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SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Coupang announced on December 12 the launch of a “Safety Mark” system to help customers identify official communications from the company and prevent phishing scams. The Safety Mark will appear on text messages sent from Coupang’s official customer service number (1577-7011) and includes the company’s logo, a shield symbol [...]
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – As the gaming industry prepares for The Game Awards (TGA), often called the Oscars of gaming, South Korea’s hopes rest on a single nominee, while Asian developer are making unprecedented gains in the prestigious competition. According to the TGA jury, Stellar Blade, developed by South Korean studio Shift Up [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) –In a seismic shift in South Korea’s corporate desirability rankings, SK Hynix has claimed the top spot as the most coveted workplace for 2024, according to a report released by leading recruitment platform Catch. The semiconductor giant leaped from 4th place last year, overtaking long-time favorite Samsung Electronics, which fell [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a push to overcome the dominance of English and Chinese-based artificial intelligence systems, South Korean tech companies are developing AI models specifically tailored to Korean language and cultural contexts. Most AI models undergo training and fine-tuning processes using predominantly English and Chinese-based data, raising concerns among developers and companies [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will join hands with Google to strengthen its automotive software system and deliver next-generation navigation and infotainment experiences for drivers. Under the partnership, Hyundai Motor will adopt Google’s Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and use Google Maps’ geolocation information [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced the upcoming release of the Galaxy Book5 Pro, its latest AI-powered PC, set to launch in South Korea on January 2. The new laptop integrates Samsung’s proprietary Galaxy AI alongside Microsoft’s Copilot+, offering enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities for productivity and creativity. The Galaxy Book5 Pro, unveiled at [...]
DAEJEON, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed drone technology capable of conducting search operations in forests and valleys where GPS signals are unavailable, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on December 11. The innovative system applies simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology – commonly used in autonomous robots – to [...]
DAEJEON, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed a new messenger RNA (mRNA) treatment that can replicate the effects of cancer cell therapy within the body, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on December 11. Led by Professor Park Ji-ho from the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering, the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics unveiled a new installment of its wildlife conservation campaign on December 9, featuring a striking 3D video on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York City. The latest video spotlights the plight of the critically endangered red wolf, a species with fewer than 20 individuals estimated to [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Facing mounting global and domestic economic challenges, Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to reduce smartphone production for 2025, including its upcoming Galaxy S25 series. According to industry insiders, the company has set its production target at approximately 229.4 million units for next year, a decrease of about 10 million units [...]