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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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[Photo News] Tech meets commerce
TECH MEETS COMMERCE -- IT solutions developer SK Planet said Monday it would hold Tech Planet, an annual IT developers meeting, at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul on Wednesday. The IT conference with the theme “convergence between technology and online-to-offline commerce,” will highlight the rising O2O businesses and technologies deployed, or to be utilized, in the commerce sector. More than 20 speakers from tech firms such as Google, Facebook, PayPal, eBay, and Samsung Electronics will deliver spee
Oct. 5, 2015
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LG Chem to supply batteries for Yamaha golf carts
LG Chem said Sunday it would supply lithium-ion batteries for Yamaha Motors’ new golf carts by 2016. Yamaha, a Japanese manufacturer of engines and electric motors, is also one of the top golf cart makers globally. An LG battery cell of 5.5 kilowatt-hours and 74 ampere hours has cut the weight in half while doubling battery life, compared to existing lead-acid batteries. They can be used for up to five years without maintenance unlike lead-acid batteries that require maintenance once in two year
Oct. 4, 2015
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Samsung denies rigging TV energy efficiency tests
Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest TV maker, said Saturday it doesn’t cheat on TV energy efficiency tests, responding to a news report that its TVs appear more energy efficient under test conditions than in everyday use. Tests conducted by ComplianceTV, a testing group funded by the European Union, has recently found the discrepancy, U.K.'s Guardian reported Thursday.According to the report, the European Commission was also considering investigating allegations of cheating the tests even t
Oct. 4, 2015
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[Photo News] New Samsung Gear available at KT stores
NEW SAMSUNG GEAR AVAILABLE AT KT STORES-- KT, one of leading mobile carriers in Korea, started selling Samsung Electronics’ new smartwatch Samsung Gear S2 on Friday at its retail stores across the nation. (KT)
Oct. 2, 2015
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Navigation app Kimgisa sees fast growth
Loc & All, operator of mobile navigation application Kimgisa, gained momentum in its navigation service when it was acquired by mobile messenger and Web-portal operator Kakao in May this year. Mobile navigation app Kimgisa. (Loc & All)Since then, the real-time navigation service has been on the rise, and some statistics unveiled by the operator prove it. The average daily use of the mobile app during this year’s Chuseok holiday from Sept. 26 to 28, surpassed 10 million, and the app’s use during
Oct. 2, 2015
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[Photo News] LG unveils V10
LG V10 UNVEILED -- LG Electronics unveils its latest premium smartphone, the V10, at the Lincoln Center in New York on Thursday. The V10 will be released next month through major U.S. mobile carriers, including Verizon, AT&T and TMUS. (LGE)
Oct. 2, 2015
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LG debuts new premium phone
LG Electronics on Thursday took the wraps off a new premium smartphone that touts brand-new features such as a second screen and dual cameras. The V10 is the first in a new line of Android smartphones from the Korean tech giant since LG’s mobile chief Cho Juno took office in December last year. The new phone comes as the company’s mobile business unit continues to suffer from sluggish sales in a crowded market dominated by Samsung and Apple. “We can no longer focus only on the sales figures,” s
Oct. 1, 2015
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[Photo News] Collaboration to nurture IoT
COLLABORATION TO NURTURE IOT -- Korean wireless carrier LG Uplus and chipmaker Qualcomm have pledged to work together to cultivate small- and medium-sized firms in the Internet of Things sector by investing a total of $500,000 over the next two years. Kim Sun-tae (left), chief technology officer of the Korean mobile carrier, and Derek Aberle, president of the San Diego-based chipmaker, pose at the signing ceremony of an memorandum of understanding for their collaboration in Seoul on Thursday.
Oct. 1, 2015
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[Photo News] SKT moving on up
SKT MOVING ON UP -- Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom and telecom equipment supplier Ericsson succeeded in test-running the so-called Uplink MU-MIMO technology, which improves upload speeds by an average of 40 percent. (SKT)
Oct. 1, 2015
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Chinese start-up founder hopes to join Samsung as intern
Attention is being paid to whether South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics will accept an internship proposal by the co-founder of Chinese handset maker OnePlus. Carl Pei, the co-founder of the Chinese smartphone maker, caused a stir when he wrote in one of his blog posts Wednesday that he wanted to work as an intern for Samsung.Carl Pei, cofouder of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. (@getpeid) “Seriously. I would be honored to learn from your team (Samsung) about how you’ve been able to sc
Oct. 1, 2015
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[Photo News] Samsung Gear S2 hits shelves in Korea
SAMSUNG GEAR S2 HITS SHELVES IN KOREA— Tech giant Samsung Electronics’ new smartwatch Samsung Gear S2 went on sale Thursday in Seoul. The round-face wearable comes in two models -- the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic priced at 333,000 won ($280) and 374,000 won, respectively. (Samsung)
Oct. 1, 2015
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LG Electronics unveils new smartphone with enhanced camera
South Korea's No. 2 handset maker, LG Electronics Inc., on Thursday showcased its latest high-end smartphone that comes with improved cameras and a dual-display experience, hoping that its mobile business could recover from a deep trough amid increased competition from rivals such as Apple Inc. and other mid-to-low end smartphone makers.The 5.7-inch LG V10 features a QHD IPS Quantum display and a small rectangular display above the larger screen. Although the display seems integrated, the two se
Oct. 1, 2015
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Samsung's new smartwatch to go on sale in S. Korea this week
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its latest round smartwatch will hit local shelves Friday in its effort to shore up its presence in the global wearable market.First showcased in Berlin in early September, the Samsung Gear S2 is the latest wearable by the world's top smartphone maker, which is striving to bolster its global presence in the smartwatch segment, where the tech firm is lagging far behind archrival Apple Inc. The Gear S2 comes in a circular body that dist
Oct. 1, 2015
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Google counters Apple with Nexus phones, new tablet
Google fired back at Apple on Tuesday with a pair of new smartphones, a “convertible” tablet and other gadgetry ahead of the year-end holiday shopping season.The California tech giant unveiled two new Nexus smartphones with enhanced features including fingerprint sensors and improved cameras aimed at the high end of the market dominated by Apple and Samsung. The Nexus 5X smartphone made by Korean tech giant LG Electronics. (LGE)The California tech giant said it was partnering with South Korea‘s
Sept. 30, 2015
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Google‘s driverless car drivers ride a career less traveled
After a friend recommended that he join a secret Google project six years ago, Brian Torcellini suddenly found himself on the road to an occupational oxymoron. He became a driver in a driverless car.Torcellini, 31, leads a crew of test, or “safety,” drivers who are legally required to ride in Google’s fleet of 48 robot cars. They only take control in emergencies. Otherwise, they make observations that help the Internet company‘s engineers program the cars to navigate the roads without human assi
Sept. 30, 2015
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[Photo News] KT expands B2B services
KT EXPANDS B2B SERVICES -- South Korea’s leading telecommunications firm KT said Wednesday that the number of corporate subscribers for its GiGA Office -- a package of ICT solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses to manage and control ICT equipment, Web-hosting and system security -- has crossed 700 since the services were launched in November last year. (KT)
Sept. 30, 2015
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Yap aims to reign supreme in mobile services
Mobile coupon application operator Yap Company has been expanding its businesses ranging from public transportation apps to smart beacons in a bid to lead the mobile services sector.The latest moves by the 2-year-old company include takeover of emerging mobile services, such as the nation’s most popular mobile subway map provider Smarter Subway with around 14 million subscribers, and the launch of new mobile services including restaurant recommendation app Yap Place and Yap, a beacon-based app w
Sept. 30, 2015
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Naver Band’s downloads surpass 50m worldwide
Camp Mobile, a mobile service subsidiary of Web-portal operator Naver, said Wednesday that the number of downloads of the firm’s social networking service Band had surpassed 50 million worldwide as of Sept. 22.Launched in August 2012, the invite-only mobile app has permeated around 180 global markets with its number of monthly active users standing at 18 million, and has recently gained traction in Taiwan and India. The number of downloads for social networking service Band exceeds 50 million as
Sept. 30, 2015
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Gov't to simplify process for foreigners to open mobile accounts
South Korea's telecom authority said Wednesday it plans to allow foreign visitors to the country to open a mobile phone account more quickly.Starting Thursday, foreigners will be permitted to get a mobile phone number at airports by submitting only their passports, the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning said.Currently, foreign visitors have to wait for at least a day for their immigration records to be verified to register a new number."Information on foreign visitors is registered au
Sept. 30, 2015
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[Photo News] Samsung Pay available in U.S.
SAMSUNG PAY AVAILABLE IN U.S. -- Tech giant Samsung Electronics launched its mobile payment service Samsung Pay in the U.S. market Monday. Samsung Pay allows users to make purchases with either traditional magnetic stripe terminals or NFC-enabled terminals. (Samsung) SAMSUNG PAY AVAILABLE IN U.S. -- Tech giant Samsung Electronics launched its mobile payment service Samsung Pay in the U.S. market Monday. Samsung Pay allows users to make purchases with either traditional magnetic stripe terminals
Sept. 29, 2015