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Samsung Electronics Showcases Design Philosophy and Innovative Appliances at Milan Design Week

Samsung Electronics Showcases Design Philosophy and Innovative Appliances at Milan Design Week

MILAN, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics will participate in the EuroCucina 2024 trade show, part of Milan Design Week, which is taking place from April 16 to 21. The company plans to unveil its design philosophy and cutting-edge home appliances. Milan Design Week is a global design and furniture fair, attracting more than 2,300 [...]

LG Electronics Pursues ‘Two-Track’ Strategy to Target European Built-In Kitchen Appliance Market

LG Electronics Pursues ‘Two-Track’ Strategy to Target European Built-In Kitchen Appliance Market

MILAN, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics has embarked on a ‘two-track’ strategy, unveiling both ultra-premium and volume-tier products, as it aims to strengthen its position in the European built-in kitchen appliance market.  The company announced on April 15 that it will participate in the Milan Design Week 2024, the world’s largest design exhibition, taking [...]

Samsung’s New All-In-One Washer-Dryer Finds Early Success in South Korea

Samsung’s New All-In-One Washer-Dryer Finds Early Success in South Korea

SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ innovative all-in-one washer-dryer, introduced in South Korea in February, has achieved a successful market entry, defying expectations that the novel form factor might face an uphill battle for consumer adoption. The “Bespoke AI Combo,” which combines washing and drying functions into a single appliance, immediately captured consumer interest [...]

Miele Korea Appoints New Chief to Revive Flagging Premium Appliance Sales

Miele Korea Appoints New Chief to Revive Flagging Premium Appliance Sales

SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Miele Korea, the South Korean subsidiary of the German premium home appliance brand, is struggling to maintain its footing, with operating profits plunging a staggering 83% last year compared to 2021. In a bid to douse the flames, the company has recruited Choi Moonsup, the former head of Mulberry Korea, [...]

Samsung Brings NHN Bugs’ ‘Essential’ Music Curation to Smart TV App Store

Samsung Brings NHN Bugs’ ‘Essential’ Music Curation to Smart TV App Store

SEOUL, Apr. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has launched the “Essential” music curation service from NHN Bugs on its smart TV app store, providing a unique audio-visual experience tailored exclusively for Samsung TV users.  The “Essential” application offers specially curated playlists that can only be enjoyed on Samsung TVs, accompanied by visually captivating background designs [...]

LG’s Combo Washer-Dryers Dominate South Korea Sales, Reflecting Shift to Efficient, Intelligent Home Appliances

LG’s Combo Washer-Dryers Dominate South Korea Sales, Reflecting Shift to Efficient, Intelligent Home Appliances

SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Eight out of 10 customers who purchased a washing machine or dryer from LG Electronics’ retail stores in South Korea this year opted for combination washer-dryer units, the company announced on April 8. The popularity of the all-in-one laundry appliances, which handle both washing and drying cycles, reflects their space [...]

LG Electronics Unveils High-Resolution Monitor for Breast Cancer Screening

LG Electronics Unveils High-Resolution Monitor for Breast Cancer Screening

SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced a specialized diagnostic monitor designed for detecting and evaluating microcalcifications and small lesions in the breast, the company announced on April 4. The new 21-inch display boasts a high resolution of 5 megapixels and features a luminance of 1,100 candelas per square meter and a [...]

Samsung and LG Battle for the Future of AI Home Appliances

Samsung and LG Battle for the Future of AI Home Appliances

SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In the competitive arena of consumer electronics, South Korean tech behemoths Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are now embroiled in a high-stakes duel over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in home appliances. This confrontation extends their historical rivalry beyond the realms of integrated washer-dryers and OLED televisions to the [...]

Samsung Electronics to Release New Products Globally at Same Time

Samsung Electronics to Release New Products Globally at Same Time

SEOUL, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of home appliance innovations with the global launch of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products in a bid to offer synchronizing consumer experiences worldwide. At a press conference in Seoul, the tech giant unveiled its latest BESPOKE AI home appliance lineup, including [...]

AI Elevates LG’s OLED TVs to New Heights of Personalization

AI Elevates LG’s OLED TVs to New Heights of Personalization

SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics, which defines artificial intelligence as an “empathetic intelligence” for customers, has unveiled the improved AI capabilities of its 2024 lineup of LG OLED TVs, highlighting a “differentiated AI customer experience.”  On March 27, LG Electronics hosted a press event at its LG Science Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where [...]