Articles by Shin Ji-hye
Shin Ji-hye
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15 migrant workers killed in Dubai bus crash
State media in the United Arab Emirates say 15 Asian migrant workers have been killed in a bus crash in Dubai. The WAM news agency said the laborers were killed Saturday when their bus rammed into a truck parked on the shoulder of a major highway that passes along the outskirts of the Mideast commercial hub. Thirteen others were reported injured. The government-owned National newspaper reported Sunday that at least nine of the dead were from India and four were Bangladeshi. Blue-collar South Asi
World News May 11, 2014
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N. Korea again denies S. Korea's accusation of drone incursions
Pyongyang on Sunday again denied its involvement in, and called for a joint probe into, the deployment of small drones found crashed near the inter-Korean border, which Seoul has said were sent from North Korea.The denial came three days after Seoul's defense ministry said the three crude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were sent from North Korea, based on an analysis of the drones' global positioning system data. A team of experts from South Korea and the United States found that the drones' de
North Korea May 11, 2014
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[단독] 이건희 회장, 4월 귀국 후 심장수술 받아
이건희 회장 (연합)삼성그룹 이건희 회장이 11일 새벽 삼성서울병원에서 급성 심근경색으로 스텐트(stent) 삽입 시술을 받은 것으로 알려진 가운데 지난 4월 미국과 일본 출장을 마치고 귀국한 후에도 간단한 심장 수술을 받은 것으로 밝혀졌다. 익명을 요구한 한 삼성 관계자는 이건희 회장이 4월 17일 귀국 후 삼성서울병원에서 간단한 심장 수술을 받은 바 있다고 코리아헤럴드에 밝혔다. 그는 정확한 수술 날짜 관련해서는 함구했다. 최근 심장 수술과 오늘 새벽 스탠트 시술은 국내 최대 기업을 이끌고 있는 이건희 회장의 건강 문제가 심각하다는 우려를 재점화시키고 있다. 삼성 미래전략실은 이에 대해 이건희 회장이 귀국 후 심장관련 수술을 받은 적이 없다며 부인했다. 삼성 측에 따르면 이 회장은 10일 밤 갑작스런 호흡곤란으로 서울 한남동 자택 인근 순천향대학병원에 입원해 심폐소생술을 받은 뒤 삼성서울병원으로 옮겨져 스탠트 시술을 받았다. 순천향대학병원 입원 당시 이 회장은 자가 호흡에 문제
한국어판 May 11, 2014
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Global smart car market to grow 7 percent by 2018
The global smart car market is expected to grow 7 percent each year by 2018, around double the automotive market growth of 3.5 percent during the same period, according to a recent report published by KDB Research Institute.The market hit around 230 trillion won ($224 billion) in 2013. Smart cars are connected vehicles which provide more safety and convenience with electronics and communications technology. Recently, governments and global industries have been fostering the industry as a new gro
Industry May 7, 2014
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Rise of Chinese smartphones threatens Samsung, LG
Chinese smartphone companies have been growing rapidly in recent years, becoming a threat to Korean handset makers such as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.Chinese companies accounted for more than 20 percent of the global smartphone market last year, a sharp jump from 8 percent in 2010, according to global research firm Strategy Analytics. “Chinese companies’ patterns of growth have been quite similar (to each other). They have made handsome profits in their domestic market, invested in g
Technology May 6, 2014
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Samsung, LG to set off smartphone display war
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are gearing up for a battle over high-resolution smartphone displays next month. Samsung is set to unveil its 5.2-inch Galaxy S5 Prime with a quad high-definition (2560x1440) display in June, according to recent media reports. “Samsung Electronics was supposed to use a QHD display for its Galaxy S5, but it failed due to the high cost. As the Galaxy S5 Prime will be rolled out in small quantities, it is highly likely that QHD will be adopted,” said an anonym
Industry May 2, 2014
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SK hynix certified for low-carbon footprint
SK hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, said Thursday its mobile DRAM products received certification from the Environment Ministry for their low-carbon footprint. The low-carbon product certification is given to products that meet the government’s standards of carbon emissions generated during the production process. SK hynix said it lowered the carbon emissions by reducing the steam usage through the optimization of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. The amou
Industry May 1, 2014
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[Eye on English] English communication skills growing in value
The importance of English communication and presentation skills can no longer be underestimated in the modern business market. When Job Korea, the nation’s largest recruiting firm, surveyed around 300 employees and job seekers, half of them said improving English communication skills was what they needed to do most to jumpstart their career. They said it was more important than gaining knowledge in their professional fields or having certificates. This reflects globalization in Korean companies,
National April 30, 2014
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Samsung reshuffles corporate strategy office
Samsung Group reshuffled its Corporate Strategy Office, a core unit for promoting future growth engines, by replacing the heads of all sub-divisions except for one, the company said on Wednesday. Boo Yoon-gyung, executive vice president of Samsung C&T Corp.’s Plant & Machinery Division was appointed head of the Corporate Strategy Office’s Corporate Strategy Team 2. Chung Hyun-ho, executive vice president of the Corporate Consulting Team was assigned head of the office’s Corporate HR Team, while
Industry April 30, 2014
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LG to unveil G3 in May
LG Electronics, the nation’s second-largest handset maker, is set to unveil its new flagship smartphone, the G3, later this month. “We will release the LG G3 at the end of May or at the beginning of June after reviewing the market conditions,” said Yoon Bu-hyun, a vice president of LG Electronics’ mobile communications planning division, at its earnings briefing on Tuesday. “The LG G3 will first be rolled out in the domestic market, then expand globally,” he said. The release date is two months
Industry April 30, 2014
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SK hynix bolsters serving communities
Activities to become a socially responsible company have picked up momentum at SK hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker. Its parent company SK Group adopted happiness as a core corporate value under the campaign of “Happy Management” in 2012. The chipmaker initiated the music program “Orchestra of Dreams” for students of low-income families from the second half of last year. The company supported musical instruments and lessons for 80 children in Icheon and Cheongju regions, where
Industry April 29, 2014
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Foreign electronics makers eye Korean market
BELEK, Turkey ― Grundig, the leading consumer electronics maker in Turkey, has unveiled its plans to tap the Korean market, heralding a challenge to Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.Grundig was a German consumer electronics manufacturer, but was acquired by the Turkish Koc Holding group in 2007.The company could launch its products, including liquid crystal display and light-emitting diode TVs, in the Korean market as soon as this year.“We plan to introduce our products to Korean customers
Technology April 27, 2014
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U.S. president shrugs off selfie-sharing controversy
U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday clarified his stance that he would not tackle Samsung Group’s retweets of Obama’s selfie, Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jay-yong said Saturday. “(Obama) said the selfie would not pose any problem,” Lee told reporters after a meeting between Obama and local business leaders in Seoul. The U.S. president was making a two-day visit to Korea on Friday and Saturday.The controversy began when Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz posted a picture with Obama o
Industry April 27, 2014
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Huawei to build brand to beat smartphone rivals
SHENZHEN ― China’s Huawei Technologies, the world’s second-biggest telecommunications equipment maker, plans to groom its brand to boost its global smartphone sales.“What we need is to build our brand and credibility because Huawei’s smartphone business is still in a very early stage,” Shao Yang, vice president of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, said Wednesday at the Huawei Global Analyst Summit 2014 in Shenzhen.The company plans to spend $300 million on global marketing in 2014, Shao told Reu
Industry April 24, 2014
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Blaze puts halt to Samsung’s financial services
Samsung’s financial services have been suspended in the wake of a fire at Samsung SDS data center, which runs the system and stores backup data from Samsung’s financial affiliates. Samsung SDS said it blocked the server at the data center to prevent data loss. Samsung Card users appeared to be the biggest victims of the service disruption. Cash advances, online payments and text alerts were all suspended; while debit cards issued by Samsung and affiliated firms will be out of service until furth
Industry April 21, 2014
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