[Photo News] Samsung's tranparent wall

Samsung Electronics on Sunday unveiled a transparent OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, display video wall at the BMW Driving Center in Yeongjongdo Island, Incheon. The futuristic display, boasting a 45 percent transparency rate, allows visitors to see every corner of the BMW 7 Series sedan. (Samsung Electronics)

TechnologyJan. 17, 2016

[Photo News] SKT’s new budget smartphone

 SK Telecom on Sunday unveiled its new budget smartphone, Sol, before its official launch Friday. Priced at 399,300 won ($330), the phone features a 5.5-inch full HD display, polycarbonate case and Qualcomm’s 1.5-gigahertz octacore processor. SKT

TechnologyJan. 17, 2016

[Photo News] LG releases world's lightest 15-inch laptop

LG RELEASES LIGHTEST 15-INCH LAPTOP -- LG Electronics rolled out the world’s lightest 15.6-inch laptop, dubbed the Gram 15, in Seoul on Thursday. The new laptop weighing in at 980 grams -- 50 percent lighter than the existing 15-inch products -- features either Intel‘s i5 or i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256 and 512GB storage options, with its price range from 1.55 million won ($1,280) to 2.29 million won.　(LGE)

TechnologyJan. 14, 2016

[Photo News] LG rolls out new air conditioners

  COOL NEW AIR CONDITIONERS -- Cho Sung-jin (second from left), head of LG Electronics’ home appliance and air solution business unit, and Choi Sang-gyu (second from right), head of the firm’s Korea sales and marketing, pose at the unveiling event of the tech firm’s 2016 Whisen Dual Air Conditioner lineup, fitted with two cold air outlets, motion sensors and air purifying and dehumidifying functions. (LGE)

TechnologyJan. 12, 2016

[Photo News] KIA Motors unveils all-new K7

Technicians check the audio system in Kia’s new K7 sedan at the carmaker’s R&D center in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on Monday. The automakers’ new flagship sedan with eight-speed transmission boasts enhanced fuel efficiency and driving performance. The new K7’s price tag ranges from 30.8 million won ($24,940) to 39.4 million won depending on power trains and options. Kia Motors　

MobilityJan. 11, 2016

[Photo News] LG Chem runs chemistry camp

LG CHEM RUNS CHEMISTRY CAMP -- Students participate in Chemistry Camp, a corporate social responsibility program run by LG Chem, in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, Monday. Children learn about renewable energy sources and chemicals used in daily life during the three-day event. (LG Chem)

TechnologyJan. 11, 2016

[Photo News] KT aims to bolsters global partnership

KT AIMS TO BOLSTER GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP -- KT chairman Hwang Chang-gyu (center) paid a visit to the exhibit booth of Kia Motors at the International CES trade show in Las Vegas on Wednesday. He also had meetings with top executives of global tech firms including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and Qualcomm to discuss the latest trends of the tech sector and future partnerships. (KT)

TechnologyJan. 7, 2016

[Photo News] K-pop star Tzuyu to promote Huawei phone

K-POP STAR TO PROMOTE HUAWEI PHONE -- LG Uplus said Thursday that Tzuyu, a member of K-pop girl group Twice, would be modeling for Huawei’s entry-level smartphone Y6. The Huawei smartphone, which will be launched via the Korean mobile carrier, enables users to make standard mobile calls as well as mobile Voice-over-IP calls. (LG Uplus)K-POP STAR TO PROMOTE HUAWEI PHONE -- LG Uplus said Thursday that Tzuyu, a member of K-pop girl group Twice, would be modeling for Huawei’s entry-level smartphone

TechnologyJan. 7, 2016

[Photo News] LG bolsters partnership for OLED TV

LG PUSHES FOR OLED TV -- LG Electronics joined hands with global tech firms including Dolby, Amazon and Google to introduce its organic light-emitting diode TVs equipped with high dynamic range technology that improves contrast at the International CES trade show. (LGE) LG PUSHES FOR OLED TV -- LG Electronics joined hands with global tech firms including Dolby, Amazon and Google to introduce its organic light-emitting diode TVs equipped with high dynamic range technology that improves contrast a

TechnologyJan. 7, 2016

[Photo News] Samsung allures CES attendees with advanced tech

SAMSUNG UNVEILS MODULAR TV -- Samsung Electronics showcases the world’s first transformable 170-inch ultra-high definition TV, consisting of eight separate panels with no frame, at the International CES trade show, in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The modular TV can change its aspect ratio from 16:9 to 21:9, or vice versa, with rearrangement of the panels. (Samsung)SAMSUNG UNVEILS MODULAR TV -- Samsung Electronics showcases the world’s first transformable 170-inch ultra-high definition TV, consisting

TechnologyJan. 7, 2016

[Photo News] Samsung C&T boasts wearable tech

SAMSUNG C&T BOASTS WEARABLE TECH -- Samsung C&T, Samsung Group‘s construction and fashion unit, showcases smart clothes and fashion accessories, including an NFC-enabled smart suit and a clutch bag equipped with a solar charger at the International CES in Las Vegas through Saturday.　(Samsung C&T) SAMSUNG C&T BOASTS WEARABLE TECH -- Samsung C&T, Samsung Group‘s construction and fashion unit, showcases smart clothes and fashion accessories, including an NFC-enabled smart suit and a clutch bag equi

TechnologyJan. 6, 2016

[Photo News] LG prepares for 2016 CES

LG PREPS FOR 2016 CES -- LG Display CEO Han Sang-beom (left) pays a visit to the firm’s exhibition booth at the 2016 International CES trade show to be held from Wednesday to Saturday in Las Vegas. At the booth, the display-maker will showcase 55-inch double-sided displays, a 139-inch commercial display made of 8 organic light-emitting diode displays, and high-end OLED TVs with their sizes ranging from 65 inch to 77 inch. (LGD)

TechnologyJan. 5, 2016

[Photo News] LG Uplus, Rinnai launch smart heating system

TECHNOLOGY CONVERGENCE FOR SMART HEATING -- Mobile carrier LG Uplus and Rinnai Korea, a local gas-fired tankless water heater maker, have jointly developed a smart boiler controller which allows users to monitor and remotely control home heating systems.(LG Uplus)

TechnologyJan. 5, 2016

[Photo News] LGD shows off futuristic displays at CES

LGD SHOWS OFF FUTURISTIC DISPLAYS AT CES -- LG Display unveils on Monday state-of-the-art display technologies including a rollable organic light-emitting display, which will be on display at the International CES from Wednesday through Saturday in Las Vegas. (LGD)

TechnologyJan. 4, 2016

[Photo News] N.K. leader visits the mortuary of Kim Yang-gon to pay homage

A handout picture provided by North Korea`s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper on 31 December 2015 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, touching the body of Kim Yang-gon, a secretary of the ruling Workers` Party of Korea and one of his key aides handling inter-Korean affairs, as he visits the mortuary of Kim to pay homage in Pyongyang, North Korea, 30 December 2015. Kim, one of the two ranking North Korean officials who attended the rare inter-Korean high-level talks in August, died in a car ac

North KoreaJan. 1, 2016

[Photo News] S-Oil donates to charity fund

S-OIL DONATES TO CHARITY FUND — S-Oil CEO Nasser al-Mahasher (left) delivers $2 billion won ($1.71 million) in donations to the Community Chest of Korea, a local charity organization, last week as part of its year-end efforts to help underprivileged citizens across the country. (S-Oil)

IndustryDec. 28, 2015

[Photo News] Innovation for disabled

 

TechnologyDec. 27, 2015

[Photo News] SK chairman partakes in year-end charity efforts

YEAR-END CHARITY — SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won and group executives deliver meal boxes to underprivileged children in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. (SK Group)

IndustryDec. 27, 2015

[Photo News] Roche Korea awarded for family-friendly work culture

AWARD FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORK CULTURE — Roche Korea, the local affiliate of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche, was recognized Tuesday by the South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family for its excellence in sustaining a family-friendly work culture. The company offers a number of employee benefits including flexible working hours, structural and financial child support and favorable policies for working mothers, among others. (Roche Korea)

IndustryDec. 23, 2015