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KT, LG unveil world’s first desktop combined with IPTV

Aug 27, 2015

　Mobile carrier KT and tech giant LG Electronics together showcased the world’s first all-in-one desktop featuring internet protocol TV, or IPTV, technology in Seoul on Thursday. 　The all-in-one PC, sporting LG’s 27-inch in-plane switching full HD display, Intel’s quadcore processor and a 128GB solid-state drive, allows users to enjoy KT’s olleh IPTV services with 220 TV channels and 160,000 videos on demand. The desktop is running on Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 and the update for the latest Windows
Samsung's gap with Intel falls to record low in Q2 chip market

Aug 27, 2015

South Korea's top tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. saw its gap with U.S. rival Intel Corp. shrink to the narrowest margin in the global chip market in the second quarter, industry data showed on Thursday.Samsung Electronics saw its chip sales reach $10.3 billion in the April-June period to account for 12 percent of the global market, while Intel's shipments stood at $11.7 billion with a 13.6-percent share, according to the data compiled by industry tracker IHS.It is the first time that Samsung
Korean firm launches world’s first 4G telecare solution

Aug 26, 2015

Hidea Solution’s 4G-supported health care solution LivOn SilvercareKorean health care solution firm Hidea Solutions has launched the world’s first remote health care, or telecare, solution running on the Long Term Evolution, or 4G, network, dubbed LivOn Silvercare. The LTE-based telecare solution is aimed at enabling caregivers to monitor elderly or people with disabilities in real time and respond to emergencies in a swift manner.The LivOn Silvercare solution consists of a telecare base unit, a
[Start-up Seoul] Medical tech start-up makes wearable to tackle dementia

Aug 26, 2015

Ybrain clinches funding from sports virtual reality tech company
LG Chem boosts presence in water treatment market

Aug 26, 2015

LG Chem workers check the production line for membranes for reverse osmosis filters at the company’s plant in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. (LG Chem)South Korean chemical firm LG Chem said Wednesday that it had completed the construction of its plant for reverse osmosis water filters in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. The LG Group affiliate broke ground on the plant in August last year and has poured around 40 billion won ($33.7 million) into the construction. The plant will begin
Coupon app YAP goes global with hybrid beacon tech

Aug 26, 2015

South Korean coupon app YAP said Wednesday it would expand its presence globally following launches in China and Vietnam. Launched in June 2014, the location-based app allows users to download coupons or discount information when they are within range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, or beacons. The app also works as a mobile wallet. Currently, more than 3 million people use the app and some 100,000 retailers have signed up for the service. The company aims to increase its business partners to 500,
S. Korean coupon app YAP to tap overseas markets

Aug 26, 2015

South Korean location-based coupon application YAP plans to tap into more overseas markets in the near future and ramp up efforts to connect with offline platforms, its operator said Wednesday.First introduced in 2014 as a pilot run, the app allows users to download coupons and discount information related to shops located near the users, including major franchises such as Jamba Juice. The service officially kicked off this month.The application stands out from its rivals as it utilizes what it
Samsung set to start new chip production line

Aug 26, 2015

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. is poised to start operating its new chip-making line in the country next month at the earliest, joining the race with local rival SK hynix Inc. to ramp up production, industry sources said Wednesday. Samsung plans to begin the mass production of memory and non-memory chips at the new production line in Hwaseong, just south of Seoul, in the current quarter, according to the sources familiar with the matter. The new chip fab was completed last year
Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 lacks damage protection for pen

Aug 26, 2015

The Galaxy Note 5, Samsung Electronics Co.'s latest cross between a smartphone and tablet PC, could break down if a user mistakenly inserts the pen in the wrong direction, industry sources said Wednesday.Industry tracker Android Police said the S pen that comes with the Galaxy Note 5 was "just as easy" to be slid inside backwards as the right way. Once the pen is inserted in the other direction, it gets stuck and causes the tablet's features to malfunction.Samsung's previous phablets were design
Asus' Zenfone 2 boasts faster-charging batteries over Galaxy S6

Aug 26, 2015

Taiwan-based ASUSTeK Computer Inc.'s Zenfone 2 smartphone battery charges at a faster speed than Samsung Electronics Co.'s flagship Galaxy S6, data showed Wednesday, with Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6 falling behind most global rivals.The Zenfone 2 smartphone battery was charged 32 percent in 15 minutes, while the Galaxy S6 holds a comparable figure of 27 percent, the research conducted by industry tracker Tom's Guide showed. The battery capacities for the devices stand at 3,000 mAh and 2,550 mAh, respe
[Photo News] KT launches IoT alliance

Aug 25, 2015

KT LAUNCHES IOT ALLIANCE -- South Korea’s leading mobile carrier KT established an alliance to nurture Internet of Things -- Internet-connected devices -- businesses, dubbed the GiGA IoT Alliance, together with its domestic and global partners including Samsung Electronics, Nokia and China Mobile in Korea Tuesday. The mobile carrier and its alliance members would help small and mid-sized enterprises conduct research and development for IoT technology and tap into global markets. (KT)KT LAUNCHES
Samsung SDS to launch open logistics platform

Aug 25, 2015

IT solution developer aims to increase foothold in global logistics market
SK hynix opens world’s largest chip plant 　

Aug 25, 2015

South Korean chipmaker SK hynix unveiled Tuesday its new chip plant -- the largest of its kind globally -- in a move to strengthen its leadership in the global memory chip market. The new plant, named M14, is located on a site of 53,000 square meters at its Icheon headquarters in Gyeonggi Province. It has a maximum production capacity of 200,000 300-millimeter semiconductor wafers per month. The plant also features the world’s largest clean room, a two-story building with a combined floor space
SK hynix sets aside 46 tln won for new chip plants

Aug 25, 2015

South Korean chip giant SK hynix Inc. said Tuesday it will spend 46 trillion won ($38.2 billion) to build three new semiconductor production lines over the next 10 years in an effort to bolster its market position and join government efforts to revitalize the economy.SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won unveiled the ambitious investment plan at a dedication ceremony for one of the new chip plants in Icheon, 80 kilometers southeast of Seoul, which was also attended by President Park Geun-hye and other
SK Planet’s public transit app rides popularity wave

Aug 24, 2015

Information technology solutions developer SK Planet said Monday its real-time public transport mobile app service had crossed the 4-million download mark.Utilizing its capabilities to collect and analyze traffic data across the nation, the affiliate of SK Group launched the mobile app, dubbed T Map Public Transit, in September last year. The number of daily active users for the app has surpassed 200,000 since then, and around 60 percent of commuters during use the app during rush hour, the comp