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The Great Vision of a Doctor of Korean Medicine Banning Chemical Medicines
December 07, 2014 09:00
Pyunkang Korean Medicine Hospital: The Great Vision of a Doctor of Korean Medicine Banning Chemical Medicines
What is the limit of the human lifespan? Biologists consider the age of about 120 years to be the limit of the human lifespan on the premises that the majority of animals live up to 6 times the period
The Korea Tourism Organization is holding an event to celebrate the launch of its official Korean tr
December 04, 2014 09:58
Download the Upgraded Visit Korea App and Win Free iPad Air
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)(http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/) is currently holding an event to celebrate the launch of its official Korean travel mobile app ‘Visit Korea’. Continuing until Decemb
December 01, 2014 14:34
Ssangyong Motor’s global sales record 10,222 units in Nov 2014
Ssangyong Motor (CEO Lee Yoo-il; www.smotor.com), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced that the company sold a total of 10,222 units in November 2014 - 5,806 units in domestic sales and 4,416 i
December 01, 2014 13:59
GM Korea Reports November Sales of 52,218 Vehicles
GM Korea Company sold 12,344 vehicles in the domestic market and exported 39,874 vehicles in November. Total sales for the month were 52,218 units. GM Korea’s domestic sales were down 12.5 percent
December 01, 2014 10:50
The Largest Ever “G-STAR 2014” Ended in Great Success
The “Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2014” attended by 617 domestic and international game-related companies from 35 countries, has ended its big four-day run in great success and recorded 200,509 estim
Lee, Woo-gap: CEO, Friend Co. Ltd. and Harvard Co. Ltd.
November 30, 2014 10:19
Lee, Woo-gap Column - Korea-China FTA and the Attraction of President Park
Korea-China FTA was finally signed on November 10 after a long series of negotiations. Some expect a rosy future with a open market of 1.3 billion people that is worth KRW 5 trillion, while others pla
November 26, 2014 11:06
LG SOLAR POWERED REFRIGERATORS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA
Twenty solar powered refrigerators equipped with Smart Inverter Compressors were donated to local communities in Africa and South America as part of LG Electronics’ partnership with the non-profit org
November 25, 2014 13:20
‘GAME IS NOT OVER’ - Grand Opening of the 10th Anniversary G-Star 2014
‘Game Is Not Over’. The 10th anniversary international game trade show G-Star 2014 (Game Show and Trade All Round) that leads the game industry to new heights kicked off in a grand style on Thursday,
November 25, 2014 11:00
Samsung Electronics Introduces EYECAN+, Next-Generation Mouse for People with Disabilities
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., today introduced EYECAN+, the company’s second-generation eye mouse that allows people with disabilities to compose and edit documents as well as browse the web through s
eoul Metropolitan Government launched a global marketing campaign titled Run@Seoul Week over a five-
November 20, 2014 10:48
Seoul City Presents Run@Seoul Week for Global Citizens
Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched a global marketing campaign titled ‘Run@Seoul Week’ over a five-day period from November 19th to 23rd. The campaign has been designed to allow global citizen
Badanamu & Readers and Story
November 20, 2014 10:30
Calm Island Badanamu confirms business alliance with Readers and Story
Children’s education group Calm Island (CEO David Roberts) announced on 19th November that they have teamed up with Readers and Story (CEO Dae-Hyun Kim) for strategic business alliances targeting dom
Lee, Woo Gab CEO, Friend Co. Ltd.
November 13, 2014 16:04
The Sewol Ferry Incident & The US Mad Cow
The “mad cow disease” incident in 2008 and the “Sewol Ferry” incident in 2014 seem to be different events, but they are actually very similar from the perspective of safety and security. First, the
November 13, 2014 11:08
Samsung Electronics Partners with Christie’s Hong Kong to Unveil Special-Edition Artisan Curved UHD TV
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced a partnership with Christie’s to auction a stunning, gold lacquer-painted 78” Curved UHD TV. The beautiful piece combines innovative technology with intr
November 12, 2014 08:54
LG ELECTRONICS HONORED WITH 10 CES 2015 INNOVATION AWARDS
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) recognized LG Electronics (LG)’ excellence in design and technology with 10 prestigious 2015 International CES Innovation Awards. LG home entertainment, home
November 10, 2014 11:07
KIZON, LG’S ECO-FRIENDLY WEARABLE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, HEADED OVERSEAS
KizON, a wearable device designed for children from LG Electronics (LG), has been certified for meeting specific environmental guidelines by TUV Rheinland and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Envir
Kdvelopedia-main page image
November 06, 2014 15:10
KDI School to start K-Developedia’s major data translation project to share Korea’s development experience
The KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School) has announced that it will start a large-scale translation project on more than 1000 Korean contents within K-Developedia (www.kdevelopedia.
November 05, 2014 09:13
GOOGLE AND LG ENTER INTO GLOBAL PATENT LICENSE AGREEMENT
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) and Google Inc. have entered into a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement covering a broad range of products and technologies. The agreement covers the two companies’ exi
October 30, 2014 13:23
WEBGATE, New release of 8 / 16ch Penta-brid HD DVR
Daemyung Enterprise WEBGATE division (www.webgateinc.com) released two Penta-brid HD DVR models supporting diverse video input formats including analog and digital. 8ch DVR, HSC801F-D and 16ch DVR,
October 30, 2014 09:04
Samsung Electronics Announces Third Quarter Results
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. Samsung’s revenue for the quarter was KRW 47.45 trillion, a 9 percent decrease quarter-o
October 29, 2014 13:59
RECORD SMARTPHONE SHIPMENTS BOOSTS LG ELECTRONICS QUARTERLY EARNINGS
LG Electronics (LG) announced unaudited third quarter consolidated revenues of KRW 14.92 trillion (USD 14.54 billion), an increase of 7.4 percent year-over-year, and operating profit of KRW 461.3 bill
October 29, 2014 11:36
INTRODUCING LG’S DIGITAL CINEMA 4K MONITOR, THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY SOLUTION
LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its new 4K Monitor (model 31MU97) for global rollout starting this week. The cutting-edge LG 31MU97 mates Digital Cinema 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution with a 31-inch I
October 28, 2014 09:55
G-STAR Exhibition, Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary Has Closed the Application with the Largest Number of Booths Ever
On October 10, Korea Internet & Digital Entertainment Association (Chairman, Kyung-pil Nam, hereinafter “K-iDEA”) made an announcement on the interim status of participation in G-STAR 2014. Scale of p
October 21, 2014 11:28
Samsung Starts Mass Production of Industry's First 20nm 8Gb DDR4
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in memory technology, today announced that it is mass producing the industry’s most advanced 8-gigabit (Gb) DDR4 memory and 32-gigabyte (GB) module, bot
October 15, 2014 10:56
Samsung Electronics Sets 5G Speed Record at 7.5Gbps, Over 30 Times Faster Than 4G LTE
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today announced two industry first milestones in the development of 5G telecommunications networking technology, as the company clocked 7.5Gbps, or 940MB per second, the f
Director Seo Hyo-seok delivered his “Free from Chemical Medicine” speech.
October 15, 2014 09:00
“Steroids OUT!” A Korean Medicine Doctor Banning Chemical Medicine
About 123,000 patients with atopic dermatitis, rhinitis, and asthma and 32,000 patients with pulmonary emphysema, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary fibrosis have been cured.” There is a Korean medicine
October 14, 2014 16:03
LG UNVEILS LATEST ECO-FRIENDLY HVAC SOLUTIONS AT CHILLVENTA 2014
LG Electronics (LG) will give visitors to Chillventa 2014 their first look the company’s latest residential and commercial HVAC products as well as its renewable energy solutions. A biennial event tak
October 07, 2014 09:35
MOXA Unveils a Smaller and Tougher 802.11n WLAN Solution for Industrial Automation
MOXA is pleased to announce the release of the AWK-1131A, a new 802.11n wireless AP/client that features a smaller housing with advanced protection technology, making continuous wireless connections a
October 07, 2014 09:10
Samsung Electronics Announces Earnings Guidance for Q3 2014
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2014. Consolidated sales: Approximately 47.0 trillion Korean won (Range: 46.0 - 48.0 trillion Korean w
October 01, 2014 14:41
Ssangyong Motor’s global sales record 10,417 units in September 2014
Ssangyong Motor (CEO Lee Yoo-il; www.smotor.com), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced that the company sold a total of 10,417 units in September 2014 - 5,094 units in domestic sales and 5,323
September 26, 2014 14:11
WEBGATE released a Penta-brid HD DVR
Daemyung Enterprise WEBGATE division (www.webgateinc.com) released a Penta-brid HD DVR supporting diverse video input formats including analog and digital. The 16ch Penta-brid DVR, HS1600F-D can su
September 24, 2014 09:31
Citi expands national desks around the world to support Asia’s Multinationals
Citi is further expanding its successful coverage of Asia’s multinationals [MNCs] around the world by opening new coverage desks to support the growth of Asia’s corporate champions. Citi recently o
September 18, 2014 08:17
Samsung 27-inch S27D590C Curved Monitor Redefines the Viewing Experience
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today introduced the 27-inch S27D590C Full HD Curved Monitor designed to enhance visually compelling entertainment content. The advanced display creates a more immersive
September 16, 2014 08:41
Samsung Heralds a New Era of Photography with the Samsung NX1
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, announced today the launch of the NX1, the remarkably fast and accurate interchangeable lens camera. Samsung has created a camera designed to be the go-to choice for expe
September 15, 2014 15:44
Samsung UD970 UHD Monitor Receives Prestigious Performance Certifications
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today announced that its UD970 monitor has received the industry’s first certification for UHD picture quality and color match printing performance. The certification for
September 12, 2014 16:03
LG BEGINS GLOBAL ROLLOUT OF NEW PREMIUM, SMARTLY-PRICED L SERIES
Looking to further expand its reach across all smartphone segments, LG Electronics (LG) will introduce its new L Fino and L Bello smartphones to Brazilian consumers this week, to be followed by other
September 11, 2014 10:02
Expand Your System Flexibility with MOXA's UC-8100 RISC Computers
Space limitation is always a major concern in distributed IA systems, so finding a compact computing solution that fulfills application demands for high computing power, large storage capacity, and fl
September 10, 2014 13:45
Diesel Black Gold Introduces Custom Samsung Gear S at Runway Show
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today announced the partnership with Diesel Black Gold on a unique show collaboration featuring the new Samsung Gear S. The partnership between Samsung and Diesel Black Go
September 07, 2014 09:22
Samsung Brings its Vision for the ‘Home of the Future’ to IFA 2014
The President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Boo-Keun Yoon today delivered the opening keynote speech at IFA 2014, calling on the consumer electronics industry to agree on open industry sta
September 07, 2014 09:17
Samsung Unveils New Design Concept Printers at IFA 2014
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today unveiled its new innovative concept printers at IFA 2014 to introduce printing technology in new and exciting ways. The four concept printers, designed for the home
September 05, 2014 09:04
Samsung Announces the World’s 1st Printer Powered by Android
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced ten new multi-function printer (MFP) models to the European market today at the ‘Smart MultiXpress’ Unveiling Event taking place at IFA 2014, in Berlin. The MFP
September 04, 2014 18:18
Samsung Electronics Introduces ‘Total Curved Solutions’ at IFA 2014
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the ultimate immersive experience with an expanded lineup of Curved TV and audio products that provide ‘Total Curved Solutions’ for consumers. The expanded
September 04, 2014 08:58
Samsung Introduces the Latest in its Iconic Note Series - The Galaxy Note 4, and Showcases Next Generation Display with Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the expansion of its flagship Galaxy Note series with the new Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. Blending an evolved S Pen with a superior viewing experi
September 03, 2014 11:09
CHAT NATURALLY WITH LG’S SMART HOME AT IFA 2014
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled LG Smart Home, the company’s vision for the connected household of tomorrow, at IFA 2014. Inside the Smart Home display at LG’s booth, visitors will learn how LG’s lat
September 03, 2014 08:55
Samsung Electronics Acquires PrinterOn, Enhances Cloud Solutions Offerings for B2B Customers
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its acquisition of PrinterOn®, a pioneer in mobile cloud printing solutions based in Ontario. The acquisition is expected to reinforce Samsung’s expansive mobil
September 02, 2014 11:05
LG’S LATEST WASHING MACHINES PRIORITIZE TIME AND ENERGY SAVINGS
Featuring the company’s revolutionary TurboWash™ technology and 6 Motion Direct Drive, LG will introduce at IFA 2014 its newest energy-efficient washing machine that can complete a full wash cycle in
September 01, 2014 18:14
Samsung Expands Smart Home Portfolio at IFA 2014
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the expansion of its Smart Home portfolio at IFA 2014. The new range of services and products are designed to increase home safety, improve energy managem
Daemyung Enterprise, WEBGATE division has full line-up of HD-CCTV DVR models which are based on HD-S
August 28, 2014 16:52
WEBGATE released HD DVR dedicated storage, NS04R
Daemyung Enterprise, WEBGATE division(www.webgateinc.com) has full line-up of HD-CCTV DVR models which are based on HD-SDI transmission technology. WEBGATE released a new storage, NS04R, for the HD DV
August 28, 2014 11:04
LG READYING SNEAK PEEK OF NEW G WATCH R AT IFA 2014
Following the June release of one of the first-to-market wearable device powered by Android Wear™, LG Electronics (LG) is quickly expanding its wearable product offerings with the unveiling a new Andr
August 27, 2014 11:10
LG INTRODUCES NEW ERA OF CORDLESS VACUUMING WITH CORDZERO™ SERIES AT IFA 2014
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new CordZero™ series of premium cordless vacuum cleaners at IFA 2014. Comprised of CordZero™, CordZero™ 2 in 1, CordZero™ Bedding and HOM-BOT SQUARE, LG’s CordZero™
August 25, 2014 11:06
LG FIRST TO COMMERCIALIZE 4K OLED TV
LG Electronics (LG) today announced the start of sales of the world’s first OLED TV with 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution. Available in 77- and 65-inch screen sizes (models 77EG9700 and 65EC9700), LG 4K OL
August 25, 2014 09:56
Citibank Korea geared for water purification at Gyeongin Ara Waterway
Citibank Korea Inc. (CEO Ha, Yung-ku, www.citibank.co.kr) concluded the “Ara Waterway Gaggumi (Preservation)” agreement with K-Water near Shicheon Bridge of Gyeongin Ara Waterway located in Geomam-don
August 21, 2014 11:31
NEW BLUETOOTH MINIBEAM PROJECTOR FROM LG DELIVERS A PORTABLE MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE
LG Electronics (LG) will be bringing its versatile Bluetooth MiniBeam projector (model PW700) to European markets next month. The highly portable entertainment solution is capable of projecting clear,
August 21, 2014 11:16
LG TARGETS GROWING 3G MARKETS WITH NEW L SERIES SMARTPHONES
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil a pair of its newest smartly-priced L Series smartphones at IFA 2014 in Berlin. The L Fino and L Bello are powerful alternatives to higher-priced smartphones, perfect f
August 21, 2014 11:13
Samsung Electroanics Announces Round 1 Finalists of “Samsung Gear App Challenge”
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the 200 app entries that made it into the first round of the Samsung Gear App Challenge 2014. The challenge was launched in May to support app develope
August 20, 2014 11:11
EXPERIENCE “FLOWING SOUND” WITH SMART HI-FI AUDIO WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM SOLUTION FROM LG
LG Electronics (LG) today announced the all-new LG Music Flow for music lovers worldwide. LG Music Flow Speakers (models H3, H5, H7), Sound Bar (model HS6), Network Bridge (model R1) and the companion
August 20, 2014 10:24
Samsung Unveils New Smart TV Content at IFA 2014
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced new Smart TV content that will be unveiled at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Europe’s largest consumer electronics and home appliance trade show. Popular games and
August 18, 2014 15:51
Samsung Revolutionizes Digital Signage with Introduction of Samsung Smart Signage TV for Small Shop and Business Owners
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Samsung Smart Signage TV, a revolutionary new type of TV designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and small office/home office (SOHO) owners. The
August 18, 2014 15:25
Samsung Wins Multiple European Imaging and Sound Association Awards across Smartphone, Camera and Multiroom System Categories
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today that the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has awarded the company multi
August 18, 2014 09:03
LG RECOGNIZED AT 2014 RED DOT AWARDS FOR INTUITIVE USER EXPERIENCE
LG Electronics (LG) took home a total of nine Red Dot Awards in the Communication Design category. Among these, Smart Keyboard, Knock CodeTM and the graphic user interface (GUI) in the acclaimed LG G3
August 15, 2014 09:56
LG OLED TV HONORED FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT EUROPE’S EISA AWARDS
LG Electronics (LG) today announced that its 4K OLED TV, Smart+ TV, SoundPlate and its flagship LG G3 smartphone have been recognized by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) 2014-2015 Awa
August 14, 2014 17:21
LG BEGINS SHIPPING LTE VERSION OF G PAD 8.0
In an effort to expand its leadership in LTE from smartphones to tablets, LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled an LTE version of the G Pad 8.0, offering blazing fast outdoor connectivity and portability
August 13, 2014 17:28
Samsung Introduces Galaxy Alpha, the evolution of Galaxy Design
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new design approach with the Galaxy Alpha. The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone line, the Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design in
Hyun Joon Moon MD, PhD.
August 12, 2014 18:06
Convenient Real No-Scalpel Vasectomy(CRNSV) techniques developed at CR CENTER in South Korea cited in an American Urology Association guideline
Vasectomy techniques and an associated device developed by Dr. Hyun Joon Moon at CR vas & microsurgery center (Seoul, South Korea) have been formally cited in an American Urology Association guideline
August 01, 2014 10:45
Ssangyong Motor’s global sales record 11,828 units in July 2014
Ssangyong Motor (CEO Lee Yoo-il; www.smotor.com), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced that the company sold a total of 11,828 units in July 2014 - 6,027 units in domestic sales and 5,801 in ex
July 31, 2014 18:10
Samsung Launches Faster Line of NFC-Enabled Color Laser and Multi-Function Printers
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today launched a near field communication(NFC)-enabled A4 color laser printer and multi-function printer(MFP), designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses
July 29, 2014 11:17
LG ANNOUNCES START OF SALES OF 105-INCH 21:9 CURVED ULTRA HD TV
First shown to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, the 105-inch CURVED ULTRA HD TV from LG Electronics (LG) became available for pre-orders this week in South Korea. With a r
July 24, 2014 14:14
LG ELECTRONICS’ STRONG QUARTERLY RESULTS REFLECT TURNAROUND OF MOBILE BUSINESS
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced a 165 percent increase in second-quarter net profit compared with the same period last year, reflecting strong earnings from both the TV and mobile operations. LG re
July 18, 2014 10:15
CKI, taking the lead in nurturing women CEOs in partnership with KOSBI
Citibank Korea Inc. (www.citibank.co.kr, CEO Ha, Yung-ku) had a course completion ceremony for the “7th Citi-KOSBI Women Entrepreneurship Academy (WEA)” together with Korea Small Business Institute (K
July 17, 2014 11:11
STYLISH LG G3 BEAT SETS NEW STANDARDS IN MID-TIER SMARTPHONES WITH LARGER DISPLAY AND ADVANCED UX
LG Electronics (LG) today announced the official launch of LG G3 Beat, a mid-tier variant of LG’s highly acclaimed LG G3 smartphone. The LG G3 Beat delivers a similar premium user experience, sophisti
July 17, 2014 10:10
Samsung Printers Receive Seven Awards for Outstanding Achievement from Buyers Laboratory
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today announced that its printers and Multi-function Printers (MFPs) have won seven awards for Outstanding Achievement at the Buyers Laboratory (BLI) 2014 Summer Pick Awa
July 10, 2014 17:24
LG REDEFINES TYPING EXPERIENCE WITH LG’S SMART KEYBOARD UPDATE
LG Electronics’ (LG) universally praised Smart Keyboard for G3 will receive a significant update following its global rollout. The additional features will give G3 owners a host of enhancements which
July 09, 2014 11:04
Samsung Inspires Youth's Passion for Sports and Music through Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games Sponsorship
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, is pleased to announce its marketing campaign - “Live the Beats, Love the Games” - for th
July 09, 2014 09:58
Citibank Korea Awarded ‘Best Foreign Commercial Bank in Korea’ by FinanceAsia
Citibank Korea (CEO Ha Yung-ku, www.citibank.co.kr) was named Best Foreign Commercial Bank in Korea in this year’s Country Awards of FinanceAsia, a prestigious financial magazine. Citibank Korea has w
July 08, 2014 11:05
LG BRINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO BRAZIL’S ARENA DA BAIXADA FOR FULL FOOTBALL ENJOYMENT
In Curitiba, Brazil, the Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes ― better known to fans as Arena da Baixada ― was renovated this year to host four international football matches. Among the improvements made
July 08, 2014 08:55
Samsung Electronics 2Q Earnings Guidance: Reference Material
The earnings forecast is the result of the strong Korean currency throughout the second quarter as it appreciated against the dollar, euro and most emerging market currencies. The company also witn
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