[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, November 2 2007] Samsung retakes top spot in N. American flat-panel TV market: researcher
Korea's Samsung Electronics retook the No. 1 spot in North America's flat-panel TV market during the third quarter of this year thanks to brisk sales of high-end LCD and PDP TVs, a market researcher said Friday (Nov. 2).
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Samsung attributed its return to the top spot to increased sales of high-end LCD and PDP TVs.
"We have sought to expand sales of premium products, especially flat-panel TVs with screens larger than 32 inches diagonally," a Samsung official said. "We believe that the success of such a premium-focused strategy helped us outperform other rivals amid intensifying competition."
Thursday, November 08, 2007
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, November 2 2007] Korean IT exports hit record high in Oct. on strong handset, flat panel sales
Korean exports of information technology (IT) goods climbed to a monthly record high in October, driven by brisk sales of mobile phones and flat panel products, a government report showed Friday (Nov. 2).
Korean companies exported a total of $12.63 billion worth of IT goods in October, up 21.5 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Information and Communication said in a report.
Korean exports of information technology (IT) goods climbed to a monthly record high in October, driven by brisk sales of mobile phones and flat panel products, a government report showed Friday (Nov. 2).
Korean companies exported a total of $12.63 billion worth of IT goods in October, up 21.5 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Information and Communication said in a report.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, November 2 2007] Korean digital electronics exports hit record in October
Korea's digital electronics exports rose 18.7 percent on-year to a record $12.51 billion in October thanks to strong demand for mobile phones, the government said Friday (Nov. 2).
Korea's digital electronics exports rose 18.7 percent on-year to a record $12.51 billion in October thanks to strong demand for mobile phones, the government said Friday (Nov. 2).
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
[Korea.net News, Opinion, October 27 2007] Implication of WiBro becoming global mobile standard
By Yoo Hyun-chul
Executive Director, Flyvo Division
POSDATA CO., LTD.
Great news arrived from Geneva last week that the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nation's tech policymaking group, included Korea's WiBro as one of the six international standard platforms for third-generation (3G) mobile technology. WiBro's inclusion was a major event in the 30 years of Korea's telecommunication history.
Wireless Broadband Internet, or WiBro, enables users to access the Internet even while on the move and is known as Mobile WiMAX in the global market. The technology, when much more commercialized, is expected to create invaluable ripple effects with unprecedented services and business models.
Currently, around 40 countries are ready to import the Korean-born technology and ITU's decision will speed up their adoption. A good many countries in the Middle East and South America are highly likely to bring in the high-tech service, too.
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We should not be content with earning a global reputation for and from WiBro; we should continually exert the greatest effort to lead the international mobile tech market and further develop follow-up products after WiBro. The government and industry should join hands in such multifaceted efforts.
By Yoo Hyun-chul
Executive Director, Flyvo Division
POSDATA CO., LTD.
Great news arrived from Geneva last week that the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nation's tech policymaking group, included Korea's WiBro as one of the six international standard platforms for third-generation (3G) mobile technology. WiBro's inclusion was a major event in the 30 years of Korea's telecommunication history.
Wireless Broadband Internet, or WiBro, enables users to access the Internet even while on the move and is known as Mobile WiMAX in the global market. The technology, when much more commercialized, is expected to create invaluable ripple effects with unprecedented services and business models.
Currently, around 40 countries are ready to import the Korean-born technology and ITU's decision will speed up their adoption. A good many countries in the Middle East and South America are highly likely to bring in the high-tech service, too.
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We should not be content with earning a global reputation for and from WiBro; we should continually exert the greatest effort to lead the international mobile tech market and further develop follow-up products after WiBro. The government and industry should join hands in such multifaceted efforts.
[Korea.net News, Society, November 7 2007] State think tank inks DMB deal with Indonesian firm
A state-run tech research institute said Wednesday (Nov.7) it has signed a deal to cooperate in launching a cutting-edge mobile broadcasting service in Indonesia, one of the world's most populous countries, based on Korea's homegrown technology.
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said in a statement that the deal inked with Indonesian firm Nusantara calls for the two sides to work together for the launch of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) in the Southeast Asian country. Nusantara is a Jakarta-based DMB service provider.
A state-run tech research institute said Wednesday (Nov.7) it has signed a deal to cooperate in launching a cutting-edge mobile broadcasting service in Indonesia, one of the world's most populous countries, based on Korea's homegrown technology.
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said in a statement that the deal inked with Indonesian firm Nusantara calls for the two sides to work together for the launch of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) in the Southeast Asian country. Nusantara is a Jakarta-based DMB service provider.
[Korea.net News, Society, November 7 2007] State think tank inks DMB deal with Indonesian firm
A state-run tech research institute said Wednesday (Nov.7) it has signed a deal to cooperate in launching a cutting-edge mobile broadcasting service in Indonesia, one of the world's most populous countries, based on Korea's homegrown technology.
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said in a statement that the deal inked with Indonesian firm Nusantara calls for the two sides to work together for the launch of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) in the Southeast Asian country. Nusantara is a Jakarta-based DMB service provider.
A state-run tech research institute said Wednesday (Nov.7) it has signed a deal to cooperate in launching a cutting-edge mobile broadcasting service in Indonesia, one of the world's most populous countries, based on Korea's homegrown technology.
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said in a statement that the deal inked with Indonesian firm Nusantara calls for the two sides to work together for the launch of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) in the Southeast Asian country. Nusantara is a Jakarta-based DMB service provider.
[Korea.net News, Society, November 6 2007] Korean TV star wins Best Actress
Korean actress Ha Ji-won, 29, won the Best Actress Award at the 32nd Annual Golden Chest Prizes in Europe.
Korea Broadcasting Station (KBS) announced Monday (Nov.5) that Ha, who played a lead role in the KBS drama “Hwangjiny” won the acting award.
Korean actress Ha Ji-won, 29, won the Best Actress Award at the 32nd Annual Golden Chest Prizes in Europe.
Korea Broadcasting Station (KBS) announced Monday (Nov.5) that Ha, who played a lead role in the KBS drama “Hwangjiny” won the acting award.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 7 2007] Korea establishes standard for automobile 'black boxes'
Korea has established an industrial standard for automobile "black boxes" in an effort to make inroads into the growing business area, a standardization agency said Wednesday (Nov.7).
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (ATS) said the new guideline sets uniform rules and could boost domestic demand.
Black boxes installed in automobiles are designed to record speed, direction, brake operations and the use of seat belts.
Korea has established an industrial standard for automobile "black boxes" in an effort to make inroads into the growing business area, a standardization agency said Wednesday (Nov.7).
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (ATS) said the new guideline sets uniform rules and could boost domestic demand.
Black boxes installed in automobiles are designed to record speed, direction, brake operations and the use of seat belts.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 4 2007] Korea among top science, tech powerhouses by 2012: gov't
Korea aims to become the one of the world's top five science and technology powerhouses by 2012, the government said Sunday (Nov. 4).
The plan by the Ministry of Science and Technology calls for more allocation of funds for research and development (R&D), the strengthening of knowhow in innovative cutting-edge technologies and concentration of scientific resources on promising growth industries.
Korea aims to become the one of the world's top five science and technology powerhouses by 2012, the government said Sunday (Nov. 4).
The plan by the Ministry of Science and Technology calls for more allocation of funds for research and development (R&D), the strengthening of knowhow in innovative cutting-edge technologies and concentration of scientific resources on promising growth industries.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, October 31 2007] WiBro-based CCTV traffic guide to start in Nov.
A new WiBro-based traffic information service is coming to Seoul, Point-I Co., a local LBS (location based service) provider announced on Wednesday (Oct. 31). Point-I is doing the project in collaboration with state-run Korea Telecom (KT) and Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation.
WiBro is Korea's own mobile Internet Technology used for a variety of wireless services, such as video telephony and multimedia broadcasting, while users are in motion at speeds up to 60 km/hr. The technology was approved as a third-generation standard at the 2007 Radio Communication Assembly in Geneva.
Using the WiBro phone, users can receive traffic directions; a live image of traffic on major roads in Seoul through CCTV; electronic road signs; and speedy information on public transportation, such as subway trains and buses.
A new WiBro-based traffic information service is coming to Seoul, Point-I Co., a local LBS (location based service) provider announced on Wednesday (Oct. 31). Point-I is doing the project in collaboration with state-run Korea Telecom (KT) and Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation.
WiBro is Korea's own mobile Internet Technology used for a variety of wireless services, such as video telephony and multimedia broadcasting, while users are in motion at speeds up to 60 km/hr. The technology was approved as a third-generation standard at the 2007 Radio Communication Assembly in Geneva.
Using the WiBro phone, users can receive traffic directions; a live image of traffic on major roads in Seoul through CCTV; electronic road signs; and speedy information on public transportation, such as subway trains and buses.
[Korea.net News, Culture / Events, October 31 2007] Korean film 'Secret Sunshine' to be screened in LA
"Secret Sunshine" (Korean title: "Miryang") will be shown at a film festival in Los Angeles.
Directed by Lee Chang-dong, Korea's former Minister of Culture, the movie will be one of 148 from 36 countries screened from Nov. 1 to 11 at the 21st annual AFI Fest.
The film's lead Jeon Do-yeon was named Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2007.
"Secret Sunshine" (Korean title: "Miryang") will be shown at a film festival in Los Angeles.
Directed by Lee Chang-dong, Korea's former Minister of Culture, the movie will be one of 148 from 36 countries screened from Nov. 1 to 11 at the 21st annual AFI Fest.
The film's lead Jeon Do-yeon was named Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2007.
[Korea.net News, Culture / Events, October 30 2007] Korean actor to release calendar for sale in Japan
Popular South Korean actor Gong Yoo will put a 2008 calendar featuring himself on the Japanese market next month, his management agency said Tuesday (Oct. 30).
Popular South Korean actor Gong Yoo will put a 2008 calendar featuring himself on the Japanese market next month, his management agency said Tuesday (Oct. 30).
[Korea.net News, Finance, November 1 2007] Korea's Internet banking transactions up 9.5 % in Q3
Internet-based banking use in Korea rose 9.5 percent in the third quarter from three months earlier as people increasingly went online to make financial transactions, the central bank said Thursday (Nov. 1).
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Korea leads the world in broadband usage, with the country's Internet penetration rate standing at 73.5 percent as of the end of June.
Internet-based banking use in Korea rose 9.5 percent in the third quarter from three months earlier as people increasingly went online to make financial transactions, the central bank said Thursday (Nov. 1).
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Korea leads the world in broadband usage, with the country's Internet penetration rate standing at 73.5 percent as of the end of June.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, November 5 2007] Sales of Korean online shopping malls up 6.1% in September
Sales of Korea's online shopping malls grew 6.1 percent in September from a year earlier, thanks to an increase in sales of computer software and agricultural products, a government report showed Monday (Nov.5).
Sales of Korea's online shopping malls grew 6.1 percent in September from a year earlier, thanks to an increase in sales of computer software and agricultural products, a government report showed Monday (Nov.5).
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 31 2007] Samsung Electronics develops LCD using ordinary glass plate
Korea's Samsung Electronics said Wednesday (Oct. 31) that it has developed a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen using an ordinary glass plate, raising hopes that it could significantly reduce overall production costs of flat panel products.
The Soda-Lime thin film transistor LCD screen boasts an SXGA-level resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and other high-end flat panel features for vivid motion pictures, the company said.
Korea's Samsung Electronics said Wednesday (Oct. 31) that it has developed a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen using an ordinary glass plate, raising hopes that it could significantly reduce overall production costs of flat panel products.
The Soda-Lime thin film transistor LCD screen boasts an SXGA-level resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and other high-end flat panel features for vivid motion pictures, the company said.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 30 2007] KT takes over 2 Uzbek Internet operators to target Central Asian market
KT Corp., Korea's leading fixed-line telephony and broadband Internet service provider, said Tuesday (Oct. 30) that it has bought two Uzbek communications operators to establish a bridge into the Central Asian market.
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KT said its acquisition of the two local communications firms will help it penetrate central Asia's untapped communications market of 65 million people.
KT is the leader in the fixed-line and wireless Internet market in South Korea. It launched the world's first commercial service of WiBro or wireless broadband in June last year.
With the recent global recognition of the homegrown technology as the third-generation communications standard, the Korean company has been working hard to take WiBro overseas especially to infrastructure-poor countries since it costs less to build wireless communications networks than fixed-line systems.
KT Corp., Korea's leading fixed-line telephony and broadband Internet service provider, said Tuesday (Oct. 30) that it has bought two Uzbek communications operators to establish a bridge into the Central Asian market.
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KT said its acquisition of the two local communications firms will help it penetrate central Asia's untapped communications market of 65 million people.
KT is the leader in the fixed-line and wireless Internet market in South Korea. It launched the world's first commercial service of WiBro or wireless broadband in June last year.
With the recent global recognition of the homegrown technology as the third-generation communications standard, the Korean company has been working hard to take WiBro overseas especially to infrastructure-poor countries since it costs less to build wireless communications networks than fixed-line systems.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 24 2007] Samsung to invest over 1.2 tIl. won on LCD, memory chip production lines
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it has decided to spend 457.5 billion won ($498.9 million) and 798.4 billion won to expand or upgrade production lines for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels and memory products, respectively.
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it has decided to spend 457.5 billion won ($498.9 million) and 798.4 billion won to expand or upgrade production lines for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels and memory products, respectively.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 24 2007] Samsung to invest over 1.2 tIl. won on LCD, memory chip production lines
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it has decided to spend 457.5 billion won ($498.9 million) and 798.4 billion won to expand or upgrade production lines for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels and memory products, respectively.
Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday that it has decided to spend 457.5 billion won ($498.9 million) and 798.4 billion won to expand or upgrade production lines for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels and memory products, respectively.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 24 2007] Samsung mulls investing in 10th-generation LCD production line: executive
Samsung Electronics Co., Korea's electronics giant, is considering investing in a 10th-generation production line for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in a bid to increase high-end and large-sized panel products, a top executive said Wednesday (Oct. 24).
Succeeding generation technologies allow manufacturers to produce larger panels at a cheaper price.
Samsung Electronics Co., Korea's electronics giant, is considering investing in a 10th-generation production line for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in a bid to increase high-end and large-sized panel products, a top executive said Wednesday (Oct. 24).
Succeeding generation technologies allow manufacturers to produce larger panels at a cheaper price.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 23 2007] WiBro market could reach 94 trillion won: ETRI
Korea's wireless broadband Internet (WiBro), which was adopted as a global third-generation communications standard last week, will create a market worth 94 trillion won and 75,000 new jobs locally over the next five years, Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) predicted in a report.
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ETRI pioneered WiBro development in 2002. And Korean Internet service providers -- state-owned KT and privately-owned SKT -- commercialized the service four years later. WiBro started its commercial service in Seoul subway system last April and currently boasts 70,000 subscribers.
Almost all universities in Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi-do (Province) are building the infrastructure to become uqibiquitous campuses armed with the high technology.
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The adoption will help boost the profile of WiBro at home and abroad and pave the way for Korea's advance even into the fourth-generation communications market with its own technologies, Korean experts said.
WiBro allows users to rapidly download music and video clips into their mobile devices and make real-time video calls on cell phones. It was initially designed to allow laptop users to access the Internet even while moving in a car or subway.
Currently Korea's KT, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other smaller companies are unveiling diverse WiBro devices.
Korea's wireless broadband Internet (WiBro), which was adopted as a global third-generation communications standard last week, will create a market worth 94 trillion won and 75,000 new jobs locally over the next five years, Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) predicted in a report.
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ETRI pioneered WiBro development in 2002. And Korean Internet service providers -- state-owned KT and privately-owned SKT -- commercialized the service four years later. WiBro started its commercial service in Seoul subway system last April and currently boasts 70,000 subscribers.
Almost all universities in Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi-do (Province) are building the infrastructure to become uqibiquitous campuses armed with the high technology.
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The adoption will help boost the profile of WiBro at home and abroad and pave the way for Korea's advance even into the fourth-generation communications market with its own technologies, Korean experts said.
WiBro allows users to rapidly download music and video clips into their mobile devices and make real-time video calls on cell phones. It was initially designed to allow laptop users to access the Internet even while moving in a car or subway.
Currently Korea's KT, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other smaller companies are unveiling diverse WiBro devices.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 22 2007] LG.Philips develops new flat panel with world's fastest response speed
Display manufacturer LG.Philips LCD Co. said Monday (Oct. 22) it has developed a liquid crystal display panel with what it claims is the world's fastest response speed, which will help improve motion picture quality by removing afterimages on screen.
The 47-inch high-definition LCD panel has a response speed of 6 milliseconds, faster than 8 milliseconds of existing products, the company said in a statement. Response speed indicates how fast a pixel on screen can react to an electrical signal. A faster response means better motion picture quality.
Display manufacturer LG.Philips LCD Co. said Monday (Oct. 22) it has developed a liquid crystal display panel with what it claims is the world's fastest response speed, which will help improve motion picture quality by removing afterimages on screen.
The 47-inch high-definition LCD panel has a response speed of 6 milliseconds, faster than 8 milliseconds of existing products, the company said in a statement. Response speed indicates how fast a pixel on screen can react to an electrical signal. A faster response means better motion picture quality.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 7 2007] Samsung's Handset Strategy Aimed Squarely at Nokia
Samsung Electronics is striving to globalize every area of its mobile phone business, from production to marketing, to become the market leader. According to a Samsung executive on Wednesday, the company launched a new handset plant in the city of Huizhou in China's Guangdong Province this month with the goal of producing 18 to 20 million handsets annually. The electronics giant is also reportedly finalizing a plan to build another handset factory in Vietnam with annual production capacity of 100 million. It has also formed partnerships with leading companies in product development and marketing as part of its strategy of targeting global markets.
Samsung Electronics is striving to globalize every area of its mobile phone business, from production to marketing, to become the market leader. According to a Samsung executive on Wednesday, the company launched a new handset plant in the city of Huizhou in China's Guangdong Province this month with the goal of producing 18 to 20 million handsets annually. The electronics giant is also reportedly finalizing a plan to build another handset factory in Vietnam with annual production capacity of 100 million. It has also formed partnerships with leading companies in product development and marketing as part of its strategy of targeting global markets.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 7 2007] Korea to Issue e-Passports Next Year
Korea will start issuing electronic passports in the latter half of next year.
The high-tech e-passports will be embedded with microchips that store a traveler's personal data.
The move aims to strengthen passport security as part of Korea's efforts to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
Korea will start issuing electronic passports in the latter half of next year.
The high-tech e-passports will be embedded with microchips that store a traveler's personal data.
The move aims to strengthen passport security as part of Korea's efforts to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 7 2007] PC Phone Usage Rises Steadily
The number of Internet-phone users in Korea has risen to nearly 900,000, leading to forecasts of steady growth of this service in one of the world's most-wired countries.
The Korea Information Society Development Institute says 880,000 people use their PCs as phones in a market scaled at around W118 billion (US$1=W908).
The number of Internet-phone users in Korea has risen to nearly 900,000, leading to forecasts of steady growth of this service in one of the world's most-wired countries.
The Korea Information Society Development Institute says 880,000 people use their PCs as phones in a market scaled at around W118 billion (US$1=W908).
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 6 2007] Internet Addresses Using .kr Near 1 Million Mark
The number of Internet addresses using the ".kr" domain is close to topping the one million mark. The National Internet Development Agency of Korea said Monday that as of late September there were 923,669 .kr Internet addresses, up from 707,011 late last year. Introduced in 1993, the .kr domain indicates the website is registered in Korea. Since 2000, the number of .kr addresses had never increased by more than 100,000 annually.
The number of Internet addresses using the ".kr" domain is close to topping the one million mark. The National Internet Development Agency of Korea said Monday that as of late September there were 923,669 .kr Internet addresses, up from 707,011 late last year. Introduced in 1993, the .kr domain indicates the website is registered in Korea. Since 2000, the number of .kr addresses had never increased by more than 100,000 annually.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 6 2007] LG.Philips LCD Closing In on Samsung's Market Lead
LG.Phillips LCD appears likely to beat Samsung Electronics soon, reclaiming the top position in the liquid crystal display market after five years. LG.Phillips LCD led the global LCD market during the early 2000s, but was overtaken by Korea’s largest electronics maker in 2003. LG.Phillips LCD CEO Kwon Young-soo told the Chosun Ilbo on Monday that the company’s goal is to beat its rivals whether they are Samsung or other companies to become the market leader.
LG.Phillips LCD appears likely to beat Samsung Electronics soon, reclaiming the top position in the liquid crystal display market after five years. LG.Phillips LCD led the global LCD market during the early 2000s, but was overtaken by Korea’s largest electronics maker in 2003. LG.Phillips LCD CEO Kwon Young-soo told the Chosun Ilbo on Monday that the company’s goal is to beat its rivals whether they are Samsung or other companies to become the market leader.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 6 2007] Google Phone Has Mobile Calling Industry Worried
Internet giant Google is now gearing up to conquer the global mobile calling market. On Tuesday, Google announced a plan to release an operating system for mobile phones in partnership with handset makers and wireless providers around the world. The Google Phone could become the next iPhone, sweeping the mobile communications industry.
The biggest advantage of the Google Phone is likely to be its extensive Internet services. It will have almost all the features of the Internet -- search, location-based services, instant messaging, media player, and entertainment. This indicates that handsets are now becoming mini PCs.
Internet giant Google is now gearing up to conquer the global mobile calling market. On Tuesday, Google announced a plan to release an operating system for mobile phones in partnership with handset makers and wireless providers around the world. The Google Phone could become the next iPhone, sweeping the mobile communications industry.
The biggest advantage of the Google Phone is likely to be its extensive Internet services. It will have almost all the features of the Internet -- search, location-based services, instant messaging, media player, and entertainment. This indicates that handsets are now becoming mini PCs.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 5 2007] Samsung Slims Down the Smartphone
Samsung Electronics on Sunday debuted the SPH-M4650, a slim new bar-type multi-function touch-pad smartphone. The SPH-M4650 is different from earlier bulky smartphones, with a key-pad that offers a vibrating response when touched and an extremely slim 14-mm form, small enough to be carried in suit pockets and small bags. Samsung said it expects a good response from the emotional and style-focused younger generation.
Samsung Electronics on Sunday debuted the SPH-M4650, a slim new bar-type multi-function touch-pad smartphone. The SPH-M4650 is different from earlier bulky smartphones, with a key-pad that offers a vibrating response when touched and an extremely slim 14-mm form, small enough to be carried in suit pockets and small bags. Samsung said it expects a good response from the emotional and style-focused younger generation.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 5 2007] Video Scandal Casts Cloud Over Ivy's Schedule
Singer Ivy is going through a rough patch after the arrest of a man named Yu (31) last week who had attempted to blackmail her with a revealing video clip showing him with the K-pop star. “It is possible that such video clips exist since Ivy slept over at Yu’s place quite often, but none were shot with her consent,” Ivy publicist Fantom Entertainment said Friday. Yu and Ivy had been in a romantic relationship for the past two years.
Singer Ivy is going through a rough patch after the arrest of a man named Yu (31) last week who had attempted to blackmail her with a revealing video clip showing him with the K-pop star. “It is possible that such video clips exist since Ivy slept over at Yu’s place quite often, but none were shot with her consent,” Ivy publicist Fantom Entertainment said Friday. Yu and Ivy had been in a romantic relationship for the past two years.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 5 2007] Researchers Investigate Cellphone Cancer Link
If you tend to hold your mobile phone on your cheek or cheekbone when you're talking on it, you might want to reconsider that habit. A team of researchers has found that holding a mobile phone like that can lead to an increase in the amount of potentially dangerous electromagnetic waves absorbed into the brain and other body parts.
If you tend to hold your mobile phone on your cheek or cheekbone when you're talking on it, you might want to reconsider that habit. A team of researchers has found that holding a mobile phone like that can lead to an increase in the amount of potentially dangerous electromagnetic waves absorbed into the brain and other body parts.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 5 2007] Korea, U.S. to Discuss Visa Waiver Program
Officials from Korea and the U.S. will hold discussions from Tuesday to finetune details for adding Korea to Washington's Visa Waiver Program.
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During the two-day meeting in Seoul, Korean officials are also to brief their U.S. counterparts on the process of introducing the e-passport system, a requirement for participating in the visa waiver program.
Officials from Korea and the U.S. will hold discussions from Tuesday to finetune details for adding Korea to Washington's Visa Waiver Program.
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During the two-day meeting in Seoul, Korean officials are also to brief their U.S. counterparts on the process of introducing the e-passport system, a requirement for participating in the visa waiver program.
AsiaMedia :: KOREA: Roh second Head of State to contribute article to Korea Times
AsiaMedia :: KOREA: Roh second Head of State to contribute article to Korea Times:
"President Roh Moo-hyun writes article entitled 'A Path Toward Peace on the Korean Peninsula'
The Korea Times
Thursday, November 1, 2007
President Roh Moo-hyun becomes South Korea's second incumbent head of state who has contributed an article under his own name to The Korea Times or any printed media in Korea. Roh made the special contribution under the title of 'A Path Toward Peace on the Korean Peninsula.' Building a firm foundation for peace on the Korean peninsula is the first of the 12 policy goals of the Participatory Government, which was launched in February 2003. Former President Kim Dae-jung was the first incumbent head of state to contribute an article under his name to The Korea Times and any printed media in Korea when he wrote an article titled Universal Globalism on the 1998 Nov. 5th edition of the nation's first English daily on the occasion of its 48th anniversary. In the article, Kim wrote about universal globalism as a new tool by which all nations will achieve common prosperity in the information-oriented 21st century. The article was reprinted at around 30 dailies worldwide. The Korea Times had the privilege of being the first to print the uncensored treatise of the two former and incumbent heads of state."
"President Roh Moo-hyun writes article entitled 'A Path Toward Peace on the Korean Peninsula'
The Korea Times
Thursday, November 1, 2007
President Roh Moo-hyun becomes South Korea's second incumbent head of state who has contributed an article under his own name to The Korea Times or any printed media in Korea. Roh made the special contribution under the title of 'A Path Toward Peace on the Korean Peninsula.' Building a firm foundation for peace on the Korean peninsula is the first of the 12 policy goals of the Participatory Government, which was launched in February 2003. Former President Kim Dae-jung was the first incumbent head of state to contribute an article under his name to The Korea Times and any printed media in Korea when he wrote an article titled Universal Globalism on the 1998 Nov. 5th edition of the nation's first English daily on the occasion of its 48th anniversary. In the article, Kim wrote about universal globalism as a new tool by which all nations will achieve common prosperity in the information-oriented 21st century. The article was reprinted at around 30 dailies worldwide. The Korea Times had the privilege of being the first to print the uncensored treatise of the two former and incumbent heads of state."
'This Medal Belongs to OhmyNews Citizen Reporters and Staff' - OhmyNews International
'This Medal Belongs to OhmyNews Citizen Reporters and Staff' - OhmyNews International: "On the evening of Oct. 9 at the University of Missouri in the city of Columbia, OhmyNews CEO Oh Yeon-ho accepted The Missouri School of Journalism's Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism in recognition of his pioneering work in engaging citizens as journalists for democracy. " (2007-10-1)
AsiaMedia :: KOREA: Naver suspected of censorship
AsiaMedia :: KOREA: Naver suspected of censorship:
"Naver, one of the most popular web portals in Korea, accused of 'meddling in its news service,' downplaying Samsung's slush fund scandal and endorsing Grand National Party presidential candidate Lee Myung-bak
The Korea Times Monday,
November 5, 2007
By Cho Jin-seo
Online portal sites' neutrality as news media is once again being questioned after Naver, the largest portal site, was accused of favoring or disfavoring one side in dealing with certain political and social issues. The largest Web portal site has continuously proclaimed that it does not have any editorial preference in selecting and displaying news articles which are provided by newspapers, magazines and TV and radio broadcasters, and thus it does not carry any legal responsibility. But many Internet users have been questioning this, saying Naver has deliberately played down certain issues such as the ongoing scandal regarding the Samsung Group's slush fund. Many bloggers have insisted that during last weekend Naver ran the Samsung stories to a lesser degree than other portal sites, such as Daum. They also pointed out that Naver's news editors noted Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee simply as 'chairman' in its top page headline without mentioning his name, which is unusual in other news headlines. 'It is a desperate situation,' a blogger named mygreatkim said. 'Portals have occupied the role of media, such as setting agendas and making it a public matter. But they are not the media. They do not have the spirit of journalism.'"
"Naver, one of the most popular web portals in Korea, accused of 'meddling in its news service,' downplaying Samsung's slush fund scandal and endorsing Grand National Party presidential candidate Lee Myung-bak
The Korea Times Monday,
November 5, 2007
By Cho Jin-seo
Online portal sites' neutrality as news media is once again being questioned after Naver, the largest portal site, was accused of favoring or disfavoring one side in dealing with certain political and social issues. The largest Web portal site has continuously proclaimed that it does not have any editorial preference in selecting and displaying news articles which are provided by newspapers, magazines and TV and radio broadcasters, and thus it does not carry any legal responsibility. But many Internet users have been questioning this, saying Naver has deliberately played down certain issues such as the ongoing scandal regarding the Samsung Group's slush fund. Many bloggers have insisted that during last weekend Naver ran the Samsung stories to a lesser degree than other portal sites, such as Daum. They also pointed out that Naver's news editors noted Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee simply as 'chairman' in its top page headline without mentioning his name, which is unusual in other news headlines. 'It is a desperate situation,' a blogger named mygreatkim said. 'Portals have occupied the role of media, such as setting agendas and making it a public matter. But they are not the media. They do not have the spirit of journalism.'"
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