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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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Korean firms target EV charging market in US
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Don’t date, network: Tinder tries to woo Korean users indifferent to online dating
Finding one’s love interest via a dating app is still largely taboo in South Korea, and faced with such cultural challenges, the world’s most popular dating app is trying a different marketing approach by highlighting its social networking role for millennials. In a press conference held in Seoul, Tinder CEO Elie Seidman branded the company as a “social discovery app,” saying it would offer users more opportunities to expand their networks. Tinder has been promoting a localized campaign for Ko
Jan. 22, 2019
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At Lee Jae-yong’s order, Samsung Galaxy S10 series to feature powerful camera specs
In less than a month, Samsung Electronics’ 10th anniversary Galaxy phones will be unwrapped with breakthrough camera technology ordered by the firm’s leader Lee Jae-yong, who has shown a specific interest in the camera features, according to industry sources on Tuesday. According to rumors from tech fans around the world, the upcoming Galaxy S10 series is expected to feature three rear cameras that deliver 12-megapixel, 16-megapixel and 13-megapixel resolution, respectively, and dual front-facin
Jan. 22, 2019
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Lithium-ion batteries rising as new pillar of Korea’s exports
Amid concerns about an anticipated slowdown in South Korea’s semiconductor exports this year, lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles are emerging as a new pillar that will prop up the export-driven economy, said industry officials Monday. According to forecasts by industry insiders and stock brokerages, the country’s three battery manufacturers -- LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation -- last year won a total of around 110 trillion won ($97.6 billion) worth of orders for electric vehicle b
Jan. 21, 2019
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8K TVs to see slow growth in 2019 amid lack of content: observers
The global market for 8K TVs is expected to post weaker-than-expected growth this year amid a lack of available high-resolution content, market watchers said Monday. South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. boasted their 8K TVs with quadruple the pixels of Ultra HD models in the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, promoting them as new growth drivers in the premium segment. (Yonhap)Despite the technological advances, industry watchers point out that the
Jan. 21, 2019
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LG Electronics to unveil foldable smartphone for VIPs at MWC: source
Amid rumors about whether LG Electronics intends to join the upcoming foldable smartphone competition, a source confirmed to The Korea Herald on Sunday that the company will showcase a foldable smartphone exclusively to its business-to-business customers at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona next month. “LG will showcase the foldable smartphone under development to its VIP customers at a private booth to be set up the MWC,” said the source, who is familiar with the company’s mobile communic
Jan. 20, 2019
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LG's 17-inch laptop sets new Guinness World Record
South Korean electronics maker LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday its 17-inch ultra thin laptop has been recognized as the world's lightest laptop for its size by the Guinness Book of World Records. Among 150 kinds of 17-inch laptops sold in seven countries, the LG gram 17 weighing in at just 1,340 grams set the new Guinness record after it was launched earlier this month, the company said. It was LG gram series' third Guinness record, following two titles that were secured by laptops with 15.6-i
Jan. 17, 2019
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Samsung, LG introduce AI-based air conditioners
South Korean home appliance makers have showcased their latest lineup of air conditioners with artificial intelligence capabilities and advanced air purification features to target the premium market, industry sources said Thursday.Industry leader Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its latest wind-free air conditioners that gently disperse cold air through micro air holes and saves energy with advanced inverters. (Yonhap)The new cooling system features Samsung's Bixby digital assistance to better
Jan. 17, 2019
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Samsung to launch Galaxy A8s in Korea this month
Samsung Electronics Co. plans to launch its first smartphone with a camera hole in the display itself in South Korea later this month, industry sources said Wednesday. The world's largest phone maker plans to release Galaxy A8s in the domestic market in the coming weeks, following its unveiling in China last month, according to a Samsung official. (Yonhap)The Galaxy A8s comes with a 6.4-inch screen with a 24-megapixel selfie camera. It also has three cameras on the back. The battery capacity st
Jan. 16, 2019
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SKT introduces new messaging service in challenge to Kakao Talk
South Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom on Tuesday unveiled a new text-message service designed to more efficiently deliver videos and pictures -- a move that industry watchers said signaled an intention to compete against the country’s top mobile messenger service, Kakao Talk. SK Telecom said the new system, based on technology called Rich Communication Services, allows users to send high-resolution pictures and short video clips without consuming massive data and incurring high fees. Accordi
Jan. 15, 2019
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Kakao suspends carpooling service over protests from taxi drivers
South Korean tech giant Kakao said Tuesday it will suspend the test run of its carpooling service, following a monthslong standoff with taxi drivers who claim the business will threaten their operations. In a statement, Kakao said the company will no longer provide the trial carpooling service to users until it reaches a consensus with the taxi industry. The company said it would even consider scrapping the carpooling service altogether. “There are no conditions attached to the dialogue. … W
Jan. 15, 2019
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‘Feminist’ tops list of most searched words on Naver dictionary
South Korea’s biggest internet portal Naver said Tuesday that “feminist” was the most searched word in the company’s online Korean dictionary last year, reflecting heated debate over gender equality amid the #MeToo movement that had swept the country. Citing data for the period between Jan. 1 and Dec. 27 last year, Naver said “feminist” ranked the highest in the number of queries on the website’s Korean dictionary. The word took second place in 2017. The second most searched word last year was
Jan. 15, 2019
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Samsung’s design center testing new experiences on foldable phone
SAN FRANCISCO -- Jackson Square is a neighborhood in San Francisco inhabited by companies brimming with ideas of integrating designs into new technologies born in Silicon Valley. At the center of this design-centric area is Samsung Design Innovation Center, which is responsible for the designs of Samsung Electronics’ new products and services. The center was relocated from nearby Palo Alto in Silicon Valley in 1994 to Los Angeles in 2008, then back up to San Francisco in 2012. Federico Casalegno
Jan. 15, 2019
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LG, Samsung make list of top brands in Britain
South Korean tech giants LG Electronics Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. have made the list of top 2018 brands in a British consumer survey, industry sources said Tuesday.The LG organic light-emitting diode TV was named the best brand of 2018 among 170 products made by Samsung and other global TV makers, according to the survey by Which? magazine published by Britain's Consumers' Association. (Yonhap)Samsung was named the best brand in the smartphone and tablet PC categories, outperforming arch
Jan. 15, 2019
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Samsung’s AI strategy focuses on user trust, empowerment: Larry Heck
SILICON VALLEY, California -- Larry Heck is a renowned figure in Silicon Valley, spending 27 years working with the world’s leading tech moguls on bringing forward the era of artificial intelligence. After introducing AI services at Yahoo, Microsoft and Google, Heck joined Samsung in November 2017 to improve its fledgling AI platform Bixby, as the South Korean IT hardware manufacturer kick-started its drive for AI. “Despite the last five to seven years of progress, we are still very early in thi
Jan. 14, 2019
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No more games on TV: Streaming services replacing TVs in sports broadcasts
When South Korea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan at the Asian Cup Games in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, Korean soccer fans did not rely on traditional broadcasters to watch the match. In fact, there were no live broadcasts from the country’s three media giants -- KBS, MBC and SBS. Only JTBC, a cable network owned by a local media group, broadcast Korea’s second match at the Asian Cup. As more viewers have begun to shift from traditional broadcasters to streaming services f
Jan. 14, 2019
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Samsung likely to open new AI centers in Switzerland, Germany this year
Amid its strong drive for artificial intelligence, Samsung Electronics is preparing to open new AI research centers, likely in Switzerland and Germany, this year, in addition to seven existing centers across the continents, according to the company’s high-ranking officials on Monday. “Samsung will open additional AI centers this year to attract more AI experts, and the places under consideration include Switzerland and Germany,” a Samsung official told The Korea Herald. The comment was made in r
Jan. 14, 2019
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LG Uplus teams up with Google for VR content
LG Uplus Corp., South Korea's smallest mobile carrier, said Friday that it will set up a fund with U.S. tech giant Google Inc. to invest in virtual reality content.The agreement, made during the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is aimed at investing in the development of VR content during the first half of the year, LG Uplus said. (Yonhap)The content will be viewed through LG Uplus platforms, such as apps and global video streaming service YouTube under Google, LG Uplus said.LG Up
Jan. 11, 2019
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[CES 2019] From health wearables to sleep aids, digital health widens presence
LAS VEGAS -- Digital health care is growing at a rapid pace, as innovative technologies and solutions are revolutionizing the health management and treatment paradigm.Signaling widening interest in the convergence of technology and health care, mobile health devices, wearables and wellness gadgets are a major part of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.Alongside big names in conventional electronics, 521 digital health, 631 wearables and 151 fitness exhibitors have arrived at the
Jan. 10, 2019
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[CES 2019] Despite China’s growth, Korean display makers still driving innovation: Merck KGaA CEO
LAS VEGAS -- Despite China’s fast-growing presence in the global display business, South Korean display makers remain undisputed leaders when it comes to future innovation, according to the chief of Merck KGaA’s performance materials division on Wednesday. “Indeed, China has been putting lots of emphasis on driving the growth of the display technology. But if you look at large companies, you can see that the Korean companies are still very strong in innovation,” CEO Kai Beckmann said in an inter
Jan. 10, 2019
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Sudden heart problems kill 3.6 times more people than car crashes
More than 18,000 people died from sudden cardiac arrest without previous symptoms or warning signs in 2017 -- making it a bigger cause of death than lung cancer, at 17,980, and road traffic accidents, which killed 5,028 in the same year.According to data released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control Wednesday, 25,859 people died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2017. Excluding accidental and suicidal deaths, 18,261 died without warning.Korea Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMinistry of
Jan. 10, 2019