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Private networks: beginning of the end, or end of the beginning for telcos?
Private networks were going to be the timer that set the trigger that caused the massive explosion in 5G take up among enterprises. Read more…
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South Korea cracks down on tax evasion by cryptocurrency investors
South Korea will look to tighten a crackdown on tax evasion by cryptocurrency investors and high-income earners to cover rising welfare costs Read more…
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South Korea is leading – and disrupting – the emerging 5G world
South Korea prides itself on leading in 5G and a host of other areas. 5G speeds in South Korea are 10 times as fast as in other countries. Read more…
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South Korea leads the 5G race, lays out the blueprint for the rest of world
US operators have misled Americans since 2019 about the capabilities that 5G can offer. South Korea’s 5G networks are No. 1 in terms of speed Read more…
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South Korean employees air their grievances with messaging app Blind
An anonymous messaging app called Blind that helps South Korean employees air their grievances is helping change management attitudes. Read more…
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McDonald’s customer information taken away in South Korea and Taiwan
McDonald’s has said that a data breach by cybercriminals in South Korea and Taiwan has exposed some customer and employee information. Read more…
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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…
Videos
Korean media firm d’strict creates digital waves, and new business models
A giant wave is the latest installation by d;strict on the LED facade of South Korea’s largest digital billboard, the SMTown Coex Artium. Read more…
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Robot barista observes social distancing as it serves customers
A new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers. Read more…
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South Korea turns urban planning system into a virus tracking database
South Korea Smart City data system forms the foundation for a data clearing house that has turbocharged South Korea’s virus tracking. Read more…
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EBay looking to sell South Korean unit
EBay Inc is looking to sell its South Korean unit, which includes Gmarket, one of the largest online marketplaces in the country. Read more…