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Samsung Wins Lawsuit Over Game Optimization Software in Galaxy S22 Case

Samsung Wins Lawsuit Over Game Optimization Software in Galaxy S22 Case

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A Seoul court has ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics in a high-profile lawsuit filed by over 1,800 Galaxy smartphone users, who claimed the company misled them by pre-installing software that throttled device performance without adequate disclosure. In a ruling delivered Wednesday, the Seoul Central District Court dismissed the [...]

NextTrade’s Off-Hours Trading Surges, But Platform Prioritizes Stability Over Rapid Expansion

NextTrade’s Off-Hours Trading Surges, But Platform Prioritizes Stability Over Rapid Expansion

SEOUL, June 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s alternative trading system (ATS), NextTrade (NXT), is rapidly gaining traction as a go-to platform for off-hours stock trading, with pre-market and after-hours volumes soaring fivefold over the past two months. Despite the momentum, the company says it will prioritize stability over aggressive expansion. According to figures released by [...]

Residential System Air Conditioner Market Booms Amid Remodeling Surge and Smart Home Demand

Residential System Air Conditioner Market Booms Amid Remodeling Surge and Smart Home Demand

SEOUL, June 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s residential system air conditioner market is experiencing robust growth, driven by rising consumer demand for efficient space cooling and stylish home interiors, as well as a boom in home remodeling. According to industry data released on June 8, more than 80% of households moving into new apartments [...]

LG Unveils AI-Powered Air Conditioner with Radar Sensing and Energy-Saving Features

LG Unveils AI-Powered Air Conditioner with Radar Sensing and Energy-Saving Features

SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics announced the launch of its latest Whisen AI System Air Conditioner, equipped with advanced radar sensors and upgraded artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities designed to enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and user experience in both residential and commercial settings. The new model features an “AI Wind” function that autonomously analyzes [...]

Samsung Display Debuts Cutting-Edge OLED Innovations at Computex 2025

Samsung Display Debuts Cutting-Edge OLED Innovations at Computex 2025

TAIPEI, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Display is making its debut at Asia’s largest IT trade show, Computex 2025, showcasing a range of industry-leading OLED technologies aimed at reshaping the future of IT displays. The company announced Tuesday that it will operate a private exhibition booth for key clients from May 20 to 23 at [...]

Samsung Electronics Tightens Cost Controls in TV Division Amid Prolonged Emergency Management

Samsung Electronics Tightens Cost Controls in TV Division Amid Prolonged Emergency Management

SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is doubling down on cost-cutting measures within its television division as it continues operating under an emergency management system introduced last year to weather mounting industry pressures. According to industry sources, Samsung’s Visual Display (VD) division reaffirmed its internal austerity guidelines in a company-wide notice on May 12. [...]

Samsung Enters AI Infrastructure Race With Major HVAC Acquisition

Samsung Enters AI Infrastructure Race With Major HVAC Acquisition

SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has made its biggest acquisition in nearly a decade, purchasing Germany-based FläktGroup for €1.5 billion (approximately 2.38 trillion won or $1.68 billion) in a move to aggressively expand into the fast-growing global heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market. The deal, announced Tuesday, positions Samsung to capitalize on soaring demand [...]

LG Unveils AI-Powered Cordless Vacuum That Optimizes Suction Based on User Habits

LG Unveils AI-Powered Cordless Vacuum That Optimizes Suction Based on User Habits

SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) —  LG Electronics has introduced a new cordless vacuum cleaner that uses artificial intelligence to analyze user behavior and automatically adjust suction power for optimal battery efficiency and cleaning performance, the company announced Wednesday. The latest model, LG CordZero Objet Collection A9 AI, marks a significant step in integrating smart home [...]

Korean Conglomerates Mobilize Against U.S. Tariff Risks with Local Production and Inventory Strategies

Korean Conglomerates Mobilize Against U.S. Tariff Risks with Local Production and Inventory Strategies

SEOUL, April 25, (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s largest corporations are ramping up their responses to the renewed threat of U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration by stockpiling inventory and expanding production within the United States, signaling a shift toward more aggressive contingency planning. During first-quarter earnings calls on April 24, companies across the automotive, [...]

LG Display Launches In-House AI Assistant to Boost Workplace Productivity

LG Display Launches In-House AI Assistant to Boost Workplace Productivity

SEOUL, April 21, (Korea Bizwire) — LG Display announced Monday that it has developed and deployed its own artificial intelligence assistant — the first of its kind in the display industry — to streamline internal workflows and improve productivity. The AI assistant service, which debuted in early 2025, is designed to support individual productivity through [...]