Ultimatum to Close Pressroom Issued Again (The Korea Times):
" 12-04-2007
By Yoon Won-sup
Staff Reporter
The Ministry of National Defense issued an ultimatum Tuesday for its press corps to leave the existing pressroom by today. Instead, the ministry asked the reporters to move to a new central pressroom where the ministry has been giving press briefings since Nov. 1. However, most journalists have boycotted the briefings, saying they oppose the government's media policy. ``We can't delay implementation of the government's new media policy any longer. So please move to the new central pressroom,'' a ministry official said on condition of anonymity. The ministry will stop providing services for the press such as Internet lines and press releases unless the journalists move into the new pressroom by 6 p.m. Wednesday. But the press corps of the ministry again refused the request and demanded the government drop its media policy. ``We demand the government to stop oppressing the press immediately,'' the reporters' group said. ``We will not accept any request from the government.''"
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[Korea.net News, Society, November 27 2007] Universal Studios to build new theme park in Korea by 2012
Korea’s Gyeonggi-do (province) and Universal Parks & Resorts of the U.S. have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a 2.9 trillion won ($3.1 billion) theme park south of Seoul, the provincial government said Tuesday (Nov. 27).
The park will be built in Hwaseong, a city about 70 kilometers southwest of Seoul, Gyeonngi province by 2012, the provincial government said in a statement.
Korea’s Gyeonggi-do (province) and Universal Parks & Resorts of the U.S. have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a 2.9 trillion won ($3.1 billion) theme park south of Seoul, the provincial government said Tuesday (Nov. 27).
The park will be built in Hwaseong, a city about 70 kilometers southwest of Seoul, Gyeonngi province by 2012, the provincial government said in a statement.
[Korea.net News, Society, November 26 2007] Experience Ubiquitous Seoul at Cheonggyecheon event
Experience a rush of high-tech cyberspace and nature in one central-Seoul spot.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday (Nov. 26) that it would launch a ubiquitous service along the city’s reclaimed stream Cheonggyechon from Tuesday to Friday (Nov. 27 -30). Dubbed "U-Cheonggyecheon Test bed," the event is co-hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication and will provide samples of future technology.
In the information both, visitors can interact with the Media Board and Free Board. The former promises a Hollywood-like experience in a three-dimensional virtual reality, while the latter will provide the means for people to make their own photo albums and create UCC to e-mail friends and relatives. Visitors will also be able to sign a digital guest book.
Then there’s a GPS-based, multilingual history tour that visitors can access from a mobile phone. The handset will automatically perceive one’s position and provide an account of the location and history of the area where the tourist is standing.
Experience a rush of high-tech cyberspace and nature in one central-Seoul spot.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday (Nov. 26) that it would launch a ubiquitous service along the city’s reclaimed stream Cheonggyechon from Tuesday to Friday (Nov. 27 -30). Dubbed "U-Cheonggyecheon Test bed," the event is co-hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communication and will provide samples of future technology.
In the information both, visitors can interact with the Media Board and Free Board. The former promises a Hollywood-like experience in a three-dimensional virtual reality, while the latter will provide the means for people to make their own photo albums and create UCC to e-mail friends and relatives. Visitors will also be able to sign a digital guest book.
Then there’s a GPS-based, multilingual history tour that visitors can access from a mobile phone. The handset will automatically perceive one’s position and provide an account of the location and history of the area where the tourist is standing.
[Korea.net News, Society, November 15 2007] Yeosu is making last-minute efforts to host Expo
For more than 500 days, Yeosu has been working hard to secure the rights to host the 2012 World Expo.
With the final decision coming in about 10 days, the port city, its citizens, government, and businesspeople are making all-out efforts to win, and various events are going on nationwide to wish them good luck.
For more than 500 days, Yeosu has been working hard to secure the rights to host the 2012 World Expo.
With the final decision coming in about 10 days, the port city, its citizens, government, and businesspeople are making all-out efforts to win, and various events are going on nationwide to wish them good luck.
[Korea.net News, Society, November 12 2007] Roh appeals for global support of Yeosu's world expo bid
President Roh Moo-hyun on Monday (Nov. 12) appealed to the global community to support the Korean city of Yeosu’s bid for the World Expo in 2012, saying a Yeosu expo would contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
President Roh Moo-hyun on Monday (Nov. 12) appealed to the global community to support the Korean city of Yeosu’s bid for the World Expo in 2012, saying a Yeosu expo would contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
[Korea.net News, Society, November 8 2007] Movie in Japan celebrates Korean actor's birthday
A movie about popular Korean actor and TV talent So Ji-sub has been screened in Japan to commemorate the actor's birthday, said a Japanese talent management agency.
According to So's Tokyo-based management agency IMX Inc., Tokyo's Q-Ax Cinema screened an 80-minute-long film of the actor from Nov. 3 to 6 to celebrate So's 30th birthday.
Tickets for the birthday screening sold out as soon as they were released, confirming that So's popularity in Japan is as strong as ever. Due to requests from fans, the event was extended and additional showings are scheduled from Nov. 9 to 11.
A movie about popular Korean actor and TV talent So Ji-sub has been screened in Japan to commemorate the actor's birthday, said a Japanese talent management agency.
According to So's Tokyo-based management agency IMX Inc., Tokyo's Q-Ax Cinema screened an 80-minute-long film of the actor from Nov. 3 to 6 to celebrate So's 30th birthday.
Tickets for the birthday screening sold out as soon as they were released, confirming that So's popularity in Japan is as strong as ever. Due to requests from fans, the event was extended and additional showings are scheduled from Nov. 9 to 11.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 25 2007] Hynix plans to produce new DRAM chips in 2nd half of next year
Hynix said it has completed developing 1-gigabit double data rate (DDR) 2 DRAM chips using 54-nano technology, and that the new chips have been validated by global computer central processing unit (CPU) giant Intel Corp. The approval means that the chips can properly operate with CPU chips manufactured by Intel.Hynix added that it plans to mass-produce the new chips, which have faster data-processing speed and consume less power than ordinary DRAMs, starting in the second half of 2008. The chips are used mostly in personal computers.Hynix became the second chipmaker to gain approval from Intel on 1-gigabit DRAMs using 50-nano level technology after South Korea’s tech bellwether Samsung Electronics Co.
Hynix said it has completed developing 1-gigabit double data rate (DDR) 2 DRAM chips using 54-nano technology, and that the new chips have been validated by global computer central processing unit (CPU) giant Intel Corp. The approval means that the chips can properly operate with CPU chips manufactured by Intel.Hynix added that it plans to mass-produce the new chips, which have faster data-processing speed and consume less power than ordinary DRAMs, starting in the second half of 2008. The chips are used mostly in personal computers.Hynix became the second chipmaker to gain approval from Intel on 1-gigabit DRAMs using 50-nano level technology after South Korea’s tech bellwether Samsung Electronics Co.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 25 2007] Korean gov't helping robots transition from starring roles to common appliances
When UK filmmaker Stanley Kubrick presented "2001 Space Odyssey" in 1968, viewers of all ages were mesmerized by the mystery of the universe Arthur C. Clark, the author of the original story, portrayed and Hal, the robot. Since then, robots have been shown as super heroes, helpers or sometimes enemies in many science fiction movies and animations.
Now, in 2007, we can see actual robots in our homes and offices. They help and amuse by cleaning the floor, singing and even performing sophisticated medical operations. Robots can make decisions and operate for themselves by analyzing the environment with their artificial intelligence and sensors that function as human senses.
One of Korea’s best known robots is Albert Hubo, a two-legged walking robot with a human-like head resembling Albert Einstein that charmed influential world leaders, including the U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the APEC Busan 2005. A year later, Albert Hubo was even a guest on “Good Morning America.” Automated singers and entertainers Ever-1 and Ever-2 are also high-profile products of the robot industry.
Robots enter service industry
Korean cities emerging as robotics centers
When UK filmmaker Stanley Kubrick presented "2001 Space Odyssey" in 1968, viewers of all ages were mesmerized by the mystery of the universe Arthur C. Clark, the author of the original story, portrayed and Hal, the robot. Since then, robots have been shown as super heroes, helpers or sometimes enemies in many science fiction movies and animations.
Now, in 2007, we can see actual robots in our homes and offices. They help and amuse by cleaning the floor, singing and even performing sophisticated medical operations. Robots can make decisions and operate for themselves by analyzing the environment with their artificial intelligence and sensors that function as human senses.
One of Korea’s best known robots is Albert Hubo, a two-legged walking robot with a human-like head resembling Albert Einstein that charmed influential world leaders, including the U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the APEC Busan 2005. A year later, Albert Hubo was even a guest on “Good Morning America.” Automated singers and entertainers Ever-1 and Ever-2 are also high-profile products of the robot industry.
Robots enter service industry
Korean cities emerging as robotics centers
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 24 2007] Gov't to start supporting R&D of 15 key industrial technologies next year
Korea said Friday (Nov. 23) that it plans to support research and development (R&D) of 15 key industrial technologies beginning in 2008.
The support, which will run through 2015, is aimed at helping local companies and laboratories acquire basic technology and engineering skills that are critical for sustained growth, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy said. It added the support will help companies deal with the effects of free trade agreements being pursued by Seoul to expand market access and stimulate competition.
In the first year, the ministry said, it wants to spend 435.2 billion won ($466.1 million) on seven growth industries, four future high-tech sectors, and four business and technology processes.
The money will augment R&D by private companies and laboratories that are already spending huge sums in these areas.
Korea said Friday (Nov. 23) that it plans to support research and development (R&D) of 15 key industrial technologies beginning in 2008.
The support, which will run through 2015, is aimed at helping local companies and laboratories acquire basic technology and engineering skills that are critical for sustained growth, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy said. It added the support will help companies deal with the effects of free trade agreements being pursued by Seoul to expand market access and stimulate competition.
In the first year, the ministry said, it wants to spend 435.2 billion won ($466.1 million) on seven growth industries, four future high-tech sectors, and four business and technology processes.
The money will augment R&D by private companies and laboratories that are already spending huge sums in these areas.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 24 2007] Post Tower champions new skyline, new era of postal service
For those who still think of red mailboxes and postmen as a symbol of the post office in Korea, it is time to jettison your old archetype and get with the times.
Myeongdong, shopping district in downtown Seoul, officially welcomed a new addition to its skyline on Thursday (Nov. 22) as Korea Post celebrated the opening of its environment-friendly, high-tech Post Tower. The Minister of Information and Communication Yoo Young-hwan and 250 participants attended the celebration.
The tower, built on the site of Korea Post’s old headquarters, extends a 124-year history to a new era for central Seoul -- transforming its old box-shaped building into an intelligent structure with state-of-the-art technology.
To maximize energy efficiency, the 21-story Post Tower is equipped with a hot water supply system using geothermal energy and solar energy inverters. The tower has an automatic mail sorting system, online banking and distribution, an office network and automatic parking control systems using the latest IT technology infrastructure. It also has a videoconference room that enables users to run a videoconference with simultaneous interpreting equipment involving up to eight languages.
For first-comers who often lose their ways at the office, the tower provides broadcasting service and multiple channel video messages based on a multimedia distribution system inside the building that even guides visitors to empty parking spots.
For those who still think of red mailboxes and postmen as a symbol of the post office in Korea, it is time to jettison your old archetype and get with the times.
Myeongdong, shopping district in downtown Seoul, officially welcomed a new addition to its skyline on Thursday (Nov. 22) as Korea Post celebrated the opening of its environment-friendly, high-tech Post Tower. The Minister of Information and Communication Yoo Young-hwan and 250 participants attended the celebration.
The tower, built on the site of Korea Post’s old headquarters, extends a 124-year history to a new era for central Seoul -- transforming its old box-shaped building into an intelligent structure with state-of-the-art technology.
To maximize energy efficiency, the 21-story Post Tower is equipped with a hot water supply system using geothermal energy and solar energy inverters. The tower has an automatic mail sorting system, online banking and distribution, an office network and automatic parking control systems using the latest IT technology infrastructure. It also has a videoconference room that enables users to run a videoconference with simultaneous interpreting equipment involving up to eight languages.
For first-comers who often lose their ways at the office, the tower provides broadcasting service and multiple channel video messages based on a multimedia distribution system inside the building that even guides visitors to empty parking spots.
[Korea.net News, Sceince / Tech, November 21 2007] Special parliamentary committee fixes IPTV bill
A special committee of the National Assembly on Tuesday fixed and resolved a bill on Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), ending three years of heated debate on the introduction of the new media service in the country (Nov. 20).
Instead of being delivered through traditional broadcast and cable formats, IPTV delivers digital television service via Internet Protocol by using computer network infrastructure such as broadband.
In Korea, the introduction of IPTV has been delayed as the ministry and local broadcasters have argued over how to regulate the new service. The ministry wanted IPTV to be regarded as a new medium, while local broadcasters said it should be regulated by existing broadcasting law.
The National Assembly's broadcasting and communication special committee resolved the provisionally named "Bill on Internet Multimedia Broadcasting Business" at its plenary session earlier in the day.
After going through the Assembly's legislation and judiciary committee, the bill is expected to be handled during the ongoing Assembly's regular session that will end on Friday.
The bill, if passed, will enable the launch of IPTV service in May or June next year, and will serve as an enormous economic boost, experts said.
A special committee of the National Assembly on Tuesday fixed and resolved a bill on Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), ending three years of heated debate on the introduction of the new media service in the country (Nov. 20).
Instead of being delivered through traditional broadcast and cable formats, IPTV delivers digital television service via Internet Protocol by using computer network infrastructure such as broadband.
In Korea, the introduction of IPTV has been delayed as the ministry and local broadcasters have argued over how to regulate the new service. The ministry wanted IPTV to be regarded as a new medium, while local broadcasters said it should be regulated by existing broadcasting law.
The National Assembly's broadcasting and communication special committee resolved the provisionally named "Bill on Internet Multimedia Broadcasting Business" at its plenary session earlier in the day.
After going through the Assembly's legislation and judiciary committee, the bill is expected to be handled during the ongoing Assembly's regular session that will end on Friday.
The bill, if passed, will enable the launch of IPTV service in May or June next year, and will serve as an enormous economic boost, experts said.
[Korea.net News, Sceince / Tech, November 20 2007] Korea aims to launch lunar probe in 2020
Korea plans to launch a lunar probe using an indigenous rocket in 2020, the government said Tuesday (Nov. 20).
The road map calls for a step-by-step development plan so the country can become fully independent in the building of boosters and the unmanned probe, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.
It said scientists and engineers will build and test a 300-ton Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-II) booster by 2017, and that the "standard bus module" technology needed to make the probe would be be acquired by 2016.
"Know-how to make high resolution electro-optic and synthetic aperture radar are to be acquired through the launch of multipurpose satellites in the coming years," said Lee Ki-sung, head of the ministry's space technology division.
Korea plans to launch a lunar probe using an indigenous rocket in 2020, the government said Tuesday (Nov. 20).
The road map calls for a step-by-step development plan so the country can become fully independent in the building of boosters and the unmanned probe, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.
It said scientists and engineers will build and test a 300-ton Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-II) booster by 2017, and that the "standard bus module" technology needed to make the probe would be be acquired by 2016.
"Know-how to make high resolution electro-optic and synthetic aperture radar are to be acquired through the launch of multipurpose satellites in the coming years," said Lee Ki-sung, head of the ministry's space technology division.
[Korea.net News, Science /Tech, November 20 2007] Korea aims to develop two-stage lunar rocket by 2017
Korea plans to develop a powerful two-stage rocket that can send a satellite to the moon by 2017, the government said Tuesday (Nov. 20).
The road map calls for the building and testing of the 300-ton Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-II) booster rocket so the country can launch its first lunar exploration satellite in 2020, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.
Korea plans to develop a powerful two-stage rocket that can send a satellite to the moon by 2017, the government said Tuesday (Nov. 20).
The road map calls for the building and testing of the 300-ton Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-II) booster rocket so the country can launch its first lunar exploration satellite in 2020, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 16 2007] Korea Air Force IT saves gov't 140 billion won
Work by a research and development unit has made it possible to shave 140 billion won off the defense budget over the past ten years, the Air Force said.
The Software Development Center (SDC), under the Air Force Logistics Command, has independently developed software for airplanes, simulators, electronic warfare and guidance weapons since its establishment in 1997.
The SDC has so far developed 140.8 billion won worth of high-tech software for aircraft control systems.
Work by a research and development unit has made it possible to shave 140 billion won off the defense budget over the past ten years, the Air Force said.
The Software Development Center (SDC), under the Air Force Logistics Command, has independently developed software for airplanes, simulators, electronic warfare and guidance weapons since its establishment in 1997.
The SDC has so far developed 140.8 billion won worth of high-tech software for aircraft control systems.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 15 2007] Korean mobile phones sweep int'l awards
Korean-made mobile phones have been recognized as the most innovative products among global competitors.
Cell phones made by Samsung, LG and Pantech have won 13 out of 20 International CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Showcase Awards. The prizes are given to the most innovative and efficient mobile phones. CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show, an international event that has been held since 1967 in the U.S.
A widely renowned consumer technology awards program that began in 1989, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize achievements in product design and engineering.
Samsung’s award-winners include a personal mobile broadband base station, eight handheld cellular phones, four Bluetooth(R) Headsets, four HDTVs, an HD camcorder, two monitors, one large format display, two laser printers, an ultra-Mobile PC and a French door refrigerator.
LG products were honored in multiple highly competitive categories, including Video Displays, Video Components, Personal Electronics, Home Appliance, and Wireless Communications.
Korean-made mobile phones have been recognized as the most innovative products among global competitors.
Cell phones made by Samsung, LG and Pantech have won 13 out of 20 International CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Showcase Awards. The prizes are given to the most innovative and efficient mobile phones. CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show, an international event that has been held since 1967 in the U.S.
A widely renowned consumer technology awards program that began in 1989, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize achievements in product design and engineering.
Samsung’s award-winners include a personal mobile broadband base station, eight handheld cellular phones, four Bluetooth(R) Headsets, four HDTVs, an HD camcorder, two monitors, one large format display, two laser printers, an ultra-Mobile PC and a French door refrigerator.
LG products were honored in multiple highly competitive categories, including Video Displays, Video Components, Personal Electronics, Home Appliance, and Wireless Communications.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 15 2007] Hynix develops graphic memory chip with larger storage capacity, faster speed
Hynix Semiconductor Inc., the world's second-largest manufacturer of computer-memory chips, said Thursday (Nov. 15) that it has developed a graphic memory chip with larger storage capacity and enhanced data processing speeds.
The 1-gigabit GDDR5 DRAM can deal with up to 20 gigabytes of data per second, 60 percent faster than the previous GDDR4 models in terms of data-processing speed, the company said in a statement.
GDDR DRAM is a graphic memory chip mostly used for game consoles and other devices that require vivid and dynamic moving images. Hynix said it will start mass-producing the latest memory chips during the first half of next year.
Hynix Semiconductor Inc., the world's second-largest manufacturer of computer-memory chips, said Thursday (Nov. 15) that it has developed a graphic memory chip with larger storage capacity and enhanced data processing speeds.
The 1-gigabit GDDR5 DRAM can deal with up to 20 gigabytes of data per second, 60 percent faster than the previous GDDR4 models in terms of data-processing speed, the company said in a statement.
GDDR DRAM is a graphic memory chip mostly used for game consoles and other devices that require vivid and dynamic moving images. Hynix said it will start mass-producing the latest memory chips during the first half of next year.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 13 2007] Korea to build robot theme parks
Korea will build two robot theme parks, the first of their kind in the world, as part of efforts to boost the competitiveness of the local robot industry, the government said Tuesday (Nov. 13).
The robot theme parks will be built in Incheon, 40 kilometers west of Seoul, and Masan, a port city on the south coast, at the combined cost of 1.48 trillion won ($1.61 billion), the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy said.
Construction will begin in 2009 for completion by 2013, and the government will provide 50 billion won to each city, it said.
"The two cities will be developed as meccas for the country's robot industry, while having amusement park areas, exhibition halls and stadiums where robots can compete in various events," the ministry said.
Korea will build two robot theme parks, the first of their kind in the world, as part of efforts to boost the competitiveness of the local robot industry, the government said Tuesday (Nov. 13).
The robot theme parks will be built in Incheon, 40 kilometers west of Seoul, and Masan, a port city on the south coast, at the combined cost of 1.48 trillion won ($1.61 billion), the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy said.
Construction will begin in 2009 for completion by 2013, and the government will provide 50 billion won to each city, it said.
"The two cities will be developed as meccas for the country's robot industry, while having amusement park areas, exhibition halls and stadiums where robots can compete in various events," the ministry said.
[Korea.net News, Science / Tech, November 8 2007] Korea's broadband penetration rate tops 30%
Korea's high-speed Internet penetration rate (the number of broadband subscriptions per 100 citizens) exceeded 30% for the first time in late September.
According to the data released by Korea's Ministry of Information and Communication and the local telecommunication industry Thursday (Nov. 8), the penetration rate reached 29.97% in August and 30.11% in September.
In January this year, 28.95% of the population had high-speed Internet access, and the percentage has risen consecutively for the past eight months.
Korea's high-speed Internet penetration rate (the number of broadband subscriptions per 100 citizens) exceeded 30% for the first time in late September.
According to the data released by Korea's Ministry of Information and Communication and the local telecommunication industry Thursday (Nov. 8), the penetration rate reached 29.97% in August and 30.11% in September.
In January this year, 28.95% of the population had high-speed Internet access, and the percentage has risen consecutively for the past eight months.
[Korea.net News, Culture / Events, November 18 2007] Incheon preparing for World City Expo 2009
Representatives from 200 cities, 100 overseas firms and 30 institutions will come to Incheon, Korea's international gateway, for the World City Expo (WCE) in 2009.
On the theme of "A City with Dream," the expo organizing committee plans to run exhibitions and various events around the U-city promotional booth, the New Songdo City business district, Songdo Convensia (convention center), Central Park, and across the city from Aug. 7 to Oct. 2, 2009, on a 199.4 billion-won budget.
Representatives from 200 cities, 100 overseas firms and 30 institutions will come to Incheon, Korea's international gateway, for the World City Expo (WCE) in 2009.
On the theme of "A City with Dream," the expo organizing committee plans to run exhibitions and various events around the U-city promotional booth, the New Songdo City business district, Songdo Convensia (convention center), Central Park, and across the city from Aug. 7 to Oct. 2, 2009, on a 199.4 billion-won budget.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, November 26 2007] Samsung's two screen units to be merged for better market competitiveness
Samsung Corning Precision Glass,a unit of Samsung Group that produces glass substrates for liquid crystal display panels, said Monday (Nov. 26) it has decided to merge with Samsung Corning in a bid to enhance its competitiveness in TV-screen markets.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass was spun off in 2000 from Samsung Corning, a maker of cathode-ray tube (CRT) glass that was a joint venture formed by Samsung and Corning of the U.S. in the 1970s.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass,a unit of Samsung Group that produces glass substrates for liquid crystal display panels, said Monday (Nov. 26) it has decided to merge with Samsung Corning in a bid to enhance its competitiveness in TV-screen markets.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass was spun off in 2000 from Samsung Corning, a maker of cathode-ray tube (CRT) glass that was a joint venture formed by Samsung and Corning of the U.S. in the 1970s.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, November 26 2007] Samsung Electronics to sponsor 2008 Beijing Paralympics
Korea’s Samsung Electronics said Monday (Nov. 26) it has signed a sponsorship deal with the Chinese government to provide technical support for mobile communications during the Paralympics, which will be held next year after the Beijing Olympics.
Korea’s Samsung Electronics said Monday (Nov. 26) it has signed a sponsorship deal with the Chinese government to provide technical support for mobile communications during the Paralympics, which will be held next year after the Beijing Olympics.
[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, November 21 2007] Samsung to reinforce status as global memory market leader: report
Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. will consolidate its leading position in global markets for DRAMs and NAND flash memories during the fourth quarter of this year based on its technological prowess, a report forecast Wednesday (Nov. 21).
According to the report by market researcher iSuppli, Samsung's sales of DRAMs and NAND flash chips, mostly used in computers and portable devices, respectively, will amount to $2.34 billion and $1.71 billion in the October-December period.
Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. will consolidate its leading position in global markets for DRAMs and NAND flash memories during the fourth quarter of this year based on its technological prowess, a report forecast Wednesday (Nov. 21).
According to the report by market researcher iSuppli, Samsung's sales of DRAMs and NAND flash chips, mostly used in computers and portable devices, respectively, will amount to $2.34 billion and $1.71 billion in the October-December period.
[Korea.net News, Nation, November 27 2007] Gov't out to develop the east coast in earnest
Korea’s relatively rural east coast is to be reborn as a center for high-tech clusters and tourist attractions.
With the Nov. 22 passage of the Special Law for the Coastal Area Development, the east coast’s Gangwon-do Province, the Gyeongsang provinces and Ulsan Metropolitan City can begin long-waited development projects in earnest with about 94 trillion won in support from Seoul, local government officials said Monday (Nov. 26).
The four local governments submitted a package of coastal area development plans totaling 93.82 trillion won to the central government in 2005.
Experts predict that the projects will generate a 140 trillion won worth economic effect and 1.3 million new jobs by the time of completion in 2020.
Korea’s relatively rural east coast is to be reborn as a center for high-tech clusters and tourist attractions.
With the Nov. 22 passage of the Special Law for the Coastal Area Development, the east coast’s Gangwon-do Province, the Gyeongsang provinces and Ulsan Metropolitan City can begin long-waited development projects in earnest with about 94 trillion won in support from Seoul, local government officials said Monday (Nov. 26).
The four local governments submitted a package of coastal area development plans totaling 93.82 trillion won to the central government in 2005.
Experts predict that the projects will generate a 140 trillion won worth economic effect and 1.3 million new jobs by the time of completion in 2020.
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun said he will appoint an independent investigator to probe bribery allegations against Samsung Group, escalating a corruption scandal that has engulfed the nation's largest industrial group. "
[Korea.net News, Government Press Releases, November 21 2007] Ministry Trains Global Leaders in Educational ICT in Hands with the World Bank
"ICT for Education Leaders: From Vision to Reality," a new course offering on ICT and Education, took place on November 12~16, 2007 in Seoul, Korea, under the co-host of the Korean Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development and the World Bank Institute.
Organized by the Korean Education Research and Information Service(KERIS), with partnership support from InfoDev and UNESCO-Bangkok, the new initiative brought together around 40 mid-level government officials and educational experts from 23 developing countries, to explore how a country’s education system and policies can be enriched through the application of advanced information and communications technologies.
The special course came as an effort to help policy makers identify the imperatives that traditional education systems are facing, by raising awareness and understanding about the essential elements of effective ICT integration. For the participants, the course also offered venue to co-address the issue of the worldwide digital divide, and develop partnerships towards bridging the different speed sand levels of knowledge and information development.
"ICT for Education Leaders: From Vision to Reality," a new course offering on ICT and Education, took place on November 12~16, 2007 in Seoul, Korea, under the co-host of the Korean Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development and the World Bank Institute.
Organized by the Korean Education Research and Information Service(KERIS), with partnership support from InfoDev and UNESCO-Bangkok, the new initiative brought together around 40 mid-level government officials and educational experts from 23 developing countries, to explore how a country’s education system and policies can be enriched through the application of advanced information and communications technologies.
The special course came as an effort to help policy makers identify the imperatives that traditional education systems are facing, by raising awareness and understanding about the essential elements of effective ICT integration. For the participants, the course also offered venue to co-address the issue of the worldwide digital divide, and develop partnerships towards bridging the different speed sand levels of knowledge and information development.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 27 2007] LG Electronics Improves Dual Format Optical Drive
LG Electronics on Monday unveiled an upgraded version of its Super Multi Blue Drive, a dual format stand-alone Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD player and writer. LG is the only company that makes drives that can read and write both of the competing format. The improved Super Multi Blue Drive boasts 6X recording speed, which is 30 percent faster than existing Blu-ray writers.
LG Electronics introduced is first dual format player in March. That machine could write to Blu-ray and HD DVD discs at 4X speed and cost around W900,000 (US$1=W929). The company expects the upgraded drive will sell well, thanks to a price that is below W500,000, much cheaper than the former drive.
"The Super Multi Blue drive can store 10 DVD movies and reproduce high-definition video clips from footage recorded by HD camcorders or digital cameras," LG Electronics said. "The Super Multi Blue drive also allows high-definition images and high quality audio since it can store uncompressed audio."
LG Electronics on Monday unveiled an upgraded version of its Super Multi Blue Drive, a dual format stand-alone Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD player and writer. LG is the only company that makes drives that can read and write both of the competing format. The improved Super Multi Blue Drive boasts 6X recording speed, which is 30 percent faster than existing Blu-ray writers.
LG Electronics introduced is first dual format player in March. That machine could write to Blu-ray and HD DVD discs at 4X speed and cost around W900,000 (US$1=W929). The company expects the upgraded drive will sell well, thanks to a price that is below W500,000, much cheaper than the former drive.
"The Super Multi Blue drive can store 10 DVD movies and reproduce high-definition video clips from footage recorded by HD camcorders or digital cameras," LG Electronics said. "The Super Multi Blue drive also allows high-definition images and high quality audio since it can store uncompressed audio."
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 27 2007] Samsung to Merge 2 Screen Units
Samsung Corning Precision Glass said Monday that it has decided to merge with Samsung Corning, a maker of cathode-ray tube (CRT) glass. The decision comes as Samsung Corning suffers a serious business downturn due to the depressed CRT TV market.
Once considered a blue chip, the CRT glass maker has undergone massive restructuring. Decreasing demand for CRT TVs worldwide and poor business performance prompted it to shut down production lines in plants in Gumi, Suwon and Germany.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass, which makes glass substrates for liquid crystal display panels, plans to foster Samsung Corning's display parts and materials business as a core unit along with its existing LCD glass substrates business. The CRT glass business will be operated from overseas offices in markets with strong price competitiveness, such as China and Malaysia.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass said Monday that it has decided to merge with Samsung Corning, a maker of cathode-ray tube (CRT) glass. The decision comes as Samsung Corning suffers a serious business downturn due to the depressed CRT TV market.
Once considered a blue chip, the CRT glass maker has undergone massive restructuring. Decreasing demand for CRT TVs worldwide and poor business performance prompted it to shut down production lines in plants in Gumi, Suwon and Germany.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass, which makes glass substrates for liquid crystal display panels, plans to foster Samsung Corning's display parts and materials business as a core unit along with its existing LCD glass substrates business. The CRT glass business will be operated from overseas offices in markets with strong price competitiveness, such as China and Malaysia.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 27 2007] Samsung to Merge 2 Screen Units
Samsung Corning Precision Glass said Monday that it has decided to merge with Samsung Corning, a maker of cathode-ray tube (CRT) glass. The decision comes as Samsung Corning suffers a serious business downturn due to the depressed CRT TV market.
Once considered a blue chip, the CRT glass maker has undergone massive restructuring. Decreasing demand for CRT TVs worldwide and poor business performance prompted it to shut down production lines in plants in Gumi, Suwon and Germany.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass, which makes glass substrates for liquid crystal display panels, plans to foster Samsung Corning's display parts and materials business as a core unit along with its existing LCD glass substrates business. The CRT glass business will be operated from overseas offices in markets with strong price competitiveness, such as China and Malaysia.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass said Monday that it has decided to merge with Samsung Corning, a maker of cathode-ray tube (CRT) glass. The decision comes as Samsung Corning suffers a serious business downturn due to the depressed CRT TV market.
Once considered a blue chip, the CRT glass maker has undergone massive restructuring. Decreasing demand for CRT TVs worldwide and poor business performance prompted it to shut down production lines in plants in Gumi, Suwon and Germany.
Samsung Corning Precision Glass, which makes glass substrates for liquid crystal display panels, plans to foster Samsung Corning's display parts and materials business as a core unit along with its existing LCD glass substrates business. The CRT glass business will be operated from overseas offices in markets with strong price competitiveness, such as China and Malaysia.
[The Chosun Ilbo, November 27 2007] 3G Mobile Technology Is Catching On
Audi Korea staffer Lee Yun-kyung, who often travels overseas on business, has bought a 3G mobile phone because it’s easy to sign up for the roaming service. The service is not wide open, but it also allows subscribers to send text messages and make video calls from Europe to Korea, a marked improvement from 2G phones that permitted voice calls only.
The market for 3G mobile communication is emerging, as closely watched as new “killer applications” in the early 2000s. A “killer application” is such a big hit product or service that it sweeps all other rivals aside and reorganizes the market. Then, mobile operators around the world poured some trillions into spectrum auctions. Korea, with SK Telecom, KT and LG Telecom, was no exception, but the fever fizzled out when the dotcom bubble burst. Several years on, now armed with improved technology, the telecoms are stepping up 3G service marketing again to find a breakthrough from the saturated 2G market.
◆ European 3G
◆ Fierce Competition
Keywords
Audi Korea staffer Lee Yun-kyung, who often travels overseas on business, has bought a 3G mobile phone because it’s easy to sign up for the roaming service. The service is not wide open, but it also allows subscribers to send text messages and make video calls from Europe to Korea, a marked improvement from 2G phones that permitted voice calls only.
The market for 3G mobile communication is emerging, as closely watched as new “killer applications” in the early 2000s. A “killer application” is such a big hit product or service that it sweeps all other rivals aside and reorganizes the market. Then, mobile operators around the world poured some trillions into spectrum auctions. Korea, with SK Telecom, KT and LG Telecom, was no exception, but the fever fizzled out when the dotcom bubble burst. Several years on, now armed with improved technology, the telecoms are stepping up 3G service marketing again to find a breakthrough from the saturated 2G market.
◆ European 3G
◆ Fierce Competition
Keywords
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