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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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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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LG Chem CEO sets revenue growth for 40 percent in 2020
SEOSAN, South Chungcheong Province -- LG Chem’s revenue will grow 40 percent in the next two years, driven by rising demand on batteries, particularly batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, the company‘s chief executive said Friday.At a meeting with reporters Friday at LG Chem’s Daesan complex in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, LG Chem CEO Park Jin-soo said that batteries will account for “about half” of the 10 trillion won ($9.3 billion) in revenue growth for the compan
March 11, 2018
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Blockchain can prevent delays in payment for products delivered by SMEs: report
Smart contracts based on blockchain technology can effectively prevent delays in payments for delivered goods and make it impossible to unilaterally alter original contracts, a local think tank said Sunday.The report by Korea Small Business Institute said blockchains can open new horizons for how small and medium enterprises conduct business with their larger contractors.Blockchain, often associated with cryptography and virtual currency, is considered an incorruptible digital ledger that can do
March 11, 2018
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First-day sales of Galaxy S9 only 70 percent of predecessor
The first-day sales performance of Samsung Electronics Co.'s new flagship Galaxy S9 smartphones were around 70 percent of the previous series in South Korea, industry sources showed Saturday, reflecting the market's weaker-than-expected reaction. According to the sources, 180,000 units of Galaxy S9 smartphones were distributed through the country's three mobile carriers on Friday, lower than the 260,000 units posted by the Galaxy S8 series. Samsung's new smartphone is currently available only
March 10, 2018
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[Weekender] Cleaning delivered to your door with a simple tap
With temperatures slowly rising, the number of Koreans in long, padded jackets is dwindling.Coming on March 21 this year, the official start of spring is a traditional time for cleaning. And younger Koreans are going digital by opting for mobile apps to find veteran cleaners. Victor Ching, CEO of Miso, noticed the potential of a mobile-based cleaning service here and launched a cleaning app of the same name in August 2015 with a dream to create an “Uber” in cleaning. Victor Ching, CEO of Miso (
March 9, 2018
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Samsung Bioepis launches Europe’s first Herceptin biosimilar
Samsung Bioepis, the new drug development arm of South Korea’s Samsung Group, has launched its Herceptin biosimilar in the UK through its local marketing partner MSD, becoming the first company to bring a cheaper copy of the blockbuster anticancer drug to Europe. MSD, also known as Merck & Co. in North America, announced Thursday that Ontruzant, the first biosimilar copy of Roche’s breast cancer therapy Herceptin (trastuzumab), had begun sales in the UK. Biosimilars refer to cheaper, near-replic
March 9, 2018
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Human players beat AI robots in curling game
ICHEON -- Human players handily beat robots with artificial intelligence (AI) in a curling game on Thursday, despite the machines demonstrating evolving skill levels.At a competition hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, two robots named Curly exhibited considerable skill in placing stones on target and showed the ability to formulate strategy.Two robots named Curly face off against a human team at a competition hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT in Icheon Thursday. (Yonhap)The robot
March 8, 2018
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Samsung SDS seeks lead in smart logistics with AI, blockchain
Samsung SDS, the IT solutions and logistics service arm of South Korea’s Samsung Group, is seeking to outshine rivals in the global logistics business with its smart logistics platform that leverages artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to improve operational efficiency. The company on Thursday shared the latest upgrades to it smart logistics platform Cello -- an end-to-end integrated logistics solution that handles logistics process from start to finish, including supply chain plan
March 8, 2018
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MWC phones hit Korean market Friday
Major smartphones introduced at this year‘s Mobile World Congress by Korean strongholds Samsung and LG are set to hit the market Friday amid concerns about a slowdown in the smartphone market here.Samsung Electronics is rolling out its Galaxy S9 while LG Electronics is bringing out its V30S ThinQ, both of which were showcased at MWC in Barcelona.With LG having pushed back the release of its newest flagship phone, tentatively being called the G7, industry interest has been focused on the sales pe
March 8, 2018
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Artificial intelligence is coming to home karaoke
Artificial intelligence is coming to home karaoke, with wireless carrier KT and karaoke machine maker KY Kumyoung Group teaming up to create a new service this year, according to KT on Thursday.The two firms signed an agreement Thursday at KT’s headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The two companies are planning to create a new artificial intelligence-powered karaoke service for homes this year, and to continue cooperating in the entertainment sector using KT’s latest technologies and Kumyoung’s mus
March 8, 2018
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[Photo News] Dyson V10's Asia Debut
DYSON V10’S ASIA DEBUT -- Dyson’s vice president of floor care and robotics, John Churchill, demonstrates the functions of the new V10 cordless vacuum at the K Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul on Wednesday. Churchill announced that Dyson would no longer be developing corded vacuums, moving completely into the cordless vacuums sphere. On Wednesday, the company revealed the new Dyson Cyclone 10 vacuum and Dyson Pure Cool air purifier for the first time in Asia, following similar events in New Y
March 7, 2018
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Samsung CEO touts partnerships with Chinese mobile leaders on Galaxy S9
Samsung Electronics’ head of smartphones Koh Dong-jin is trying to appeal to Chinese consumers with the latest flagship Galaxy S9 series smartphones as part of efforts to restore Samsung’s position in the market.“Samsung will try to provide new value for Chinese consumers and economy, while continuing to invest in technological innovation,” said Koh in his keynote speech during a launching ceremony in China on Tuesday. Samsung held a launching ceremony for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus smartphones in Gu
March 7, 2018
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LG Innotek CEO eyes China with world’s most powerful UV LED chip
LG Innotek, a parts manufacturing subsidiary of LG Corp., announced Wednesday that the company has its eye on the global water treatment market, especially in China, with its ultraviolet ray light-emitting diode technology. The company said it had developed a 150-milliwatt UV LED chip for commercialization this year and would further raise the power to 200 milliwatts next year. LG Innotek is more familiar as a provider of smartphone camera modules, known to be a major supplier of the dual camera
March 7, 2018
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YouTube trumps KakaoTalk, Naver as South Korea’s longest-used app
YouTube has emerged as South Korea’s star mobile app, with Korean smartphone users spending the longest amount of time on the video-sharing platform than any other app. Seoul-based app analytics firm WiseApp on Wednesday released data that counted and compared the minutes Korean Android users spend on four top-used apps here: KakaoTalk, YouTube, Naver and Facebook. (123RF)WiseApp monitored the monthly app usage time of 3,712 Android users above the age of 10 over two years, from March 2016 to Fe
March 7, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Who will be first 5G provider? No one has advantage yet, says Intel engineer
While mobile operators and equipment builders around the world say their fifth-generation network solutions and services are ready for commercialization, Robert J. Topol, in charge of 5G technology at Intel, does not think anyone has an advantage now in the absence of international standards. “We are all targeting 2019 for having a lot of solutions ready,” said Topol in an interview with The Korea Herald at Intel’s booth during the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona last week. “But I don’t
March 6, 2018
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[News Focus] Will Korea’s Kakao pursue reverse ICO to create new source of funds?
Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea’s most widely-used mobile messenger, is foraying into the blockchain technology business, with possible plans to raise new capital by launching and offering for sale its own cryptocurrency. In doing so, Kakao is joining the herd of other major internet technology firms that have embraced blockchain and crypto coins as promising businesses and methods of fundraising. Kakao on Monday announced that it is planning to launch a new subsidiary focusing on block
March 6, 2018
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LG hopes to lead premium AI TV era with 2018 OLED TVs
LG Electronics is hoping to lead the era of artificial intelligence-powered TVs with its new lineup of household sets powered by its AI platform ThinQ, the company’s home entertainment chief said Monday.At a launching event showcasing LG’s premium TV lineup for this year at LG’s R&D center in southern Seoul, Brian Kwon, president of LG’s Home Entertainment Co., told reporters, “In addition to our TVs’ perfect black and perfect visual quality, this will be a year for us to take the next step with
March 5, 2018
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[Health-tech Korea] The Wave Talk seeks real-time bacteria detection with laser sensor
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles highlighting South Korea’s promising startups in the emerging sectors of digital health care and next-generation medical devices. This is the 16th installment of "Health-tech Korea". - Ed.Despite persistent public campaigns by municipal governments to promote clean tap water, South Koreans are known to refrain from drinking it or even using it for cooking. Their heavy reliance on bottled water for consumption shows the lack of trust in water st
March 4, 2018
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Samsung SDI to provide battery modules for Kauai ESS project
Samsung SDI will be providing 13,000 battery modules for an energy storage system project on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the company said Sunday.The Lawai Solar and Energy Project, run jointly by the American AES Group affiliate Distributed Energy and the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, will install a 28-megawatt solar photovoltaic system and a 100 megawatt-hour five-hour duration ESS on Kauai. Samsung SDI will be providing approximately 13,000 battery modules for the ESS.“The project will p
March 4, 2018
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[Exclusive] SKT CEO calls Huawei cause of concern in choosing 5G partners
Ahead of selecting suppliers of equipment for its fifth-generation network in June, South Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom’s chief is unsure about whether to consider China’s Huawei over security issues. “Huawei is a concern,” SKT CEO Park Jung-ho told The Korea Herald last week during the Mobile World Congress 2018 held in Barcelona, Spain. “We are at a crossroads when it comes to the decision, whether (to make it from the standpoint of) the government or customers.”Huawei's booth at Mobile Wor
March 4, 2018
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Samsung Galaxy S9, LG V3 initial preorders fall shy of expectations
Initial preorders in South Korea for the latest smartphones by Samsung Electronics Co. and its smaller rival LG Electronics Inc. have fallen shy of expectations, industry watchers said Thursday.Samsung and LG both started accepting orders for their latest flagship models, the Galaxy S9 and the V30S ThinQ on Wednesday. Market watchers said the number of preorders for the S9, the larger Galaxy S9 Plus and the V30S ThinQ during the first six hours on the first day did not reach those of their immed
March 1, 2018