SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) announced on December 18 that domestic brands demonstrated superior value for money in a comprehensive quality and safety evaluation of 10 wireless headphone models currently available in the market. The evaluation covered a wide range of models across different price points and countries of origin: [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced six new products in its “LG Comfort Kit” lineup, enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. The Comfort Kit, first launched in March this year, is a pioneering effort in the appliance industry, designed to make home appliances more user-friendly for people of [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean electronics manufacturers are closely monitoring potential trade policy shifts as President-elect Donald Trump continues to emphasize the importance of high tariffs on Korean-made washing machines. Industry observers are particularly concerned about Trump’s campaign promise to impose a universal 10-20% tariff on all imports, which could affect the entire range [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant pivot toward the world’s most populous nation, South Korean corporate powerhouses are intensifying their focus on India, seeing it as both an antidote to their China-dependent supply chains and a promising frontier for growth. Companies like Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Hyundai Motor are expanding their footprint [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung SDI Co., a battery and electronic materials manufacturing unit under Samsung Group, said Thursday it has appointed Choi Joo-sun, head of Samsung Display Co., as its new CEO as part of the group’s leadership reshuffle. Choi, 61, began his career as an engineer in a memory chip development [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia, LG Electronics, and Samsung Electronics have been ranked among the top companies for engineers in the United States by Forbes, highlighting their strong reputation in the competitive local job market. According to an industry report on Sunday, Forbes, in collaboration with market research firm Statista, published a list [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — KT Corp., a major South Korean mobile carrier, on Tuesday showcased the world’s first artificial intelligence IPTV that supports advanced 8K resolution. The Korean company’s new Genie TV set-top box will support 8K resolution, the highest resolution standard for content creation, to upgrade the viewing experience for its users, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In response to growing privacy concerns over leaked surveillance footage appearing on adult websites, major South Korean e-commerce platforms are implementing new measures to help consumers protect their IP camera systems from unauthorized access. The move comes after sensitive footage from private homes, vacation rentals, and even plastic surgery operating [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Two South Korean technology giants have secured spots on TIME magazine’s prestigious “Best Inventions of 2024″ list, highlighting the country’s continued dominance in consumer electronics innovation. Samsung Electronics announced on October 31 that its 2024 Neo QLED 8K television and Music Frame speaker were recognized in the Consumer Electronics and [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Major South Korean electronics manufacturers are preparing to enter the rapidly growing food waste disposer market, currently dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises. According to industry sources on October 27, LG Electronics recently concluded a pilot program for its food waste disposer in collaboration with the city of Ansan in [...]