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SUWON, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean appeals court has upheld a fine against a YouTuber who was charged with defaming another content creator during a livestream that had only one viewer, establishing that public exposure can exist even with minimal viewership. The Suwon High Court’s Criminal Division 2-1 rejected an appeal on December [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Video streaming service YouTube has been the most used mobile app in South Korea for an entire year, industry data showed Wednesday. The Google-owned mobile platform recorded 46.35 million monthly active users in November, maintaining its lead for 12 straight months in the country, according to the data from [...]
JEONJU, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) is accelerating efforts to develop smart agriculture technologies aimed at automating farming practices. On December 3, the RDA showcased its innovations during a demonstration event in Hamyang County, Gyeongnam Province, attended by over 100 local farmers and industry participants. The initiative focuses on [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development, South Korea’s Aerospace Agency, in collaboration with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), showcased a pioneering drone platform that integrates data, networks, and artificial intelligence (DNA) for real-time search and rescue operations. At a demonstration in Daejeon on December 3, the platform, powered by [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics plans to reveal a prototype of its extended reality (XR) device in early 2025, accelerating its efforts to expand into immersive technologies. According to industry sources, the prototype—expected to debut during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event—will feature augmented reality (AR) glasses resembling conventional eyewear, weighing approximately 50 grams. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has officially launched a project to develop Tech-GPT, an AI-powered platform designed to explore global technologies, companies, and talent, leveraging generative AI capabilities. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy announced on Tuesday that it held a signing ceremony for the Tech-GPT project in collaboration with the Korea [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) announced Tuesday the development of a groundbreaking 3D printing technology capable of producing high-performance motors for use in robotics, electric vehicles, and mobility devices without the need for traditional molds. The innovative technology was created in collaboration with the Korea Institute of [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced Tuesday that 16 artworks featured at Art Basel, the world-renowned art fair, will be available on its Samsung Art Store. This subscription-based service, accessible through Samsung’s lifestyle TV The Frame, offers users access to a curated selection of fine art. The Art Basel collection includes notable works such as Irwin’s [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is facing declining representation in South Korea’s Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market, reflecting growing concerns about its position in the semiconductor industry, particularly regarding its competitive stance in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and artificial intelligence (AI) chip supply chains. According to financial data provider Yonhap Infomax, as of November [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has marked a major milestone, announcing that its 5 millionth international patent publication belongs to Samsung Electronics. The patent, filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), pertains to cutting-edge technology that enhances smartphone camera quality by reducing image distortion and improving focus stability during [...]