Korean Startup Real Water’s Unique Solution to Keep Microplastics at Bay

Korean startup Real Water creates a bottle cap that could filter out microplastics from bottled water to reduce synthetic polymer contamination. / photo courtesy of Real Water

Korean startup Real Water has come up with a unique solution to filter out microplastics from bottled water to reduce synthetic polymer...

SK hynix Inc. announces the start of the premium 18GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM’s mass production, which supports the largest capacity in the industry. / photo courtesy of SK hynix

SK hynix Begins Mass-Producing Premium 18GB LPDDR5 mobile DRAM

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March 9, 2021

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South Korean semiconductor manufacturing company SK hynix Inc. announced it had begun the 18GB LPDDR5 DRAM’s mass production. According to SK hynix,...

LG Energy Solution partners with GM for expanding EV battery cell manufacturing capacity in the US, tackling the growing electrification developments.

LG Energy Solution, GM Expands EV Battery Manufacturing Capacity

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March 8, 2021

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LG Chem’s subsidiary LG Energy Solution and General Motors Company announced they would partner for another battery cell manufacturing facility. According to GM spokesperson...

Kakao M and Kakao Page finalizes merger procedures to officially launch Kakao Entertainment, a global entertainment platform with a diverse content selection.

Kakao M and Kakao Page Signs Merger to Create Kakao Entertainment

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March 5, 2021

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Kakao M and Kakao Page announced they had finalized the necessary merger procedures, officially launching the global platform Kakao Entertainment Company....

South Korean-backed technology and webtoon creators continue to succeed in the Japanese manga industry with their diverse comics selection and free content.

South Korean Webtoon Firms Excel in Japanese Manga App Industry

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March 4, 2021

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South Korean technology and webtoon (digital comics) companies continue to succeed in the Japanese manga industry. Due to the coronavirus...

LG Innotek reveals it has developed the world’s first next-generation automotive Wi-Fi 6E module for advancing in-vehicle infotainment innovations. / photo courtesy of LG Innotek

LG Innotek Creates World’s First Wi-Fi 6E Tech for In-Vehicle Infotainment

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March 3, 2021

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South Korean electronic component company LG Innotek revealed it had created the world’s first next-generation Wi-Fi 6E module for automobiles....

K-pop artists tracks backed by South Korea’s largest music distributor Kakao M became unavailable from Spotify due to licensing contract expiration.

Spotify Pulls Out K-Pop Music Provided by Kakao M

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March 2, 2021

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Hundreds of tracks and albums from K-pop musicians have become unavailable from Spotify due to licensing contract lapse. In an official...

Jeonggun Choi, Principal UX Designer in the Core UX Group, and Min-Young Chang, Principal UX Designer in the UX Design 2 Group from Samsung Electronics’ Communications Business with the new Galaxy One UI. / photo courtesy of Samsung

Samsung Offers New Galaxy Smart Features wuth One UI 3.1

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March 1, 2021

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Samsung Electronics announced a new update on the One UI software for Galaxy devices, highlighting new personalized features and capabilities. Since its...

SK Holdings and SK E&S partners with Plug Power to expand Asia’s green hydrogen economy, establishing fuel cell and hydrogen energy infrastructures.

SK Partners with Plug Power to Expand Asia’s Green Hydrogen Economy

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February 26, 2021

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SK Holdings and SK E&S formed a partnership with Plug Power, a US-based fuel cell and hydrogen energy solutions provider. In...

U.S.-based NeoImmuneTech (NIT) plans to raise around 96 billion won from IPO on the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) in March.

US-Based NeoImmuneTech Targets 96 Billion Won IPO in KOSDAQ

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February 25, 2021

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U.S.-based immunotherapy NeoImmuneTech (NIT) announced last Monday that it plans to raise around 96 billion won ($86.9 million) from its...

South Korea targets to lower green car costs in collaboration with various industries and sectors for achieving the country’s 2050 carbon-neutrality goals .

South Korea Pushes Lower Green Car Costs for Carbon-Neutrality Goals

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February 22, 2021

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South Korea has established plans to develop the green car sector to achieve its carbon-neutrality goals by 2050. Last year,...

With an investment worth $200 million, Carlyle Group collaborates with Kakao Mobility for further development of smart mobility platform technologies.

Carlyle Group Buys $200 Million Worth Shares of Kakao Mobility

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February 19, 2021

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The Carlyle Group, a global investment company, would buy 221 billion won (USD 200 million) worth of shares from Kakao...

South Korea’s procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it would provide $3.9 billion for defense R&D projects this year.

South Korea Pledged 4.3 Trillion Won for Defense R&D Projects This Year

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February 18, 2021

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South Korea announced they would invest KRW 4.3 trillion (USD 3.9 billion) for defense research and development projects in 2021....

LG Electronics to start the global release of the premium 2021 TV lineup, featuring OLED, QNED Mini LED, and NanoCell TVs for immersive home entertainment. / Photo courtesy of LG Electronics

LG Releases Premium 2021 TV Lineup for Immersive Home Entertainment

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February 17, 2021

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LG Electronics announced the start of the global release of the expanded 2021 TV lineup. Featuring OLED, QNED Mini LED,...

Hyundai's IONIQ 5 interior image released ahead of virtual world premiere event. / Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor

Hyundai Presents Modular Interior of IONIQ 5, its First E-GMP BEV Model

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February 16, 2021

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Hyundai Motor Company shared the latest teaser images for the IONIQ 5, its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) release to incorporate...

Coupang files for IPO in the US, targets NYSE, to benefit from the rise of high-growth tech stocks and help shape next-generation e-commerce experiences. . photo courtesy of Coupang

Coupang Files IPO in US for Next-Generation E-commerce Experience

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February 15, 2021

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South Korean e-commerce company Coupang Inc. announced they are filing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Targeting...

Doosan Mobility Innovation to develop hydrogen fuel cell-powered robots for firefighting and disaster response in partnership with Chinese robot developer.

Doosan Mobility Introduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Firefighting Robots

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February 12, 2021

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South Korean portable hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese robot...

Match Group acquires Korean social discovery and live streaming provider Hyperconnect tp expand virtual connection services beyond online dating platforms.

Match Group Acquires Hyperconnect, Expand Beyond Online Dating App

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February 11, 2021

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Under a USD 1.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, Match Group would acquire South Korean social discovery and video streaming company Hyperconnect. Match...