SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has made a bold statement at Gamescom 2024, the world’s largest gaming exhibition, by unveiling a range of cutting-edge gaming monitors. The event, running from August 21 to 25 in Cologne, Germany, has attracted about 1,400 hardware, software, and game content producers. In its largest exhibition space to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold fusion of tradition and technology, a new ‘K-convenience store’ has opened its doors in Seoul’s historic Insadong district, offering visitors a unique blend of Korean culture and cutting-edge retail experiences. GS Retail, the operator of the GS25 convenience store chain, unveiled its latest venture, Ground Blue 49, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – KG Mobility Corp., a South Korean carmaker, on Tuesday launched a redesigned Actyon sport utility vehicle in the domestic market to boost sales. The Actyon SUV comes with a 1.5-liter gasoline turbocharged engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and eight airbags, the company said in a statement. The revamped model [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Amorepacific Corp., South Korea’s leading cosmetics firm, said Tuesday it has launched its luxury Hera brand in Thailand as part of its expansion into Asian markets. The first Hera outlet in Thailand is located at the Central Chidlom department store in Bangkok, with more outlets set to be added [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a surprising fusion of construction wear and fashion, Hyundai Construction has unveiled a stylish new work jacket that’s capturing the imagination of its employees across generations. The company announced on August 15 that it has released an MA-1 Padded Jumper as an exclusive jacket for Hyundai Construction employees, in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move amid growing concerns over electric vehicle safety, Swedish automaker Polestar has introduced its latest model to the South Korean market. The company is leveraging its spotless safety record to distinguish itself from competitors, particularly in light of a recent fire involving a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s leading automaker, is set to pioneer the use of electronic paper beacon ID badges, marking a significant step towards sustainable and secure workplace access. The company announced on August 13 that it has filed a patent for ID badges incorporating electronic ink LCD displays. Hyundai plans [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The culture ministry will hold the “Korean Bucket List” event aimed at enriching the travel experience for international tourists. The event, co-hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization, will run from Sept. 1 to Nov. 10 and is designed to showcase the country’s diverse attractions to about 20,000 international tourists, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the construction industry’s fight against climate change, Hanil Cement has successfully tested a new type of floor mortar that actively captures carbon dioxide. This innovative product, unveiled on August 8, marks the first time in South Korea that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — LG AI Research, the artificial intelligence lab under South Korea’s LG Group, unveiled the third generation of its giant, multimodal AI model EXAONE on Wednesday, offering improved performance and cost efficiency for its users. To contribute to the development of the AI ecosystem, LG AI Research said it has [...]