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Samsung seeks to overcome slowing sales with Lifestyle TVs: executive

By Woo Jae-yeonBERLIN, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. is trying to keep up the growth momentum of its TV business with its Lifestyle TVs, a senior executive has said, a lineup designed to transform traditional TV roles in line with rapid
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(LEAD) S. Korean government's YouTube channel hacked to broadcast crypto video

(ATTN: UPDATES with the gov't meeting in 7th para)SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government's YouTube channel was hacked Saturday, apparently to broadcast a cryptocurrency-related video, but has been restored, according to source
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S. Korean government's YouTube channel hacked to broadcast crypto video

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government's YouTube channel was hacked Saturday, apparently to broadcast a cryptocurrency-related video, but has been restored, according to sources.At 3:30 a.m., the government's official channel
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Samsung aims to popularize SmartThings

By Woo Jae-yeonBERLIN, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will work toward popularizing its home automation platform this year, in a bid to help provide a connected and sustainable home life, its top executive has said."For Samsung to
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LG unveils color-changing refrigerator at IFA 2022

By Woo Jae-yeonBERLIN, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday it will unveil a never-seen-before refrigerator that can change its door colors at a global electronics trade show in Berlin, as part of efforts to lay out a new vision for
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Samsung's keywords at IFA 2022: connectivity and sustainability

By Woo Jae-yeon BERLIN, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will showcase its latest products and solutions designed to promote a smarter and eco-conscious life at a global consumer electronics show in Berlin.A wide variety o
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LG looks to lure young consumers with Styler for sneakers, bendable gaming monitor at IFA 2022

By Woo Jae-yeonBERLIN, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. eyes to steal the hearts of young, tech-savvy consumers with its latest technological innovations at Europe's largest consumer electronics show set to open in Berlin on Friday.The Sou
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Microsoft launches comprehensive tech support program for S. Korean startups

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the launch of a comprehensive tech support program for promising startups in South Korea to help up-and-coming companies expand globally.The Microsoft Launcher program plans to offer up t
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SAMSUNG, to hold hands-on event, collaborated with BTS, in Tokyo for Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4

SEOUL, August 28 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics announced on Sunday that the special hands-on event, collaborating with BTS, will be held at Midtown Canopy Square in Tokyo, Japan untill September 8.
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Samsung launches new foldable phones in 40 countries

By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. launched its latest foldable smartphones in some 40 countries Friday, hoping the new products could jump-start the lackluster global smartphone sales amid high inflation. The world'
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Com2uS to launch metaverse platform 'Com2Verse' in 2024

SEOUL August 25 (Yonhap) -- “In 2023, we will provide the service to enterprise clients then slowly expand up to servicing small medium business owners and individuals by 2024.” South Korean global di
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S. Korean islets of Dokdo not named on iPhone maps in 22 countries: professor

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo were not named on iPhone maps in the U.S., Britain and 20 other countries, according to a professor in Seoul Thursday, amid diplomatic tensions with Tokyo over Japan's renew
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'Snowdrop' most talked about K-drama on Twitter in 2022: company

Twitter-K-drama 'Snowdrop' most talked about K-drama on Twitter in 2022: companyBy Chang Dong-wooSEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- "Snowdrop," a romance drama TV series starring Jung Hae-
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Naver becomes 1st S. Korean internet firm to join global RE100 initiative

SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- Internet portal giant Naver Corp. said Monday it has become the first South Korean internet company to join RE100, a global renewable energy initiative to achieve carbon neutrality in business operations.Naver said it was r
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Samsung holds groundbreaking ceremony for next-gen chip R&D complex

SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its new semiconductor research and development (R&D) complex south of Seoul, in a move to bolster its global leadership in cutting-edge chip technology.The S
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Facebook sees over 25 pct drop in MAU in S. Korea since 2020: report

SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Facebook, the U.S. social media network operated by Meta Platforms Inc., has seen an over 25 percent decline in the number of monthly active users (MAU) in South Korea across the past two years, an industry analysis report
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Dancer Kang Won-rae returns as virtual avatar

SEOUL, August 18 (Yonhap) -- “There is a saying that singers follow title of their songs. Like the lyrics from our song ‘Kung Ddari Sha Bah Rah,’ I want to convey a positive cheering message to not b
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S. Korean telcos target UAM industry poised for 2025 commercial launch

SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's major wireless operators are eagerly setting their sights on entering the urban air mobility (UAM) industry, which the government is aiming to open up commercially in 2025.The three mobile telecoms -- SK T
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Kakao scraps plan to sell Kakao Mobility shares to private equity fund

SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Corp. said Thursday it has canceled its plan to sell part of its shares of Kakao Mobility Corp. to a private equity fund over repeated demands from the company union to scrap the plan.The South Korean tech giant, whic
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(Yonhap Interview) Bill Gates says hopes S. Korea will be 'more generous' in aid contribution for global health

By Kim Seung-yeon and Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- American billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said Wednesday he hopes to see "a more generous" South Korea in its global aid contribution to help address global health challeng