FirmaChain, Bluehelix Collaborate to Develop Blockchain-Based Tech

FirmaChain signs strategic partnership with Bluehelix Korea to promote blockchain-based electronic contract technologies and services.

FirmaChain, a global blockchain-based electronic contract platform operator, and Bluehelix Korea stated that they are forming a strategic business partnership. In 2019,...

Naver Corporation’s affiliate LINE Games announces partnership with tech firm Tencent and plans to expand its gaming business for global competitiveness.

Naver Affiliate LINE Games Secures 100 Bln Won from China Firm Tencent

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March 15, 2021

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LINE Games, a Naver Corporation affiliate, announced it had secured a 100 billion won ($88.14 million) investment from Chinese tech company...

LG announces the launch of Alluto, a joint venture with software engineering company Luxoft, for advancing future digital in-vehicle automotive experiences. / photo courtesy of LG Electronics

LG, Luxoft Join Hands to Officially Launch Automotive Solution Alluto

by James Jung

March 12, 2021

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LG Electronics announced it would launch a joint venture for enhancing digital and consumer-grade automotive experiences in partnership with Luxoft. Named Alluto, the...

Kakao Mobility Ventures Into Pet Taxi Services with Pet Me Up Acquisition

by James Jung

March 11, 2021

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Kakao Mobility Co., a South Korean online parking and cab-hailing services provider, stated it had acquired Pet Me Up. Launched in...

Head of consumer electronics business at Samsung Electronics, Lee Sae-seung, presenting BESPOKE HOME products during an online presentation. / Samsung Electronics

Samsung Diversifies Customizable Home Appliances with BESPOKE

by James Jung

March 10, 2021

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Samsung Electronics Co. announced it would expand its customizable home solutions lineup to address customers’ increasing premium appliance demand. The South...

LG Innotek collaborates with Microsoft in developing a cloud-connected 3D sensing camera for the Azure Depth Platform and various industry applications. / photo courtesy of LG Innotek

LG Innotek, Microsoft Collaborates Cloud-Connected 3D Sensing Camera

by James Jung

March 9, 2021

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LG Innotek announced it has partnered with technology company Microsoft to expand its foothold in the 3D sensing camera market. The South Korean...

CNN’s ‘Reconnect South Korea’ introduces the creators who leverage technology to give a fresh take on traditions. / photo courtesy of CNN International

CNN’s ‘Reconnect South Korea’ Shows Creators’ Fresh Take on Tradition

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March 8, 2021

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CNN's 'Reconnect South Korea' in its 30 minutes special meets the creators, innovators, and adventurers who are reconnecting South Korea...

Hanwha Group announces the launch of ‘Space Hub,’ a sector dedicated to linking its space-related technologies and innovations for future space projects and R&D. / photo courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace

Hanwha to Strengthen Future Space Industry Growth With ‘Space Hub’

by James Jung

March 8, 2021

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The South Korean defense and mobility company Hanwha Group announced its aerospace task group called Space Hub. To boost the space industry...

Kia Corporation shares previews for the K8, a new luxury sports sedan, and reveals its ‘interior vision’ in which first-class style meets uncompromised comfort. /photo courtesy of Kia Corporation

Kia Previews K8’s ‘Interior Vision’ Optimized for Modernity and Technology

by James Jung

March 5, 2021

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South Korean automotive manufacturer Kia Corporation showed a preview for the K8, its new premium sports sedan. The K8 sedan is...

KT and LG Uplus invest a total of 26 billion won ($23 million) in SK Telecom's app market ONE Store to boost South Korea’s communication technologies and support local app developers. / photo courtesy of One store

KT, LG Uplus Invests 26 Billion Won in SK Telecom’s ONE Store

by James Jung

March 4, 2021

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South Korean telecommunications companies KT Corporation and LG Uplus announced they would support the homegrown app market ONE Store’s growth. Established in 2016, ONE Store is...

Samsung Electro-Mechanics develops an optical 10x zoom folded camera module for smartphones and plans to supply the product to global smartphone manufacturers. / photo courtesy of Samsung Electro-Mechanics

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Creates Optical 10x Zoom Folded Camera Module

by James Jung

March 3, 2021

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Samsung’s electronic component manufacturing subsidiary Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced it has developed an optical 10x zoom folded camera module for smartphones. In addition...

South Korea to unveil the prototype of the Korean Fighter eXperimental (KF-X), its first indigenously developed fighter jet in April. . photo courtesy of Korean Defense

South Korea to Unveil Prototype of First Developed Fighter Jet KF-X

by James Jung

March 2, 2021

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South Korea announced it would be showcasing the prototype of the country’s first indigenously developed fighter jet in April. The...

Naver Corp. formed a strategic partnership with Spanish mobile-based trading app Wallapop for sustainable and innovative e-commerce platform expansion.

Naver Expand Innovative E-commerce Platform with Wallapop Partnership

by James Jung

March 1, 2021

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Naver Corporation, South Korea’s top web portal operator, revealed it had formed a strategic investment in the Spanish virtual marketplace...

Google Korea in discussion with company headquarters to lower the 30 percent in-app purchase commission rate amid criticisms from local developers.

Google Korea Discusses Lower In-App Purchase Commission Rate

by James Jung

February 26, 2021

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Google’s South Korean unit announced they have been discussing with the company headquarters to lower the planned 30 percent commission...

Samsung Display CEO Choi Joo-sun (Samsung Display)

Samsung Display Boosts ESG-Centered Strategies with RBA Membership

by James Jung

February 22, 2021

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Samsung Display Co. stated that the company plans to enhance its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) participation this year. According...

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy partners with Hyundai, LG, KST, and Hyundai Glovis for eco-friendly EV battery leasing and reusing.

South Korea Partners with Hyundai, LG, KST for EV Battery Reuse

by James Jung

February 19, 2021

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South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution,...

Samsung promptly suspends chip production in Austin chip plants following heavy Texas winter storms, affecting ongoing global semiconductor shortage.

Samsung Shuts Down Texas Semiconductor Plant Due to Winter Storms

by James Jung

February 18, 2021

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Samsung Electronics Co. has temporarily shut down its semiconductor plant operations in Austin, Texas. Amid the heavy Texas winter storms, electricity...

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service reveals North Korea attempted to hack Pfizer’s servers for sensitive COVID-19 vaccine technology.

North Korea Attempts Pfizer Server Hack for COVID-19 Vaccine Tech

by James Jung

February 17, 2021

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South Korea’s National Intelligence Service announced that North Korea attempted to hack into US-based pharmaceutical company Pfizer. According to the...