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S. Korea Holds Public-Private Meeting On Quantum Tech Amid Intensifying Global Race

S. Korea Holds Public-Private Meeting On Quantum Tech Amid Intensifying Global Race

SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The government convened a consultative meeting with the private sector Thursday to discuss the development of quantum technology amid an intensifying global race to secure a future game changer across economic and security domains, the finance ministry said. The consultative body, led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, [...]

LG Electronics Tests Eco-Friendly ‘Mineral Wash’ as Surfactant-Free Laundry Solution

LG Electronics Tests Eco-Friendly ‘Mineral Wash’ as Surfactant-Free Laundry Solution

SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is set to launch a pilot project to evaluate the commercial viability of “Mineral Wash,” a functional glass powder that could replace surfactants in laundry detergents—offering a low-carbon, water-saving alternative for eco-conscious consumers and businesses. On Thursday, the company announced it would sign a memorandum of understanding [...]

SK Telecom Signals Aggressive Comeback With Subsidy War Ahead of Galaxy Z Fold 7 Launch

SK Telecom Signals Aggressive Comeback With Subsidy War Ahead of Galaxy Z Fold 7 Launch

SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom is poised to reenter South Korea’s competitive mobile market with aggressive customer acquisition strategies following a 51-day business suspension. With Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 set for release next month and potential changes to the country’s subsidy regulations looming, industry watchers expect a full-fledged “subsidy war” among [...]

S. Korea Launches Integrated Info System for Power Generation

S. Korea Launches Integrated Info System for Power Generation

SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has launched an integrated system that provides real-time information on power generation and consumption, enabling swift adjustments to how much power should be generated, as well as where the power would come from, the industry ministry said Wednesday. Information on power grids, which had been dispersed across [...]

Nexon Subsidiary Neople Launches First-Ever Strike in Korean Gaming Industry

Nexon Subsidiary Neople Launches First-Ever Strike in Korean Gaming Industry

SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Workers at Neople, the Nexon subsidiary behind the blockbuster Dungeon & Fighter franchise, will stage a full-scale, three-day strike this week—marking the first such labor action in South Korea’s gaming industry. The Neople union, part of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), announced Tuesday that it will hold mass [...]

Samsung Unveils Exynos 2500 Chip Ahead of Galaxy Z Flip 7 Launch, Marking First Use of 3nm GAA in Flagship Phone

Samsung Unveils Exynos 2500 Chip Ahead of Galaxy Z Flip 7 Launch, Marking First Use of 3nm GAA in Flagship Phone

SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has officially introduced the Exynos 2500, its most advanced smartphone processor to date, signaling a major leap in chip design and manufacturing ahead of next month’s Galaxy Unpacked event in New York. Detailed on Samsung’s official website, the Exynos 2500 is the first smartphone application processor (AP) to [...]

Service Disruption In Samsung Pay Caused By Firewall Error At Data Center

Service Disruption In Samsung Pay Caused By Firewall Error At Data Center

SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The recent service disruption in Samsung Pay, a mobile payment system operated by Samsung Electronics Co., was caused by a firewall error at a data center in Suwon, just south of Seoul, government officials said Tuesday. On June 2, Samsung Pay experienced service errors lasting over three hours beginning [...]

Subscription Squeeze: Rising OTT Prices Deepen Burden for Korean Households

Subscription Squeeze: Rising OTT Prices Deepen Burden for Korean Households

SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — As inflation continues to pressure South Korean consumers, a new wave of subscription price hikes across major streaming platforms—dubbed “streamflation”—is intensifying household budget strain and fueling public backlash. Netflix Korea recently raised its ad-supported standard plan from 5,500 won to 7,000 won per month and its basic plan from [...]