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Dr. Oh Unveils Innovative ‘2Day LASEK’ Eye Surgery

Dr. Oh Unveils Innovative ‘2Day LASEK’ Eye Surgery

The following video contains the complete surgical procedure for 2day LASEK surgery. http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/49e30ba9-c3a0-4931-bfa9-ecb7ba63d676 SEOUL, Apr. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — We have reached an age when it takes only two days to restore wound healing following LASEK eye surgery. Dr. Oh Jung-woo of EOS Eye Clinic, a South Korean ophthalmologist, is unveiling the entire process of [...]

Samsung Electronics Introduces EYECAN+, Next-Generation Mouse for People with Disabilities

Samsung Electronics Introduces EYECAN+, Next-Generation Mouse for People with Disabilities

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., today introduced EYECAN+, the company’s second-generation eye mouse that allows people with disabilities to compose and edit documents as well as browse the web through simple eye movement. EYECAN+ is the first of its kind, as it does not require users to wear any device, [...]

SK Telecom Recognized as the Best Telco in Healthcare in the Asia Pacific Region

SK Telecom Recognized as the Best Telco in Healthcare in the Asia Pacific Region

Seoul, Korea, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today announced that the company was named “Healthcare Telecommunication Company of the Year” at the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards held in Singapore on October 16. Since 2008, Frost & Sullivan, a global market research company, selects and awards companies across different [...]

Manchester United Announces Sponsorship Agreement With Cho-A Pharm

Manchester United Announces Sponsorship Agreement With Cho-A Pharm

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, Jun. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with Korean Pharmaceutical company Cho-A Pharm to become Manchester United’s Official Pharmaceuticals partner of in Korea and Vietnam . The partnership will see Club imagery placed on Cho-A Pharm’s diverse range of products including nutritional and dietary [...]

Samsung Launches Major Digital Health Initiative

Samsung Launches Major Digital Health Initiative

SAN FRANCISCO, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today launched a bold initiative aimed at directing the resources and innovation of the global technology industry toward empowering individuals to better manage their own health and wellness. The Samsung Digital Health Initiative is based on open hardware and software platforms that will accelerate [...]

LG Enters Fitness Wearable Market with Lifebrand Touch and Heart Rate Earphones

LG Enters Fitness Wearable Market with Lifebrand Touch and Heart Rate Earphones

  SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — With an eye on showing consumers that accuracy and comfort should not have to be sacrificed for good looks, LG Electronics (LG) will introduce its first fitness wearable devices to consumers starting this month. LG Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones offer practical features and the most accurate [...]

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Samsung BioLogics Expand Manufacturing Agreement

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Samsung BioLogics Expand Manufacturing Agreement

NEW YORK & SEOUL, South Korea, Apr. 22, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Samsung BioLogics announced the companies will increase the scope of their existing manufacturing agreement in which Samsung will manufacture commercial drug substances and drug product for several Bristol-Myers Squibb biologic medicines at its Incheon manufacturing site. Financial terms of the [...]

Spreading “Korea’s Advanced Medical Technology” to Russia

Spreading “Korea’s Advanced Medical Technology” to Russia

SEOUL, South Korea, April 11, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) –  The Korean government Korea Health Industry Development Institute announced that it has successfully completed the Russian physician training program for six months from October 1, 2013 to March 30, 2014. The trainees from Russia were selected by a Korean professor. It was their first time being [...]

Samsung Launches First Premium Ultrasound System, Combining 5D Technology and World-Class Diagnostic Imaging

Samsung Launches First Premium Ultrasound System, Combining 5D Technology and World-Class Diagnostic Imaging

LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) - Samsung  Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co.  Ltd, today announced its first premium ultrasound system – the Samsung  UGEO WS80A – designed to redefine ultrasound for women’s health.  Combining Samsung’s latest medical imaging innovations and 5D  technology, the Samsung  UGEO WS80A is among a [...]