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SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have developed a groundbreaking surgical imaging technique that uses genetically engineered bacteria to illuminate cancerous tissue in real time, potentially revolutionizing the precision and safety of tumor removal procedures. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced Wednesday that its research team, led by Dr. [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A wave of consumer complaints is erupting over how some South Korean law firms are handling group lawsuits related to the high-profile hacking incident involving SK Telecom. Critics say certain firms are aggressively soliciting participants and collecting upfront fees without adequate explanation—only to later demand detailed evidence of damages, [...]
SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is experiencing a widening deficit in high-skilled labor as more top-tier professionals, particularly in fields like artificial intelligence, continue to leave the country, prompting renewed calls for structural reforms to retain and attract global talent. In a report released Tuesday, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it has appointed RM, leader of K-pop sensation BTS, as the official ambassador for its Samsung Art TV. As part of the collaboration, Samsung Electronics will release “RM’s Art Commentary” on the Samsung Art Store, where RM shares his personal perspectives on a selection [...]
As geopolitical tensions rise and trade dynamics shift under Trump’s second term, South Korea’s tech titan confronts a pivotal moment. SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Inside the boardrooms of Samsung Electronics this week, the air is thick with urgency. As the world’s largest memory chipmaker enters its crucial midyear strategy meetings, top executives are navigating [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The government will select 10 industrial complexes to help support their application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to achieve enhanced productivity and find new business opportunities, the industry ministry said Tuesday. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will provide a combined 140 billion won (US$102.9 million) from the [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Apple is once again knocking on the doors of the South Korean government, seeking permission to export the country’s highly detailed map data—a request that places Seoul in the middle of a growing tug-of-war between national security and digital globalization. According to officials at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics announced Tuesday that it will launch a new AI-powered digital whiteboard in July, aiming to redefine smart education through advanced artificial intelligence features designed to benefit both teachers and students. The new model includes cutting-edge tools such as AI Summary, which condenses video-based teaching content; AI Real-Time [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Game Society issued a strongly worded statement on Monday, condemning reports of a potential takeover bid by Chinese tech giant Tencent for South Korean gaming powerhouse Nexon, framing the move as a threat to national industrial sovereignty rather than a routine business transaction. Describing the reported acquisition [...]
SEJONG, June 16 — South Korea’s antitrust watchdog has imposed penalties on two major online game publishers, Krafton and Com2uS, for misleading players about the odds of winning in-game items—marking another step in a widening regulatory crackdown on deceptive practices in the gaming industry. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced Monday that it has fined [...]