SEOUL, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on June 27 that it has partnered with KB Kookmin Card to introduce an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) credit card, leveraging low-energy Bluetooth (BLE) technology and Samsung’s SmartThings Find service. SmartThings Find is a specialized service that allows users to locate various Samsung devices, including Galaxy [...]
BUSAN, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of French auto group Renault S.A., on Thursday unveiled the Grand Koleos, its new hybrid SUV, as the company aims to overcome its prolonged sales slump in the country. Renault Korea’s new D-segment hybrid SUV made its debut at the 2024 [...]
BUSAN, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, unveiled its highly anticipated new pickup truck model Thursday that sports an exterior wrap design inspired by Australia’s diverse landscape. Kia’s Tasman was unveiled for the first time at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. The name of the vehicle was derived from [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to unveil new Galaxy series smartphones with artificial intelligence (AI) features next month. The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 will take place in Paris on July 10 (local time), just about two weeks before the opening of the Paris Summer Olympics, Samsung said Wednesday. Samsung [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Internet-only lender Kakao Bank launched a new dollar deposit service Tuesday that can be linked with the online payment platform Travel Wallet to enable fee-free overseas cash withdrawals. The new program, called “Dollar Box,” allows any Kakao Bank customer aged 19 years old or older to open one account [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics, the South Korean tech giant, has launched its 40-inch OLED TV models in the European market, following their introduction in North America. This strategic move aims to strengthen Samsung’s position in the OLED TV sector through expanded product lines and market presence. According to industry sources on June [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean luxury automaker Genesis has taken a bold step into the world of high-performance driving experiences with the launch of its Genesis Track Taxi Nordschleife at Germany’s renowned Nürburgring circuit on June 21. The Track Taxi program allows enthusiasts to ride alongside professional drivers in specially tuned vehicles, experiencing [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday unveiled the industry’s first hybrid refrigerator using semiconductor elements and artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency and performance. The new Bespoke AI Hybrid Refrigerator adopts a hybrid cooling method that combines Peltier modules, along with a traditional compressor. Peltier modules, or thermoelectric modules, are [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Naver Corp., South Korea’s biggest internet portal operator, on Monday unveiled a proactive scheme designed to assess and manage risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its efforts to safely develop and use the fast-evolving technology. Naver said its AI Safety Framework (ASF) defines potential AI-related risks [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will begin issuing the K-culture training visa for foreigners on a trial basis this year and consider introducing a new workation visa, with the goal of attracting more tourists from overseas, the finance ministry said Monday. It is part of the comprehensive measures presented by the ministry, [...]