Your privacy in jeopardy
Choi Moon-jung, a 28-year-old office worker updates her Facebook account frequently. Her Facebook page is filled with pictures and written posts, along with her personal information about her education, hobbies and relationship status. Although she had been aware of the fact that her information was readily available on the website, she had paid little attention […]
Can wet newspapers protect windows from winds?
“Let’s put wet newspapers on windows of houses to prevent Typhoon Bolaven from breaking them. Wet newspapers will help windows withstand strong winds.” The National Emergency Management Agency posted this message on its website as the typhoon, the strongest in a decade, was approaching the country. It cited a television program that showed wet newspapers […]
LG unveils newest smartphone using world best components
Newest Premium Device from LG Sets High Benchmark for Performance and Usability August 28, 2012 — LG Electronics (LG) revealed its newest premium mobile device, named the Optimus G. It is a high-end smartphone that offers powerful performance with an elegant and sleek design, and an innovative user experience. As the first LTE device featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon™ […]
Samsung contributes a lot to US economy
If the jury believed it was patriotic in its $1 billion verdict in favor of Apple over Samsung Electronics, it might be wrong. “Apple may be the pride of the United States and Americans. But when you think about real economic effects, you can’t say Apple is better than Samsung,’’ said Park Hyun from local […]
Apple verdict triggers worries about price hike
Some suggest taking patent duel to WTO Who will pick up the $1 billion damages tab Samsung Electronics will have to pay Apple, if the verdict against it is upheld? That is the question most consumers are asking. Some are suggesting that elements of protectionism camouflaged as patriotism may have contributed to two recent rulings […]
NK ramps up rhetoric on ROK-US drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected another frontline military unit, Pyongyang said Tuesday as the regime increased its tough talk against the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military drills. Kim ordered troops of the (North) Korean People’s Army large combined unit 313 on the eastern border to “deal prompt deadly blows” if attacked by “enemies…staging war […]
Fair to feature Latin American art
Meet Botero, Cruz-Deiz, Soto next month The Korea International Art Fair (KIAF) 2012, the largest of its kind in Korea, will offer a variety of artwork and related events at COEX in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, from Sept. 13 to 17. Organized by the Galleries Association of Korea, KIAF aims to become the hub of the […]
Patent war escalates
Korean firms entangled in global battles Samsung Electronics’ recent setback in its intellectual property feud with Apple extends a disturbing streak of punches to the stomach Korean companies have taken in patent wrangling with foreign competitors. The scorch-the-earth fight between the two technology giants has raised questions on whether the patent disputes between global companies […]
‘Hansik’ globalization efforts in full swing
Korea aims to make local cuisine one of world’s top five by 2017 Korea has spent tens of millions of dollars over the years to promote its cuisine, “hansik,’’ with the aim of becoming a favorite of diners across the world. TV broadcasters in Europe and the United States were paid to air a series […]
LG Chairman powers rebound
Koo expects Optimus G to help group catch Samsung, Apple LG Group, one of Korea’s largest conglomerates, is aiming to catch up with rivals Samsung and Apple in the smartphone race, with its new Optimus G, which will hit shelves soon. Under the leadership of Chairman Koo Bon-moo, the group has rallied all its affiliates […]
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