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Samsung and LG Trade Barbs Over Market Share and Product Features

Samsung and LG Trade Barbs Over Market Share and Product Features

SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – With Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiling their new flagship TV lineups and premium all-in-one washer-dryer combos for 2024, the fierce rivals have engaged in an increasingly acrimonious marketing battle, taking thinly veiled shots at each other’s claims of superiority.  The dispute began when Han Jong-hee, the CEO of Samsung’s [...]

Samsung Electronics to Launch Washer-dryer Combo Globally in Q2

Samsung Electronics to Launch Washer-dryer Combo Globally in Q2

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it will launch its latest Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer globally within the second quarter of this year. The Bespoke AI Combo, which combines a 25 kilogram washing capacity with a 15 kg heat-pump drying capability, debuted in South Korea late last month. Within just [...]

Samsung’s ‘Bespoke Rug’ Campaign Wins Top Honor at Consumers’ Choice Awards

Samsung’s ‘Bespoke Rug’ Campaign Wins Top Honor at Consumers’ Choice Awards

SEOUL, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) –Samsung Electronics announced on March 7 that its innovative “Bespoke Rug” campaign for home appliances has been awarded the grand prize at the 2024 Consumers’ Choice Good Ad Awards hosted by the Korea Advertisers Association and the Korea National Council of Consumer Organizations. The Bespoke Rug campaign was designed to [...]

Samsung and LG Set to Compete with Launch of 2024 TV Models Amid Reviving Market

Samsung and LG Set to Compete with Launch of 2024 TV Models Amid Reviving Market

SEOUL, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) –Following their simultaneous unveiling of integrated washer-dryer units last month, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are poised for another face-off with the concurrent launch of their 2024 TV models. Amidst expectations of a market rebound focused on premium TVs after last year’s downturn, both tech giants are doubling down on [...]

Samsung Set to Unveil ‘Galaxy Ring’ at MWC, Sparking New Trend in Wearable Tech

Samsung Set to Unveil ‘Galaxy Ring’ at MWC, Sparking New Trend in Wearable Tech

SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is set to make waves at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, with the unveiling of its latest wearable device, the “Galaxy Ring.” This innovative piece of technology marks a significant shift from traditional wrist-worn wearables to the emerging domain of smart rings, positioning Samsung at [...]

South Korea Offers Best Deals on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Series with Significant Discounts

South Korea Offers Best Deals on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Series with Significant Discounts

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics’ latest AI-enabled smartphone, the Galaxy S24 series, has been found to have the lowest actual purchase price in South Korea compared to other countries worldwide. According to industry insiders, the actual purchase price of the Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB, sold through Samsung.com at a listed price of 1.69 [...]

Samsung Q4 Profit Drops 34.4 Pct, But Memory Chip Rebounds

Samsung Q4 Profit Drops 34.4 Pct, But Memory Chip Rebounds

SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter operating profit sank 34.4 percent from a year earlier due largely to sluggish semiconductor business but its memory chip segment turned to the black on recovering demand. The world’s largest mobile phone and memory chip maker’s operating profit amounted to 2.82 trillion [...]

Samsung Unveils World’s First Transparent Micro LED at CES 2024, Sparks Interest in Mass Adoption

Samsung Unveils World’s First Transparent Micro LED at CES 2024, Sparks Interest in Mass Adoption

SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics recently showcased the world’s first transparent micro light-emitting diode (LED) at CES 2024, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, drawing significant attention to the potential mass adoption of micro LED technology.  However, the high cost of micro LED TVs, previously exceeding 100 million won per unit, [...]

Samsung Display Unveils Diverse Range of Foldable Displays

Samsung Display Unveils Diverse Range of Foldable Displays

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Display Co., a screen-making affiliate of Samsung Electronics Co., on Saturday unveiled a lineup of various foldable displays tailored for mobile and other applications ahead of the opening of CES 2024. The company said it will hold an exhibition under the theme “All-in Innovative Tech: Paving the [...]