SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have demonstrated their design prowess at the iF Design Award 2025, one of the world’s top three design competitions, with Samsung securing 75 awards and LG earning 29 distinctions across multiple categories. Samsung’s OLED TV (model S95C) and the Galaxy Z Flip5 Maison Margiela Edition [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung and Apple are adopting multiple artificial intelligence (AI) models in their smartphones to offer greater convenience and functionality to users, signaling a new era of AI-driven mobile experiences. According to the IT industry, Samsung is expected to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its Galaxy S series in the near [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has joined hands with Hyundai Motor Co. to integrate its fifth-generation (5G) private network solutions with the carmaker’s advanced vehicle manufacturing facilities. The two companies recently completed the end-to-end Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial over a private 5G network and will showcase the technology [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung is intensifying its global talent acquisition efforts, launching a recruitment drive aimed at experienced foreign professionals to bolster its research and development (R&D) competitiveness. Beginning this week, ten Samsung affiliates—including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, Samsung SDI, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung SDS, Samsung Biologics, Samsung Bioepis, Samsung C&T, Samsung Engineering [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung SDI Co., South Korea’s second-biggest battery maker, said Tuesday it has signed an initial pact with Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. to jointly develop robot-specific batteries. Samsung SDI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the two carmakers to develop high-performance batteries specifically for [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Apple is set to introduce rich communication services (RCS) messaging on iPhones in South Korea later this year, enabling chat-style messaging and large file transfers between iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphone users. The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced on February 19 that it has issued administrative guidance recommending Apple implement [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has retained its position as the world’s top TV manufacturer for the 19th consecutive year, while LG Electronics continues to lead the global OLED TV market for the 12th straight year. Samsung Leads Global TV Market with 28.3% Share According to global market research firm Omdia, Samsung captured [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ new subscription-based purchasing model for its Galaxy S25 series is gaining popularity, particularly among younger consumers looking for flexible smartphone upgrade options. According to Samsung on Sunday, one in five customers who pre-ordered the unlocked version of the Galaxy S25 series opted to join the New Galaxy [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced on February 10 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Yuchang E&C, South Korea’s largest modular construction company, to jointly develop AI-powered smart modular buildings. The partnership, formalized at Yuchang E&C’s Cheonan factory on February 6, aims to develop AI-integrated modular construction products and [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of exclusive insurance agents in South Korea has increased despite the growing influence of independent insurance agencies (GAs) in the market, according to industry data released on February 6. Unlike GA agents who sell products from multiple insurers, exclusive agents are directly employed by insurance companies and sell [...]