The Korea Herald

Samsung SDS wins blockchain project from Seoul Metropolitan Govt

Nov 26, 2017

Samsung SDS said Sunday that it will expand its blockchain business from industries to the public sector, marking its newly clinched deal with the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The software solution development unit of Samsung will take part in the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s project to establish an information strategy plan based on blockchain technology. The city government plans to apply blockchain technology to its administrative work across the city’s welfare, public safety and transpo
[Herald Interview] Ushering in a 5G world

Nov 24, 2017

South Korean telecom giant KT to set new standards for telecommunications of Olympics, CEO says
CrucialTec develops micro thermometer sensor module for smartphones

Nov 24, 2017

CrucialTec, a South Korea-based biometric solution developer, said Friday that it has succeeded in developing the world’s first micro-sized thermometer sensor module that can be built into smartphones.　By adopting an integrated-microelectromechanical system, or i-MEMS, which is a foundational component of semiconductor design, the newly-developed module can measure a person’s body temperature within 0.5 second via a connected application.The module is also touch-free, meaning the subject does no
[Photo News] iPhone X lands in Korea

Nov 24, 2017

IPHONE X IN SEOUL -- Customers line up to claim their pre-ordered iPhone X at the KT Square in Gwanghwamun of Seoul, Friday. The iPhone X, which Apple designed as its 10th anniversary smartphone, officially became available for purchase through Korea’s three mobile carriers SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus on the day. (Yonhap)IPHONE X IN SEOUL -- Customers check out the iPhone X at the KT Square in Gwanghwamun of Seoul, Friday. The iPhone X, which Apple designed as its 10th anniversary smartphone, of
iPhone X sets sail in Korea

Nov 24, 2017

Sales of Apple Inc.'s latest high-end smartphone began Friday in South Korea with hundreds of consumers lining up at stores to buy the iPhone X.The 64 GB iPhone X costs 1.36 million won ($1,237), while the 256 GB version is 1.55 million won. Local users will be able to choose between discounts of around 34,000 won to 122,000 won and a 25 percent cut in monthly payment plans.Even considering the discounts, market observers said local prices are still far higher than in the US, where the 64GB edit
Korea to investigate Google’s covert location data collection

Nov 23, 2017

South Korea’s media regulator said Thursday that it would open an investigation into Google’s user data management practices, following news reports confirming the US tech giant has been secretly collecting users’ location data from phones running on the Android operating system.　“We plan to first summon Google (Korea) to determine the exact circumstances of this case, and later take appropriate action if necessary,” the head of the Korea Communications Commission’s Privacy Infringement Investig
Korea forms new regulatory guidelines for AI, big data-based medical devices

Nov 23, 2017

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Thursday it has established formal approval criteria for the new generation of medical devices leveraging artificial intelligence and big data. 　By clarifying for the first time what type of products can be considered AI or big data-based medical devices, rather than conventional software, the guidelines are expected to help companies build their products more efficiently and in compliance with local regulations, the ministry said.　According to
KT expands presence of its AI platform with additional devices

Nov 23, 2017

South Korea’s mobile carrier KT on Thursday unveiled three additional devices connecting to its artificial intelligence speaker GiGA Genie as part of efforts to expand the use of the AI platform currently from the living room to all corners of a residence and even outside, with upgraded voice and dialogue capabilities. One of the devices is the GiGA Genie LTE, which combines a 10-watt Harman Kardon speaker and LTE router, running on an eight-hour battery.Adopting an LTE router, the AI speaker se
[PyeongChang 2018] 5G industry leaders gather in Seoul

Nov 22, 2017

More than 400 fifth-generation network experts gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss the latest cutting edge industrial trends.The 4th Global 5G Event, hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT brought together influential mobile network operators and policymakers from around the world to help pave the way for next-generation mobile information and communication network.The 5G network technology allows a data transmission speed that is 40-50 times faster than the existing long-term evolution
[News Focus] Korea's taxi drivers protest 24-hour carpooling services

Nov 22, 2017

South Korean taxi drivers have begun staging protests against the carpooling industry’s recent decision to operate their services around the clock, escalating controversy over the legality of providing commercial 24-hour carpooling services here.　More than 400 unionized taxi drivers staged a protest in front of Seoul’s City Hall on Tuesday, calling for the government to “terminate illegal carpooling services that threaten the taxi industry” ahead of a public hearing on the issue.　A similar prote
LG Uplus showcases cloud-based drone control system

Nov 21, 2017

LG Uplus said Tuesday that the mobile carrier will make inroads into the drone business, at an event held to demonstrate a cloud-based drone controlling system. At a press conference held at the telecom firm’s headquarters in Yongsan, central Seoul, the company demonstrated spotting a missing child with a drone flying over Sky Park in Sangam-dong in the northwestern part of the city, taking just three minutes. The drone communicated with the company’s U+ Smart Drone Cloud Control System at the h
Korean scientists develop potential drug candidate for hair loss

Nov 21, 2017

South Korean scientists have developed a biochemical substance that instigates new hair follicle growth, opening new doors in the realm of hair loss treatments, which have been limited to slowing hair loss or accelerating growth, rather than regeneration, experts said.The Korean Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday that a team of researchers led by Yonsei University’s professor Choi Kang-yell has developed a potential drug candidate targeting a protein that prohibits new hair follicle growth.
Samsung sales expected surpass Intel this year

Nov 20, 2017

Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to outpace US-based Intel Corp. in terms of sales this year and emerge as the world's No. 1 chipmaker, data showed Monday.According to the data compiled by industry tracker IC Insights, Samsung will likely post sales of $65.6 billion in the chip segment to account for 15 percent of the global market. Intel, on the other hand, is anticipated to rake in $61 billion and take up 13.9 percent of all sales worldwide. (Yonhap)"For the first time since 1993, the semi
[Health-tech Korea] MediBloc eyes blockchain for patient-centered medical recordkeeping

Nov 20, 2017

Former medical doctors team up to create patient-centered record management system by leveraging blockchain technology
[New Samsung] Beyond mobile, chipsets, Samsung bets future on data business

Nov 20, 2017

Tech giant likely to become provider of data solutions, 5G network equipment