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SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced a major organizational overhaul on Thursday, establishing a dedicated AI Productivity Innovation Group within its Device Experience (DX) division as part of its push to transform into a fully “AI-driven company.” The move marks a significant step in Samsung’s efforts to embed artificial intelligence into its [...]
MILAN, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is preparing to roll out a new cross-border payment system that will allow travelers to make purchases abroad by simply scanning a QR code with a mobile app — no credit or debit card required. A companion feature will also enable cash withdrawals from overseas ATMs, aimed [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — As concerns mount over the long-term sustainability of South Korea’s national health insurance system, the government has introduced a new AI-powered model designed to more precisely detect medical institutions suspected of overcharging patients. The Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) announced Thursday that it has developed an advanced [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — HD Hyundai is embarking on a pioneering effort to develop South Korea’s first humanoid robot specialized in welding, teaming up with leading AI and robotics companies to advance automation in shipbuilding. The company announced Wednesday that its subsidiaries — HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Robotics — [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Netmarble Corp., a South Korean game developer, said Thursday it swung to a net profit in the first quarter on the successful launch of its new title, RF Online Next, and steady sales of its webtoon-based game Solo Leveling: ARISE. Netmarble’s net profit for the January-March period totaled 80.2 [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday it will break ground on a new home appliance factory in India, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing South Asian market. A groundbreaking ceremony of the plant in Sri City, an industrial hub in the eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, will be attended by [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — In the competitive world of premium televisions, color clarity is everything. Samsung Electronics took a bold step forward this week, announcing that its latest lineup of QLED TVs has been officially certified for meeting international standards that define the very architecture of quantum dot display technology. The certification, issued by [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — In a strategic move underscoring its long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets, LG Electronics is set to break ground on a sprawling new home appliance factory in eastern India. The South Korean electronics giant announced Thursday that it will invest $600 million to build the [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will unveil its new ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone next week. The launch event, titled “Galaxy S25 Edge: Beyond Slim,” will be livestreamed at 9 a.m. (Korean time) on May 13, the company said in an invitation. The event will be broadcast on Samsung [...]
DAEJEON, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool designed to assist musicians in the creative process by turning abstract inspirations into musical compositions. The system, called “Amuse,” was developed by Professor Lee Sung-joo’s research team in KAIST’s Department of Electrical Engineering. [...]