experience, hoping that its mobile business could recover from a deep trough amid increased competition from rivals such as Apple Inc. and other mid-to-low end smartphone makers.The 5.7-inch LG V10 features a QHD IPS Quantum display and a small rectangular display above the larger screen. Although the display seems integrated, the two se
Oct. 1, 2015
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Samsung's new smartwatch to go on sale in S. Korea this week
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its latest round smartwatch will hit local shelves Friday in its effort to shore up its presence in the global wearable market.First showcased in Berlin in early September, the Samsung Gear S2 is the latest wearable by the world's top smartphone maker, which is striving to bolster its global presence in the smartwatch segment, where the tech firm is lagging far behind archrival Apple Inc. The Gear S2 comes in a circular body that dist
Oct. 1, 2015
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Google counters Apple with Nexus phones, new tablet
Google fired back at Apple on Tuesday with a pair of new smartphones, a “convertible” tablet and other gadgetry ahead of the year-end holiday shopping season.The California tech giant unveiled two new Nexus smartphones with enhanced features including fingerprint sensors and improved cameras aimed at the high end of the market dominated by Apple and Samsung. The Nexus 5X smartphone made by Korean tech giant LG Electronics. (LGE)The California tech giant said it was partnering with South Korea‘s
Sept. 30, 2015
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Google‘s driverless car drivers ride a career less traveled
After a friend recommended that he join a secret Google project six years ago, Brian Torcellini suddenly found himself on the road to an occupational oxymoron. He became a driver in a driverless car.Torcellini, 31, leads a crew of test, or “safety,” drivers who are legally required to ride in Google’s fleet of 48 robot cars. They only take control in emergencies. Otherwise, they make observations that help the Internet company‘s engineers program the cars to navigate the roads without human assi
Sept. 30, 2015
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[Photo News] KT expands B2B services
KT EXPANDS B2B SERVICES -- South Korea’s leading telecommunications firm KT said Wednesday that the number of corporate subscribers for its GiGA Office -- a package of ICT solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses to manage and control ICT equipment, Web-hosting and system security -- has crossed 700 since the services were launched in November last year. (KT)
Sept. 30, 2015
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Yap aims to reign supreme in mobile services
Mobile coupon application operator Yap Company has been expanding its businesses ranging from public transportation apps to smart beacons in a bid to lead the mobile services sector.The latest moves by the 2-year-old company include takeover of emerging mobile services, such as the nation’s most popular mobile subway map provider Smarter Subway with around 14 million subscribers, and the launch of new mobile services including restaurant recommendation app Yap Place and Yap, a beacon-based app w
Sept. 30, 2015
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Naver Band’s downloads surpass 50m worldwide
Camp Mobile, a mobile service subsidiary of Web-portal operator Naver, said Wednesday that the number of downloads of the firm’s social networking service Band had surpassed 50 million worldwide as of Sept. 22.Launched in August 2012, the invite-only mobile app has permeated around 180 global markets with its number of monthly active users standing at 18 million, and has recently gained traction in Taiwan and India. The number of downloads for social networking service Band exceeds 50 million as
Sept. 30, 2015
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Gov't to simplify process for foreigners to open mobile accounts
South Korea's telecom authority said Wednesday it plans to allow foreign visitors to the country to open a mobile phone account more quickly.Starting Thursday, foreigners will be permitted to get a mobile phone number at airports by submitting only their passports, the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning said.Currently, foreign visitors have to wait for at least a day for their immigration records to be verified to register a new number."Information on foreign visitors is registered au
Sept. 30, 2015
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[Photo News] Samsung Pay available in U.S.
SAMSUNG PAY AVAILABLE IN U.S. -- Tech giant Samsung Electronics launched its mobile payment service Samsung Pay in the U.S. market Monday. Samsung Pay allows users to make purchases with either traditional magnetic stripe terminals or NFC-enabled terminals. (Samsung) SAMSUNG PAY AVAILABLE IN U.S. -- Tech giant Samsung Electronics launched its mobile payment service Samsung Pay in the U.S. market Monday. Samsung Pay allows users to make purchases with either traditional magnetic stripe terminals
Sept. 29, 2015
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Samsung Electronics boasts prowess in chip fabrication
A report from a private research institute suggested tech giant Samsung Electronics once again outdid Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC in the competition for efficient chip technology.Both chip manufacturers are confirmed as the two suppliers of the mobile application processor deployed in California-based Apple’s latest iPhone S6 smartphone, a teardown report by research firm Chipworks showed. Samsung Electronics’ Exynos 7 mobile application processor, which deploys a 14nm process technology. (
Sept. 29, 2015
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Mobile carriers' profitability improves in Q3
(123RF)South Korea's three mobile carriers are estimated to have posted an improved ratio of operating income to total revenue in the third quarter, industry sources said Sunday, as the firms reduced marketing expenditures. The combined sales posted by SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. and LG Uplus Corp. are estimated to have reached 12.5 trillion won ($10.46 billion) in the July-September period, while the operating profit is expected at 1.67 trillion won, the data compiled by industry tracker FnGuide
Sept. 27, 2015
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Wearable mobile device users near 240,000 at end-July
(123RF)The number of South Koreans using wearable telecommunications devices reached nearly 240,000 at the end of July, data showed Sunday, amid the rising popularity of smartwatches in the country. According to the data compiled by the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, the number of subscribers of wearable telecommunication devices soared 67 times to 239,042 in Julycompared with the 3,542 posted in October last year. The number of subscribers of mobile phones, on the other hand
Sept. 27, 2015
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LG Chem to supply battery for Chinese EV maker
LG Chem has been stepping up its efforts to expand its electric car battery business, which is anticipated to become one of the next cash cows of the chemical firm. As part of the firm’s efforts to increase its presence in the global market, it has recently inked a supply deal of EV batteries with Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile headquartered in Anhui Province. LG Chem’s production line of batteries for electric vehicles in Ochang, North Chungcheong Province. (LG Chem) “LG Chem, which has ink
Sept. 24, 2015
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Murky outlook for foldable smartphone
Speculation is rising that tech giant Samsung Electronics will unveil its first foldable smartphone next year, which will likely stand out among similar looking and dull flat-screen handsets. Market analysts, however, anticipate that customers will not be able to get their hands on the much-talked-about Samsung foldable smartphone next year.Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, which features a display curved on both sides. (Samsung Electronics) “Samsung will not likely release the foldable
Sept. 24, 2015
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[Photo News] LG shines at international airports
LG SHINES AT AIRPORT -- Tech giant LG Electronics has its organic light-emitting diode TVs installed at major international airports in 23 nations including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York,and Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt. (LGE)
Sept. 24, 2015
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LG releases teaser for new smartphone
South Korea's No. 2 handset maker LG Electronics Inc. released another teaser for a new smartphone Thursday to be showcased next week, along with a video on YouTube.LG Electronics also sent out official invitations for the showcase event slated for Oct. 1, which will be held in South Korea and the United States.While the company did not provide details about the new smartphone, an LG official said the new device will come with improved video and camera-related features.The 14-second video shown
Sept. 24, 2015
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[Photo News] LG Uplus expands Uwa service overseas
LG UPLUS EXPANDS UWA SERVICE OVERSEAS -- LG Uplus has expanded its flagship Uwa communication service overseas to Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The Uwa service enables smartphone users to share data, music, pictures and locations with others while making phone calls. (LG Uplus)
Sept. 23, 2015
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[Photo News] LG releases new water purifier
LG RELEASES NEW WATER PURIFIER -- LG Electronics recently introduced a new water purifier, the first in Korea that uses an inverter compressor. The energy-efficient, stand type water purifier offers cold water in large amounts and is suitable for commercial areas with a lot of people. (LGE)
Sept. 23, 2015