Samsung Electronics has introduced a sample version of its next-generation graphics DRAM, GDDR7. Graphics DRAM, along with High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), is considered a profitable product in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) memory lineup.According to industry sources on March 28, Samsung Electronics
An analysis by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) suggests that the average person ingests as many as 5 grams of microplastics weekly – that’s the equivalent of eating a whole credit card. While the exact effects of plastics on human health are still relatively unknown, the World Health Organization (WHO
Hyundai Motor Group announced on March 27 that it will hire 80,000 people and invest 68 trillion won in Korea over the next three years from this year to 2026. The plan is expected to create about 198,000 decent new jobs.The announced investment in Korea is a significant increase from the 56.2 trill
Korea’s government, National Assembly and courts are pushing to raise the level of punishments for technology leakage as key personnel of companies involved in Korea’s national high-tech strategic industries are frequently leaking out along with their technology. National high-tech strategic industr
Samsung Electronics released a new model of its premium air purifier, the Bespoke Cube Air Infinite Line, on March 25, featuring a new filter that does not require periodic replacement. The highlight of this model is the Infinite Line Filter.The Infinite Line Filter consists of a washable sterilizat
This March, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul takes centre stage as an official partner of the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, which comes to the Korean capital for the first time. Securing its place as a gastronomic hotspot in the city’s thriving culinary scene, the contemporary Gwanghwamun hot
LG Electronics is expanding its content ecosystem beyond household appliances to mobility by installing its own OTT service, LG Channel, into Hyundai and Kia vehicles.According to the electronics industry on March 18, LG Electronics started the LG Channel service in Hyundai and Kia vehicles from Jan
“Predictability is what matters most for global companies,” said James Kim, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in South Korea (AMCHAM). “With an exodus out of China becoming a reality, we are receiving an influx of many inquiries from companies looking to move their Asia-Pacific headquarte
On March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to ban TikTok, a Chinese video platform, from being downloaded in the United States due to security concerns. The bill was approved with an overwhelming majority of 352 votes in favor and 65 against. Europe is also engulfed in national sec
As the production timeline for the next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) approaches, announced by major memory semiconductor companies, these companies are ramping up efforts to improve yield rates.According to industry sources on March 12, major memory semiconductor companies like Samsung Ele
Samsung Group’s electronics affiliates are joining forces to expedite the commercialization of glass substrates, a material used in semiconductor packaging, by establishing a united front for joint research and development (R&D). This strategy aims to achieve commercialization faster than semiconduc
Celltrion announced on March 11 that it has completed the application process for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of “CT-P39,” a biosimilar to the asthma and chronic idiopathic urticaria treatment XOLAIR. The company applied for product approval based on the results of a global Phas
Samsung Display has begun the construction of the world’s first 8.6th generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) production line. As major manufacturers such as Apple are increasing the proportion of OLED displays instead of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in the laptop and tablet markets, Samsun
Ecopro announced plans to invest approximately 1.2 trillion won in domestic ventures this year, focusing on its Pohang Campus. The company is allocating 690 billion won for the expansion of its precursor factory, 320 billion won each for the expansion of cathode material and lithium hydroxide factor
LG Energy Solution announced on March 10 that it is collaborating with Qualcomm to develop advanced Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic solutions for next-generation electric vehicles. Through this partnership, LG Energy Solution plans to develop a more sophisticated BMS solution by integrati
Following last year’s memory semiconductor downturn, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are aggressively increasing their focus on DRAM through the expansion of advanced processing. This move is anticipated due to the expected rise in orders for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5
barenbliss, a rising clean beauty brand from Seoul , is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its inaugural global flagship store ----the barenbliss Clean Beauty Archive Garden in Myeongdong. Meanwhile, the brand also announced a collaboration with Korlma Korea at the opening ceremony to establi
During MWC Barcelona 2024, the Net5.5G-oriented products and solutions were launched by the President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, Leon Wang. He noted that new ultra-broadband applications such as immersive terminals and AIGC have brought new opportunities to carriers. In addition, n
Seed Group, a leading company under the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has taken a significant step towards revolutionising the travel industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through its strategic partnership with Seoul-based hospitality tech startup ONDA.Wit
In the “2024 Most Admired Company in Korea” event organized by Korea Management Association Consultants (KMAC), S-OIL has been selected as the top company in the petroleum industry for eight consecutive years and as an All Star 30, representing the top 30 companies, for six consecutive years.The “Mo