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#S Korea
S. Korea, Visegrad Group countries sign MOU on R&D cooperation related article
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry said Thursday it has agreed with the Visegrad Group in Europe -- the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia -- to boost cooperation in... 17:35 Dec. 02
#YouTube
IU's 'Killing Voice Live' most-viewed Youtube video in S. Korea this year
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- A live video of singer-songwriter IU on media channel Dingo was the most viewed video on YouTube in South Korea this year, the company said Thursday. "IU's Killing Voic... 15:17 Dec. 02
iPhone users in outcry over continued dropped calls even after iOS update related article
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The users of iPhone devices, including the iPhone 12 and 13, continued to experience dropped calls even after updating the mobile operating system released by Apple last m... 16:19 Dec. 01
#WSTS
WSTS halves growth prediction for memory chip market next year related article
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- A semiconductor industry tracker on Wednesday cut in half its growth projection of the global memory chip market next year. World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS),... 10:58 Dec. 01
#5G user
S. Korea's 5G users top 19 mln in October: data related article
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The number of smartphone users on 5G mobile networks had topped 19 million as of October, data showed Wednesday, as new smartphone launches boosted user growth in the late... 10:53 Dec. 01
#esports
(Yonhap Feature) Hope for military esports team rising, but will it succeed? related article
By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- After leading his esports team Damwon Kia to a runner-up finish at the 2021 League of Legends (LOL) World Championship last month, Kim Dong-ha, better kn... 10:04 Dec. 01
#Disney
Disney+'s weekly users hit 1 mln in S. Korea related article
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The number of weekly users on Disney+, the flagship streaming service of U.S. media giant Walt Disney Co., topped 1 million in less than a month since its launch here, a m... 09:04 Dec. 01
#Samsung
Samsung unveils new auto chips for high-end car systems
By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday unveiled three new automotive chips as demand for advanced chips is growing among global carmakers to produce cars with... 15:48 Nov. 30
#AI cooperation
S. Korea, Britain seek closer cooperation in 5G, AI
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Britain have agreed to bolster bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and 5G on the sidelines of a tech forum, Seoul's ICT ministry said Tuesday... 14:00 Nov. 30
#US
Biden discusses supply chain issues with CEOs of Samsung, other global firms
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden met with chief executives of several major retailers and other companies, including Samsung Electronics Co. of South Korea, Monday to discus... 09:36 Nov. 30
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Nov. 30)
Perils of smart technology Hacking of apartments via wallpad lays bare lax security, calls for proper measures South Korea's new apartment complexes increasingly adopt the Internet of Things, or I... 07:01 Nov. 30
#Google
Google to allow alternative payment system from next month
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Google said Friday that it will provide an alternative payment system at its app store in South Korea from next month in an apparent move to follow the country's new law ... 21:08 Nov. 26
#SK hynix
(News Focus) S. Korean chipmakers face balancing act between U.S., China for market supremacy
By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Concerns are growing that SK hynix Inc.'s plan to overhaul its Chinese factory with a cutting-edge chipmaking machine could be in jeopardy due to oppositi... 16:51 Nov. 26
#LG
LG Electronics names new CEO to foster new biz opportunities
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday it promoted its chief strategy officer to its new CEO to nurture new business opportunities and focus on digital transformation. The ... 16:37 Nov. 25
#Kakao
Kakao co-CEO Yeo wins another 4-year term
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Corp. said Thursday co-CEO Yeo Min-soo has been named to lead the operator of South Korea's top mobile messenger, KakaoTalk, for another four years. ... 14:48 Nov. 25
#Samsung
(3rd LD) Samsung says new plant in Taylor, Texas, will help ease global chip crunch
(ATTN: UPDATES with Lee's return home in paras 13-14; ADDS photo) By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has selected the city of Taylor in Texas as th... 17:12 Nov. 24
#Samsung
(2nd LD) Samsung says new plant in Taylor, Texas, will help ease global chip crunch
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 3-8; CHANGES headline; ADDS photos) By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has selected the city of Taylor in... 15:05 Nov. 24
#Samsung
(LEAD) Samsung picks Taylor, Texas, as site of new US$17 bln chip plant
(ATTN: UPDATES article with Samsung's statement from regulatory filing, other details in paras 3-4, 6) By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has selec... 08:24 Nov. 24
#samsung
Samsung picks Taylor, Texas, as site of new US$17 bln chip plant
By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has selected the city of Taylor in Texas as the site of its new US$17 billion chip fabrication plant, a move to ... 08:09 Nov. 24
(URGENT) Samsung picks Taylor, Texas, as site of new US$17 bln chip plant
08:04 Nov. 24