The latest technology news coverage. We bring you the latest information on what is happening in Korea today.
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean tech giants Samsung Display and LG Display are set to showcase their cutting-edge display technologies at the country’s largest display exhibition, offering a glimpse into the future of screens. The K-Display 2024 exhibition, running for three days from August 14 at COEX in Seoul’s Gangnam district, will feature [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The chief executive of Samsung Display Co., the panel-supplying affiliate of Samsung Electronics Co., said Wednesday he will expand organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel lineup for IT devices by strengthening cooperation with global tech giants like Intel Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. “We will continue to build on the differentiation [...]
DAEJEON, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant breakthrough for energy storage technology, researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research have developed a new battery material capable of functioning in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius, the institute announced on August 13. Traditionally, graphite has been the go-to material for anodes in lithium-ion [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — NCSOFT Corp., a South Korean gaming giant, said Wednesday it has decided to launch two new companies through a split-off as part of its efforts to increase competitiveness and tackle its management crisis. NCSOFT made the decision to separate its quality assurance service unit, NCQA, and software developing business [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Financial firms will be allowed to use generative artificial intelligence and cloud computing to develop new innovative products once they secure the means to ensure the security of their networks, the financial regulator said Tuesday. Financial firms have been required to keep their networks separated from the internet since [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In an innovative marketing move, LG Electronics has debuted a survival reality show called “House of Survival” on Amazon Prime Video, the company announced on August 13. The show aims to highlight the unique customer experience and convenience offered by LG’s artificial intelligence-enabled home appliances. “House of Survival” is an [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co.’s labor union said Tuesday it will launch a four-day strike from Liberation Day this week, stepping up pressure over their demand for a pay raise and additional bonuses. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), the largest labor union of the South Korean tech giant, announced its [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s leading automaker, is set to pioneer the use of electronic paper beacon ID badges, marking a significant step towards sustainable and secure workplace access. The company announced on August 13 that it has filed a patent for ID badges incorporating electronic ink LCD displays. Hyundai plans [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Kakaopay Corp. has provided credit information of its users to China’s Alipay without the required customer consent, the financial regulator said Tuesday, an allegation quickly dismissed by the South Korean platform. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said its inspection of South Korea’s leading mobile payment platform in April and [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Krafton Inc., a South Korean game firm, said Monday it has acquired Tokyo-based game studio Tango Gameworks. Krafton said it will absorb Tango Gameworks’ developers and the rights to its acclaimed rhythm action combat game Hi-Fi RUSH, according to the Korean company. “This integration reinforces Krafton’s dedication to [...]