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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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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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Korean firms target EV charging market in US
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Samsung to release new smartwatch on Aug. 31
Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that it will release its new smartwatch, the Gear S3, in Berlin later this month. The unpack event will take place at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31, just two days before the German capital holds the Internal Funkausstellung (IFA) tech fair, a leading annual trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances. The invitation sent by the South Korean tech giant suggested that the new smartwatch will inherit features of its predecessor the Gear S2 including its round shape
Aug. 16, 2016
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Scientists develop improved breast cancer treatment
A group of South Korean scientists has developed a new treatment system for breast cancer by enhancing the effectiveness of hormonal treatment, the science ministry said Tuesday.The team led by Park In-cheol discovered that administering dichloroacetate with the hormonal drug tamoxifen increases cell deaths in breast cancer by more than two times, the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning said."Dichloroacetate is originally a drug used to lower lactate density but we have discovered that
Aug. 16, 2016
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Chinese company opens drone arena in Korea
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI said Tuesday that it has opened the world's first indoor drone arena in South Korea in a move to target one of the world's fastest growing industries.The 1,395-square-meter arena in Yongin, about 50 kilometers south of Seoul, allows hobbyists and racers to fly unmanned aerial vehicles safely without restrictions.DJI, which claims 70 percent of the global drone market, said the venue aims to target the South Korean market for content provided by the aerial device."W
Aug. 16, 2016
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Korean makers to face tough global DRAM competition in 2018: reports
Leading global DRAM-makers -- Samsung Electronics and SK hynix -- may face tough competition from 2018 as the mass production of Chinese chipmakers is predicted to raise oversupply concerns, according to industry reports. According to the latest report from market research firm IC Insights, the average selling price of DRAM, or dynamic random access memory, chips is expected to rise through the end of this year and into 2017 due to growing demand for enterprise systems -- for the use of “big dat
Aug. 15, 2016
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Number of HIV, AIDS patients surpasses 10,000 in Korea
The number of human immunodeficiency virus infections and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients surpassed 10,000 for the first time in South Korea last year, the health authorities said Friday.A total of 10,502 people tested positive for HIV and were diagnosed with AIDS in 2015, up from 9,615 tallied in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.The figure represents a net increase of accumulative records of HIV infections and AIDS patients on a yearly basis, with the
Aug. 12, 2016
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Lotte Homeshopping fined W200m for selling customer data
Korea Communications Commission, the state telecom and media regulator, on Thursday handed Lotte Homeshopping a fine of 200 million won ($182,000) for mishandling customers’ personal data. Lotte Homeshopping is a television shopping channel under South Korean retail giant Lotte Group, which is currently under heavy investigation on charges of embezzlement and bribery.Woori Homeshopping Co., the operator of the Lotte-based TV channel, was found to have sold the personal data of some 29,000 custom
Aug. 12, 2016
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Six in 10 Koreans use 2 or more mobile messaging apps
About six in 10 South Koreans use two or more mobile messaging apps, with KakaoTalk standing as the most-used chat service, a survey showed Friday.According to the survey of 279 people aged between 19 and 59, conducted by market researcher DMC Media, 64.1 percent of respondents said they use two or more mobile messaging apps. The survey found that 35.8 percent use one messaging app, 38.8 percent use two, 16.8 percent use three and 8.6 percent use more than four. Asked why they use multiple messa
Aug. 12, 2016
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Fuel cell vehicles a possible solution to fine dust problem: study
Fuel cell vehicles might just be a solution to various environmental issues, including climate change, as they can help reduce fine dust without even trying, a study by a local automaker showed Friday.According to local industry leader Hyundai Motor Co., a fuel cell electric vehicle can collect up to 20 milligrams of fine dust for every kilometer it travels.An FCEV is a type of hybrid vehicle that uses a fuel cell and a battery to power an electric motor instead of an engine. Because its fuel ce
Aug. 12, 2016
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Various translation devices to assist PyeongChang Olympics athletes
Major South Korean tech firms have recently rolled out a number of automated translation applications for Korean and major foreign languages, industry officials and analysts said Thursday.Co-developed by local software firm Hancom Interfree Inc., and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, "Genie Talk" is capable of translating Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Arabic.The app will be available to athletes during the 2018 PyeongChang Winte
Aug. 11, 2016
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[Industry 4.0] Self-driving car, drone face safety questions, lack of support
Within eight years, Korea will have autonomous vehicles manufactured wholly by homegrown technology. According to a 2.2 trillion won ($2 billion) blueprint rolled out by the Korean government Wednesday, the country will produce eight major components required for self-driving vehicles including visual sensors and radar by 2019. By 2021, carmakers will secure technology that enables a driverless vehicle to keep distance from cars ahead and change lanes without human input. And by 2024, automated
Aug. 11, 2016
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[Industry 4.0] Network carriers engage in IoT war
The dawn of Internet of Things technology has sparked a fierce war between Korea’s three major telecom carriers as they seek to become the dominant network provider for IoT-based services.While improvements in information and communications technology have advanced communication between people through objects, the Internet of Things seeks to facilitate communication between objects themselves.According to a July report by the Hyundai Research Institute, the Korean IoT market is expected to grow
Aug. 11, 2016
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[Industry 4.0] Long road ahead for Korean biotechnology
South Korea is looking to make its mark in biotechnology as it eyes leadership in new industries geared for sharp growth in the years ahead.Biotechnology refers to technology that harnesses the science of genetics and molecular biology to develop new medical treatments and services. In the coming era of aging populations, the global biotech market is set for significant growth.The Ministry of Strategy and Finance forecasts the global biotechnology market will reach $2.61 trillion by 2024, surpas
Aug. 11, 2016
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SK Networks seeks business opportunity in Brazil
The head of SK Networks has vowed to expand its business partnership and seek new opportunities in Brazil during his business trip to the nation this week, according to the company on Thursday. Chairman Choi Shin-won paid a courtesy call to Brazil’s Acting President Michel Temer in his office in Brasilia. SK Networks chairman Choi Shin-won (right) poses with Brazil’s Acting President Michel Temer. (SK Networks)“As an honorary consul to Brazil and chairman of Korea-Brazil Society, I will make ef
Aug. 11, 2016
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Netmarble to launch ‘Lineage II: Revolution’ mobile game in October
South Korea’s leading mobile game developer Netmarble Games on Thursday announced that it will launch “Lineage II: Revolution” for mobile devices in Korea in October.Netmarble’s upcoming mobile game -- categorized as a “massively multiplayer online role playing game,” or MMORPG -- is based on NCSoft’s original online role-playing game “Lineage II.”“Lineage II: Revolution” has sought to optimize the original online game to fit mobile devices while offering the same high-quality graphics, characte
Aug. 11, 2016
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[Industry 4.0] Strict regulations hinder big data growth
The growth of South Korea’s big data industry is being hampered by strict regulations on personal data and lack of understanding of the technology, industry analysts say. The global big data market, which is expected to stand at around $27.3 billion this year, will more than triple by 2026, according to market research firm Statista. (Bloomberg)However, tech-savvy Korea is still far behind in this industry. The local big data market was worth around 262 billion won ($239 million) last year and
Aug. 11, 2016
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[Industry 4.0] AI, robots in Korea after AlphaGo match
A Go tournament in March between a Korean and an artificial intelligence software changed many things. The computer program by Google’s DeepMind defeated the human at the game, proving that machines can in some ways be better than their creators and defying conventional thinking that upholds human intelligence. (123rf)The impact of the event on Korean society was immense as it spread the message that machines could possibly surpass humans in other areas – and sooner than expected. It also raise
Aug. 11, 2016
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Samsung mobile chief says iris-scanning is safest
Samsung Electronics’ mobile chief said Thursday that the iris technology used for its new smartphone Galaxy Note 7 is the safest security technology. “Iris-scanning is the safest security technology at the current level. Iris, which is fixed within 18 months to 20 months (since a baby is born), cannot be reproduced,” said Koh Dong-jin, the head of the tech giant’s mobile business, at a launch event for the Galaxy Note 7 in Seoul. Koh downplayed a recent hacking demonstration of Samsung Pay by se
Aug. 11, 2016
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Kakao Q2 operating profit up 133% on Loen acquisition
Kakao, the operator of South Korea’s top mobile messenger KakaoTalk, on Thursday said its operating profit in the second quarter rose 132.8 percent on-year to 26.6 billion won ($24.25 million). The company’s revenue during the April-June period jumped 66.2 percent on-year to 376.5 billion won, led by the strong performance of its content business division which includes music, games and webtoons, it said. Kakao’s content division received a major boost from its new subsidiary Loen Entertainment
Aug. 11, 2016
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Foreign travelers most impressed by free WiFi in Korea: survey
South Koreans take free Wi-Fi access available in public places for granted, but it was the most impressive experience for foreigners visiting Asia's tech powerhouse, a survey showed Thursday. According to the poll conducted by Cosmo Jin Travel R&D Institute on 706 foreign travelers between June and July, 55 percent were most surprised by being able to use the free Internet connection in such places as airports, subway lines, restaurants and ancient palaces during their stay here.Over 130 respon
Aug. 11, 2016
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Beauty start-up Memebox scores $66m investment
South Korean online beauty retailer Memebox on Wednesday said it secured some $66 million in new funding from global venture capital funds Formation 8, Goodwater Capital and Pejman Mar Ventures. The latest round of funding drives up the total investment raised by Memebox to about $100 million, the biggest ever for a Korean beauty start-up, the company said. It plans to use the new capital to finance its service upgrades and global expansion.A person opens the Memebox mobile app on a smartphone (
Aug. 10, 2016