SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Krafton Inc., the South Korean game developer of global hit titles such as PUBG: Battlegrounds, on Friday released the early access version of its new life simulation game inZOI on the global PC gaming platform Steam. Developed by Krafton’s inZOI Studio, the game has drawn growing interest from global [...]
SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia introduced its new mid-size pickup truck, the Tasman, at a Tech Day event held Thursday on Seoul’s Floating Island in Seocho District. Highlighting the company’s foray into authentic pickup territory, Kia emphasized the Tasman’s rugged durability, off-road prowess, and substantial payload capabilities. Described by the automaker as the [...]
SEOUL, March 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinhan Card announced on Thursday the launch of TripPass, a new finance and identity verification platform designed to enhance the experience of foreign tourists and residents in South Korea. The platform offers seamless digital services from identity authentication to payments, and is accompanied by two types of prepaid cards. Developed [...]
SEOUL, March 26 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics has announced the global rollout of its 2025 OLED TV lineup, further cementing its position in the premium television market. Beginning March 27, LG’s latest OLED models will be available in major retail stores across South Korea, including its flagship Best Shop locations in Gangseo and Daechi. This [...]
SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced on Monday the launch of its 2025 lineup of premium gaming and high-resolution monitors, aiming to strengthen its presence in the competitive high-end display market. The new offerings include the Odyssey 3D, the company’s first glasses-free 3D gaming monitor; the Odyssey OLED G8, a 27-inch monitor supporting [...]
SEOUL, March 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. will showcase its latest home appliances driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and unveil its vision for hyper-personalized smart living next week, industry sources said Thursday. At the “Welcome to Bespoke AI” event scheduled for Wednesday, Samsung Electronics will introduce Home AI, an advanced ecosystem that integrates [...]
SEOUL, March 18 (Korea Bizwire) — LG AI Research, the artificial intelligence (AI) lab under South Korea’s LG Group, said Tuesday it has unveiled its new inference AI model, EXAONE Deep, as part of its push for agentic AI. EXAONE Deep was unveiled at the GTC 2025 hosted by AI chip giant Nvidia Corp. from [...]
SEOUL, March 16, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has established a new subsidiary in South Korea dedicated to the import and distribution of used cars, signaling an expansion of its presence in the country’s automotive market. According to industry sources, BYD recently set up BYD Korea Auto, a separate entity from BYD [...]
SEOUL, March 11 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday its new advanced organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and quantum nanocell-emitting diode (QNED) TVs will soon hit the market, with their user-friendly artificial intelligence (AI) and upgraded image quality. The 2025 OLED evo incorporates brightness booster technology, which optimizes the display algorithm and organic compound [...]
SEOUL, March 11 (Korea Bizwire) — KG Mobility Corp. on Tuesday launched the Torres Hybrid, the automaker’s first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model that comes with enhanced fuel efficiency and convenience features. The Torres Hybrid is equipped with a 1.83 kilowatt-hour (kWh) high capacity battery and a parallel dual-motor system. Its fuel efficiency is rated [...]