Friday, September 08, 2006

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

The Korea Times : Mobile Phones Become Extra Smart:
"By Kim Tae-gyu
Staff Reporter

Over the past decade cell phones have emerged as an important consumer gadget, but for many using the phone’s applications _ sending a text message for instance _ has proved a challenge."
The Electronic Times Internet: "Blue-ray Gets Ahead in Competition for Next-generation DVD Players"
The Electronic Times Internet: "Mobile Phones are fast upgrading to a Total Multimedia

Tuesday, September 05, 2006 By Kim Won-suk

Mobile phones are sucking high technologies of advanced information home appliances like digital TV, notebook PC, and laser printer. "
LG Electronics to launch 2nd LCD TV plant in Poland| Korea.net News: "Date: September 06, 2006
LG Electronics, Korea's second-largest electronics maker, will launch the operations of its second liquid crystal display (LCD) TV plant in Poland later this month, a company spokesman said Tuesday (Sept. 5) "
INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Phone exports may be turning corner

September 05, 2006 ㅡ After struggling earlier this year, Korea's mobile phone exports are showing signs of a revival. "
Next generation wireless internet sees slow start in S.K. : Business : Home: "Next generation wireless internet sees slow start in S.K.
Poor service range, lack of handsets named as culprits"

Monday, September 04, 2006

32-year-old to take part in World Cyber Games | Korea.net News:
"Date: September 04, 2006
How old is too old to be a world champion in a sport? The pinnacle of a gymnast's career may come and go before 20, while some baseball players remain spectacular even after they turn 40. "
Interview by President Roh Moo-hyun With the Korea Broadcasting System (KBS)| Korea.net News
KBS extends terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting services nationwide | Korea.net News
INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Digital music market includes Samsung

September 04, 2006 ㅡ NEW YORK ― Samsung Electronics has stepped into the ring to compete with firms in the digital music service market currently dominated by Apple Computer's iTunes."
INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Samsung positions firm for digital boom in 2010

September 04, 2006 ㅡ BERLIN ― Samsung Electronics' digital media president Choi Gee-sung said Friday in Berlin that in 2010 the consumer electronics market will see a 'digital boom' along with the opening of a 'digital golden age.'"
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "’The Host’ Set for All-Time Box-Office Record

Monster flick 'The Host' is poised to overtake the 'King and the Clown' with the most successful run in Korean movie history."
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "First Hollywood Remake of Korean Film Opens

The unusual scenario of a man exchanging letters with a woman living two years in the future was the premise of the internationally acclaimed Korean film ‘Il Mare.’"
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "IT Firms Ready for Battle in Hot MP3 Market

The market for MP3 players, one of the most popular items of the digital era, is heating up fast as the technology develops."
[Column] I want to use a $100 phone, too : Editorial & Opinion : Home:

Shin Jong-won, Executive Director, Seoul YMCA

"Ever since Korea became the first country to employ the regular use of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology in mobile phones in 1996, Korean phones have been a source of pride in terms of growth in both phone styles and services. "