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2022-10-13

[NEWS IN FOCUS] Foldable smartphones are so 2019. How about a rollable?

The arms race in smartphones continues as LG Electronics files patents for phones in which the screen folds like a scroll. It also filed patents for screens that fold a number of times on themselves.  

2020-07-12

[NEWS IN FOCUS] Property market measures failing, more are threatened

Following a flurry of measures aimed at real estate speculation last week, the administration promises that it is ready to roll out more of the same. While more than 20 petitions were lodged at the Blue House most were targeting Land Minister.

2020-06-22

[NEWS IN FOCUS] SsangYong's brinkmanship fails as KDB says no to loan

Korea Development Bank (KDB) has refused to throw SsangYong Motor the lifeline it desperately needs, pushing the cash-strapped company one step closer to its second restructuring in just over a decade.

2020-06-18

[NEWS IN FOCUS] It's been four years. Does WeWork actually work?

When U.S. co-working space provider WeWork took over the lease of a landmark building in Yeouido, a financial hub in western Seoul, from Hewlett-Packard two years ago, the move seemed more significant than just a change of tenant.

2020-06-12

[NEWS IN FOCUS] Korea is probably years away from a Covid-19 vaccine

Over the following months Korea’s bio industry has been rushing to develop treatments and vaccines for the virus. Despite the hype, Korean companies are still in the very early stages of developing treatments.

2020-06-11

[NEWS IN FOCUS] Is this the end of the road for social network pioneer Cyworld?

Cyworld, once Korea's most popular social network and one of the first in the world, is finally reaching the end of its long life after failing to keep up with newer services like Facebook and Instagram.

2020-06-09

[NEWS IN FOCUS] Naver offers new account service

Naver Financial, a Naver subsidiary, on Monday introduced its account service in partnership with Mirae Asset Daewoo. In the form of cash management account (CMA), the new service provides up to 3 percent interest to savings under 1 million won.

2020-06-08

[MAGNIFYING GLASS] Rushed 'Nth room law' unlikely to actually stop criminals

Last month Korean lawmakers passed a bill aimed at preventing digital sex trafficking and unauthorized sharing of sexually-explicit videos and photos taken without consent in the wake of the "Nth room" case.

2020-06-02

[NEWS IN FOCUS] IPO drought finally broken with more listings soon

The Korea Exchange (KRX) recorded a grand total of zero initial public offerings (IPOs) in April, as the coronavirus outbreak slowed the economy and scared off investors as stock prices crashed in March.

2020-05-24