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AI Elevates LG’s OLED TVs to New Heights of Personalization

AI Elevates LG’s OLED TVs to New Heights of Personalization

SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics, which defines artificial intelligence as an “empathetic intelligence” for customers, has unveiled the improved AI capabilities of its 2024 lineup of LG OLED TVs, highlighting a “differentiated AI customer experience.”  On March 27, LG Electronics hosted a press event at its LG Science Park in Mapo-gu, Seoul, where [...]

Goyang Animal Shelter Struggles to Find Homes for Mixed-Breed Dogs

Goyang Animal Shelter Struggles to Find Homes for Mixed-Breed Dogs

GOYANG, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite various initiatives to promote pet adoption, the animal protection center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, is facing challenges due to a prevailing aversion towards mixed-breed dogs, resulting in a declining adoption rate.  According to the center, the number of adopted stray animals has decreased from 487 in 2020 to 496 [...]

South Korean Teachers Voice Concerns Over Shift to Digital Textbooks

South Korean Teachers Voice Concerns Over Shift to Digital Textbooks

SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea approaches the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered digital textbooks, a significant number of teachers have expressed reservations about the challenges of maintaining digital equipment and the risks of excessive device usage among students, according to a recent survey. The Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union announced on March [...]

In a K-Pop First, Deaf Members Debut as ‘Big Ocean’

In a K-Pop First, Deaf Members Debut as ‘Big Ocean’

SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking move for South Korea’s phenomenally popular K-pop music scene, a new group composed entirely of deaf members will make its debut next month on National Disabled Persons Day, according to their agency, Parastar Entertainment.  The trio, called Big Ocean, consists of Lee Chan-yeon, Park Hyun-jin and Kim [...]

Hyundai Bolsters North American Presence with New Tucson SUV

Hyundai Bolsters North American Presence with New Tucson SUV

SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company is fortifying its foothold in the North American market by introducing the redesigned Tucson, its compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). At the press preview of the 2024 New York International Auto Show held on March 27 at the Javits Convention Center, Hyundai unveiled the “All-New Tucson” [...]

Samsung Blurs Line Between Speaker and Home Decor With Music Frame

Samsung Blurs Line Between Speaker and Home Decor With Music Frame

SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) –In an effort to reimagine home electronics as part of interior design, Samsung Electronics has introduced a speaker that doubles as a framed art display, blurring the line between audio equipment and decorative home accents. The product, called the Music Frame, looks every bit like a standard picture frame when [...]

Shinsegae Department Store Brings Miniature Luxury Car Models to South Korea

Shinsegae Department Store Brings Miniature Luxury Car Models to South Korea

SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In an exciting collaboration with the automotive lifestyle brand Peaches, Shinsegae Department Store has announced the introduction of Harrington Cars, miniature vehicle models based on iconic designs from renowned automakers like Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari – a first in South Korea. Harrington Cars are meticulously crafted at half the size of [...]