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‘LG phone maniac’ says he won’t give up his LG smartphones
South Korean Ryu Hyun-soo describes himself as an “LG phone maniac” and says he won’t give up his LG smartphones. Read more…
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South Korea to issue COVID-19 vaccine passports to immunized citizens
South Korea will issue so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports to immunized citizens, joining other nations introducing such certificates. Read more…
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Japan’s manga comic industry gets South Korean tech shakeup via apps
Two South Korean technology companies are borrowing from mobile gaming to shake up – and dominate – Japan’s storied manga industry. Read more…
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China grants license to South Korean mobile game raising hopes
China has granted a license to a South Korean mobile game, raising hopes of an improvement in the two countries’ relations. Read more…
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South Korea pushes for self-sufficiency in sophisticated chipmaking
Facility to make sophisticated chipmaking materials like photoresist comes as South Korea pushes for self-sufficiency. Read more…
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“Digital Prison” vigilante website targeting sex crimes shuts down
South Korean “Digital Prison” vigilante website that accused people of sex crimes went dark after public backlash sparked by death of target Read more…
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South Korean retail investors are stampeding into Chinese tech stocks
South Korean retail investors are stampeding into Chinese stocks, ploughing hundreds of millions of dollars into tech sectors. Read more…
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Augmented reality mirror helps select makeup – even with face mask on
Augmented reality (AR) mirror makes easy work of seeing if that scarlet shade of lipstick or long-lash mascara suits you, even with a mask on. Read more…
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What we know about the hotlines between North and South Korea
North Korea is cutting communication hotlines with South Korea, a tactic it has used repeatedly during periods of rising tension. Read more…
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Robo-bartenders are shaking up South Korea’s cafe and bar culture
Robo-bartenders are shaking up South Korea’s cafe and bar culture as the country transitions from intensive social “distancing in daily life”. Read more…