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#R&D
State-led R&D expenditures near 24 tln won in 2020 related article
SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea spent nearly 24 trillion won (US$21.26 billion) on state-led research and development (R&D) projects last year, up 16 percent from the previous year, the scie... 16:20 Jun. 21
#Samsung
Samsung launches upgraded Odyssey gaming monitors related article
SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday announced the global launch of its upgraded gaming monitors as the South Korean tech giant tries to boost sales amid the stay-at-home tr... 11:00 Jun. 21
#Kakao-conglomerate ranking
Kakao emerges as No. 5 conglomerate in terms of market cap
SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Corp., which operates South Korea's most popular mobile messenger Kakao Talk, emerged as the country's fifth-largest conglomerate in terms of market cap on the back... 10:36 Jun. 20
#nuclear research institute
Nuclear research institute breached in suspected cyberattack: ministry
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry said Friday it is investigating a potential hack into a state-run nuclear research institute after its internal network was breached last m... 15:16 Jun. 18
#S Korea
S. Korea to develop over 100 mini satellites by 2031
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Friday it will develop over 100 miniature satellites over the next decade with the aim of establishing a national security monitoring system and testing ... 14:05 Jun. 18
#Samsung
Samsung may hold developer conference this year related article
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) – Samsung Electronics Co. is considering holding its technology conference this year despite the novel coronavirus pandemic, industry insiders said Friday. The South Kor... 10:29 Jun. 18
#communications equipment
Assessments on Huawei, Samsung equipment revoked over false records related article
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's ICT ministry said Thursday it has revoked conformity assessments on around 1,700 pieces of communications equipment from nearly 400 companies, including Chi... 14:01 Jun. 17
#KT
KT to invest 23.6 bln won in fintech Webcash Group related article
By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- KT Corp., a major South Korean telecom operator, said Thursday it will invest a total of 23.6 billion won (US$20.9 million) in three companies under the ... 10:33 Jun. 17
#Samsung
Samsung ranks 2nd in European wearables market in Q1: report related article
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. was the second-largest vendor of wearable devices in Europe in the first quarter of the year, although its market share declined as archrival Appl... 09:00 Jun. 17
#KT
(LEAD) Hyundai Heavy tests fully autonomous ship related article
(ATTN: CHANGES slug, headline and lead; UPDATES throughout with more info) By Chae Yun-hwan, Nam Kwang-sik SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHIH) said Wednesday it has s... 17:15 Jun. 16
#Krafton
Krafton seeks to raise as much as 5.6 tln won via IPO
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Krafton Inc., the gaming giant behind the global smash hit "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" (PUBG), said Wednesday it plans to raise as much as 5.6 trillion won (US$5 bill... 15:35 Jun. 16
#Samsung Display
Samsung Display labor union set to go on 1st-ever strike next week
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The labor union of major display maker Samsung Display Co. said Wednesday its union leadership plans to go on strike next week, as the union and the management failed to ... 15:34 Jun. 16
#KT
KT tests 5G-based autonomous cruise ship related article
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- KT Corp., a South Korean telecom giant, said Wednesday it has tested an autonomous cruise ship being remotely controlled hundreds of kilometers away on its high-speed 5G ... 13:30 Jun. 16
#Kakao
(LEAD) (News Focus) Kakao surpasses Naver to become S. Korea's third most valuable firm
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with closing share prices in paras 4-7, 9) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Corp. has an insatiable appetite for platform businesses, spannin... 16:30 Jun. 15
#Kakao
(News Focus) Kakao, Naver in neck-and-neck race for 3rd most valuable firm in S. Korea
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Corp. has an insatiable appetite for platform businesses spanning messenger, e-commerce, mobility, content and finance, and now it wants another tit... 11:42 Jun. 15
#LG Uplus
LG Uplus launches AI call center biz
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- LG Uplus Corp., a major South Korean mobile carrier, said Tuesday it has joined hands with IT affiliate LG CNS Co. to develop call center services that use artificial int... 10:10 Jun. 15
#LG Electronics
LG researcher to head working group in Next G Alliance for 6G tech related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday one of its senior researchers will head a working group in a North American mobile technology alliance for 6G technology development. ... 10:00 Jun. 15
#Samsung Electronics
Samsung likely to unveil new foldable smartphones in August related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. is likely to unveil its new foldable smartphone in August, industry insiders said Tuesday, amid its push to popularize the foldable category. ... 08:51 Jun. 15
#Samsung
Samsung to supply 5G network solutions to Vodafone in Britain related article
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it will supply its latest 5G network solutions to Vodafone, a London-based telecommunications giant, a move that will expand its prese... 17:54 Jun. 14
#SK Telecom
SK Telecom invests in virtual content production company related article
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co., South Korea's top wireless carrier, said Monday it has invested in a leading virtual content production company in a move to strengthen its virtual realit... 11:01 Jun. 14