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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Seoul to promote luxurious side of the city
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Korea will be first saturated mobile market: Flurry
A series of reports by international market research institutes showed that the Korean mobile device market is nearing saturation and is consequently in need of finding new growth momentum. “Seoul will be the first saturated device market,” said Flurry, a leading research institute based in San Francisco, on Monday after a study on smartphones and phablets in August. “Growth in the number of activated mobile devices in Korea appeared to be slowing down as it reaches saturation.” Phablets are a c
Oct. 15, 2013
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Korea to expand ICT ties with Latin America
The Korean government signed an agreement with representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean to expand their ties in telecommunications and related areas, the two sides on Tuesday. The Science Ministry on the day held the first ICT ministerial level meeting with representatives from 11 nations in Central and South America. The two sides agreed to hold the summits every two years to discuss how to collectively advance toward creating universal and affordable broadband networks.“We agreed t
Oct. 15, 2013
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KT to build smart hotel in Las Vegas
KT Corp., one of the nation’s leading telecom companies, on Tuesday said it signed a 15 billion won ($14 million) agreement with SBE and Stockbridge Capital Group to offer smart solutions for Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. SBE is a real estate developer while Stockbridge is an asset management firm, and both have stakes in the project.KT will be in charge of upgrading the overall systems and networks for the hotel, which is currently under renovation to reopen next year.Building energy ma
Oct. 15, 2013
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[Graphic News] Outlook for smartphone sales
Sales of smartphones in the markets of the United States, China and India are expected to soar until 2018, according to a report from Strategy Analytics. But unlike them, Korea’s smartphone market is forecast to turn negative this year due to market saturation.
Oct. 14, 2013
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LG to reveal G Flex curved phone soon
LG Electronics, the world’s third-largest smartphone maker, is expected to reveal its first curved-display smartphone, the G Flex, as early as Nov. 11, according to sources on Monday.As revealed by previous leaks, the phone will have a vertical concave ― curved from top to bottom ― unlike the latest Samsung Galaxy Round, which is curved horizontally. The curved OLED display is said to measure 6 inches, and as expected, will utilize IPS technology. The size of the device will be almost as large a
Oct. 14, 2013
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Olympus Korea strives to improve workplace
Olympus Korea, the local unit of the Japanese camera and optics manufacturer, is working toward helping employees perfect the balance between their work and home life to improve productivity. “We believe when our employees become happier, their productivity and creativity levels rise in tandem, which is why we place so much emphasis on recharging and self-motivated development,” said Hong Seung-gap, director of Olympus Korea’s human resources strategy department. He added that ultimately, it was
Oct. 11, 2013
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Line a breakthrough for Naver?
Internet giant Naver is turning its eyes to the global market with its messenger service Line as the domestic online ad market rapidly nears saturation. The company hopes the seemingly successful operations will bring sufficient profit.On Tuesday, it was announced that Lee Hae-jin, founder of NHN, the parent company of Naver, had resigned from his chief strategy officer post as of January last year, and has since been serving as chairman of Line Corp., the Japanese arm of Naver that operates mes
Oct. 11, 2013
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Samsung Electronics sells 9% stock in Seagate
Samsung Electronics has sold a part of its stake in Seagate Technology, a global leader in hard drives and storage solutions, for a reported $1.51 billion, the latter said on Friday.The value, however, is based on current stock prices of Seagate and may differ as the deal is said to be an over-the-counter transaction. The 32.7 million shares that Samsung sold were equivalent to a 9 percent stake in Seagate. The Korean tech company previously held a 12.6 percent share but will now be left with sl
Oct. 11, 2013
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FSS requires Apple to use Korean payment solution
South Korea’s main financial regulator on Thursday ordered Apple to adopt a Korean payment system for its online store. The Financial Supervisory Service ordered KG Inicis, the payment gateway service provider for Apple’s online store, to adopt a public key certificate for transactions worth 300,000 won ($268) or more. Starting Thursday, users buying items valued over 300,000 won on Apple Store via major Web browsers ― including Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and Google’s Chrome ― will have to us
Oct. 10, 2013
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State insurance likely to cover extra cost of semi-private wards
The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Thursday that the government was considering expanding state insurance coverage to patients staying in semi-private wards, which are currently charged premium rates. The plan is intended to relieve the financial burden on patients who are given limited accommodation choices when there are no beds in standard wards.The country’s state health insurance currently covers standard ward accommodation, which is six beds per room. Premium rates are charged for pat
Oct. 10, 2013
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Fighting infection while battling cancer
With early diagnosis and effective chemotherapy, the life expectancy of cancer patients is increasing. Therefore, it is also important to take measures to improve their general health, as well as treating cancer effectively. Cancer patients have decreased immunity due to surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which leads to an increased susceptibility to infectious diseases. For example, whereas the incidence of invasive infection caused by streptococcal pneumonia is 11 per 100,000 people, the
Oct. 10, 2013
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Honey disappoints in dialysis infection test
PARIS (AFP) ― Honey, touted as an effective germ-killer, offered no advantages over antibiotics in preventing wound infection in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure, a study said Wednesday.Over the last decade, honey has gained a reputation as a cheap, safe and effective way of preventing wound infection by bacteria and fungi, even combating germs that are becoming resistant to antibiotics.This boosted hopes that it could be used for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Oct. 10, 2013
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SK Hynix joins CSR alliance
Memory semiconductor supplier SK Hynix joined the Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition, the company said on Thursday. The EICC is a coalition of some 80 global electronics companies including HP, IBM, and Dell working together to improve efficiency and social, ethical, and environmental responsibility in the global supply chain. Currently, there are only two Korean members, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, other than SK Hynix. SK Hynix must now adopt the EICC Code of Conduct in the
Oct. 10, 2013
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Jupiter-bound craft runs into problem after flyby
NASA's Jupiter-bound spacecraft hit a snag Wednesday soon after it used Earth as a gravity slingshot to hurtle toward the outer solar system, but mission managers said it's on course to arrive at the giant planet in 2016.Juno emerged from Earth's shadow in safe mode, a state that spacecraft are programmed to go into when there's some trouble. Despite the problem, “we believe we are on track as planned to Jupiter,” said project manager Rick Nybakken of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which ma
Oct. 10, 2013
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Seoul criticizes U.S. over ban on some Samsung mobile devices
The Korean government expressed disappointment Wednesday with U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision not to veto an import ban on some mobile products of Samsung Electronics.“It is regrettable that the U.S. government made different decisions related to patent infringement in a situation where Samsung and Apple are globally competing in the mobile telecommunications sector,” the Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry said in a press release.The ministry was referring to Obama’s August decision to r
Oct. 9, 2013
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Samsung launches curved ‘Galaxy Round’
Samsung Electronics will Thursday launch the world’s first curved-display smartphone running on SK Telecom’s LTE-A networks in a move highlighting the emergence of yet another device innovation and the strong partnership between the pair. The price was set at just over 1.08 million won for the “Galaxy Round,” which is available in a single brown color, according to the two firms on Wednesday. Samsung said while the display was not flexible ― it doesn’t move back and forth, nor is it moldable ― i
Oct. 9, 2013
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Apple said to debut new iPads Oct. 22
Apple Inc. will update its lineup of iPads at an Oct. 22 event, a person with knowledge of the plans said, as the company works to remain ahead of rivals in the increasingly crowded tablet market.The Cupertino, California-based company will unveil a new version of the original 9.7-inch iPad as well as the smaller iPad mini, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven’t been made official. Apple also will show its new Mac personal-computer operating system, called Mave
Oct. 9, 2013
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Samsung SDS forges global partnerships
Samsung SDS, the nation’s leading information technology service provider, has vowed to spur shared growth with its partner companies in the global market, setting this year’s management goal as “sustainable growth through creativity and innovation.”For the last several years, Samsung SDS has promoted efforts to grow together with small and medium-sized firms and help capable partner companies grow by providing the necessary training and financial support.Early this year, Samsung Electronics cha
Oct. 9, 2013
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Building a cloud-based business world in Korea
Around the world, people, businesses and governments are turning to cloud computing to improve performance or add capabilities. According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, two-thirds of interviewed senior business and IT executives predicted speed and innovation as the gains by moving to the cloud. Cloud computing offers endless possibilities, and the sky is the limit, especially in South Korea. South Korea’s Internet development is as jaw-dropping as its past economic growth. Following the
Oct. 9, 2013
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Samsung launches curved “Galaxy Round”
Samsung Electronics will today launch the world’s first curved-display smartphone today running on SK Telecom’s LTE-A networks in a move highlighting the emergence of yet another device innovation and the strong partnership between the pair. The price was set at just over 1.08 million won for the “Galaxy Round,” which is available in a single brown color, according to the two firms on Wednesday. Samsung said while the display was not flexible -- it doesn’t move back and forth or is moldable -- i
Oct. 9, 2013