[The Chosun Ilbo, October 26 2007] Samsung Electronics to Mass Produce AMOLED Displays
Samsung Electronics will start mass producing AMOLED displays for 14-inch TVs in 2010. This is according to Lee Sang-wan, president of Samsung's LCD business, who was speaking at the FPD international display exhibit in Yokohama, Japan on Thursday.
AMOLED displays are the next generation in flat panel displays, and look likely to replace LCD and PDP displays in four or five years. Currently Samsung SDI and Sony are also competing with Samsung Electronics in the AMOLED race.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 26 2007] Korea Sets Standards in IT Around the World
When it comes to IT, even international companies with much longer histories than Korean firms are scrambling to adopt Korean-developed standards.
Samsung Electronics' supply chain management (SCM) system is an IT infrastructure that even Sony, the world's leading electronics maker, is envious of. The system automatically adjusts production volumes and parts orders in real time when products are removed from shelves. Sony reportedly lags behind in cost reduction because it does not have as precise a system as Samsung's. Rumor has it that Sony has asked NEC, the Japanese company responsible for building Sony's infrastructure, to develop an SCM system like Samsung's, and that has prompted NEC staff to visit the Korean company four times since late last year to learn its techniques.
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Many Korean IT standards have also become global standards. Mobile WiMAX, which is based on the Korean-made wireless broadband Internet technology WiBro, was adopted as a global standard by the International Telecommunication Union in Switzerland on Oct. 19. Digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) technology, which has been exported to 10 nations including Germany and China, is another example of a Korean standard becoming a global one. Samsung Electronics, Hynix and other Korean semiconductor firms, meanwhile, are increasing their influence in the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC), the leading developer of global standards for the semiconductor and computer industries.
When it comes to IT, even international companies with much longer histories than Korean firms are scrambling to adopt Korean-developed standards.
Samsung Electronics' supply chain management (SCM) system is an IT infrastructure that even Sony, the world's leading electronics maker, is envious of. The system automatically adjusts production volumes and parts orders in real time when products are removed from shelves. Sony reportedly lags behind in cost reduction because it does not have as precise a system as Samsung's. Rumor has it that Sony has asked NEC, the Japanese company responsible for building Sony's infrastructure, to develop an SCM system like Samsung's, and that has prompted NEC staff to visit the Korean company four times since late last year to learn its techniques.
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Many Korean IT standards have also become global standards. Mobile WiMAX, which is based on the Korean-made wireless broadband Internet technology WiBro, was adopted as a global standard by the International Telecommunication Union in Switzerland on Oct. 19. Digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) technology, which has been exported to 10 nations including Germany and China, is another example of a Korean standard becoming a global one. Samsung Electronics, Hynix and other Korean semiconductor firms, meanwhile, are increasing their influence in the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC), the leading developer of global standards for the semiconductor and computer industries.
Friday, October 26, 2007
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 25 2007] Samsung Considers 10th-Gen. LCD Production Line
Samsung Electronics is thinking about setting up a 10th generation liquid crystal display panel production line.
In a keynote speech at FPD International 2007 in Yokohama, Japan on Wednesday, Lee Sang-wan, president of Samsung's LCD business, said the company is considering investing in a 10th generation LCD production line and skipping a 9th generation line, after its 8th generation facility is done.
Tenth generation production lines produce extra-large LCDs of around 70 inches in size.
Samsung Electronics is thinking about setting up a 10th generation liquid crystal display panel production line.
In a keynote speech at FPD International 2007 in Yokohama, Japan on Wednesday, Lee Sang-wan, president of Samsung's LCD business, said the company is considering investing in a 10th generation LCD production line and skipping a 9th generation line, after its 8th generation facility is done.
Tenth generation production lines produce extra-large LCDs of around 70 inches in size.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 25 2007] Why so Vague About Press Policies?
Of all the colorful policies and public pledges the presidential candidates put forward in the campaign for the December presidential election, those dealing with the freedom of the press and its environment are the sketchiest. Yet to rectify the abuses of the Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun administrations, during which they bashed, suppressed or hounded journalists and their employers, the candidates will have to do better than that.
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Freedom of the press issue is an important concern for the government. The press is an indispensable tool for the public to know what is going on in the world and seek a way of engaging in dialogue with the world. The presidential candidates must say frankly what they think about press freedom and the press environment.
Of all the colorful policies and public pledges the presidential candidates put forward in the campaign for the December presidential election, those dealing with the freedom of the press and its environment are the sketchiest. Yet to rectify the abuses of the Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun administrations, during which they bashed, suppressed or hounded journalists and their employers, the candidates will have to do better than that.
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Freedom of the press issue is an important concern for the government. The press is an indispensable tool for the public to know what is going on in the world and seek a way of engaging in dialogue with the world. The presidential candidates must say frankly what they think about press freedom and the press environment.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 24 2007] Will the World Embrace Korea's WiBro Technology?
The International Telecommunication Union recently adopted Wireless Broadband (WiBro), a high-speed wireless Internet technology jointly developed by Korea and the U.S., as a global standard for third-generation telecommunications. This is expected to lead to the expansion of the WiBro market, and there's already evidence of that happening. Besides Intel and Motorola, which helped develop the technology, AT&T, America's largest wireless operator, Cisco Systems, the world's leading networking equipment supplier, and Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone manufacturer, have shown interest in the technology.
◆ Joining of Global IT Giants
◆ Challenges
The International Telecommunication Union recently adopted Wireless Broadband (WiBro), a high-speed wireless Internet technology jointly developed by Korea and the U.S., as a global standard for third-generation telecommunications. This is expected to lead to the expansion of the WiBro market, and there's already evidence of that happening. Besides Intel and Motorola, which helped develop the technology, AT&T, America's largest wireless operator, Cisco Systems, the world's leading networking equipment supplier, and Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone manufacturer, have shown interest in the technology.
◆ Joining of Global IT Giants
◆ Challenges
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 24 2007] Now Cable TV is Becoming Gov't Propaganda Tool
The Korean Broadcasting Commission recently passed a vote allowing cable and satellite broadcasters KTV, National Assembly Television, Open University Network and Arirang TV permission to show news programs. At present, there are only two news-only cable networks, YTN and MBN. But many other cable networks have been broadcasting news programs until now. In August, the government amended an enforcement ordnance of the Broadcast Law prohibiting ordinary channels from broadcasting news shows. But the government left open a loophole by granting an exception for channels designated by the Korea Broadcasting Commission as public service networks. And now the government has authorized those four broadcasters to show news programs.
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Newspapers around the world are operating their own broadcast networks. This is a global trend. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is moving to scrap regulations prohibiting the ownership of both newspapers and broadcasters by a single entity in the same city. Korea is the only country in the world that is putting up barbed wire fences around newspapers simply because the government doesn't like them. The reason why the government has allowed news broadcasting rights only to those channels that fit its taste is because this administration is trapped in an outdated mindset of controlling and regulating the news media, which actually belongs to the public.
The Korean Broadcasting Commission recently passed a vote allowing cable and satellite broadcasters KTV, National Assembly Television, Open University Network and Arirang TV permission to show news programs. At present, there are only two news-only cable networks, YTN and MBN. But many other cable networks have been broadcasting news programs until now. In August, the government amended an enforcement ordnance of the Broadcast Law prohibiting ordinary channels from broadcasting news shows. But the government left open a loophole by granting an exception for channels designated by the Korea Broadcasting Commission as public service networks. And now the government has authorized those four broadcasters to show news programs.
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Newspapers around the world are operating their own broadcast networks. This is a global trend. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is moving to scrap regulations prohibiting the ownership of both newspapers and broadcasters by a single entity in the same city. Korea is the only country in the world that is putting up barbed wire fences around newspapers simply because the government doesn't like them. The reason why the government has allowed news broadcasting rights only to those channels that fit its taste is because this administration is trapped in an outdated mindset of controlling and regulating the news media, which actually belongs to the public.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 24 2007] Korean Software Maker Sues Microsoft for W30 Bln.
The Korean developers of an instant messaging program have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, asking for W30 billion (US$1=W918) in damages.
Seoul Central District Court said on Tuesday that software developer Digito.com is suing Microsoft of the U.S. as well as Microsoft Korea, claiming the loss of some W30 billion incurred when the U.S. firm included an instant messaging program and media player in its Windows operating system.
The Korean developers of an instant messaging program have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, asking for W30 billion (US$1=W918) in damages.
Seoul Central District Court said on Tuesday that software developer Digito.com is suing Microsoft of the U.S. as well as Microsoft Korea, claiming the loss of some W30 billion incurred when the U.S. firm included an instant messaging program and media player in its Windows operating system.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 24 2007] Korea-U.S. Internet Speed to Surge Next Year
From July next year, the speed of Internet transmissions between Korea and the U.S. is likely to become much faster. Chinese media on Tuesday reported that construction has started on a 26,000 km submarine fiber-optic cable that will span from China's coastal city of Qingdao to the U.S.
The Trans-Pacific Express is being laid by six telecom operators including KT, Verizon from the U.S., Chunghwa Telecom of Taiwan, and China Telecom.
From July next year, the speed of Internet transmissions between Korea and the U.S. is likely to become much faster. Chinese media on Tuesday reported that construction has started on a 26,000 km submarine fiber-optic cable that will span from China's coastal city of Qingdao to the U.S.
The Trans-Pacific Express is being laid by six telecom operators including KT, Verizon from the U.S., Chunghwa Telecom of Taiwan, and China Telecom.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 24 2007] Samsung Develops 64 Gb Flash Chip
Samsung Electronics has achieved a fresh breakthrough in the production of Flash memory chips, helping it consolidate its market lead. Samsung announced Tuesday it developed a 64 Gb NAND Flash chip capable of storing up to five DVD-quality movie files despite being only as big as a thumb nail ? it was developed with 30 nanometer technology. Flash is a nonvolatile memory chip that holds data even with the power turned off; it is used mainly for digital cameras and handsets. The biggest capacity so far was 32 Gb, also developed by Samsung Electronics last year.
Samsung Electronics has achieved a fresh breakthrough in the production of Flash memory chips, helping it consolidate its market lead. Samsung announced Tuesday it developed a 64 Gb NAND Flash chip capable of storing up to five DVD-quality movie files despite being only as big as a thumb nail ? it was developed with 30 nanometer technology. Flash is a nonvolatile memory chip that holds data even with the power turned off; it is used mainly for digital cameras and handsets. The biggest capacity so far was 32 Gb, also developed by Samsung Electronics last year.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 24 2007] Korea and U.S. to Begin Talks on Visa Waiver Program
U.S. and Korean government officials will meet in Seoul next week to discuss waiving visas for Koreans seeking to enter the U.S.
Officials said Tuesday they will focus on practical issues such as preparations for setting up an electronic passport system in Korea.
The U.S. says it will allow only Koreans with electronic passports to enter its ports without a visa.
However considering the time it takes to set up an electronic passport system Korea is expected to ask the U.S. to allow Koreans with ordinary passports to enter, which is the same as other countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
U.S. and Korean government officials will meet in Seoul next week to discuss waiving visas for Koreans seeking to enter the U.S.
Officials said Tuesday they will focus on practical issues such as preparations for setting up an electronic passport system in Korea.
The U.S. says it will allow only Koreans with electronic passports to enter its ports without a visa.
However considering the time it takes to set up an electronic passport system Korea is expected to ask the U.S. to allow Koreans with ordinary passports to enter, which is the same as other countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 23 2007] Samsung to Release New Camera Phone in Europe
Samsung Electronics is to release its strategic handset model SGH-G800 in the world market. Korea’s largest electronics maker plans to introduce the 5-megapixel camera phone in Europe later this year as the follow-up model for the already-released SGH-G600.
The SGH-G800 model has a xenon flash and 3x optical zoom plus a face recognition feature that automatically adjust focus and exposure. A wide dynamic range feature automatically adjusts light. It enables users to post their pictures and videos on the internet by supporting 3.6 Mbps HSDPA connectivity.
Samsung Electronics is to release its strategic handset model SGH-G800 in the world market. Korea’s largest electronics maker plans to introduce the 5-megapixel camera phone in Europe later this year as the follow-up model for the already-released SGH-G600.
The SGH-G800 model has a xenon flash and 3x optical zoom plus a face recognition feature that automatically adjust focus and exposure. A wide dynamic range feature automatically adjusts light. It enables users to post their pictures and videos on the internet by supporting 3.6 Mbps HSDPA connectivity.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 23 2007] LG to Showcase Top-Range Phones at China Expo
LG Electronics plans to showcase several state-of-the-art cell phones at the PT/Expo Comm China 2007, China’s largest IT show that runs from Tuesday until Saturday, to consolidate its premium brand image in China. It will display the Viewty, Shine and Chocolate models plus mobile TV and third-generation phones in its 460-sq. m booth at the show.
LG Electronics plans to showcase several state-of-the-art cell phones at the PT/Expo Comm China 2007, China’s largest IT show that runs from Tuesday until Saturday, to consolidate its premium brand image in China. It will display the Viewty, Shine and Chocolate models plus mobile TV and third-generation phones in its 460-sq. m booth at the show.
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 22 2007] Internet Companies Explore Mobile Phone Services
Internet companies around the globe are pushing hard to enter the telephone calling market. Skype, an international Internet calling company with 220 million subscribers that is owned by online auction site eBay, is reportedly planning to release its own mobile phone later this month or in early November.
Dubbed the "white phone," the device will allow users who are within Wi-Fi service zones to make cheap Internet calls with the press of a button. In areas where Wi-Fi is not available, 3, a wireless operator, will provide service.
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Calling is the latest Internet trend as businesses search for the next growth engine. Internet companies can use Internet calling as a source of competitiveness because it is cheaper than mobile and wired services. Apple's recent success with its iPhone has also inspired many to believe that newcomers can take on existing players in the market.
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"From what I know, Korean portals are even considering developing or selling their own mobile phones as mobile virtual network operators," said a source from SK Telecom. "They are constantly working to enter the telephone network business, although they cannot compete with KT and SK Telecom."
Internet companies around the globe are pushing hard to enter the telephone calling market. Skype, an international Internet calling company with 220 million subscribers that is owned by online auction site eBay, is reportedly planning to release its own mobile phone later this month or in early November.
Dubbed the "white phone," the device will allow users who are within Wi-Fi service zones to make cheap Internet calls with the press of a button. In areas where Wi-Fi is not available, 3, a wireless operator, will provide service.
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Calling is the latest Internet trend as businesses search for the next growth engine. Internet companies can use Internet calling as a source of competitiveness because it is cheaper than mobile and wired services. Apple's recent success with its iPhone has also inspired many to believe that newcomers can take on existing players in the market.
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"From what I know, Korean portals are even considering developing or selling their own mobile phones as mobile virtual network operators," said a source from SK Telecom. "They are constantly working to enter the telephone network business, although they cannot compete with KT and SK Telecom."
[The Chosun Ilbo, October 22 2007] WiBro Tech Leakers Sentenced to Prison
A court has delivered prison sentences to former researchers who tried to steal Korean-developed WiBro technology, the third-generation global standard wireless broadband technology.
The Seoul Central District Court said Sunday that it sentenced a former researcher from Korean IT company POSDATA to three years in prison for attempting to sell the company's core WiBro technology to a U.S. firm.
A court has delivered prison sentences to former researchers who tried to steal Korean-developed WiBro technology, the third-generation global standard wireless broadband technology.
The Seoul Central District Court said Sunday that it sentenced a former researcher from Korean IT company POSDATA to three years in prison for attempting to sell the company's core WiBro technology to a U.S. firm.
[The Hankyoreh, October 24 2007] Samsung mulls investing in 10th-generation LCD production line: executive
Samsung Electronics Co., South 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.
Succeeding generation technologies allow manufacturers to produce larger panels at a cheaper price.
"As soon as investment currently underway for the eighth-generation production line is completed, we will explore whether to invest in a 10th generation line," Lee Sang-wan, head of Samsung's LCD business division, told reporters on the sidelines of a tech show in Japan.
Samsung Electronics Co., South 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.
Succeeding generation technologies allow manufacturers to produce larger panels at a cheaper price.
"As soon as investment currently underway for the eighth-generation production line is completed, we will explore whether to invest in a 10th generation line," Lee Sang-wan, head of Samsung's LCD business division, told reporters on the sidelines of a tech show in Japan.
[The Hankyoreh, October 24 2007] Journalists evicted from press rooms
South Korean journalists who cover the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade work in the lobby of the MOFAT building at Sejongro, central Seoul on October 23, after they were evicted from the press room located inside the building. The journalists have refused to accept the government’s decision to move the press room to a new consolidated briefing room, arguing that the move is aimed at blocking free access to government sources and infringes upon the people’s right to know. The new briefing room system has been initiated and engineered by the National Information Agency.
South Korean journalists who cover the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade work in the lobby of the MOFAT building at Sejongro, central Seoul on October 23, after they were evicted from the press room located inside the building. The journalists have refused to accept the government’s decision to move the press room to a new consolidated briefing room, arguing that the move is aimed at blocking free access to government sources and infringes upon the people’s right to know. The new briefing room system has been initiated and engineered by the National Information Agency.
[The Hankyoreh, October 23 2007] Samsung unveils world's first flash memory based on 30-nano technology
Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest computer chip maker, said Tuesday that it has developed the world's first flash memory chip based on 30-nanometer production technology.
The 64-gigabit NAND flash memory can help produce a 128-gigabyte memory card that can store up to 80 DVD-quality movie files running for 120 hours, Samsung said in a regulatory filing.
The new flash memory, to be used mostly in portable devices such as mobile handsets, digital cameras and music players, will create a US20 billion market over the next three years, Samsung said.
Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest computer chip maker, said Tuesday that it has developed the world's first flash memory chip based on 30-nanometer production technology.
The 64-gigabit NAND flash memory can help produce a 128-gigabyte memory card that can store up to 80 DVD-quality movie files running for 120 hours, Samsung said in a regulatory filing.
The new flash memory, to be used mostly in portable devices such as mobile handsets, digital cameras and music players, will create a US20 billion market over the next three years, Samsung said.
[The Hankyoreh, October 22 2007] German reinsurer likely to buy S. Korean online auto insurer: sources
Munich Re AG, the world's second-biggest reinsurer, is likely to take over the online auto insurance unit of South Korea's Internet portal operator Daum Communications Corp., industry sources said Monday.
According to the sources, the German company is seeking to acquire a 65 percent stake in Daum Direct Auto Insurance Co. and is likely to sign a deal with Daum Communications and LIG Insurance Co., the biggest shareholders, this month.
Munich Re AG, the world's second-biggest reinsurer, is likely to take over the online auto insurance unit of South Korea's Internet portal operator Daum Communications Corp., industry sources said Monday.
According to the sources, the German company is seeking to acquire a 65 percent stake in Daum Direct Auto Insurance Co. and is likely to sign a deal with Daum Communications and LIG Insurance Co., the biggest shareholders, this month.
[The Hankyoreh, October 22 2007] LG.Philips develops new flat panel with world's fastest response speed
Display manufacturer LG.Philips LCD Co. said Monday 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 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 Hankyoreh, October 22 2007] Samsung explores new business realms to keep growing
Expansion into energy, bio-technology and the environment could provide new business opportunities
Faced with tougher competition in global markets, Samsung Group, Korea’s largest conglomerate, is setting up its next-generation business plan.
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The fields of energy, bio-technology and the environment have been cited by Samsung as providing potential new business opportunities. Samsung has recently brought in a professional from General Electric to take charge of its environmentally-friendly, energy-related business endeavors and has set up a task force to take exclusive charge of its energy-related business at SAIT, Samsung’s advanced technology institute. Such initiatives are aimed at advancing into the energy market of the future, which includes solar energy. Samsung is also active in the development of bio chips, which are deeply connected to the semiconductor business.
Citing GE, which transformed itself from a smokestack company into an energy-oriented, environmental company, a high-ranking executive of Samsung said, “The energy and bio-technology industries are still in the early stages of development and the environmental sector is new to us. However, we can get started after we reach a conclusion.”
Expansion into energy, bio-technology and the environment could provide new business opportunities
Faced with tougher competition in global markets, Samsung Group, Korea’s largest conglomerate, is setting up its next-generation business plan.
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The fields of energy, bio-technology and the environment have been cited by Samsung as providing potential new business opportunities. Samsung has recently brought in a professional from General Electric to take charge of its environmentally-friendly, energy-related business endeavors and has set up a task force to take exclusive charge of its energy-related business at SAIT, Samsung’s advanced technology institute. Such initiatives are aimed at advancing into the energy market of the future, which includes solar energy. Samsung is also active in the development of bio chips, which are deeply connected to the semiconductor business.
Citing GE, which transformed itself from a smokestack company into an energy-oriented, environmental company, a high-ranking executive of Samsung said, “The energy and bio-technology industries are still in the early stages of development and the environmental sector is new to us. However, we can get started after we reach a conclusion.”
[The Hankyoreh, October 19 2007] Munhwa Ilbo apologizes for releasing nude photos
Civic groups say paper’s statement does not go far enough and ask for revision
The Munhwa Ilbo newspaper on October 18 apologized for printing a nude photo of degree scammer Shin Jeong-ah on September 13. Civic groups and women’s rights advocacy organizations, however, have taken issue with the nature of the apology, raising questions about the paper’s use of sensationalism, and privacy violations and human rights issues in journalism.
The newspaper published a statement apologizing for the incident on its front page, saying it had printed the photo with consideration for the people’s right to know. “We sincerely apologize to readers for inciting a controversy over sensationalism and criticism over violation of human rights,” added the newspaper.
The statement makes it sound as though the newspaper feels that it was right to print the photo but is offering an apology due to the criticism it has received and the social controversy it has created.
Civic groups say paper’s statement does not go far enough and ask for revision
The Munhwa Ilbo newspaper on October 18 apologized for printing a nude photo of degree scammer Shin Jeong-ah on September 13. Civic groups and women’s rights advocacy organizations, however, have taken issue with the nature of the apology, raising questions about the paper’s use of sensationalism, and privacy violations and human rights issues in journalism.
The newspaper published a statement apologizing for the incident on its front page, saying it had printed the photo with consideration for the people’s right to know. “We sincerely apologize to readers for inciting a controversy over sensationalism and criticism over violation of human rights,” added the newspaper.
The statement makes it sound as though the newspaper feels that it was right to print the photo but is offering an apology due to the criticism it has received and the social controversy it has created.
[The Hankyoreh, October 19 2007] WiBro approved as 3G communications technology
South Korea's homegrown wireless Internet technology WiBro has been included in international third-generation (3G) communications standards, which will allow it to make greater inroads into global markets, a government agency said Friday.
On Thursday, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a global tech policymaking group, held a meeting in Geneva in which it included the WiBro technology as one of its 3G communications standards, the Ministry of Information and Communication said.
WiBro, or wireless broadband Internet, is a technology designed to allow users to log into high-speed Internet connections even when they are on the move.
South Korea's homegrown wireless Internet technology WiBro has been included in international third-generation (3G) communications standards, which will allow it to make greater inroads into global markets, a government agency said Friday.
On Thursday, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a global tech policymaking group, held a meeting in Geneva in which it included the WiBro technology as one of its 3G communications standards, the Ministry of Information and Communication said.
WiBro, or wireless broadband Internet, is a technology designed to allow users to log into high-speed Internet connections even when they are on the move.
[Korea.net News, Society, October 25 2007] Agency gives foreign residents online access to nature
The National Natural Recreation Forest Office announced Wednesday (Oct.24) that foreigners who reside in Korea for longer than three months can reserve campsites and rooms with the forest service under their own names.
There are about 107 forest resorts in Korea, with about 34 of them operated by the government. After registering on the NNRFO's website, all legal residents can reserve accommodations in state-run forest resorts. Previously, only Korean nationals with social security numbers were allowed to register.
The National Natural Recreation Forest Office announced Wednesday (Oct.24) that foreigners who reside in Korea for longer than three months can reserve campsites and rooms with the forest service under their own names.
There are about 107 forest resorts in Korea, with about 34 of them operated by the government. After registering on the NNRFO's website, all legal residents can reserve accommodations in state-run forest resorts. Previously, only Korean nationals with social security numbers were allowed to register.
[Korea.net News, Society, October 24 2007] Seoul to hold annual design olympics
Korea's capital announced a plan Wednesday (Oct. 24) to hold a yearly global conference on design, apparently buoyed by its selection as the "World Design Capital" for 2010 by an international group on industrial design.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the envisioned event, tentatively named "Design Olympics," will also involve design awards and exhibitions.
"The project is aimed at enhancing Seoul's brand image," Oh told reporters. "The charm of a city is directly linked to its economy."
Korea's capital announced a plan Wednesday (Oct. 24) to hold a yearly global conference on design, apparently buoyed by its selection as the "World Design Capital" for 2010 by an international group on industrial design.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the envisioned event, tentatively named "Design Olympics," will also involve design awards and exhibitions.
"The project is aimed at enhancing Seoul's brand image," Oh told reporters. "The charm of a city is directly linked to its economy."
[Korea.net News, Society, October 19 2007] [Photo News] RoboCop
Lee Young-hwa (R), chief of the Daejeon Police Department, hands Hubo, a Korean robot, a letter appointing Hubo as an honorary policeman during a Police Day ceremony on Firday (Oct. 19).
Lee Young-hwa (R), chief of the Daejeon Police Department, hands Hubo, a Korean robot, a letter appointing Hubo as an honorary policeman during a Police Day ceremony on Firday (Oct. 19).
[Korea.net News, Society, October 18 2007] Dubai airs hit Korean TV drama
The Korean drama “Daejanggeum” (2003) began airing on “Dubai TV” early this week on Sunday (Oct. 14).
The historical drama is loosely based on a true-life, 16th century female cook in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It has become a mega hit at home and all across Asia in China, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The drama lately recorded a viewing rate of 90 percent in Iran.
The Korean drama “Daejanggeum” (2003) began airing on “Dubai TV” early this week on Sunday (Oct. 14).
The historical drama is loosely based on a true-life, 16th century female cook in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It has become a mega hit at home and all across Asia in China, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The drama lately recorded a viewing rate of 90 percent in Iran.
[Korea.net News, Society, October 16 2007] Seminar on 'cyber terrorism' to open in Busan
A regional forum of 27 nations, including South and North Korea, China, Japan and the United States, will open in the southeastern port city of Busan later Tuesday (Oct. 16) to study ways to fight global terrorism through the Internet, the Foreign Ministry said.
Co-hosted by the ministry and the National Cyber Security Center of the country's state intelligence agency, the seminar will run from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct. 16-18), according to a press release.
A regional forum of 27 nations, including South and North Korea, China, Japan and the United States, will open in the southeastern port city of Busan later Tuesday (Oct. 16) to study ways to fight global terrorism through the Internet, the Foreign Ministry said.
Co-hosted by the ministry and the National Cyber Security Center of the country's state intelligence agency, the seminar will run from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct. 16-18), according to a press release.
[Korea.net News, Society, October 15 2007] [Photo News] National Library displays cyber archive
Foreign librarians inspect rare Korean books preserved on the National Library of Korea's database on Monday (Oct. 15).
Foreign librarians inspect rare Korean books preserved on the National Library of Korea's database on Monday (Oct. 15).
[Korea.net News, Society, October 12 2007] [Photo News] Beyonce introduces Samsung's new mobile phone
International pop diva Beyonce Knowles introduces the "B'phone" of Samsung Electronics during a ceremony to unveil the product at the Samsung Experience in New York on Oct. 11.(Korean time: Oct.12) Beyonce participated in the designing of the phone which was named after her.
International pop diva Beyonce Knowles introduces the "B'phone" of Samsung Electronics during a ceremony to unveil the product at the Samsung Experience in New York on Oct. 11.(Korean time: Oct.12) Beyonce participated in the designing of the phone which was named after her.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, October 26 2007] Korean tech startup clinches $15 bil. deal to supply high-end handsets to Russia
Node System Co., a small-sized Korean tech startup, said Friday (Oct. 26) that it has signed a major deal to supply $1.5 billion worth of high-end mobile handsets to a Russia company.
The deal reached with NBK Group, a Russian company with close links with its government, calls for Node System to supply a total of 10 million units of handsets under the brand name of "G Phone," a gold-plated handset model priced at around $100, the company said in a statement.
Node System Co., a small-sized Korean tech startup, said Friday (Oct. 26) that it has signed a major deal to supply $1.5 billion worth of high-end mobile handsets to a Russia company.
The deal reached with NBK Group, a Russian company with close links with its government, calls for Node System to supply a total of 10 million units of handsets under the brand name of "G Phone," a gold-plated handset model priced at around $100, the company said in a statement.
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