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Court refuses injunction on medical school expansion
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Why Korean crime stories typically feature nameless, faceless perpetrators
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Debate on 'no-seniors zones' heats up
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Rare mid-May heavy snow warning issued over mountainous areas of Gangwon
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S. Korea, Cambodia forge strategic partnership
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Is NewJeans headed for a long 'break'?
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[KH Explains] Hyundai-backed Motional’s struggles deepen as Tesla eyes August robotaxi debut
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Police raid popera singer Kim Ho-joong's house over hit-and-run suspicions
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady
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SK hynix might reduce dividends due to worsening cash flow
SK hynix is considering revising its dividend policy for shareholders due to depleting cash flow, the company said Thursday, amid a downturn in the memory chip market.“As the cash flow has worsened this year, it may be difficult to maintain the current dividend policy,” said Sk Hynix CFO Cha Jin-seok. “The company is currently reviewing the plan.” The plan was announced during a conference call with investors on its third-quarter earnings. The world’s second-l
Oct. 24, 2019
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[From the Scene] Samsung SDI demonstrates fire-safe ESS
ULSAN -- In a dark chamber with thick concrete walls at Samsung SDI’s battery manufacturing site in Ulsan on Wednesday, two officials confidently demonstrated the safety of its new energy storage system in the event of a fire. They deliberately made a hole in two ESS modules -- an older version and a new model equipped with fire blockers and insulators -- by banging a nail into them to induce spontaneous combustion. After about three minutes, there was a bang and a sizable flame in the old
Oct. 24, 2019
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Samsung updates software of Galaxy S10, Note 10 over fingerprint flaw
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has released a software patch to fix a bug in the ultrasound-based fingerprint scanner on Galaxy S10 and Note 10 smartphones. Samsung has faced a backlash after some users discovered that anyone's fingerprint could unlock S10 and Note 10 series devices covered with a silicone-based screen, raising security issues over the latest smartphones. "We apologize for causing inconvenience to customers with the fingerprint recognition issues," Samsung s
Oct. 23, 2019
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S. Korea mobile carriers attack global market with 5G technology
South Korea’s telecom giants are making a foray into the global market with fifth-generation wireless network technology in a push to discover business opportunities beyond the domestic market. SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus are accelerating their efforts to enhance 5G partnerships with mobile vendors around the world -- for example, by exporting network equipment and developing 5G-based content. Since launching 5G services in April, achieving a world first, the mobile carriers are taking adv
Oct. 23, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Government issues ‘grave warning’ against liquid e-cigarettes
The government on Wednesday warned against using liquid e-cigarettes, or e-liquids, until health perils associated with them are better understood.“The Health and Welfare Ministry strongly recommends discontinuing the use of liquid e-cigarettes until the link between lung injuries and liquid e-cigarettes is clearly identified,” said Health Minister Park Neung-hoo in a press briefing Wednesday morning.“Teenagers and those with respiratory diseases, in particular, should stop usi
Oct. 23, 2019
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S. Korea to boost power supply from solar and wind
South Korea's industry minister said Wednesday that Seoul will boost the supply of power from solar and wind energy in a green transition amid global efforts to cut down on heat-trapping gases. Sung Yun-mo, minister of trade, industry and energy, made the comments in an international conference on renewable energy at an exhibition center in southern Seoul.The conference -- which brought together 3,500 people from more than 100 countries -- is meant to form a stronger consensus on the need to fur
Oct. 23, 2019
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Naver, Kakao launch evaluation of online news
South Korea’s two internet titans Naver and Kakao began their regular news quality assessment Tuesday for media outlets wishing to gain exposure via their online search platforms. A news partnership evaluation committee of the two firms said that media groups wishing to use Naver and Kakao’s news platforms can send in their applications from Tuesday. The review process takes up to three months. The “qualified partners” will be announced next year. Basic qualifications in
Oct. 22, 2019
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SK Innovation conducts forensic inspection upon USITC order
SK Innovation, locked in a legal battle against domestic rival LG Chem recently, conducted a forensic inspection of its computer systems upon the order of the United States International Trade Commission earlier this month, industry sources said Tuesday. The USITC ordered the firm on Oct. 3 to recover as many as 980 documents that were alleged to have been deleted by the company, the sources said. The South Korean lithium-ion battery maker conducted the examination attended by LG Chem&rsquo
Oct. 22, 2019
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Samsung planning roll-up displays, rotating cameras for new phones: reports
Samsung Electronics appears to be preparing to equip some of its upcoming Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S11 series, with rollable displays and rotating cameras, according to news reports Tuesday. The South Korean tech giant filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Office in April for its combination of a rollable display and a rotating camera module, showed a patent document uncovered by Lets Go Digital based in the Netherlands. The document showed an image of a device with
Oct. 22, 2019
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6 out of 10 Korean job seekers want to be YouTubers: survey
About 6 out of 10 South Koreans wish to make a living -- or at least supplement their income -- by creating content and uploading it on YouTube, a survey showed Monday. According to the survey of about 3,500 job seekers by job search agency Saramin HR, more than 60 percent of the respondents said they wanted to become professional or amateur YouTube content creators. Respondents in their 20s coveted the job the most, with 71 percent of people in this age group consisting of YouTube hopefuls. Am
Oct. 21, 2019
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Korean firms to launch all-in-one ID verification app
South Korean mobile carriers, smartphone makers and financial firms have joined hands to simplify and decentralize the cumbersome online identity verification process. The decentralized ID service -- to be launched on a trial basis this year -- named Initial, will essentially verify an individual’s identity without tangible documents like graduation or employment certificates, and enable taking out loans or applying for jobs, through a single mobile app. This is the second endeavor
Oct. 21, 2019
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SK hynix develops 3rd Gen. 10-nm memory chips
SK hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip provider, announced Monday it has completed development of the third generation of DDR4 DRAM with the industry’s highest density and power efficiency, along with a plan to start mass production next year. The Korean chipmaker has developed a 16-gigabit DDR4 on 10-nanometer technology process, known as 1Z-nm, with productivity improved from the previous 1Y-nm generation by 27 percent. Considering that 16-gigabit DRAM is the industry&rsq
Oct. 21, 2019
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[Video] Using robotics in dementia prevention, care
An orb with a set of ears, blinky eyes and the voice and speech manners of a chatty child is making advances in dementia therapy at a hospital in Seoul. Named Bomy, the robot assists cognitive training for patients in the early stages, or at the risk of developing dementia.Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital’s Robot-assisted Cognitive Training Center opened its doors in April, and is headed by Dr. Kim Geon-ha, a neurologist who has been researching related technologies since 2009. The
Oct. 20, 2019
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Samsung to update software to prevent security flaw in Galaxy S10, Note 10
Samsung Electronics announced late Friday that the tech giant will update its software due to potential security breaches in flagship smartphone models Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10 5G and Note 10 next week. The announcement was made in response to recent reports of a case in the United Kingdom in which a user claimed that when her Galaxy S10 screen was covered with a silicon protective case, the device was unlocked with someone else’s fingerprint. The issue involved ultrasonic fing
Oct. 18, 2019
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Samsung launches new foundry forum in Silicon Valley
Samsung Electronics said Friday it has launched a new forum in Silicon Valley as part of the efforts to enhance competitiveness of its foundry business. Named as Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem, or SAFE, the forum has been designed to provide an opportunity for Samsung’s partner companies to directly meet with customers and discuss comprehensive design technology infrastructure -- including electronic design automation, intellectual property, cloud, design service, and packaging -- whic
Oct. 18, 2019
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Samsung ranks 6th in global brand value
Samsung Electronics was ranked sixth among 100 global corporate brands in terms of their value, according to a consulting firm Thursday. The brand value of South Korea’s tech giant was estimated at $61.1 billion this year, increasing from $59.9 billion last year, according to the list of 100 Best Global Brands announced by US-based Interbrand. Its brand value surged 250 percent from $17.5 billion in 2009.Samsung first entered the list of top 10 brands in 2012, and has been rising ste
Oct. 17, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Twinny to challenge global robotics heavyweights
In the global race for automation in logistics, unmanned mobile robots are playing an important role, largely with the assistance of an underlying system that varies from QR codes on the floor to beacon sensors on walls and wearable devices.South Korean startup Twinny is one company that is moving the other way by weaning its mobile robotic solutions off the system. By becoming independent, its robots can precisely locate themselves, detect a human to follow and execute the order-picking process
Oct. 16, 2019
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'League of Legends' to be available on mobile devices
US game developer Riot Games said Wednesday that its massively popular e-sports game "League of Legends" will be available on both mobile devices and consoles.It marks the first time since the game's launch in 2009 that the new version, called "League of Legends: Wild Rift," is coming to platforms other than computers. The new game will be similar to the original version, although the user interface and buttons will be adjusted for mobile screens, the company said. Play
Oct. 16, 2019
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LG Innotek develops first Qualcomm chip-based module for cars
LG Innotek announced Wednesday the company has developed a communications module for automobiles based on Qualcomm’s 5G chip as the first in the world. The 5G communications module, a combination of a communications chip, memory and radio frequency circuit, is a component that enables transmission of data between a vehicle and 5G base station. The module, as small and slim as a credit card, will enable sharing of real-time traffic information, precise location measurement and communication
Oct. 16, 2019
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Korea’s largest lithium-ion battery show kicks off
InterBattery, the country’s biggest trade show for lithium-ion battery makers, kicked off Wednesday for a three-day run, drawing around 100 domestic and foreign companies to showcase their newest energy solutions. South Korea’s three leading battery manufacturers LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation took part in the show to boast about their technological prowess by installing sizable exhibition booths that displayed a range of products from small batteries for IT devices and autom
Oct. 16, 2019