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Samsung’s New TriFold Smartphone Sells Out Within Minutes on First Day in Korea

Samsung’s New TriFold Smartphone Sells Out Within Minutes on First Day in Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ newest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, appears poised for a strong debut after the first batch sold out within minutes of its release in South Korea on Friday, signaling robust early demand for the company’s most experimental form factor yet. According to the information technology industry, all [...]

Korea Eyes Heavy Fines for Companies Behind Repeated Personal Data Breaches

Korea Eyes Heavy Fines for Companies Behind Repeated Personal Data Breaches

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Friday the government will seek to introduce punitive fines on businesses with repeated data breaches amid growing concern over personal information security. Bae made the remark during the Ministry of Science and ICT’s policy briefing to President Lee Jae Myung in the central city [...]

Samsung’s New TriFold Phone Draws Early Crowds as Foldables Evolve Again

Samsung’s New TriFold Phone Draws Early Crowds as Foldables Evolve Again

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics on Friday introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea, a new addition to its foldable smartphone lineup that drew long lines of early adopters outside the company’s flagship stores. Dozens of customers queued at about 20 retail locations nationwide, underscoring the high anticipation among Samsung loyalists for [...]

Daejeon to Use AI and LiDAR to Analyze Crowds at Iconic Bakery

Daejeon to Use AI and LiDAR to Analyze Crowds at Iconic Bakery

DAEJEON, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The central district of Daejeon said Thursday it will begin analyzing visitor traffic around Seongsimdang, the city’s landmark bakery that draws more than 10 million visitors a year, using artificial intelligence and LiDAR technology. The district conducted a public demonstration Wednesday in front of Seongsimdang’s main store in Daeheung-dong with [...]

Samsung Opens 16th “Stepping Stone of Hope” Center, Marking Program’s 10th Year

Samsung Opens 16th “Stepping Stone of Hope” Center, Marking Program’s 10th Year

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has opened the 16th center for its “Stepping Stone of Hope” outreach program in the country, completing a nationwide network aimed at supporting teenagers’ transition to independent living. The company held an opening ceremony for the new center in Incheon, just west of [...]

Samsung and KT Prove 6G AI Network Tech Works on Live Commercial Systems

Samsung and KT Prove 6G AI Network Tech Works on Live Commercial Systems

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. and KT Corp. have proven that 6G artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN) technology is capable of stable operation on the telecom company’s commercial network, confirming its viability in real-world conditions, the companies said Thursday. A field test was jointly conducted by Samsung Research and KT’s [...]

LG, Qualcomm to Unveil AI-Powered Vehicle Computing Platform at CES

LG, Qualcomm to Unveil AI-Powered Vehicle Computing Platform at CES

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. plans to unveil a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based high-performance computing (HPC) solution for automobiles developed jointly with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. at a major consumer electronics trade show in the United States next month, the company said Thursday. The South Korean tech giant said it will showcase [...]

Samsung’s Bespoke Steam Rated Best Robot Vacuum-Mop in U.S. Review

Samsung’s Bespoke Steam Rated Best Robot Vacuum-Mop in U.S. Review

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co.’s Bespoke Steam ranked first in a recent U.S. consumer performance evaluation of robotic vacuum and mop products, industry sources said Thursday. The South Korean tech giant’s Bespoke Steam topped a list of 14 robot vacuum and mop products reviewed by Consumer Reports, according to the sources. [...]

Seoul to Require Labels on AI Content and Impose Punitive Damages for Misleading Ads

Seoul to Require Labels on AI Content and Impose Punitive Damages for Misleading Ads

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will introduce new regulations to curb the rapid spread of artificial intelligence–generated false and exaggerated advertising, including a mandatory labeling system for AI-produced content and punitive damages for malicious misinformation, government officials said Wednesday. The package was approved at a national policy coordination meeting chaired by Prime Minister [...]