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Samsung SDI's Q1 operating loss exceeds $278 million amidst U.S.-related uncertainties

Samsung SDI reported an operating loss of more than 400 billion won ($278.3 million) in the first quarter, hit by a temporary slowdown in electric vehicle demand.

2025-04-25

Soundwith develops 'Warning Sound 2.0' alarm for more rapid response to industrial dangers

Violinist Won Hyung-joon, CEO of Soundwith, has developed a warning sound that effectively prompts human cognitive response, ultimately fostering a safer working environment, the sound research company said Friday.

2025-04-25

Samsung concerned over 'unintended consequences' of U.S. restrictions on China

Samsung Electronics filed a formal opinion with the U.S. Department of Commerce last month expressing concern that Washington’s semiconductor sanctions on China could “stifle innovation.”

2025-04-25

Complacency in Korea is leading to a brain drain to China

Korea's top scientists are being lured to China as the evironment back home makes little effort to keep its top talent.

2025-04-24

DeepSeek ordered to revise personal data policies, delete mishandled user information

The Korean government ordered DeepSeek to revise its personal data policies and delete user information it transferred abroad without proper consent based on the results of its preliminary investigation announced Thursday.

2025-04-24

Explainer: How Korea-U.S. drone collaborations could change the battlefield game

Korean and U.S. companies are collaborating to develop UAVs, addressing a gap in Korea's software capabilities while enhancing military efficiency and global market reach.

2025-04-24

Korea's phone plan subsidy cap expires in July — as does its ban on 'discriminatory' pricing

Korea will repeal the Mobile Device Distribution Improvement Act in July, lifting subsidy caps while maintaining protections against discriminatory pricing practices.

2025-04-23

LG's transparent OLED is clear winner

LG Electronics announced on April 23 that its wireless and transparent TV, the "LG Signature OLED T," won the top prize at the Red Dot Design Award 2025, the Best of the Best accolade.

2025-04-23

Korea opens first OLED display parts testing center

Korea's first organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display parts testing center has opened in South Chungcheong to boost the competitiveness of the country's display materials industry, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said.

2025-04-23

Samsung at center of Google's crucial antitrust trial in U.S.

The DOJ's antitrust trial against Google resumes, revealing Google pays Samsung to preinstall an AI app. With a dominant search market share, the trial's outcome may significantly impact Google's advertising revenue and other Big Tech companies.

2025-04-23