[Photo News] Apgujeong gets green light for face-lift

Apartment complexes are seen in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Thursday. A city construction commitee under the Seoul Metropolitan Government passed a revision to relax reconstruction regulations placed on aging apartment complexes in the wealthy neighborhood. With the passage of the plan, obsolete buildings can be rebuilt as high-rise complexes with 50-plus floors. (Yonhap)

Sept. 14, 2023

LG CNS joins forces with Korea University to foster AI talent

Information technology service provider LG CNS said Thursday it has inked a deal with Korea University to nurture future talent in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence and data science. Under the new industrial-academic partnership, a department temporarily named “AI and Data Science” will be set up at Korea University’s graduate school, and students will receive a job offer at the company upon graduation. Starting next year, the department plans to admit over 20 gra

Sept. 14, 2023

[Contribution] Vintage audio is not a prop

By Winter Choi Visit the trendiest places and you’ll be bound to see them: turntables flanked by 33’s, album art on the wall, maybe even a ghettoblaster if you’re lucky. Retro audio formats have enjoyed a comeback in recent years. And with people spending more time at home during the pandemic – and spending more money on goods than experiences – sales are higher than ever. But are people buying physical formats for the music, or only to display them on a shelf? Classic audio

Sept. 13, 2023

[Photo News] Sold out

Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that more than 110,000 people applied to order the Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition during the seven-hour lottery event held via its website on Tuesday. The limited-edition bundle, priced at 4.29 million won ($3,230), includes a phone, a smartwatch and accessories featuring the American fashion house’s color scheme. (Samsung Electronics)

Sept. 13, 2023

Samsung SDS unveils generative AI model for corporate clients

South Korean IT solutions provider Samsung SDS unveiled new services that will allow its clients to easily adopt generative artificial intelligence in their businesses to improve work productivity, with the aim to usher in hyperautomation innovation. “There has been a view that generative AI will fall into a chasm due to the variability of human languages, but large language models (LLMs) have paved the way for a true hyperautomation of office work,” Samsung SDS president and CEO Hwa

Sept. 12, 2023

[Photo News] Galaxy Flip cruising

A 70-meter ship featuring a light-emitting diode sculpture for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Flip5 cruises down the Huangpu River in Shanghai on Thursday. Samsung launched its latest foldable phones in China last month, and says the phones have been selling better than their predecessors, without elaborating on the exact sales figures. (Samsung Electronics)

Sept. 12, 2023

[Herald Interview] 'AI success hinges on local nuances and governance, not just silicon'

The evolution of generative AI must equally weigh up technological, ethical and regulatory complexities, said Richard Yonck, an American futurist with over 25 years of experience in computer systems and program analysis. Yonck expressed concerns over the mounting global enthusiasm for AI while sharing insights on the challenges of cultivating a localized AI ecosystem in South Korea in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. "The pressure to yield immediate results is tangible, especially

Sept. 11, 2023

KT's AI tech to accelerate digital logistics innovation of SingPost

South Korean telecommunications giant KT Corp. on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Singapore-based postal service provider to drive digital transformation in logistics. Under the partnership, KT and Singapore Post, or SingPost, agreed to pilot digital logistics transportation optimization in seven regions across Singapore, leveraging the Korean telecommunications company’s artificial intelligence transportation platform, Logistics Intelligence Suite for Fleet

Sept. 11, 2023

Samsung’s H2 open recruitment to start Monday

Samsung Group, South Korea’s top conglomerate, announced Sunday that its official recruitment in the latter half of this year will start Monday, with 20 affiliates joining the massive hiring drive. The key affiliates include Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, Samsung Biologics, Samsung SDS and Samsung SDI, among others. Applicants are required to submit their credentials via Samsung’s official recruitment website from Sept. 11 to 18. The months-long process includes a job alignmen

Sept. 10, 2023

[Herald Interview] 'Korea's 5G leadership to continue with 6G'

South Korea will likely become a leader in promising technology sectors, including the sixth-generation telecommunications network and artificial intelligence, say executives of UK-based mobile industry nonprofit, the GSM Association, or GSMA, the organizer of the Mobile 360 series, citing Korea‘s track record as a leader in digital innovation. “When I first came here for the 5G leaders event, the ICT minister (of Korea) said it was Korea’s ambition to export 5G. I expect the s

Sept. 8, 2023

KT’s new CEO rules out possibility of massive reshuffle, calls for unity

Kim Young-shub, the new CEO of South Korea’s telecommunications giant KT Corp., vowed Thursday to make the company a leader in the digital era by converging the capabilities of the wireless carrier’s information technology and communication technology during his term. “By raising the level of KT’s ICT capabilities, we’ll discover new businesses with potential, such as health care and smart cities, and turn KT into a leading firm that stands shoulder to shoulder with

Sept. 7, 2023

[Design Forum] ‘Without design, space exploration could not exist’

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the only federally funded research and development center of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is a well-known leader in space exploration across the world. Joining engineers, researchers and scientists at JPL are visual strategists that take the helm of all things design at the space-dedicated center. Dan Goods, the lab's creative director, said space exploration, like all other industries, needs good design to function. “Everything

Sept. 7, 2023

M360 APAC makes Seoul debut to explore digital-first future

The Mobile 360 APAC, the Asia-Pacific leg of the conference organized by the UK-based mobile industry nonprofit GSMA, kicked off the two-day event in Seoul on Thursday, under the theme of “leading a digital-first future.” It marked the first time the annual event took place in South Korea, as Singapore had been the key destination for the APAC conference. Some 1,000 government and mobile industry leaders from more than 50 countries gathered to share insights on the future of key tech

Sept. 7, 2023

Samsung CEO confident in competing against TSMC

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Kyung Kye-hyun, who oversees the tech giant’s chips business, expressed confidence in the foundry competition with its archrival, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., in line with the construction of a new chip plant in Taylor, Texas. Kyung visited Seoul National University on Tuesday to deliver a special lecture, titled “Dream & Happiness of Samsung Semiconductor: Sustainable Future," to promising talents. The lecture was preceded by those previous

Sept. 6, 2023

[Photo News] LG-Magna alliance

LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan (right) visits the exhibition booth of Canadian auto parts maker Magna at IAA Mobility, one of the world's largest automotive trade shows, in Munich on Tuesday. The Korean tech giant said the CEO discussed various ways to bolster its partnership in electric vehicle parts with Magna Powertrain President Diba Ilunga. "In alliance with Magna, we'll strengthen our position in the global electronics market and proactively address the future of mobility, i

Sept. 6, 2023

[Herald Interview] Siemens ready to accelerate Korea's digitalization

Siemens Korea, the Korean unit of German industrial giant Siemens, has supported accelerating its domestic partners’ digital transformation a step further to create innovations for various industrial sectors here that are sustainable. With companies undergoing digital transformation globally and capitalizing on the opportunities, Korea, as a global manufacturing powerhouse, still needs to play catch-up, according to Siemens Korea’s vice president. “We have the world's best

Sept. 5, 2023

[From the scene] Samsung shows off end-to-end automotive solutions at IAA 2023

MUNICH -- Samsung Electronics, the world’s No. 1 memory chip and smartphone maker, made its official debut at an international motor show, renewing its automotive ambitions as a “total solutions provider.” The South Korean tech giant set up its exhibition booth at IAA Mobility, one of the largest automotive trade shows, which kicked off Tuesday in Munich, Germany. In Hall B1 at the Messe Munchen exhibition center, Samsung’s booth was located next to those of its sister fi

Sept. 5, 2023

Snowflake looks to unlock data cloud innovation with AI across Korea

US cloud software company Snowflake said Monday it will introduce a data cloud solution enhanced with artificial intelligence for customers in various industries here, in a bid to fortify its position in the Korean market. “Korea is an extraordinarily important and strategic market to Snowflake. It’s the 10th-largest economy in the world, but it's even more important in the world of manufacturing. Korea is also an incredibly fast-growing market … where we’re working

Sept. 4, 2023

LG makes auto show debut in Munich

MUNICH -- Korean tech giant LG Electronics made its debut at a major global automotive trade show on Monday, delivering its ambition to expand its presence in the burgeoning mobility industry. In its first-ever press conference at IAA Mobility, one of the world's largest motor shows, held in Munich, LG CEO Cho Joo-wan defined the role of personal vehicles and underscored the growing presence of software in the mobility industry. “LG has spent close to 70 years directly selling to indi

Sept. 4, 2023

LG Magna to set up EV parts plant in Hungary

MUNICH -- LG Magna e-Powertrain, a joint venture between LG Electronics and Magna, will build its first European production plant in Hungary, the company announced Monday at the IAA mobility trade show held this week in Munich. The 26,000-square-meter facility will be located within an industrial complex in Miskolc, a city in northeastern Hungary, adjacent to other Magna facilities and manufacturing clients in the region. With the construction set to be completed in 2025, the new plant will st

Sept. 4, 2023