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Samsung Showcases Ocean Conservation Efforts at UN Conference with Coral Documentary

Samsung Showcases Ocean Conservation Efforts at UN Conference with Coral Documentary

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In commemoration of World Oceans Day, Samsung Electronics unveiled its original documentary Coral in Focus at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), held on June 11 in Nice, France. The screening highlighted the company’s commitment to marine conservation through technology-driven environmental initiatives. UNOC, convened every three years, is the [...]

Samsung, LG On Alert As U.S. Plans Additional 50 Pct Steel Tariff On Appliance Imports

Samsung, LG On Alert As U.S. Plans Additional 50 Pct Steel Tariff On Appliance Imports

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. are scrambling to assess the impact of Washington’s decision to add home appliances to a list of derivatives subject to a 50 percent steel tariff, according to industry sources Friday. The U.S. commerce department has published a notice on the Federal Register, [...]

Hacking Outage at Yes24 Sparks Public Backlash, Raises Questions Over E-Book Ownership and Platform Dependence

Hacking Outage at Yes24 Sparks Public Backlash, Raises Questions Over E-Book Ownership and Platform Dependence

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A major hacking incident that has paralyzed South Korea’s largest online bookstore, Yes24, for more than four days has reignited public debate over the vulnerability and ownership of digital content—particularly e-books. The service disruption, caused by a ransomware attack disclosed on June 9, has left more than 20 million [...]

Korean Restaurant Chains Turn to Apps to Boost Convenience and Customer Loyalty

Korean Restaurant Chains Turn to Apps to Boost Convenience and Customer Loyalty

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s leading food service brands are accelerating the development of proprietary mobile apps to improve convenience, enhance customer engagement, and differentiate their services in a competitive dining market. On Thursday, Baskin-Robbins Korea launched its official mobile application, offering delivery and takeout ordering, reservation services, product recognition features, and [...]

Samsung Wins Lawsuit Over Game Optimization Software in Galaxy S22 Case

Samsung Wins Lawsuit Over Game Optimization Software in Galaxy S22 Case

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A Seoul court has ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics in a high-profile lawsuit filed by over 1,800 Galaxy smartphone users, who claimed the company misled them by pre-installing software that throttled device performance without adequate disclosure. In a ruling delivered Wednesday, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed the [...]

Naver Unveils Plans for AI-Driven ‘Integrated Agent’ as Global Search Competition Heats Up

Naver Unveils Plans for AI-Driven ‘Integrated Agent’ as Global Search Competition Heats Up

SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver is doubling down on its push into generative AI-powered search, announcing the launch of a new “Integrated Agent” system aimed at delivering seamless, conversation-based search experiences that move beyond traditional keyword queries. At a press briefing held Thursday at its D2SF headquarters in Seoul, Naver outlined its vision [...]

South Korea’s AI Push Faces Reality Check as Industry Calls for Practical, Vertical Solutions

South Korea’s AI Push Faces Reality Check as Industry Calls for Practical, Vertical Solutions

Seoul, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — As President Lee Jae-myung’s administration sets its sights on making South Korea one of the world’s top three artificial intelligence (AI) powers, a growing chorus within the tech industry is calling for a shift in focus — from grand-scale infrastructure projects to practical, sector-specific solutions that bridge the widening gap [...]

Hyundai Mobis Unveils New Tech to Automatically Create Safe Distance From Tailgating Vehicles

Hyundai Mobis Unveils New Tech to Automatically Create Safe Distance From Tailgating Vehicles

SEOUL, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Mobis announced Wednesday it has developed a new rear safety control system that allows vehicles to autonomously accelerate to maintain a safe distance when being tailgated — a technological first aimed at enhancing driver protection on highways. The feature, which integrates rear-side radar sensors with front-facing cameras and driving [...]

Samsung SDI Expands European Footprint With Tesvolt Battery Supply Deal

Samsung SDI Expands European Footprint With Tesvolt Battery Supply Deal

SEOUL, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung SDI Co., South Korea’s second-largest battery maker, said Wednesday it has signed a battery supply deal with German energy storage system (ESS) provider Tesvolt AG. Under the agreement, Samsung SDI will deliver its Samsung Battery Box (SBB) products to Tesvolt by the end of this month. Tesvolt will [...]