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North Korea’s explosions of inter-Korean roads ‘symbolic move’: JCS
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'Respect each other as human beings’: Hanni testifies at National Assembly audit
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Kim Jong-un charts military action over alleged drone incursion
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Nobel Prize sparks policies aimed at revitalizing publishing industry
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Hanwha eyes another shipyard takeover in US
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[From the Scene] S. Korea, Philippines deepen cooperation in water
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[Herald Interview] Miss Universe Korea winner Ariel Han talks embracing true self
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jin to drop solo album next month: report
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Woman found dead in tent near Gunsan rest area
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[Herald Review] Poor venue management takes away chance for 'Turandot' to shine
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EU Chips Act potential boon for Korean parts makers: ministry
South Korea's Industry Ministry said Wednesday the European Union's version of the Chips Act could provide as an "opportunity" for Korean manufacturers. The European Union agreed Tuesday to pass the 43 billion euro ($47 billion) Chips Act aimed at doubling the bloc's share of global chip output, from the current 9 percent to 20 percent by 2030. Countries around the world, such as the United States, China, Taiwan and South Korea, have been introducing state support progra
April 19, 2023
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[Photo News] World IT Show kicks off
The latest home appliances are showcased by Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics at the World IT Show 2023 that kicked off Wednesday in Seoul. The nation’s two top tech giants set up exhibition booths to show off their latest home appliances and mobile devices at the tech trade show running through Friday. Above is LG’s MoodUp color-changing refrigerator, while below is a gaming zone for Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S23 smartphone.
April 19, 2023
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Samsung reclaims No. 1 ranking in global smartphone sales
Samsung Electronics has regained the top spot in the global smartphone market in the first quarter of this year, slightly outpacing its archrival Apple, the No. 1 in the previous quarter, a report showed Wednesday. In the January-March period, Samsung held a market share of 22 percent, followed by Apple with 21 percent, according to the report released by market tracker Canalys. The South Korean tech giant was the “only leading vendor” to achieve a quarterly jump during the first thr
April 19, 2023
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[Photo News] Robot for rehabilitation
Hyundai Motor said Wednesday that it held a ceremony to donate two units of the X-ble MEX, a wearable robot developed to help users exercise the lower body, to Asan Medical Center in Seoul. The wearable robots will be used to help with the treatment and rehabilitation of paraplegia patients, according to the company. Hyundai has trademarked X-ble as its wearable robot brand with the intention to expand the technology to various industries.
April 19, 2023
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Samsung may ditch Google for Bing
Speculation is growing that Samsung Electronics may be ditching its close ties with Google by replacing the default search engine for its flagship Galaxy devices with Microsoft’s Bing which has been upgraded with OpenAI’s powerful chatbot, ChatGPT. According to industry sources and media reports on Tuesday, Samsung was considering switching to Bing last month, putting roughly $3 billion in annual revenue at risk for Google. Citing internal documents, the New York Times reported that
April 18, 2023
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LG chief orders to bolster leadership in batteries
LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo inspected the cathode manufacturing plant of LG Chem, the group's chemical arm, on Tuesday, checking on the company's global supply strategy amid rising demand in the electric vehicle market. During his visit to the chemical firm's cathode manufacturing plant in Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province, Koo was briefed on the production and global supply strategy, LG said. “Cathodes are the foundation for securing a competitive edge in the batter
April 18, 2023
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[KH Explains] Why Galaxy Watch won't support Samsung Pay in Korea for some time
The highly publicized debut of Apple Pay last month has prompted unexpected calls in South Korea for Samsung Pay to be usable with the Galaxy Watch. Apple Pay became available in March here nearly a decade after its debut in the US in 2014. All Apple mobile devices, including iPhones and Apple Watches, support the new feature based on near-field communication technology. Amid the buzz surrounding Apple Pay, a growing number of Galaxy Watch users are now wondering why they cannot use Samsung Pay
April 17, 2023
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SpaceX seeks tie-up with telecom carriers
US space firm SpaceX, which is set to launch its low-orbit satellite communication service in South Korea within the second quarter, is seeking to work with the major telecom operators here, sources told The Korea Herald Monday. The Elon Musk-owned firm, approaching SK Telecom, KT Corp. and LG Uplus separately, had offered to sell its satellite internet network service, Starlink, to the telecoms firms, the sources said. The contract terms were not disclosed due to a nondisclosure agreement. As t
April 17, 2023
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[Beyond Earth] ‘Space can give dreams to children’
Space is not just about new opportunities for future industry, but changing perspectives and presenting challenges and dreams for generations to come, says Paul Yun, a Korean American solar system ambassador for NASA. “What would be wise for Korea is to utilize space to its fullest to bring out every positive factor from it. If space can become a bigger area, not all smart children will be trying to go to medical school. If more children chase space-related dreams, Korea’s space ecos
April 17, 2023
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[Photo News] Robot chefs
Doosan Robotics on Monday launched a food and beverage collaboration robot that can aid basic operations in the kitchen. According to the company, the robot arm can lift up and carry objects weighing up to 5 kilograms with an operational reach of 90 centimeters. Doosan Robotic said it will look to expand the application of the robot arm to bakeries and fast food restaurants.
April 17, 2023
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[KH Explains] Is US-China rivalry spilling over to displays?
The rare visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to LG Display’s local manufacturing facility in China last week came as a surprise to South Korea’s display industry, raising both excitement and concerns over the intention behind the visit amid the intensifying Washington-Beijing tech rivalry. In his visit to the LG plant in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Wednesday, Xi underscored how China can provide an excellent ground for foreign businesses to thrive, and expressed hopes for fore
April 16, 2023
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Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs receive carbon footprint certification
Samsung Electronics, the world's largest TV maker by shipments, said Sunday that six of its Neo quantum-dot light-emitting diode TVs have been globally certified for carbon footprint by Carbon Trust, a UK-based carbon management and reduction organization. The models -- three of its 75-inch Neo QLED 8K and three of its 75-inch Neo QLED 4K screens -- obtained the certification in recognition of Samsung’s efforts to reduce the products’ weight and power consumption compared to pr
April 16, 2023
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[Photo News] Samsung wins 80 iF Design Awards
Samsung Electronics said Friday its Bespoke Infinite built-in home appliance lineup has snatched a gold award at the International Forum Design Award 2023. This year, the tech giant has won a total of 80 awards -- a record figure -- at the German design competition. (Samsung Electronics)
April 14, 2023
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[KH Explains] NCSoft, Kakao Games clash over copyright infringement
NCSoft and Kakao Games -- two of the biggest game companies in South Korea -- are clashing over the issue of copyright infringement as the companies have taken the case to court. NCSoft filed a lawsuit against XL Games and its parent company Kakao Games with the Seoul Central District Court on April 5, claiming that the game developers’ ArcheAge War imitated the content and system of NCSoft’s Lineage 2M. NCSoft is seeking compensation of 1.1 billion won ($830,000), according to indus
April 13, 2023
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How Samsung, Hyundai tackle the China dilemma
Amid the escalating US-China rivalry in recent years, South Korea’s conglomerates have struggled to strike a balance in their Chinese business. Even though no immediate breakthrough is seen in geopolitical tensions, Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group -- the nation’s top makers of smartphones and cars -- are seeking a turnaround in their reduced market shares in China, an all-important market that is too big to ditch. Samsung In its earnings guidance last week, Samsung pred
April 12, 2023
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LG unveils younger, dynamic brand identity
LG Electronics introduced a new brand identity highlighting the value of its slogan “Life’s Good” to actively communicate with customers beyond generations and locations, the South Korean consumer appliance giant said Wednesday. The conglomerate shared its new brand communication guidelines with its employees all around the world, outlining a new direction for the brand for a younger and dynamic image, and ultimately, to establish itself as an iconic brand. “Having a stro
April 12, 2023
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Netmarble, The Sandbox sign metaverse partnership
South Korean game maker Netmarble and global metaverse gaming platform The Sandbox have signed a strategic partnership to enhance gaming content and provide various experiences to players, officials said Wednesday. According to the announcement, The Sandbox will set up a Netmarble intellectual property space within the K-Verse -- a specialized space dedicated to Korean culture and entertainment in the virtual world -- to offer players a chance to immerse themselves in Netmarble’s popular c
April 12, 2023
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Nuri rocket’s 3rd launch set for May 24
The third launch of Nuri, the Korean homegrown space launch vehicle, has been set to take place on May 24, the Ministry of Science and ICT said Tuesday. According to the ministry, the Nuri rocket, also known as the Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle II, will blast off from the launch pad at 6:24 p.m. at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province. The preliminary launch period will be from May 25 to 31. The ministry said that the Nuri rocket had completed the process of assembling the f
April 11, 2023
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Samsung Display to supply OLED panels for Ferrari cars
Samsung Display, the display arm of Samsung Electronics, has clinched a deal to supply organic light emitting diode panels for Ferrari’s next generation automobiles, the company said on Tuesday. Samsung Display CEO Choi Joo-sun and Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna agreed for the Korean display maker to supply the OLED panels and support the luxury automaker’s latest effort for digital transformation, the company said. “Based on our extensive expertise in OLED technology, we are po
April 11, 2023
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LG CNS, Microsoft bolster ties in AI, cloud tech
South Korean IT solutions provider LG CNS said Tuesday it is bolstering ties with US tech behemoth Microsoft to accelerate collaborations in artificial intelligence, the cloud-based digital transformation, known as DX for short, and other joint projects. According to the company, CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon met with Microsoft Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff at the US company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, last Thursday (local time) to attend a high-leve
April 11, 2023