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Samsung Takes a Step Toward Chip Independence With First In-House Mobile GPU

Samsung Takes a Step Toward Chip Independence With First In-House Mobile GPU

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is set to unveil its first mobile graphics processing unit developed entirely with in-house technology, marking a significant step toward greater independence in the fiercely competitive semiconductor industry shaped by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. According to industry officials on Thursday, Samsung has equipped its upcoming Exynos [...]

Samsung Looks Back at 50 Years of Innovation as It Prepares to Unveil AI-Centered Vision at CES 2026

Samsung Looks Back at 50 Years of Innovation as It Prepares to Unveil AI-Centered Vision at CES 2026

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is using the run-up to CES 2026 to frame its next generation of products as the culmination of more than five decades of innovation in televisions and home appliances, signaling a renewed push to position artificial intelligence at the center of everyday life. On Thursday, the company released [...]

Coupang Took About 10% of Supplier Transactions in Fees and Incentives, Regulator Says

Coupang Took About 10% of Supplier Transactions in Fees and Incentives, Regulator Says

SEJONG, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission said on Thursday that major online platforms and retailers have sharply increased the financial burdens placed on suppliers, with Coupang emerging as one of the largest recipients of supplier-funded promotional payments. According to a government survey of 40 major retailers across eight distribution sectors, Coupang [...]

South Korea Holds Routine Military Drills Near Disputed Dokdo Islets

South Korea Holds Routine Military Drills Near Disputed Dokdo Islets

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea carried out routine military drills this week near Dokdo, its easternmost islets, reaffirming its control over the disputed territory in exercises that again drew protests from Japan. The drills took place Tuesday in waters off Dokdo, according to a South Korean military official who said they were [...]

Seoul Pushes for More Control of Its Forces as U.S. Priorities Shift

Seoul Pushes for More Control of Its Forces as U.S. Priorities Shift

WASHINGTON•SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea is pressing ahead with a bid for greater military autonomy within its alliance with the United States, a shift that reflects both Seoul’s growing confidence and Washington’s evolving strategic priorities as rivalry with China intensifies. From efforts to reclaim wartime operational control of its forces from the United [...]

CertiK Releases 2025 Skynet Hack3D Report, Showing $3.35 Billion Stolen in Blockchain Security Incidents

CertiK Releases 2025 Skynet Hack3D Report, Showing $3.35 Billion Stolen in Blockchain Security Incidents

NEW YORK, Dec. 24, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – CertiK, the world’s largest Web3 security services provider, released its 2025 Skynet Hack3D Web3 Security Report, providing a comprehensive review of major security incidents and risk trends across the Web3 ecosystem over the past year. The report finds that, while the industry accelerated its recovery amid improving [...]

S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Teva to ‘BB+’ Amid Strong Execution of Pivot to Growth Strategy; Moody’s Ratings Agency Revises Outlook to Positive

S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Teva to ‘BB+’ Amid Strong Execution of Pivot to Growth Strategy; Moody’s Ratings Agency Revises Outlook to Positive

The two updates underscore Teva’s strong execution of its Pivot to Growth strategy and commitment to financial discipline. Moody’s affirmed Teva’s B1a rating and revised Teva’s outlook to positive from stable S&P upgraded Teva to BB+ from BB, with a stable outlook TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 24, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. [...]

HKTB New Year Countdown to be Staged at Chater Road in Brand-New Format with Light Performance Themed “New Hopes, New Beginnings” to Spread Positivity and Blessings

HKTB New Year Countdown to be Staged at Chater Road in Brand-New Format with Light Performance Themed “New Hopes, New Beginnings” to Spread Positivity and Blessings

(HKTB provides satellite live feed and social media livestreaming of countdown in Central. Details on pages 2-5) HONG KONG, Dec. 24, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that this year’s New Year Countdown will take place at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central. The event will feature a brand-new [...]