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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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KT develops new cost-efficient 5G network repeater
South Korean network carrier KT on Monday said that it has successfully developed a new, cost-effective telecommunications device able to deliver next-generation 5G network signals inside closed buildings by using network infrastructures already installed in buildings.KT’s newly-built repeater -- a device which amplifies network signals for small areas or buildings and plays an integral role in enabling network services indoors -- runs on existing network cables and repeaters built for Long-Term
Oct. 10, 2016
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Samsung plagued by fire-prone Note7, patent row with Apple
Samsung Electronics has been plagued by a series of woes recently related to its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 and patent battles with Apple.Samsung halted the production of its Galaxy Note 7 on Monday after a number of replacement phones caught fire globally and the US major mobile carriers AT&T and T-Mobile stopped sales of the phones on the grounds of consumer safety.“The production halts include Samsung’s plants in Vietnam, which are in charge of global supplies. The measure was taken for the sa
Oct. 10, 2016
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KTX to install in-seat power supply system
The Korea Railroad Corporation said Monday it will install a power supply system and USB ports for mobile devices in all KTX bullet trains for the convenience of passengers.The in-seat charging port will have a 220 volt power outlet and two USB ports which will allow passengers to charge their smartphones, tablets and laptops on the train. The power supply system will be equipped with anti-electric shock and one-touch plug separation functions for the safety of users, the national railroad opera
Oct. 10, 2016
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Samsung temporarily halts production of Galaxy Note 7: official
Samsung Electronics Co. has temporarily suspended production of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, an official at a supplier for Samsung said Monday, amid a series of media reports that some Note 7 replacements have caught fire. The halt is in cooperation with consumer safety regulators from South Korea, the United States and China, the official said on the condition of anonymity. Galaxy Note 7 (Samsung)"This measure includes a Samsung plant in Vietnam that is responsible for global shipments (of the
Oct. 10, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Nokia’s AP head bets on Korea’s 5G leadership
South Korea may be in a leadership position in the global market for 5G broadband, Nokia’s Asia Pacific and Japan head said last week. Korea aims to be the first to unveil the next-generation network 5G -- which can deliver data 1,000 times faster than long-term evolution -- in time for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The successful launch of the technology, being developed by local telecom operators in partnership with Samsung Electronics, Nokia, Ericsson and NEC, is critical for Korea i
Oct. 9, 2016
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iPhone 7 to hit S. Korean shelves on Oct. 21
U.S. tech giant Apple Inc. said Saturday the iPhone 7 series is slated to reach the South Korean market on Oct. 21, and is set to compete with other local rivals in the high-end handset market.Apple said the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus, each with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays, respectively, will officially set sail here, along with the wireless earphones, called Airpod.The local price for the devices, however, has not yet been announced by mobile carriers here. Industry watchers here have been e
Oct. 8, 2016
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Despite recall, Samsung expects W7.8tr profit
Amid a worldwide recall of its latest Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, Samsung Electronics on Friday predicted 7.8 trillion won in operating profit for its third-quarter business period, a 5.5 percent increase compared to last year.The 3Q earning guidance released by the South Korean tech giant beat analysts’ estimate, an average of 7.4 trillion won, according to FN Guide, a local fund tracker.The better-than-expected estimate appears to have been supported by the strong sales of NAND flash memory chip
Oct. 7, 2016
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Park visits virtual reality exhibition to promote VR technology as growth dynamo
President Park Geun-hye on Friday visited a virtual reality exhibition in Seoul to provide fresh momentum to her government's drive to nurture the promising technology sector as a new growth engine.The exhibition, called Korea VR Festival, began its four-day run on Thursday. Nearly 80 companies, including those from the United States, Japan and China, have joined the event held at the Nuri Dream Square, a tech cluster in western Seoul.Park met with the heads of the participating VR companies and
Oct. 7, 2016
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Samsung remains cautious as share price surges on Elliott’s proposal
As Samsung Electronics remained cautious over US hedge fund Elliott’s proposal on governance restructuring, stock prices of the tech giant and related affiliates surged Thursday.Earlier Wednesday, Elliott sent a letter to Samsung Electronics, noting that the “unnecessary complex” structure of the company was weighing on its stock prices and it is thus undervalued by as much as 70 percent.The activist investor asked Samsung Electronics to split into a holding company and list its operating compan
Oct. 6, 2016
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Samsung phone mired in safety controversy again
Samsung Electronics is mired in another round of controversy after a US airliner was forced to evacuate its passengers and crew before taking off Wednesday from a Louisville airport after smoke was detected from a replacement Samsung smartphone, according to reports Thursday.The Southwest Airlines jet was getting ready to take off from a Louisville airport when the smoke was detected coming from one of the passenger’s Galaxy Note 7.The owner of the phone, Brian Green, told local media his device
Oct. 6, 2016
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[Photo News] Preorders for Luna S begin
Korean network carrier SK Telecom on Thursday began receiving preorders for the Luna S smartphone, a mid-tier smartphone jointly developed by local electronics maker TG&Co. and SK Telecom. The Luna S, priced at 568,700 won ($511), is an upgraded handset based on its predecessor Luna, promoted to success here by Seolhyun of K-pop girl group AOA last year. It will begin official sales Wednesday. (SK Telecom)
Oct. 6, 2016
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Merck Korea launches biopharma support center in Songdo
German life sciences and chemicals giant Merck opened a new biopharmaceuticals production and development support center in Incheon’s Songdo district on Thursday, as part of its moves to ramp up its presence in the country’s fast-growing biotechnology industry. Located in the heart of Korea’s fast-growing biotechnology hub, Merck’s M Lab Collaboration Center is designed to provide local clients such as Samsung BioLogics, Celltrion and Green Cross with more comprehensive training and research and
Oct. 6, 2016
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LG Chem breaks ground on EV battery plant in Poland
Korean battery maker LG Chem broke ground on its electric vehicle battery plant located in Wroclaw, southwestern Poland, the company said on Thursday. LG Chem aims to operate the 41,300 square-meter plant by the second half of 2017 with an investment of 400 billion won ($360 million). The plant will be capable of producing more than 100,000 batteries annually for electric vehicles that can run up to 320 kilometers on a single charge, the company said. LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo (second from r
Oct. 6, 2016
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US flight evacuated after another Samsung phone fire
A Southwest Airlines flight leaving Louisville, Kentucky was evacuated Wednesday after a passenger’s Samsung phone began emitting smoke. Flight 994 was evacuated on the runway prior to takeoff after a passenger’s Samsung Galaxy Note 7 -- described as a replacement in Samsung’s global recall of the device -- apparently caught fire, the airline said.“All customers and crew deplaned calmly and safely via the main cabin door,” it said in a written statement. (Brian Green)There is an ongoing global
Oct. 6, 2016
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New data on ‘Korean human genome’ published in ‘Nature’ scientific journal
New data detailing the genome sequence of a Korean individual was published in the scientific journal Nature on Thursday, offering new reference points specific to the Asian population for genetic scientists around the world. Titled “De Novo Assembly and Phasing of a Korean Human Genome,” the new academic research was compiled by the Seoul National University’s Genomic Medicine Institute in partnership with Korean genetic sequencing firm Macrogen.A graphic of a human genome based on a Korean in
Oct. 6, 2016
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Fitbit Charge 2 launched in Korea
US wearable maker Fitbit launched its latest model “Fitbit Charge 2” in Korea on Wednesday. (Fitbit)Fitbit Charge 2 is an update to the brand’s previous best selling product “Charge HR,” with enhanced design and functions that gauge the wearer’s heartbeat, breathing and fitness level in real time. The measured data are all put into a numerical scale for maximum workout results, the company said. The price for the smart band is 199,000 won ($178). The product can be found at online shopping chan
Oct. 5, 2016
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Prices of DRAM, NAND chips to significantly improve in Q4
The average prices of DRAM and NAND flash memory chips are expected to significantly improve in the fourth quarter, helped by stronger demand for notebook computers and a supply shortage in the NAND flash market, according to industry data Wednesday. The average contract price of DRAM for personal computers rose 7.4 percent on-month in September to $14.50, and the price for the fourth quarter “will reach its highest point in two years due to stronger-than-expected notebook demand worldwide,” DRA
Oct. 5, 2016
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Possible Apple-China panel deal may not impact Samsung: analyst
China’s aggressive investment in panels may not have a significant impact on South Korea’s leading display manufacturers such as Samsung Display and LG Display, amid speculations that Apple may use LCD panels from China, according to local analysts. The latest report by IHS Markit said Apple is considering diversifying its supply chain to Chinese makers for its MacBook Air lines as Samsung and LG are shifting their focus into OLED from LCD. If so, this will be the first time Apple will use LCD p
Oct. 5, 2016
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LG Chem displays future of batteries
LG Chem, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, is participating at an annual exhibition of rechargeable batteries in Seoul this week to display the products the company has developed for future industries, company officials said Wednesday.Their products displayed at the InterBattery 2016 include high-powered small batteries for drones and NASA spacesuits. A capture of the battery conference official website.LG is one of 140 companies participating the exhibition that runs through Fri
Oct. 5, 2016
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Samsung’s mid-tier Galaxy A8 smartphone launches in Korea
Samsung Electronics’ newly upgraded Galaxy A8 smartphone began sales in South Korea on Wednesday, aiming to appeal to customers looking for a premium smartphone at a lower cost. Sold exclusively through local network carrier SK Telecom, the Galaxy A8 is a mid-tier smartphone priced at 649,000 won ($583) -- making it around 300,000 won cheaper than the premium Galaxy Note 7, which recently resumed sales in Korea.A model holds up the new Galaxy A8, which was released in Korea via SK Telecom on Wed
Oct. 5, 2016