SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Innotek, a leading electronics components manufacturer, announced on June 22 its plans to accelerate its expansion into the automotive communication parts market with a cutting-edge digital key solution. Digital keys, which allow users to lock, unlock, and start vehicles using smartphones connected via wireless technology, have seen a surge [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) –Amid ongoing public requests to bring back Fu Bao, the giant panda recently returned to China, Seoul city officials have clarified that they are not currently pursuing any procedures for the panda’s return or a new panda lease. On July 23, the Seoul Metropolitan Government addressed the issue on “Imagine [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Premium Outlet announced on July 23 that it will pilot an artificial intelligence service called ‘AI Human’ at its Songdo location until August 18, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for international customers. Developed in collaboration with DeepBrain AI, a specialist in generative AI technology, the service offers voice-based [...]
PARIS & SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has begun distributing its Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition smartphones to athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking a technological milestone in Olympic history. According to Samsung’s newsroom on July 23, the company is working in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a strategic move to secure a leading position in the next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor market, Samsung Electronics is ramping up investments in AI chip companies. Industry sources reported on July 22 that the Samsung Catalyst Fund (SCF), a venture capital fund that operates under the Samsung Semiconductor Innovation [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Environment has announced plans to deploy more experienced hunters for nighttime wild boar culls following a series of accidental shootings. Two incidents this month have highlighted the dangers of mistaken identity during hunts. On July 9, a hunter in Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province, mistook a person for [...]
FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As the Paris Olympics draw near, South Korean athletes are set to receive a taste of home, thanks to a dedicated meal support initiative launched by the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC). As of July 21, specially prepared Korean lunchboxes are being delivered to the Olympic Village, providing [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A plush toy replica of Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda born at Everland theme park, has ignited a heated online debate over its hefty price tag of 590,000 won. The handcrafted stuffed animal, produced by a Chinese manufacturer specializing in panda replicas, aims to capture Fu Bao’s appearance at [...]
PYEONGCHANG, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a daring fusion of sport and entertainment, the town of Pyeongchang has announced the return of what many consider the world’s most grueling uphill race. The Red Bull 400 Pyeongchang, set for September 21, will challenge athletes to sprint up a ski jump with a maximum incline of 38 [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that more than half of foreign-invested companies in South Korea perceive the country’s overall labor market as inflexible, potentially impacting future investment decisions. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) conducted a survey from April 2 to 12 through Mono Research, targeting 538 foreign-invested manufacturing companies [...]