SEOUL, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) -- South Korea is set to launch a homegrown earth observation nanosatellite into space this week, as part of its plan to create the country’s satellite constellation by 2027, the science ministry said Tuesday. The nanosatellite, the first unit of the envisioned satellite constellation, will be launched from Rocket Lab’s [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s online gaming giant Nexon Co. said Monday it will release a mobile version of its smash-hit title, Dungeon & Fighter, in China next month. Dungeon & Fighter Mobile will hit the Chinese market on May 21 and be operated by local game publisher Tencent Games, according to [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Motors has launched a new service in the North American market that allows customers to customize the design of their vehicle’s cluster and infotainment displays according to their preferences. Ahead of the start of the NBA playoffs, Kia has introduced “Display Themes” that change the visual appearance of the [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – With Earth Day approaching on April 22, the Seoul metropolitan government has unveiled a “Goodbye Plastic Seoul” campaign aimed at raising awareness about the suffering of whales caused by plastic waste, officials announced on April 18. Beginning on April 19, an augmented reality (AR) exhibition at the Cheonggyecheon Stream will [...]
SEOUL, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, said Wednesday it has developed the industry’s first low-power double data rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM chips, a memory solution tailored for AI applications. The new chip supports the industry’s highest performance of up to 10.7 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), improving performance by [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has launched the “Essential” music curation service from NHN Bugs on its smart TV app store, providing a unique audio-visual experience tailored exclusively for Samsung TV users. The “Essential” application offers specially curated playlists that can only be enjoyed on Samsung TVs, accompanied by visually captivating background designs [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans can now receive over 1,000 types of national professional certifications and training credentials in the form of blockchain-based “digital badges,” the Human Resources Development Service of Korea announced on April 8. Through the newly revamped mobile Q-Net electronic wallet service, anyone can obtain, store and submit these certifications [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has developed a new design for sidewalk trash bins and installed 30 units at 15 locations across the city center, including near City Hall, Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Marronnier Park, officials announced on April 8. The “Seoul-style” street bin project is part of the city’s [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Mobis, a leading automotive parts supplier, announced on April 4 the launch of a button-integrated smart key in the form of a slim card, designed for enhanced portability and convenience. While card-style smart keys have previously been used in certain export models of the Genesis brand, this marks [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced a specialized diagnostic monitor designed for detecting and evaluating microcalcifications and small lesions in the breast, the company announced on April 4. The new 21-inch display boasts a high resolution of 5 megapixels and features a luminance of 1,100 candelas per square meter and a [...]