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Nearly 27 million mobile fingerprints leaked in SK Telecom data breach: ministry
A joint team of public and private investigators found that nearly 27 million units of international mobile subscriber identity, or IMSI, have been leaked from SK Telecom’s data breach, the Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday. “The investigators confirmed that the amount of leaked (universal subscriber identity module, or USIM) information was 9.82 (gigabytes), which equals to about 26.69 million units of the IMSI,” said Choi Woo-hyuk, director general of the Cyber Security & Network Policy
May 19, 2025 -
LG, Samsung face off in growing portable TV market
Global tech giants LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics are ramping up innovation to capture a growing demand for portable TVs. LG, which pioneered the category with its StanbyME series, now faces a challenge from Samsung’s official entry into the segment. Adding further pressure, Chinese rivals are also making inroads with new wireless models. LG and Samsung are pursuing contrasting strategies to dominate the market, according to industry sources. LG is leading with user-centric innovations s
May 17, 2025 -
Why Google Maps is still broken in South Korea: It might not be about national security anymore
It’s 2025, and if you try to get walking directions in Seoul using Google Maps, you will still run into the same dead end: the "Can't find a way there" screen. For many tourists, it’s both frustrating and baffling. Google Maps offers turn-by-turn walking directions in cities as far-flung as Pyongyang, the capital of the hermit kingdom of North Korea — yet, in Seoul, one of the most digitally advanced cities in the world, it can’t guide you from your hotel to the nearest subway station? For almos
May 17, 2025 -
Seoul, Washington to resume tariff talks ahead of July deadline
South Korea and the US held a bilateral trade meeting Friday to follow up on recent tariff talks, discussing next steps toward a joint trade package, which both sides aim to finalize by July 8. South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of a trade ministers' meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member countries. During their meeting, which began at 4:30 p.m. at the Jeju International Convention Center, the two sides ag
May 16, 2025 -
Samsung’s next big bet? M&A hopes rise in advanced tech
Samsung Electronics is drawing renewed attention over the possibility of further mergers and acquisitions in its core high-tech sectors, following its recent purchase of a European heating and cooling systems firm. Questions remain over whether the company has the liquidity to pursue large-scale deals, as a significant portion of its cash reserves remains tied up in overseas subsidiaries. The tech giant announced Wednesday its $1.7 billion acquisition of Flakt Group, a leading European HVAC (hea
May 15, 2025 -
Galaxy S25 Edge review: Samsung’s slimmest Galaxy S phone yet, but at what cost?
Samsung Electronics on Monday unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, the slimmest model in the Galaxy S lineup, as part of its strategic push into the ultra-slim smartphone market. When The Korea Herald checked out the new model, it immediately stood out for its sleek profile and light weight, especially when compared side by side with the Galaxy S25 Ultra released earlier this year. Measuring just 5.8 millimeters in thickness and weighing 163 grams, the Edge is noticeably slimmer and 25 percent lighter
May 15, 2025 -
Samsung makes biggest acquisition in 8 years with $1.7b FlaktGroup deal
Samsung Electronics announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire FlaktGroup, a German heating and cooling solutions provider, for 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion), marking its largest overseas acquisition in eight years. The tech giant said it will acquire 100 percent of the shares in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning company from European investment firm Triton, aiming to strengthen its HVAC business amid rapid market growth. It is Samsung’s first multibillion doll
May 14, 2025 -
SK Telecom completes USIM protection service for all users
SK Telecom said Wednesday that all 25 million of its users have signed up for the company's USIM Protection Service following a major data breach, including those using international roaming. “Since the USIM protection service for overseas users began on May 12, we have completed the enrollment of all users by this morning. Essentially, all customers have now been covered,” said Ryu Jung-hwan, head of the network infrastructure center at SK Telecom, during a press briefing on Wednesday. The comp
May 14, 2025 -
SK Group launches data protection committee to bolster group-wide cybersecurity
SK Group said Wednesday it has launched a special committee on data protection as part of its efforts to improve cybersecurity across its affiliates, following a large-scale data breach at SK Telecom Co. The special committee was formed under the SUPEX Council, SK Group's top decision-making advisory body, to proactively identify and block security risks and strengthen security capabilities of affiliates within the group, according to SK Group. Chey Chang-won, chairman of the SUPEX Council, will
May 14, 2025 -
S. Korea to deploy new supercomputer from Hewlett Packard Enterprise
South Korea will introduce a new supercomputer from Hewlett Packard Enterprise under a contract that includes five years of maintenance and repair services, the science ministry said Wednesday. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information signed a 382.5 billion-won ($270 million) deal with HPE to install the supercomputer by the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Science and ICT said in a press release. It will be the country's sixth state supercomputer. "In rapidly changing resear
May 14, 2025 -
Naver D2SF eyes US market to support startups' global ambition
The corporate venture capital arm of Korean tech giant Naver, D2SF, seeks to expand its presence in the US market to help promising domestic tech startups break into global arenas. In marking the center's 10th year since its establishment, Naver D2SF shared its broader vision to expand its US footprint that requires significant investment and access to larger markets to support startups' growth beyond domestic confines — especially at a time when competition in AI and other advanced technology i
May 13, 2025 -
Czech-Korean nuclear deal under EU scrutiny
A landmark $18 billion nuclear power plant deal between South Korea and the Czech Republic has come under renewed pressure after the European Union raised objections to the project, according to industry sources on Tuesday. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and a subsidiary of Czech state-run utility CEZ were set to sign a contract last week for the construction of two 1,055-megawatt nuclear reactors at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant. However, the signing was suspended after a regional court granted
May 13, 2025 -
Samsung debuts slimmest Galaxy S phone
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge -- its slimmest Galaxy S smartphone -- further expanding the latest Galaxy S25 lineup with a device that combines ultra-slim design with powerful artificial intelligence capabilities. Under the theme “Galaxy S25 Edge: Beyond Slim,” the tech giant introduced the new device through an online event at 9 a.m. via its official website and other social media platforms. The Edge has a width of just 5.8 millimeters, thinner than the Galaxy S25
May 13, 2025 -
SK Telecom debuts USIM reset tech without chip swap
Korea’s top mobile carrier SK Telecom said Sunday it is introducing the new USIM reset solution that allows users to update specific USIM authentication data without physically replacing the chip. The technology alters part of the user identification and authentication information stored on the chip, leaving other user-saved data, such as mobile contact lists, prepaid transportation cards like T-money and mobile certificates, untouched. Unlike traditional USIM swaps, it eliminates the need to re
May 11, 2025 -
S. Korea to decide by August on Google's potential transfer of high-precision map data
The South Korean government will decide by August whether to allow Google to transfer the country's high-precision map data overseas amid heated debates over national security, digital sovereignty and other trade issues, officials said Sunday. In February, the US tech giant submitted an application to the state-run National Geographic Information Institute, seeking approval for the transfer of 1:5,000-scale high-precision map data to its data centers abroad. The review panel must notify Google o
May 11, 2025