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KAIST Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Technology to Extend Lithium Battery Lifespan

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A research team from KAIST, led by Professor Il-Doo Kim, in collaboration with Professor Ji-Young Lee’s team at Ajou University, has developed a groundbreaking eco-friendly method for manufacturing protective films for lithium-metal batteries. The innovation significantly enhances battery lifespan and environmental sustainability, the researchers announced on Monday. Lithium metal is [...]

Microsoft Azure Gains Approval for Use in South Korea’s Public Sector

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Microsoft has become the first global tech giant to secure certification under South Korea’s Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP), allowing its Azure cloud services to be used by public institutions. The certification, announced on Monday, marks a significant breakthrough for international cloud providers entering the domestic public sector. The CSAP [...]

Nexon Faces Defeat in Loot Box Lawsuit, Signaling Broader Implications for Gaming Industry

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s gaming industry, long reliant on the lucrative “loot box” model, faces mounting legal and regulatory challenges after a landmark court ruling against Nexon. The Supreme Court upheld a decision ordering Nexon to partially refund a player for misrepresenting item probabilities in its popular game, MapleStory. The ruling is [...]

S. Korea to Promote Exports of Cooling Equipment for Data Centers amid AI Boom

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry minister said Monday that the country plans to foster cooling equipment for data centers as one of its new export engines amid the growing demand for infrastructure to support the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun made the remark during his visit to LG [...]

Samsung Electronics’ Half-century Chip Biz Faces Unprecedented Challenges in AI Era

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co., a pioneer in the semiconductor industry in South Korea, is facing significant challenges as the global memory market shifts toward artificial intelligence (AI)-focused technologies. The company’s three-decade reign as the world’s leading memory chipmaker is under pressure, largely due to its slower response to the growing [...]

LG Dominates Customer Satisfaction in South Korea’s AI-Driven Appliance Market

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – As AI-integrated appliances cement their position as the mainstream in South Korea’s home electronics market, LG Electronics has emerged as the leader in customer satisfaction, according to a recent report. A study by corporate data research firm CEO Score, released Sunday, analyzed the top 100 products in five major appliance [...]

Samsung Enters Home Appliance Subscription Market, Challenging LG’s Dominance

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has officially launched its home appliance subscription service, directly competing with LG Electronics, which has established a strong foothold in this sector. Starting December 1, Samsung will roll out its “AI Subscription Club” through Samsung stores nationwide and its online platform, Samsung.com. The service allows customers to pay [...]

Over 100 Samsung Executives Set to Retire, Sparking Fears of Talent Drain to China

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is expected to announce a significant reduction in its executive ranks during its upcoming annual leadership reshuffle scheduled for November 29. Among the most notable changes, around 100 executives from the semiconductor division (DS) are set to retire—a move that marks an unprecedented level of departures in [...]

76 AI-based Digital Textbooks Certified for Classroom Use for First Time

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Seventy-six artificial intelligence-based digital textbooks have been certified for classroom use for the first time, covering elementary to high school students, the education ministry said Friday. The textbooks, which were listed in the official gazette, are for the subjects of math, English and information for elementary school grades 3 [...]

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 [...]