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S. Korean Companies Set to Boast AI-powered Technologies at CES 2025

S. Korean Companies Set to Boast AI-powered Technologies at CES 2025

SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean companies are poised to showcase their advanced artificial intelligence technologies at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT trade show, scheduled to open in Las Vegas next week. Not only will major home appliance companies like Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. participate, but [...]

LG Electronics Expands Appliance Education Program for Disabled Users

LG Electronics Expands Appliance Education Program for Disabled Users

SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics announced on December 29 that it plans to more than double the scope of its “Easy Appliance Project” next year, increasing both the number of participating institutions and beneficiaries. The company, in partnership with the Korea Association for Rehabilitation of the Disabled, has already selected 10 welfare centers [...]

Korean Researchers Win Top Award for Modular Robotic Furniture System

Korean Researchers Win Top Award for Modular Robotic Furniture System

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced on December 18 that its team, led by senior researcher Kwak Sona from the Intelligent Interaction Research Center, received the top award in the Innovative Prototype category at the International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR). Their winning entry, the oOoBOT, [...]

Samsung Electronics to Unveil New AI-powered Home Appliances at CES 2025

Samsung Electronics to Unveil New AI-powered Home Appliances at CES 2025

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. will unveil its new home appliances lineup powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the upcoming CES next month, the company said Wednesday. The lineup, comprising the new Bespoke refrigerator, washer and dryer applied with AI home solutions, will be showcased at CES 2025, set to [...]

South Korean Consumers Embrace ‘Newmiliar’ Products in 2024, Online Retailer Reports

South Korean Consumers Embrace ‘Newmiliar’ Products in 2024, Online Retailer Reports

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ OnStyle, a major South Korean online retailer, has identified “newmiliar” as the defining consumer trend of 2024, describing a preference for products that combine familiarity with innovative twists.  The term “newmiliar,” a portmanteau of “new” and “familiar,” emerged from the company’s analysis of sales data across its most popular [...]

Pay TV Companies Turn to Voluntary Retirement as Industry Faces Downturn

Pay TV Companies Turn to Voluntary Retirement as Industry Faces Downturn

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Major South Korean pay TV operators are implementing voluntary retirement programs amid deteriorating business conditions, drawing criticism for shifting the burden of financial challenges onto workers.  Following LG HelloVision, the country’s largest cable TV operator by subscribers, both Skylife and HCN have announced voluntary retirement plans. Skylife revealed its program during [...]

Samsung Electronics Launches Same-Day Delivery and Installation Service for Home Appliances and Mobile Devices

Samsung Electronics Launches Same-Day Delivery and Installation Service for Home Appliances and Mobile Devices

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on November 13 that it will launch “Today Guaranteed,” a same-day delivery and installation service for products ranging from home appliances to mobile devices, starting from November 14. For purchases made before noon on Samsung.com, customers can receive same-day delivery and installation of home appliances that don’t [...]

KT Releases World’s First 8K AI IPTV

KT Releases World’s First 8K AI IPTV

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, [...]

Samsung and LG Products Named Among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024

Samsung and LG Products Named Among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024

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 [...]

LG Electronics Unveils AI-Powered Smart Cottages for Sustainable Second Homes

LG Electronics Unveils AI-Powered Smart Cottages for Sustainable Second Homes

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics is entering the modular housing market with its new LG Smart Cottage, a compact dwelling that integrates artificial intelligence-enabled appliances with advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technology.  The South Korean technology giant announced on October 30 that it has launched a dedicated website for the Smart [...]