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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Ministry denies blame for Jamboree debacle
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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Small U.S. mobile carriers oppose Samsung sales ban
A group of small mobile phone carriers in the United States has sent a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission expressing opposition to a possible sales ban of Samsung Electronics’ mobile devices in the country.The move by the association of 36 mobile carriers in the United States came ahead of the ITC’s August ruling on Apple’s claims that Samsung had infringed its patents.It is in contrast with a group of U.S. lawmakers who sent a letter to the trade agency last month calling for car
June 12, 2013
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SK Hynix removes patent uncertainties
SK Hynix, the world’s No. 2 chip supplier, on Wednesday said it has signed a cross-license deal with Rambus to put an end to a decade-long patent infringement lawsuit with the U.S.-based high-speed memory-chip designer.Under the deal, the local chipmaker will pay up to $240 million to Rambus over the course of the next five years for access its entire category of semiconductor technology, the Seoul-based company said. It stressed that the deal, which came ahead of an official court ruling in the
June 12, 2013
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[Newsmaker] Cook strives to keep Apple innovative
U.S.-based tech giant Apple on Monday revealed its much-anticipated new mobile operating system, hinting that its innovative prowess had not died with its cofounder Steve Jobs.“IOS 7 is the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of iPhone,” the company’s CEO Tim Cook said at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.Throughout the presentation, Cook repeatedly stressed the word “innovation,” as if to state that his company is still capable of producing groundbreaking produ
June 11, 2013
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KT commits W3tr for creative economy
KT Corp., the nation’s leading mobile carrier, on Tuesday pledged to spend 3 trillion won ($2.6 billion) on the nation’s information, communication and technology industry for network advancement and to create up to 25,000 new jobs. “Our goal is to become a first-rate ICT firm recognized by our global peers and be known as a firm capable of leading both the industry and our rivals,” said KT chairman Lee Suk-chae on Tuesday at a press conference.He declined to elaborate, but signaled that there w
June 11, 2013
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Dell targets Korean gamers with new Alienware
Dell Korea said Tuesday it added new high-performance gaming PCs to its flagship Alienware lineup, specifically targeting a sizable group of gamers here in Korea.Two different sizes of laptops, Alienware 14 and 17, and a desktop series called Alienware X51 feature some of the latest technologies suitable for all levels of gamers. The 14-inch series weighs 2.9 kilograms and is designed to increase mobility and portability for gamers on the move, whereas Alienware 17 is designed for more hard-core
June 11, 2013
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SK Hynix develops new DRAM
SK Hynix, the world’s No. 2 chipmaker, on Monday said it planned to mass produce 8-gigabit LPDDR3 mobile DRAM chips as early as the end of this year.Developed as the world’s first 8-gigabit product in its class, the LPDDR3 was created by applying 20-nanometer-class technology, and is more advanced than the 4-gigabit LPDDR3 being produced by Samsung Electronics.SK Hynix’s newest product features high density, high speed and low power consumption, which together make for an ideal memory product, c
June 10, 2013
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Samsung’s R5 research lab rolls into action
SUWON, Gyeonggi Province ― “For continued growth, we must aspire to become a creative company capable of leading change. Erecting our R5 institute was one such chance for precipitating the change and advancement required for becoming a truly creative company,” said Shin Jong-kyun, Samsung Electronics mobile unit chief.His speech was on the day Samsung held a ceremony for marking the move into Samsung’s newest mobile research institute, the R5, in Suwon, home to the world’s largest consumer elect
June 10, 2013
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Korea pressures telecom CEOs to support economic aims
The chief executives of the nation’s three mobile carriers ― KT Corp., SK Telecom and LG Uplus ― on Monday met with Choi Mun-kee, the minister of Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning, where they reiterated their earlier pledges to slash subscription fees and to act as key players in the creative economy drive. The subscription fee cut is not new, and is a part of a bigger blueprint for phasing in a complete exemption of the fees by 2015. More notable was Choi’s subtle but direct request
June 10, 2013
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Lee marks new start for Samsung’s ’New Management’
By Kim Ji-hyunLee Kun-hee, chairman of Samsung Electronics, on Friday issued a statement thanking Samsung employees to mark the 20th anniversary of his "New Management Initiative." He also reminded them it was time to take Samsung to the next level. "Twenty years ago, we dreamed of becoming a world-class company and have been striving relentlessly to reach that goal ever since. Now, thanks to your dedication and passion, we stand tall as a leading global company," Lee said in a statement.In look
June 7, 2013
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What are colonic polyps?
Polyps are lumps (tumors) that protrude from the lining of the colon. They can be categorized into adenomas or hyperplastic polyps. Hyperplastic polyps are generally not associated with colon cancer, and are not causes of concern. The concerning type of polyps are adenomas, which are benign tumors that can become malignant with time and hence become colon cancer.The risk of adenomas depends on the microscopic histology and the size of the polyp. Polyps that are smaller than 1 centimeter have a 1
June 6, 2013
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Job stress blamed for rise in young bipolar patients
Bipolar disorder is increasingly affecting Korean youths struggling with job-related stress, with patients among workers in their 20s surging 10 percent annually in recent years, study showed. The number of people treated for the mood disorder grew 26.1 percent from 46,000 in 2007 to 58,000 in 2011, according to a report released by the National Health Insurance Service. Over the same period, medical expenses related to psychosomatic illness increased from 55 billion won ($48.6 million) to 77 bi
June 6, 2013
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Meet distant cousin: Tiny hyperactive primate
New fossil evidence of the earliest complete skeleton of an ancient primate suggests it was a hyperactive, wide-eyed creature so small you could hold a couple of them in your hand _ if only they would stay still long enough.The 55 million-year-old fossil dug up in central China is one of our first primate relatives and it gives scientists a better understanding of the complex evolution that eventually led to humans. This tiny monkey-like creature weighed an ounce (28 grams) or less and was not a
June 6, 2013
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Voddler sees opportunities in Korea
Voddler is not a name too familiar to the Korean ear, but the Swedish company soon expects to entice device manufacturers and film studios here who see great business opportunities in it. Voddler’s president and CEO, Marcus Bcklund, indicated that he is aware of such growing interest from Asia, which is why he is on the lookout for new partners.Voddler is one of Europe’s top services for film and TV streaming that’s both cheap ― for consumers ― and shareable. In an interview with The Korea Hera
June 5, 2013
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Samsung keeps mum over U.S. ruling against Apple
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday maintained its silence over a favorable ruling from the U.S. trade agency banning the sale of several iPhone and iPad models for infringing a Samsung patent. The ruling was deemed as symbolic more than anything else, as if upheld, it would be an indication that some of Apple’s technology had been copied from its top rival, Samsung.The Korean company is currently the world’s largest maker of smartphones in a recent reverse of rankings, with Apple next in line. Sa
June 5, 2013
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Korean media hails Samsung’s victory in ITC ruling
South Korean media on Wednesday hailed Samsung Electronic Co.’s legal victory against its rival Apple as a potential “turning point” in the two tech giants’ patent war.The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled Tuesday that Apple infringed on a patent owned by Samsung, a decision that could lead to a ban on imports and sales in the United States for AT&T models of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 3G and iPad 2 3G. Korean media suggested the victory might tilt the scale toward Samsung in future
June 5, 2013
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Samsung hails ITC's ruling on patent infringement by Apple
Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest smartphone maker, Wednesday welcomed a decision by a U.S. agency to ban imports of iPhones into one of the world's major smartphone markets.The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) said on Tuesday in Washington that Apple Inc. infringed on some of Samsung's patents in making smartphones and tablet computers, and issued an order prohibiting Apple, based in California, from importing wireless communication devices, portable music and data processin
June 5, 2013
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Apple violates Samsung patents: U.S. trade agency
Apple Inc. faces a ban on imports of some older devices including the iPhone 4 after a U.S. trade agency said they infringed a patent owned by Samsung Electronics Co., its biggest competitor in the global smartphone market.It is the first patent ruling against Apple in the U.S. that affects product sales. The order covers the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 3G sold for use on networks operated by AT&T Inc., T-Mobile U.S. Inc. and two regional carriers, General Communication Inc. in Alaska and CT Cube LP in
June 5, 2013
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Modified charger can hack iPhone: researchers
A group of security researchers in the United States claimed that a modified charger can instantly hack into an iPhone or iPad, raising questions over the perception that Apple’s devices are better protected. Jang Yeong-jin, Billy Lau and Chengyu Song from Georgia Institute of Technology said they have found a way to break into Apple’s current-generation devices, running on the latest operating systems, through a malicious charger. The charger, once connected to an Apple device, is designed to i
June 4, 2013
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Top Dutch court rejects Apple’s sales ban request against Samsung
The top Dutch court has dismissed Apple Inc.’s request to ban sales of tablets made by Samsung Electronics Co., ruling in favor of the South Korean smartphone maker in its legal battle with the iPhone maker. The Supreme Court of the Netherlands did not agree with the U.S. firm’s accusation that its Korean rival infringed its design patents, the court said on its website on Friday.The California-based tech giant filed an injunction against Samsung, claiming it had copied Apple’s designs in its Ga
June 2, 2013
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Work stress increases number of bipolar patients
The number of bipolar disorder patients in South Korea has surged in recent years, a survey showed on Sunday. According to data released by the National Health Insurance Service, the number of patients who received hospital treatment for bipolar disorder grew by 26 percent, or 12,000, over five years. Some 46,000 patients were found to have the mental illness in 2007, whereas the number climbed to 58,000 in 2011. Medical expenses for bipolar disorder treatment also increased from 55 billion won
June 2, 2013