SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Xiaomi Technology Korea LLC, the South Korean unit of China’s tech giant Xiaomi Corp., said Wednesday it has opened its first offline store in South Korea as part of its global expansion strategy. In January, the company established a branch office in Korea and launched an official online mall [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move to penetrate South Korea’s tightly controlled smartphone market, Xiaomi is looking to establish its first physical store in Seoul, potentially disrupting the long-standing dominance of Samsung and Apple. The Chinese tech giant, which recently established a Korean subsidiary, launched its first product, the Xiaomi 14T, on January [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese tech giant Xiaomi announced its full-scale entry into the South Korean market on January 15, unveiling a range of products including smartphones, TVs, robot vacuum cleaners, and wearable devices. This move marks the company’s first major initiative since establishing its Korean subsidiary. At a press conference held at the Four [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Xiaomi, the Chinese technology giant, is strengthening its presence in South Korea, with industry observers predicting the company could attract consumers seeking alternatives to high-priced smartphones. According to industry sources on January 6, Xiaomi has completed the establishment of its South Korean subsidiary. The company plans to unveil new smartphone [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese businesses are making significant inroads into South Korea, diversifying their presence across retail, electric vehicles (EVs), e-commerce, and consumer electronics. This trend reflects a broader shift as Chinese companies seek to offset slowing domestic growth and navigate rising trade barriers in the U.S. and Europe. Retail Resurgence: Miniso’s [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recall order has been issued for imported electric kickboards, including those from Xiaomi that Coupang imports from China, due to potential electric shock and fire risks. In addition, strollers, toys and name stickers commonly used by elementary school students at the start of new semesters were also recalled. This [...]
SEOUL, July 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese tech giant Xiaomi Corp. on Thursday released its newest smartwatch and wireless earphones in South Korea, aiming to compete with Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy Unpacked event that occurred the day before. The Redmi Watch 3 and Redmi Buds 4 Active are priced at 104,800 won (US$81.94) and 19,800 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Xiaomi Corp. said Thursday its new tablet PC will go on sale in South Korea next week as the Chinese tech giant eyes to expand its presence here. Xiaomi Pad 5, which was first unveiled in China last month, will be available on South Korean online retailers from next [...]
SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Xiaomi Corp. on Tuesday said it will launch new midrange smartphones in South Korea as the Chinese tech giant tries to beef up its presence amid rumors that the country’s homegrown brand LG Electronics Inc. may exit from the mobile business. Xiaomi said the Redmi Note 10 will be [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese phones are dominating the world market for smartphones after Chinese manufacturer Huawei Technologies Co. topped global charts for the second quarter this year. Nevertheless, Chinese smartphone makers are still being dwarfed in the South Korean market. Not even Huawei, or Xiaomi Corp., the world’s fourth largest smartphone manufacturer, [...]