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SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) —Wireless charging for smartphones, earbuds, and in-car devices is poised to become significantly faster, as the Korea Information and Communication Technology Association (TTA) announced Wednesday the launch of certification for a new global standard, “Qi v2.2.1.” Developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)—a coalition of over 350 companies including Samsung [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move aimed at bolstering food safety and consumer trust, the Korea Food Research Institute has developed a cutting-edge infrared hyperspectral imaging technology powered by artificial intelligence to detect quality changes in beef during distribution. The new system allows for real-time, non-destructive analysis of subtle quality deterioration in [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — When Krafton Inc. acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021, the move was widely seen as a bold pivot—a chance for the South Korean gaming giant to break away from its PUBG legacy and tap into the thriving community around Subnautica, a beloved underwater survival franchise. But just three years later, that [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean internet conglomerate Naver Corp. said Thursday it plans to introduce a suite of artificial intelligence-powered video tools and extended-reality platforms in the second half of 2025, as it ramps up efforts to establish its own live broadcast media ecosystem. The company said it has expanded its Immersive [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s financial institutions are rapidly embracing cloud computing, with 92 percent now using public cloud services — and more than half of them relying on Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to new industry data. At a press briefing held Wednesday in Seoul, Noh Kyung-hoon, head of AWS’s financial services [...]
CHUNCHEON & SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — LG CNS, the digital transformation arm of LG Group, is stepping into the burgeoning insect industry with plans to construct a cutting-edge smart insect farm in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, aimed at automating and digitizing the mass production of edible insects such as mealworms. The initiative marks the company’s [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics’ all-in-one washer-dryer, the LG WashTower, has been named the best laundry appliance by leading media outlets in the United States and Europe, the company announced Tuesday. Forbes magazine ranked the WashTower as the “Best Overall Washer Dryer” for its exceptional ease of use, washing performance, energy efficiency, [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — As temperatures in South Korea soar past 36 degrees Celsius, air-conditioned cinemas are becoming urban sanctuaries — and 4D screenings are emerging as a favorite form of escape. Blockbuster releases like F1: The Movie and Jurassic World: New Beginning are drawing crowds eager for immersive experiences that offer more [...]
SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s major game developers are ramping up efforts to expand their global reach, unveiling their latest titles at Gamescom 2025, one of the world’s largest video game trade fairs, set to take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 20 to 24. According to industry sources on Tuesday, Krafton, [...]
SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. maintained its lead in the global smartphone market in the second quarter, supported by sales of its competitively priced Galaxy A models, industry data showed Tuesday. According to the data from market tracker Canalys, Samsung accounted for 19 percent of the global smartphone market in terms [...]