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Samsung Electronics Launches Same-Day Delivery and Installation Service for Home Appliances and Mobile Devices

Samsung Electronics Launches Same-Day Delivery and Installation Service for Home Appliances and Mobile Devices

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on November 13 that it will launch “Today Guaranteed,” a same-day delivery and installation service for products ranging from home appliances to mobile devices, starting from November 14. For purchases made before noon on Samsung.com, customers can receive same-day delivery and installation of home appliances that don’t [...]

Meta Fined 21.6 Billion Won in South Korea for Collecting Sensitive User Data for Targeted Ads

Meta Fined 21.6 Billion Won in South Korea for Collecting Sensitive User Data for Targeted Ads

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s data protection watchdog has imposed new penalties on Meta, Facebook’s parent company, for collecting sensitive personal information from Korean users, including their political views, for advertising purposes. The latest fine brings total penalties against Meta in South Korea to approximately 60 billion won.  The Personal Information Protection Commission [...]

S. Korea to tighten regulations on Telegram and other platforms to combat deepfake sex crimes.

S. Korea to tighten regulations on Telegram and other platforms to combat deepfake sex crimes.

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The government said Wednesday it will push for upping regulations on domestic and foreign platform operators such as Telegram as part of its comprehensive plan aimed at eradicating deepfake-related sexual crimes. Under the plan, online messaging app Telegram will be required to have an agent representing the company in [...]

Busan Launches AI-Powered Lost and Found Platform Using Blockchain Technology

Busan Launches AI-Powered Lost and Found Platform Using Blockchain Technology

BUSAN, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant upgrade to its municipal services, the city of Busan announced on November 5 the launch of Finding All, a new citizen-participation platform that combines blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to streamline the process of locating lost items. The platform emerged from Busan’s Blockchain Specialized Cluster Creation Project, [...]

NCsoft Reports First Quarterly Loss in 12 Years, Promises Radical Restructuring by Year’s End

NCsoft Reports First Quarterly Loss in 12 Years, Promises Radical Restructuring by Year’s End

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – In response to its first quarterly loss in 12 years, South Korean gaming giant NCsoft has pledged to undergo a drastic restructuring by year’s end to revitalize its performance. During the third-quarter earnings call on November 4, NCsoft CFO Hong Won-jun promised that from 2025 onwards, the company would focus [...]

Apple Closes Gap on Samsung in Global Smartphone Market, Prompting Swift Response

Apple Closes Gap on Samsung in Global Smartphone Market, Prompting Swift Response

SEOUL. 19 (Korea Bizwire) –The battle for supremacy in the global smartphone market has intensified, with Apple’s recent release of the iPhone 16 series bringing it within striking distance of long-time leader Samsung. Industry analysts suggest that the new camera button on the iPhone 16 has resonated with users, potentially driving a significant increase in [...]

Kakao Mobility Launches AI-Powered ‘Trending Now’ Feature in Navigation App

Kakao Mobility Launches AI-Powered ‘Trending Now’ Feature in Navigation App

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) –Kakao Mobility, a leading South Korean tech company, announced on October 16 the launch of a new feature called Trending Now for its navigation app, Kakao Navi. This innovative service utilizes big data from user driving patterns to recommend real-time hotspots based on user preferences. Unlike traditional restaurant and nearby [...]

Samsung’s Mobile Division Faces Tough Choices Amid Earnings Shock

Samsung’s Mobile Division Faces Tough Choices Amid Earnings Shock

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – As Samsung Electronics grapples with an earnings shock in its third-quarter results, the company’s Mobile eXperience (MX) and Networks (NW) divisions have managed to remain profitable, earning praise for their resilience. However, the tech giant now faces a critical decision that could significantly impact its future smartphone offerings and bottom [...]

YouTube Extends Shorts to 3 Minutes, Intensifying Competition in Korea’s Video Platform Market

YouTube Extends Shorts to 3 Minutes, Intensifying Competition in Korea’s Video Platform Market

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – YouTube’s decision to extend the maximum length of its short-form video service, Shorts, from 60 seconds to 3 minutes is set to reshape the competitive landscape of video platforms in South Korea. The change, effective October 15, was announced on YouTube Korea’s blog, operated by Google Korea.  Todd Sherman, YouTube’s [...]

Samsung Ditches Settings Menu as AI Takes Control of User Experience

Samsung Ditches Settings Menu as AI Takes Control of User Experience

SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The familiar “Settings” menu, long a staple of smartphone interfaces, may soon become a relic of the past on Samsung Galaxy devices. This shift reflects a broader trend in the digital manufacturing industry, where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to interpret and execute user intentions without explicit commands.  [...]