SK Telecom to adopt blockchain for authentication
South Korean telco SK Telecom will adopt blockchain into subscriptions and payments from consumers.
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SoftBank Ventures invests $4.2 million in used goods trading app
SoftBank Ventures Korea has invested 4.5 billion won ($4.2 million) in startup Daangn Market that specialises in localised used goods trading.
South Korea to invest over $620 million in nanotech R&D
South Korea will invest 669.3 billion won, or $626 million, into R&D and commercialisation of nanotech this year, the Ministry of Science and ICT says.
China, Japan, and Australia amongst top APAC nations hit with botnets
South Korea and Taiwan also are on the top 20 list of global markets that saw the most bot traffic last year, while China was the third most common origin of malicious traffic, behind leader United States and Russia.
University boycott ends after KAIST confirms no 'killer robot' development
The boycott involving over 50 researchers from 30 countries has ended after South Korea's KAIST university agreed to not partake in the development of lethal autonomous weapons.
Korean cryptocurrency exchange boss arrested for fraud
South Korean prosecutors have arrested the boss of cryptocurrency exchange Coinnest for embezzlement and fraud.
Why sustainability remains a critical IT objective
The initial push for sustainable corporate initiatives has given way to a longer view that leverages the value of digitized information, IoT analytics, and optimization via environmental monitoring.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Release date, new features, and everything else we know so far
Stay up to date regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 9.
Kakao adds voice calls to AI speaker
Those who own AI speaker Kakao Mini can now make mVoIP calls to friends in chat app KakaoTalk.
Kakao to unveil blockchain platform within the year
South Korean chat giant Kakao's blockchain subsidiary, dubbed Ground X, will unveil its own platform within the year.
Facebook fined in South Korea for limiting user access
South Korea's telco watchdog has fined Facebook 396 million won (US$370,000) for rerouting networks, causing slower access for consumers.
Naver and Foursquare to develop POI search engine
Naver Labs, the research subsidiary of South Korean search giant Naver, will work with US-based Foursquare to develop a new point-of-interest (POI) search engine for global deployment.
MicroLED patents nearly double in a year in South Korea
MicroLED patents filed in the country, which were close to nil near the end of the last decade, have gone from 67 in 2016 to 120 in 2017.
South Korea to fund 10Gb internet push
The South Korean government will pick two consortia for projects that will help fast-track the commercialisation of 10-gigabit (Gb) internet.
Korean food-tech firm Woowa Brothers developing delivery robot
Woowa Brothers, a South Korean food-tech firm that runs the popular Baedal Minjok delivery app, is developing a delivery robot that will help staff the expanding food delivery industry.
Korean chat giant Kakao to form blockchain subsidiary
South Korean chat giant Kakao will form a subsidiary that services blockchain, the company announced, with speculation of an imminent ICO to secure funds.
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8: In pictures
Existing Note owners are in for a big -- quite literally -- upgrade with the launch of the Note 8 on Sept. 15. We go hands-on.
Samsung's latest smartphone and accessories, in pictures
Samsung announced the Galaxy S8, a new Gear VR headset, second-generation Gear 360, and a docking station that turns its latest smartphone into a full-fledged desktop computer.
Samsung Pay: Hands on
Samsung has begun beta testing its mobile payment system Samsung Pay in its home country of South Korea.
South Korea confirms 5G spectrum auction prices
South Korea's 5G spectrum auction kicking off in June will have a starting price of 3.3 trillion won ($3.09 billion) for 3.5GHz and 28GHz spectrum bandwidth.
Apple facing lawsuit in South Korea over battery scandal
Law firm Hanuri, representing 63,767 consumers, filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for damages caused by the tech giant intentionally slowing down older iPhone models.
South Korea to push 10Gb internet rollout with new funding
Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT will choose up to two consortia to give up to 940 million won ($877,000) in financial support.
LG Display, Bluepoint Partners to run accelerator program
LG Display and Bluepoint Partners will run an accelerator program for startups working on innovative display technologies.
Kakao to set up blockchain subsidiary
Han Jaesun, co-founder and CTO of local startup accelerator FuturePlay, will lead the yet-to-be-named subsidiary as CEO, the chat giant said.
LG Electronics is reviewing everything in its smartphone business
LG Electronics is reassessing everything in its smartphone business from brands to launch dates, the company has said.
Ride-sharing operator Grab gets Huyndai and major players on board
Korean carmaker does not reveal how much it is investing in the Southeast Asian ride-sharing operator, but says the two companies will jointly develop mobility services.
CES 2018: Intel's 5G PyeongChang Winter Olympics network
Intel GM of 5G Business and Technology Rob Topol tells ZDNet about Intel's 5G network planned for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games.
South Korea set to replace paper reports with e-documents
The South Korean government hopes to save around 1.1 trillion won by 2021 in its transition to a 'paperless society'.
Kakao makeover gives South Koreans a parking space finder
KakaoTaxi, South Korean chat giant's cab chauffeur service, has been rebranded Kakao T and combines all the firm's transportation services with the new addition of parking.
Check out the Galaxy S8: Samsung's new flagship smartphone
Samsung's Galaxy S8 is here, and it's everything you hoped it would be. But the question remains, is that enough to make up for the Note 7?
LG mobile needs a turnaround, and fast
LG's G5 sales have been less than spectacular, putting pressure on its mobile business further to find a way out of peril. Perhaps it is time for a radical, fundamental overhaul.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: The epitome of a business-first smartphone
The Note 8 gets the job done, and does it exceptionally well. A smaller battery is frustrating but should be enough to get through most days. Note fans, you're going to love this phone.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Review: Finally, an Android tablet built with enterprise users in mind
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S3 is an Android tablet done right.
LG Watch Sport Review: Not the best start for Android Wear 2.0
LG and Google teamed up to create the LG Watch Sport, one of the first devices to run Android Wear 2.0.
Five takeaways after a weekend with the LG Watch Sport
LG's newest smartwatch lineup is the first to ship with Android Wear 2.0.
Using a Gear S3 with an iPhone: Too many concessions
A year after it was first announced, Samsung has released its Gear S app for iPhone users.
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