SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the domestic aviation sector are garnering attention for their foray into proprietary simplified payment services. This move is in response to their growing user base and transaction volumes, increased competition for airline tickets, and a strategic initiative to foster customer loyalty through improved payment convenience. Eastar [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Display is gearing up to make a significant impact at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where the company plans to unveil a range of next-generation automotive display solutions. The company is set to showcase its innovative technology, specifically tailored for the rapidly evolving mobility industry. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Household & Health Care announced on Thursday its participation in CES 2024 in Las Vegas, showcasing its innovative beauty tech device, IMPRINTU. Set to unveil groundbreaking images generated by artificial intelligence (AI), IMPRINTU will make its North American debut during the four-day CES event starting January 9. IMPRINTU is [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – GS Shop announced on December 25 its new ‘Short Picks’ service, offering condensed versions of TV home shopping broadcasts and live commerce videos, each reduced to about a minute. Short Picks is a short-form content initiative by GS Shop that edits down product sales videos, previously aired on various channels, [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. on Tuesday launched the facelifted G80 sedan under its independent Genesis brand in the domestic market to compete with bigger German rivals. The latest model, the upgraded version of the third-generation G80, which debuted in March 2020, is aimed at attracting customers away from [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will launch an all-inclusive monthly transit pass service starting next month, offering unlimited access to the city’s subway and buses at a fixed price of 62,000 won (US$47.36). The Climate Card, set to debut on Jan. 27, will be the first in the country to offer an eco-friendly transit pass [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with global automotive glass company Saint-Gobain Sekurit to introduce a cutting-edge transparent antenna for motor vehicles, a move signaling significant advancements in automotive communication technology. This innovative product will be showcased to automotive clients at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – In the port city of Busan, a new magazine that translates roughly to “Neighborhood Bathhouse” in English is capturing the essence and cultural significance of local bathhouses, a fading yet cherished community staple. This publication is a project of the urban branding company Site Branding’s in-house team, “Smooth Bath Research [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – A new era of communication has dawned with the introduction of real-time translation services during phone calls, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on smartphones. SK Telecom announced on December 14 the launch of ‘A.Dot Interpretation Call,’ a service that offers real-time translation during iPhone calls. Users can select the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s SK Group said Thursday it will present its corporate vision of a low-carbon technology-led future at the upcoming CES 2024 next month. SK’s seven affiliates, including SK Inc., SK hynix Inc., SK Innovation and SK Telecom Co., participating in the four-day annual U.S. tech show will jointly [...]