Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

LG Chem patent challenged in China as fight for battery dominance comes to a head

A battery patent held by LG Chem is being challenged in China, with industry insiders suspecting either a Chinese competitor facing a legal challenge in Korea or a "patent piggybacker" attempting pre-emptive action against future litigation.

2025-04-03

Samsung expected to launch ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge by June

Samsung Electronics is expected to release its new ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone by June, according to industry sources Wednesday.

2025-04-02

Samsung begins selling refurbished, discounted Galaxy S24 in Korea

Samsung launches refurbished Galaxy S24 models in Korea, priced below MSRP with two-year warranties.

2025-03-31

AI chip startup Rebellions forms Japanese unit to expand in data center market

AI chip startup Rebellions established a Japanese unit as it looks to expand its presence in the country’s AI data center market, the firm said Monday.

2025-03-31

Korean AI startup Wrtn Technologies raises 108 billion won in Series B

Wrtn Technologies, a Seoul-based AI startup, raised a total of 108 billion won ($73.5 million) in its round Series B funding as it looks to expand its global presence, the firm said Monday.

2025-03-31

Balaan files for corporate rehabilitation after failing to pay sellers for week

Balaan files for corporate rehabilitation after accumulating $8.9 million in debt and halting purchases.

2025-03-31

From reps to rehab, iPixel's AI can coach you at home

Startup iPixel aims to bridge the physical and digital gap in exercise and physical therapy with its AI-powered motion tracker that will correct your posture and form just like a trainer or therapist, in the comfort of your own home.

2025-03-31

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella keen on Korean partnerships with eye on AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed his company's future collaborations with Korean tech firms and his vision for AI in an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo.

2025-03-29

LG develops AI that cuts prototype quality assessment time 99%

LG Electronics has come up with AI that can cut the time spent verifying the quality of product prototypes by 99 percent, the company said Thursday.

2025-03-27

Microsoft CEO unveils new 'deep research' tools for Copilot in Seoul

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduced the Copilot Researcher and Analyst AI agents in Seoul, where he hailed the expansion of AI in various industries by local firms.

2025-03-26