SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have demonstrated their design prowess at the iF Design Award 2025, one of the world’s top three design competitions, with Samsung securing 75 awards and LG earning 29 distinctions across multiple categories. Samsung’s OLED TV (model S95C) and the Galaxy Z Flip5 Maison Margiela Edition [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A fatal house fire in Changwon, suspected to have been caused by an electric bicycle battery charger, has reignited concerns over the safety of personal mobility (PM) device batteries, authorities said on February 20. The fire, which broke out on February 14 in Uichang-gu, Changwon, claimed the life of [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Roborock, the Chinese home appliance manufacturer, unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum cleaners, the S9 MaxV Ultra and S9 MaxV Slim, at its 2025 launch event held on February 20 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. The company said the new models feature comprehensive improvements in cleaning capabilities, navigation systems, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) - A comprehensive evaluation of four tablet computers sold in South Korea has identified the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ as the leading value-for-money option, offering superior battery life and solid performance for its price point. The Korea Consumer Agency announced on February 4 that its testing revealed significant variations among [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — OLED panels are steadily increasing their market share in the global display industry, potentially boosting LG Display’s performance as the company shifts its focus toward OLED technology. According to market research firm Omdia, OLED panels are projected to capture 43% of the global display market by revenue by 2031, while [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Major computer manufacturers are rolling out new laptop models for 2025, with artificial intelligence capabilities taking center stage as a key differentiator in the marketplace. According to a recent Dell report on workplace PC usage and AI PC outlook, users particularly value AI PCs for their ability to handle AI-related tasks [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics reaffirmed their dominance in the U.S. premium appliance market, securing all top spots in Consumer Reports’ 2025 rankings for large-capacity washers. Despite increasing competition from Chinese brands, Korean companies demonstrated superior technology and reliability, solidifying their positions in the world’s largest premium market. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ newly launched “Galaxy Easy Trade-in” program, which began on January 14, is facing a consumer backlash over what many consider to be underwhelming trade-in values for used devices. The program, which operates through Samsung.com, allows consumers to sell their Galaxy smartphones without requiring the purchase of a new [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Display Co. on Thursday unveiled its new fourth-generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel designed for artificial intelligence (AI) TVs as part of its push to lead the premium screen market. The new OLED panel boasts improved image quality with higher brightness and enhanced energy efficiency, ideal for power-intensive [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday it has signed a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp. to strengthen the content of the gaming platform of its smart TVs. Under the partnership, additional Xbox games from Microsoft, including the Harry Potter game “Hogwarts Legacy,” will be available for subscribers of Xbox Game [...]