LG Electronics, LG Energy Solution join Nvidia AI data center push

LG Electronics and LG Energy Solution have joined Nvidia’s newly launched DSX Ready program with cooling solutions and battery storage, respectively, strengthening the LG affiliates' foothold in the global AI data center market. The two companies said Tuesday that LG Energy Solution’s JF2 AC Link qualified in the battery energy storage system category, making it the only Korean battery maker in the program’s initial lineup. Other qualified providers include Tesla and Hitachi Energy. Nvidia intro

2026-09-22 13:32:22:00

FTC chief defends platform rules amid global scrutiny

SEJONG — South Korea’s antitrust chief on Monday defended the country’s platform regulations, saying the Fair Trade Commission would continue enforcing competition rules on domestic and foreign companies amid growing scrutiny of global tech firms. FTC Chairman Ju Biung-ghi said the agency would maintain its enforcement approach based on legal principles, as high-profile cases involving Coupang and the proposed Naver-Dunamu combination put Korea’s digital market regulations under the spotlight. “

2026-09-21 16:00:00:00

The iPhone missing from Apple’s Seoul launch

Apple’s first foldable iPhone was absent from the display tables at its Myeong-dong store Friday, but the device was already on some shoppers’ minds. As customers arrived to collect the newly released iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, conversations also turned to the iPhone Duo, due next month. For some, this year’s upgrade decision involved more than choosing a color or screen size: Buy now, or wait for Apple’s entry into foldables? A man in his 30s who bought the iPhone 18 Pro said he had considered

2026-09-20 11:17:28:00

SK hynix launches SK hynix Ventures in Silicon Valley

SK hynix said Friday it had launched SK hynix Ventures, a corporate venture capital brand in Silicon Valley, as the memory chipmaker expands its investment activities into artificial intelligence technologies and next-generation AI infrastructure. The company unveiled the new brand at its inaugural “SK hynix Ventures Day” in Silicon Valley on Thursday. The event brought together global venture capital firms and startup representatives to discuss investment opportunities and technology partnershi

2026-09-18 16:30:31:00

iPhone 18 draws Korean fans as foldable buzz builds

“Five, four, three, two, one!” Cheers erupted as Apple Myeongdong opened its doors at 8 a.m. Friday. Employees stood at the entrance, applauding customers as they stepped inside to pick up their newly released iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. Some had been waiting since the previous evening. One customer arrived at 7 p.m. the night before and spent about 13 hours outside the flagship store before becoming one of the first visitors to enter. “I usually switch to a new iPhone almost eve

2026-09-18 14:26:18:00

AI boom gives Samsung pricing power as MLCC supply tightens

The artificial intelligence boom is tightening supplies of multilayer ceramic capacitors, as leading manufacturers shift production toward premium server components and away from mainstream parts used across consumer electronics. The reallocation is creating an unusual imbalance: MLCC prices are rising even as demand for smartphones, PCs and other traditional electronics remains sluggish. Samsung Electro-Mechanics has begun raising prices, while customers are increasingly seeking long-term contr

2026-09-17 14:55:42:00

Naver-Toss rivalry spills from search into offline payments

Naver and Toss have opened disputes on two fronts, with Naver seeking a police investigation into Toss’ reward-based search campaigns and Toss preparing an antitrust complaint over access to Naver’s merchant platform, according to industry sources Wednesday. What began as a disagreement over whether Toss was distorting Naver search results has spread to the offline payments market. At stake is access to the data and services that connect consumers with restaurants, shops and other local business

2026-09-16 15:10:02:00

Nuri gears up for Korea’s first constellation launch

South Korea’s space rocket is set to carry five primary satellites in October, marking the country’s first major step toward deploying an operational satellite constellation in a single launch. “The fifth launch has two key features: it is the first time we are carrying multiple primary satellites, and it will carry the largest number of satellites in Nuri’s history,” Park Jong-chan, director of the Korean Launch Vehicle Enhancement Program at Korea Aerospace Research Institute, said Tuesday at

2026-09-15 15:00:00:00

Samsung Display pushes mobile OLED to 2K at 165Hz

Samsung Display has pushed smartphone OLED performance to a new threshold, developing what it says is the world’s first 6.9-inch panel to combine 2K resolution with a 165-hertz refresh rate while consuming about 30 percent less power. High-end gaming smartphones currently on the market typically feature 1.5K OLED displays with refresh rates of up to 165Hz. Samsung Display’s new panel raises the resolution to 2K while maintaining the same refresh rate, targeting increasingly graphics-intensive mo

2026-09-14 13:51:05:00

Samsung, SK hynix reject Kepco’s W25tr power-bill proposal

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have rejected a proposal from Korea Electric Power Corp. to prepay a combined 25 trillion won ($18.4 billion) in electricity bills for the next five years, industry sources said Monday. The two chipmakers informed the state-run utility of their decision after internal reviews found that committing such a large amount of cash upfront would be difficult to justify amid uncertainty over the longer-term semiconductor cycle. The chip industry has enjoyed a strong upsw

2026-09-14 11:27:23:00