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Gemalto M2M connectivity solution helps deliver green energy to remote communities without electricity

Amsterdam, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is providing M2M connectivity for SOLARKIOSK, a compact, solar powered station transported onboard a mobile vehicle. This cabin features photovoltaic panels across its roof to generate sustainable energy in areas outside of conventional power cabling and infrastructures. Gemalto’s Cinterion(R) modules deliver rugged [...]

Margin Trading in Kosdaq Market to Surpass KOSPI

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The total volume of margin trading in the Kosdaq market is drawing near to that of the KOSPI market, as more investors focus on gaining in the market. According to the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), as of August 28, the balance of margin trade in the Kosdaq market reached 2.52 trillion won [...]

Korean Soldiers Allowed for Weekday Visitors

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – As part of the reform drive for the tightly closed Korean military culture, Korea soldiers in general units can receive outside visitors of their family members and lovers during weekdays since September 1. In addition, soldiers in some units can use their own mobile phones in the military camps. [...]

Shipments of Luxury Watches to Korea Keep Increasing

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – As the wristwatches are gaining popularity among Koreans, Korea’s imports of the luxury timepieces established a monthly high record during July. According to the export and import statistics from the Korea Customs Service, the volume of imported luxury watches reached US$21.6 million, a monthly high since January 2000 when [...]

Hall Plan for dmexco 2014 Is Online: More Than 800 Exhibitors in 3 Halls and a Redesigned Conference Center

COLOGNE GERMANY, Aug. 28, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) — In 2014 dmexco will once again break all records, featuring over 800 exhibitors on more than 60.000 square meters in three fully occupied halls. The number of trade visitors from all over the world is also expected to reach an all-time high of over 30,000. In response [...]

BMO CEO Bill Downe to Speak at Scotiabank GBM Financials Summit 2014

TORONTO, Canada, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Bill Downe, Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO)(NYSE: BMO), will participate in the Scotiabank GBM Financials Summit in Toronto on September 3, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). Mr. Downe’s presentation will be broadcast live via webcast at www.bmo.com/investorrelations. The webcast will be archived for 30 [...]

Starbucks Finds from 1 pm to 5 pm Koreans’ Best “Coffee Time”

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey by a specialty coffee franchise revealed that people enjoy a cup of coffee most after their lunch time. Starbucks Korea, to mark its 15-year anniversary in Korea, has conducted a survey of consumer consumption patterns on 30,000 visitors of its official Facebook page since last July, and revealed [...]

Kim Jong-un, the World Most Famous Manchester United Fan?

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — News reports said that Kim Jong-un, the strongman of the world’s most intriguing hermit kingdom, North Korea, is, interestingly, an avid fan of Manchester United and its superstar Wayne Rooney. Some of Britain’s local news sources including Manchester’s local newspaper, “Manchester Evening News” and “Mirror” reported on August 27 that Kim [...]

Korean Hypertension Pill “Kanarb” Shipped to Mexico, First Overseas Market

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Boryung Pharmaceutical Company’s proprietary hypertension pill Kanarb finally made its way to Mexico, the first occasion to be sold in overseas market, in the company’s history. Boryung announced on August 28 that it has successfully shipped the first batch of the new drug Kanarb to Mexico after receiving approval [...]

KT Launches “Customized TV Curation Service” for Olleh TV Users

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — KT‘s IPTV (Internet protocol television) service Olleh TV announced on August 27 that it will officially launch “Customized TV Curation Service” which provides users with TV content curation, based on the user’s personal interest. The service developed by the KT Fusion Technology Institute analyzes the likes and patterns of the user [...]