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SK to build ecosystem for coprosperity with SMEs

BusinessNov 9, 2014

SK Group, the nation’s third-largest conglomerate, announced the detailed plans to support the government’s “creative economy” initiative. “SK will create a task force for the creative economy under the wing of the SUPEX Council committee, the top decision-making body of SK. The group also plans to open innovation centers nationwide in an effort to drive the creative economy,” the conglomerate said in a press release Sunday.SK Telecom CEO Ha Sung-min will head the new task force.SK Telecom’s hea
TV celebrity quits major programs after being booked for drunken driving

TelevisionNov 8, 2014

Comedian and TV show host No Hong-chul on Saturday apologized for driving under the influence of alcohol and offered to leave two popular TV reality shows he is now appearing in to take time to reflect on himself.The move came after he was booked without detention Friday night for drunken driving in southern Seoul. Police said they took a blood sample and sent it to the National Forensic Service for assessment as he refused to take a sobriety test. The test result has yet to be released."I since
Yen fear to weigh on Seoul shares next week

Nov 8, 2014

South Korean stocks are likely to face growing volatility next week as fears over a weakening yen grip investors amid a lack of upward momentum, analysts said Saturday.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed at 1,939.87 on Friday, down 24.56 points from 1,964.43 the previous week.Seoul shares started the week on a weak note after the Bank of Japan's surprise move for additional monetary easing spurred concerns about the weakening yen and pummeled shares of exporters that c
Two Koreas to hold joint Buddhist service in N. Korea

North KoreaNov 8, 2014

A South Korean Buddhist order said Saturday it will hold a joint memorial service in North Korea later this month to mark the anniversary of its founder's death.The Cheontae Order said it agreed during a meeting with officials from the North's Korea Buddhist Federation on Thursday to hold the joint memorial service to mark the 912th anniversary of the passing of Uicheon on Nov. 26.Founded by Uicheon, a Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) monk, the Cheontae school has since become the second-largest Buddhi
Robin Williams paranoid before suicide: coroner

World NewsNov 8, 2014

Robin Williams had recently become increasingly paranoid when he committed suicide by hanging himself, coroners said Friday, adding that he had no alcohol or illicit drugs in his system.There were also signs that the comic actor -- who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease -- had tried to cut his left wrist, according to an autopsy report.No suicide note or other indication that he planned to take his own life was found at the scene, it said.The 63-year-old, known for high-energy,
US economy fueling strong hiring if not pay gains

World BusinessNov 8, 2014

Healthy job growth in the United States has reached a level of consistency unseen in nearly two decades. In the same week that voters signaled discontent with the U.S. economy, the government issued a report that showed employers have added at least 200,000 jobs for nine straight months -- the longest such stretch since 1995.Combine it with an unemployment rate that has slid to 5.8 percent -- the lowest since 2008 -- and the picture that emerged Friday was of a job market gaining increasing dist
U.S. welcomes breakthrough in stalled China-Japan ties

World NewsNov 8, 2014

The United States on Friday welcomed a breakthrough agreement between China and Japan that calls for the two Asian rivals to put a territorial dispute aside and seek better ties through various dialogues.The agreement significantly raised the possibility of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of next week's annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum."We would welcome this statement between China and Japan
Obama, Xi to discuss 'mix of diplomacy, sanctions' toward N. Korea: official

North KoreaNov 8, 2014

U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss ways to use a "mix of diplomacy and sanctions" to end North Korea's nuclear program when they hold summit talks next week, a senior White House official said Friday.Evan Medeiros, senior director for Asian affairs at the National Security Council, made the remark during a briefing at the Foreign Press Center previewing Obama's trip to China next week, saying the U.S. believes the North's denuclearization should be the "pa
Samsung, LG to face Chinese challenge in TV market: analysts

TechnologyNov 7, 2014

South Korean display and TV producers, including Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, which maintain a firm grip on the global market, will face daunting challenges from Chinese rivals in the coming years, according to market analysts. “Chinese panel manufacturers are making aggressive investments including building new factories. A competitive edge built in the Chinese panel industry will also boost the Chinese TV businesses,” said Jusy Hong, principal analyst of market research institute IH
Galaxy S6 will be ‘dual edged’: analyst

TechnologyNov 6, 2014

Samsung Electronics’ next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6, will sport a “dual-edge” display, according to an analyst.“The Galaxy S6 to be released next year will feature a ‘dual-edged’ screen which is curved on the right and left sides,” said Jerry Kang, senior analyst of IHD Technology, at the IHS Display Analyst Conference Thursday. The company had been well aware of possible complaints about the curved display featured only on the right hand side of the Galaxy Note Edge before the release
삼성전자 갤럭시 S6 듀얼 엣지로 출시

Nov 6, 2014

　지난달 갤럭시 노트 엣지를 출시하며 시장에 신선한 바람을 불어 넣은 삼성전자가 ‘엣지’ 열풍을 내년에도 이어 갈 것으로 보인다. 　6일 열린 IHS디스플레이 애널리스트 컨퍼러스에 참가한 강민수 애널리스트는 “내년에 출시될 갤럭시 S6는 듀얼 엣지 스크린을 탑재 할 것” 이라고 밝혔다.독일 베를린에서 열린 국제가전박람회 IFA 2014 현장에서 한 방문객이 갤럭시 노트 엣지를 체험해 보고 있다. (블룸버그)　삼성전자는 올해 9월 열린 IFA가전 전시회에서 오른쪽 면이 커브드 디스플레이인 갤럭시 노트 엣지를 처음 선 보였으며 지난달 한국에 정식 출시 했다. 　강 연구원은 삼성전자가 오른쪽에만 위치한 엣지 스크린에 대한 불만을 이미 인지하고 있었고, 노트4에 듀얼 스크린 탑재를 계획하기도 했지만 마지막 순간 싱글 엣지 스크린 탑재를 결정했다고 전했다. 　그는 또한 듀얼 엣지 스크린인 갤럭시 S6가 출시되면 디스플레이 면적이 커지기 때문에 “디스플레이 제조 업체인 삼성 디스플레이에도 이익
Mobile messengers seek growth through PCs

TechnologyNov 5, 2014

Mobile messengers have been all the rage ever since the advent of smartphones while PC messengers, on the other hand, have gone downhill. South Korean mobile messenger operators, however, are turning to PCs to complement their existing mobile services and generate additional profit.VCNC, which operates Between, a mobile messenger for couples, is the latest South Korean mobile messenger firm to roll out a PC version of a mobile messaging app.“The PC application aims to capture the eight-hour peri
‘Asia to take software crown from U.S.’

TechnologyNov 4, 2014

TAIPEI ― Asia will emerge as the hub of software development in the mobile world, replacing traditional powerhouses like the U.S., said Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt.“It should be possible for the next generation of software companies to emerge from Asia and they could transform from a regional champion to a global champion,” he said in a video conference at the Mobile First World, a global media conference, held in Taipei, Taiwan Tuesday. (from top) Chris Yerga, Eric Schmidt (Bloomber
Samsung invests in virtual reality games

TechnologyNov 4, 2014

Samsung Electronics is said to be investing in virtual reality game developers to boost its fledgling VR business amid sluggish smartphone sales, industry sources said.The South Korean tech giant’s move comes as it needs to create an ecosystem for the Samsung Gear VR, which could be released as early as next month, by financially supporting and encouraging software developers to make game content.“Samsung is making investment in game companies with great ideas and content for the headset,” said
‘우리 아이들 정보가 세어 나가고 있다’

Nov 4, 2014

사이버 시대 학생들의 정보 노출에 대한 불안이 커져만 가는 가운데 국내 보안 전문가와 시민 단체 회원들은 지난달 31일 관련 주제에 대한 세미나를 열었다.전문가들은 각 학교가 교육 행정 서비스는 물론, 학교 홍보를 위한 어플리케이션을 도입하는 등 학교 운영체계의 IT화 추진하면서 학생들의 개인정보 노출 가능성도 그만큼 커지고 있다며 우려를 표했다. 특히 최근 최동욱 전 검찰총장과 관련된 사건에서 최 전 총장의 혼외 자식의 정보를 전산망을 통해 조회했다는 사실 등으로 볼 때 외부 해킹을 통한 정보 유출뿐만 아니라 교육 당국의 허술한 학생정보 관리도 큰 문제라는데 동의했다. 세미나에 참석한 카이스트 정보보호대학원 한상근 교수는 학생들의 정보가 외주 회사에서 관리되고 있는 점에 대한 문제제기를했다. 그는, “학생들의 정보가 민영화 되고 있다”라고 말하며, 학교 정보 시스템을 운영하는 회사들이 학생들의 정보가 이익을 추구하는 사기업의 손에 들어가는 갈 수 있다고 전했다. 한 교수는 또, 학