SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The advent of ChatGPT is anticipated to transform how we search for information online, yet a recent survey reveals that South Korean users still harbor doubts about the platform’s reliability. Specifically, only 40% of respondents believe the search results provided by ChatGPT are reliable. According to the ’2024 Search Trends [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it participated in the U.S. chip giant Nvidia-led alliance in a bid to lead the next-generation 6G network technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The South Korean tech giant said it is a founding member of the AI-RAN Alliance, launched during this year’s Mobile World Congress, along with semiconductor, telecommunications and software big names including Nvidia, Arm, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s top mobile carrier, said Monday it will create a joint venture with four global mobile carriers aimed at developing large language models (LLMs) tailored to the needs of telecommunications companies. The joint venture will be established by SK Telecom, Germany’s Deutsche Telekom, the United Arab Emirates’ e& Group, Singapore’s Singtel and Japan’s Softbank later [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is set to make waves at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, with the unveiling of its latest wearable device, the “Galaxy Ring.” This innovative piece of technology marks a significant shift from traditional wrist-worn wearables to the emerging domain of smart rings, positioning Samsung at [...]
DAEJEON, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A team of researchers from KAIST’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the BioProcess Engineering Research Center has made a groundbreaking achievement by developing a process to produce benzyl acetate, a key aromatic compound, using renewable carbon sources like glucose and microbes. This significant advancement was detailed in an [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, companies are intensifying their efforts to secure top talent, particularly in artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge fields. The recruitment of experienced professionals has become more dynamic, with firms expanding their hiring scope and, in some cases, forgoing traditional recruitment cycles [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As K-pop continues to capture hearts worldwide, the food and beverage industry is keenly leveraging this global phenomenon by collaborating with K-pop artists to target international markets. Coca-Cola is setting a prime example by launching a special edition product named ‘Coca-Cola Zero K-Wave’ in 36 countries, drawing inspiration from [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The financial regulator said Monday that it will work to incentivize efforts by local businesses to enhance their own value that will in turn lead to increased returns to investors. The move comes as part of efforts to end the “Korea Discount,” where local shares are traded at prices [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on February 25 that it is seeking participants for its “Home Parking Lot” project, an initiative aimed at addressing the parking shortage in residential areas by converting unused spaces, such as vacant lots, into parking lots. This project, initially introduced in 2004 under the name [...]
SEOUL/YONGIN, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –As South Korea prepares to bid farewell to Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda mascot of Everland, a surprising trend has emerged among the country’s young adults. Convenience store owners find themselves overwhelmed by the demand for “FuTong cards,” a playful abbreviation for the “Fu Bao Transportation Card.” Despite continuous [...]