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Samsung to build new EUV foundry chip line
The new EUV-based 5nm process line will begin operations in 2021.
LG restructures global TV factory operations
The electronics maker is shifting some of its TV production from South Korea to Indonesia.
SK Telecom deploys AI system to assist with COVID-19 quarantine
The telco's AI system will make voice calls to those in COVID-19 quarantine to check the status of their health.
Olympus to end camera operations in South Korea
The Japanese giant will, however, continue its medical and scientific solutions businesses in the country.
KT Q1 profits fall 4.7% due to COVID-19
Roaming and smartphone earnings were negatively affected by COVID-19, but the telco saw growth in 5G and content.
Tesla names new country director in South Korea
The new appointment reflects the rising popularity of the electric car brand in South Korea.
LG Uplus sees Q1 profit jump thanks to COVID-19
The Korean telco has seen increases in mobile payments, video on-demand, and cloud profits during the pandemic.
SK Telecom sees 6.4% drop in Q1 earnings
Rise in 5G subscribers increased sales but investment into 5G infrastructure slightly dented profitability.
Samsung heir will not pass down conglomerate to children
In a rare statement from a leader of a Korean chaebol, Samsung's de facto boss says he will not pass on the managerial rights of the company to his children.
LG to offer half-price program for Velvet smartphone in South Korea
Those who return their LG Velvet after two years will get up to 50% in discounts for their next LG smartphone purchase.
Samsung Q1 profit remains stable thanks to memory demand but COVID-19 looms
Second quarter smartphone sales and profits are expected to suffer due to the global pandemic.
LG unveils full specs of smartphone flagship Velvet ahead of launch
LG's latest smartphone will pack a 6.8-inch OLED display and support a dual screen accessory.
Samsung claims top spot in granted 5G patents
Samsung leads the pack in granted patents for 5G, according to a German study.
LG Velvet smartphone to get online reveal on May 7
The unveiling event will be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
LG CNS trials facial payment service using digital currency
Payments will be made through a registered digital currency.
Here's what Samsung's new One UI looks like on a Galaxy S9
We installed the One UI beta on a Galaxy S9 to see the company's new approach looks like for ourselves.
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.
Samsung to build new EUV foundry chip line
The new EUV-based 5nm process line will begin operations in 2021.
Olympus to end camera operations in South Korea
The Japanese giant will, however, continue its medical and scientific solutions businesses in the country.
LG restructures global TV factory operations
The electronics maker is shifting some of its TV production from South Korea to Indonesia.
SK Telecom deploys AI system to assist with COVID-19 quarantine
The telco's AI system will make voice calls to those in COVID-19 quarantine to check the status of their health.
Samsung heir will not pass down conglomerate to children
In a rare statement from a leader of a Korean chaebol, Samsung's de facto boss says he will not pass on the managerial rights of the company to his children.
LG CNS trials facial payment service using digital currency
Payments will be made through a registered digital currency.
Samsung's blood pressure app approved by South Korean regulator
The app measures blood pressure when paired with a smartwatch.
LG names next flagship phone Velvet
Each of LG's upcoming phones will have their own names, and the G and V brands will be dropped.
Korea sees steep rise in online shopping during COVID-19 pandemic
South Korean distributors saw their online revenue rise over 34% in February from a year prior due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
South Korea seeks live inventory roll out for face masks
The government is providing mask inventory data of pharmacies as an open API to help developers launch apps that notify civilians about the inventory statuses of pharmacy goods amid shortages from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus hits South Korea's tech powerhouses
Samsung and LG are seeing more coronavirus cases as the number of infected in South Korea continues to rise.
South Korea to strengthen drone registration laws
Those with drones that have a maximum takeoff weight of over 2 kilograms will be required to register them as they do for automobiles.
LG deploys service robot in Seoul restaurant
The robot can bring food out to customers.
Seoul to install AI cameras for crime detection
System will detect what passersby are wearing.
Samsung Chair sentenced to jail for breaking labour laws
Samsung Electronics' chairman of the board Lee Sang-hoon has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for sabotaging labour union activities.
