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July 30, 2013 13:03
Brocade Provides Foundation for Next Phase of Indonesia's Internet Growth
Faced with the prospect of bandwidth demand increasing 10-fold in five years, Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII - the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association) has deploye
July 30, 2013 11:06
LG EXPANDS ACCESSORY OFFERINGS WITH PREMIUM SMARTPHONE CASE
LG Electronics (LG) will be introducing a line of premium cases for its upcoming flagship device, LG G2, to be available at the same time as the smartphone. The aesthetically beautiful case, QuickWind
Latin America trainees are listen to professor Kim's lecture of the National Health Care System.
July 30, 2013 09:58
KOHI successfully concluded ‘Maternal and Child Health Promotion Program for Latin America’
Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health and Welfare, KOHI (President; Lee Sangyong) successfully concluded ‘Maternal and Child Health Promotion Program for Latin America’ cooperated with
July 26, 2013 08:55
Samsung Electronics Announces Earnings for Q2 in 2013
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced revenues of 57.46 trillion won on a consolidated basis for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, a 9-percent increase from the previous quarter. Consoli
July 25, 2013 11:30
e2v and Astrium Sign a EUR 2.8M Contract for e2v to Supply Imaging Sensors to Equip the Sentinel 4 Satellite
e2v, a leading global provider of high performance imaging solutions, has signed a contract worth EUR 2.8M with Astrium, Europe‘s leading space technology company. e2v will supply imaging sensors to e
July 24, 2013 13:43
LG ANNOUNCES SECOND-QUARTER 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS
LG Electronics (LG) today reported solid positive net income in the second-quarter as a result of improved performance in a majority of its business units. LG’s mobile phone business shipped 12.1 mill
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July 24, 2013 13:03
Daeyang Medical Co. LTD, Launches ‘VinuShape’: Beauty Instrument with Optimal Efficiency According to Target Area and Use
Earlier this month, Daeyang Medical Co. LTD, a specialized company for aesthetic &physical therapy devices (CEO Minjeong Yoon), launched the beauty instrument ‘VinuShape’, effective for body shape and
July 24, 2013 11:50
Samsung Printers Win Outstanding Achievement at Buyers Laboratory Pick Awards
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today announced its Mono, Color Laser and Multi-function (MFP) Printers have won at the Buyers Laboratory (BLI) Pick awards. The Xpress M2875/2825 series and ProXpress M4
July 24, 2013 10:20
Citibank Korea Inc. enters into Citi Point alliance with KORAIL
Citibank Korea Inc. (CEO Yung-Ku Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) announced to launch Citi Point Alliance service with KORAIL(www.korail.com) starting from July 23. Up to 50% of ticket price is redeemable w
July 23, 2013 09:11
LG BRINGS CURVED OLED TV TO U.S. CONSUMERS
LG Electronics (LG) today introduced the first OLED TV for sale to customers in the United States, becoming the first TV manufacturer to bring the next generation technology to the largest premium TV
July 22, 2013 13:59
e2v Launches the First Space Qualified GHz-Class Microprocessor
e2v, the leading hi-rel semiconductor solutions provider, today announces the launch of a space qualified version of the Power Architecture™ PC7448, the first GHz class microprocessors in the world wh
July 22, 2013 11:21
LS Cable & System, first in Korea to localize the catenary for subways
On July 22nd, LS Cable & System (President & CEO Ja-Eun Koo) said that it was the first in Korea to localize the rigid bar (R-BAR) catenary system that supplies power to electric railway like the subw
July 22, 2013 10:51
CKI-JA Korea having supported dream of 110 teenagers from multi-cultural families
Citibank Korea (CKI, CEO Ha, Yung-ku, http://www.citibank.co.kr) and JA Korea (CEO Kim Tae-joon, www.jakorea.org), an international non-profit organization, held a presentation session on “Citi-JA Her
Paygate office is located in Seoul, South Korea.
July 19, 2013 11:20
PAYGATE- Launched the International Credit Card Personal Identification Service
PAYGATE made it clear that they would hold the conference for launching the international credit card personal identification service (Amount Authentication system, hereinafter, “AA”) on July 20 at it
July 18, 2013 11:14
LG ALIGNS PREMIUM SMARTPHONE BEHIND NEW ‘G’ NAME
The next flagship device from LG Electronics (LG) will be officially known as G2 and will be the first smartphone from LG to be launched as part of the company’s new “G” premium brand. Future smartpho
July 17, 2013 13:54
e2v's High Reliability Qorivva(TM) Microcontrollers Expands Its Portfolio of Semiconductor Solutions for Aerospace and Defence
e2v, a leading global provider of hi-rel semiconductor solutions, today announced plans to support Qorivva™ microcontrollers with the release of hi-rel versions. The first product to be added to the c
July 16, 2013 10:46
World Vision International Supports Global Operations With Brocade Ethernet Fabric Solution
Global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization World Vision International has succeeded in cutting its data center network operating costs by 40 percent following the implementation of
July 15, 2013 15:13
e2v Adds the P2041 and P3041 Quad-Core Processors to Its Portfolio of High-Reliability QorIQ Products
e2v, a leading global provider of hi-rel semiconductor solutions, has announced the availability of their P2041 and P3041 processors. These are extended-reliability versions of Freescale's quad core Q
July 15, 2013 10:13
LS Cable & System to supply extra high voltage cables to the U.S.
On the 15st, LS Cable & System (President & CEO: Ja-Eun Koo) announced that the company had won a project to supply 230kV level extra high voltage underground cables and connectors worth $12.7 million
July 14, 2013 11:27
LG TO HELP SHARE CUSTOMERS’ SPECIAL MOMENTS
Leading up to its new product announcement on August 7, LG Electronics (LG) today kicks off an online campaign where consumers can send messages to loved ones under the theme “To Me, You Are Perfect.”
July 12, 2013 13:29
LG EXPANDS ULTRA HD TV LINEUP WITH GLOBAL INTRODUCTION OF TWO NEW MODELS
Expanding on the strong interest surrounding its 84-inch ULTRA High Definition TV, LG Electronics (LG) today announced the addition of 55- and 65-inch ULTRA HD TV models in markets around the world, e
July 11, 2013 11:18
Brocade Takes Top Honor in Networking Category at Computerworld Hong Kong Awards 2013
Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) today announced that its VCS® Fabric technology was selected as the winner at this year's Computerworld Hong Kong Awards in the Ethernet Fabric Platform category of the overall
July 10, 2013 10:50
CKI Supporting Women Entrepreneurs and To-Be Business Runners in Partnership with KOSBI
Citibank Korea (CEO Ha, Yung-ku, www.citibank.co.kr) and the Korea Small Business Institute (KOSBI) (President Kim, Dong-sun, www.kosbi.re.kr) jointly held a course completion ceremony for the 6th Cit
July 09, 2013 16:14
KOSTEC, seeks penetration into the Chinese medical monitor market through its exclusive distributor agreement with RABO
Representative Kwon Oh Sung of KOSTEC, a medical special-purpose monitor specialized-company located in Wonju, Kangwondo (CEO Kwon Oh Sung, www.n-kostec.co.kr) has stated “In recent years, we've signe
July 09, 2013 14:13
KOSTEC, distinguished company in domestic and overseas medical monitor equipment market
KOSTEC(CEO Kwon Oh-sung, www.n-kostec.co.kr), a specialized company for medical-purpose monitors, successfully concluded contracts in domestic and oversease companies. Domestics Sales team manager
July 09, 2013 11:38
Growing Opportunities in the Asian Secondary Semiconductor Equipment Market
SurplusGLOBAL, Inc., a leader in the secondary semiconductor equipment market, participated in Semicon West 2013. SurplusGLOBAL CEO, Bruce Kim forecasted the increase in demand in the Asia Secondary
July 05, 2013 09:22
Samsung Electronics Announces Earnings Guidance for Second Quarter 2013
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2013. Consolidated sales: Approximately 57 trillion Korean won (Range: 56 - 58 trillion Korean won) Co
July 04, 2013 11:20
LG CURVED OLED TV EARNS GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED GREEN CERTIFICATIONS
LG Electronics (LG) today announced that its CURVED OLED TV has been certified energy efficient and designed with the environment in mind by three separate certification bodies: Intertek, the European
July 04, 2013 10:26
Daramalan College Deploys Brocade Ethernet Fabric Technology to Deliver a More Robust Student Experience
Building on the success of its campus LAN and core network upgrade, the Australian Capital Territory‘s Daramalan College has become the first high school in Australia to deploy Brocade’s Ethernet fabr
Image of BT participating in INACSL.
July 02, 2013 17:36
BT Inc. participates in INACSL 2013 for the first time in Korea, using medical training simulators
Medical training simulator specializing company BT Inc.(CEO Yang Seung Jin/Park Yong Ki, www.btinc.co.kr) attended the ‘INACSL 2013 (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learn
July 02, 2013 10:25
Citibank Korea Inc. launches Citi One World Avenue
Citibank Korea Inc.(CEO Yung-Ku Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) announced the launch of ‘Citi One World Avenue’, an exclusive service which gives customers unprecedented access to the latest in high fashion f
i-SENS has been selected as one of the ‘World Class 300’ companies, reported on May 9th.
July 02, 2013 10:15
i-SENS, selected for ‘World Class 300’
Biomedical device specialized company i-SENS(Representative Geun Sig Cha) has been selected as one of the ‘World Class 300’ companies, reported on May 9th. ‘World Class 300’ selects small and mediu
July 01, 2013 14:04
GM Korea Reports June Sales of 70,237 Vehicles
GM Korea Company announced today that it sold 70,237 vehicles in June, including 10,161 vehicles in the domestic market and 60,076 complete vehicles in export markets. This was an increase of 2.7 perc
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June 28, 2013 10:47
N-Care introduces NP-20 for first time at the ‘2013 Busan International Anti-aging Expo’
Han Seung-beom, the President of N-care. Inc. Ltd. which specialises in medical devices, announced that they will attend the “2013 Busan International Silver Expo” which will be held in Bexco from the
June 27, 2013 16:10
Samsung GALAXY NX Partnership with AIPS
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has announced an exciting new partnership with the Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive
June 27, 2013 10:06
GM Korea Signs Fair Trade and Shared Growth Agreement with Local Dealers and Agents
GM Korea signed a fair trade and shared growth agreement today with its business partners, including its five domestic dealers and the GM Korea Automobile Dealers Association (GADA), at its Chevrolet
June 26, 2013 11:06
Samsung LTE Leadership and Future-Focused Innovation Produces World’s First LTE-Advanced Smartphone
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the GALAXY S4 LTE-A, accelerating smartphone expectations with advanced multimedia experiences and t
June 26, 2013 08:55
LG OPTIMUS G PRO HONORED WITH BEST LTE DEVICE AWARD AT LTE WORLD SUMMIT 2013
LG Electronics (LG) today announced that its premium 4G LTE smartphone, Optimus G Pro, received the Best LTE Device/Handset Award at the LTE World Summit 2013. This award comes in recognition of the d
June 25, 2013 10:28
GM Korea Names Marc J. Comeau New Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing
GM Korea Company announced today that Marc J. Comeau, currently Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing of General Motors of Canada, has been appointed new Vice President of Vehicle Sal
June 21, 2013 08:58
Samsung Strengthens Tablet Business and Demonstrates Commitment to Customer Choice with Innovative New ATIV Tablets
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media and convergence technologies, unveiled two new tablets today, giving consumers more ways than ever to create, consume and share content
June 21, 2013 08:52
Introducing GALAXY NX, The First Interchangeable-Lens Camera with 3G/4G LTE & Wi-Fi Connectivity
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the GALAXY NX, the first 3G/4G LTE Connected Compact System Camera (CSC). Versatile and easy to use, the GALAXY NX combines cutting edge opt
June 20, 2013 11:22
LG, QUALCOMM EXPAND SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION WITH NEXT G SERIES SMARTPHONE
Expanding on a collaboration with a proven track record of success, LG Electronics, Inc. (LG), Qualcomm Incorporated, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced that
June 18, 2013 08:48
WEBGATE Provided HD-CCTV system in Top Class Resort
WEBGATE division of Daemyung Enterprise(http://www.webgateinc.com), is successfully operating in highly recognized domestic resort, Damyung Resort Geoje, with their high technology HD-CCTV video surve
June 17, 2013 11:05
Samsung Now Mass Producing Industry’s First PCI-Express SSD for Ultra-slim Notebook PCs
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, announced today that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first PCI-Express (PCIe) solid state drive (SSD) for next
June 17, 2013 10:17
Citibank Korea offers up to 100% DC on FX fee for money exchange and remittance during the summer
Citibank Korea Inc. (CEO Yung-Ku Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) announced it offers the benefit of FX fee discount from 70% up to 100% for customers buying foreign currency in cash or remitting foreign curre
June 17, 2013 08:50
LG AND IVI INITIATE VACCINATION CAMPAIGN IN AFRICA
Commencing on International Day of the African Child on June 16, LG Electronics and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), in collaboration with local partners, will launch a public awareness and
Raon Solution releases multi-functional smart remote Ara
June 14, 2013 17:24
Raon Solution Releases Multi-functional Smart Remote ‘Ara’
Raon Solution Co., Ltd.(CEO Cho, Hwa-ju), a middle-sized enterprise located in the Gumi National industrial Complex, releases ‘Ara’, a dongle-based remote controller to be mounted on a smart phone.
Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom
June 12, 2013 17:11
Samsung Introduces GALAXY S4 zoom
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom, a powerful new device which combines the stylish heritage of the latest GALAXY S4 smartphone with advanced photo
PayGate will Start Providing For China
June 12, 2013 09:57
PayGate will Start Providing For China
PayGate, a payment solution provider announced today that it will start providing all major prepaid payment service for China market. This includes China Bank Union‘s CUP service and China’s biggest i
Sunjin F&B lanuched freeze-dried foods.
June 10, 2013 11:42
Sunjin F&B Launches Instant Food Convenient Like Ramen - Yet with More Nutrition
Sunjin F&B (CEO Seoksam Yang, www.sunjinfnb.com, 070-4405-8249) lanuched freeze-dried foods ‘Instant Hot-Pepper-Paste Vegetable Bibimbap’, ‘Instant Seafood Spicy Soup Ramen Rice’, and ‘Instant Yukgaej
June 06, 2013 15:35
e2v Image Sensors Launched Into Space on Board Vietnam's First Optical Earth Observation Satellite
On 7th May 2013, e2v high performance image sensors were launched into space on-board Vietnam's first optical Earth observation satellite, the Vietnam Natural Resources, Environment and Disaster Monit
June 05, 2013 18:05
Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 Active
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the GALAXY S4 Active, designed to enhance life experiences of the active user who wants to sta
June 03, 2013 14:24
Ssangyong Motor’s global sales exceed 12,000 vehicles for the second consecutive month in May
Ssangyong Motor (CEO Lee Yoo-il; www.smotor.com), part of the USD 16.2 billion Mahindra Group, announced on June 3rd, 2013 that the company sold a total of 12,730 vehicles in May 2013 - 5,270 vehicles
June 03, 2013 14:00
GM Korea Reports May Sales of 68,359 Vehicles
GM Korea Company announced today that it sold 68,359 vehicles in May. This was up 16.0 percent from the previous month and 1.2 percent from the same month last year. GM Korea’s sales in Korea were
June 03, 2013 10:28
GM Korea Donates 36 Vehicles to Social Welfare Facilities Provides “Beautiful Feet” for Those in Need
The GM Korea Employee Foundation, a social welfare organization established by GM Korea employees, donated 36 vehicles today to social welfare facilities across Korea. A vehicle donation ceremony w
Absolute Ensemble first performance in Korea, to be held on June 1 at Club Ellui in Seoul. Pandora T
May 31, 2013 17:14
Pandora TV Presents the Exclusive Telecast of Absolute Ensemble Performance
Pandora TV, a global multimedia specialist, will be presenting a two-day exclusive live telecast of “Absolute Tango” performances by Absolute Ensemble, led by Kristian Jarvi of the Jarvi family fame,
May 30, 2013 16:11
LG OPTIMUS G PRO ARRIVES IN ASIA
LG Electronics (LG) is demonstrating its commitment to the premium smartphone market in Asia with the introduction of its flagship smartphone, Optimus G Pro, in the rest of the region. Originally intr
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May 30, 2013 11:13
Hitler, Kim Jong-un, and Slurs from Japan's Abe
The recent sluices of slurs by Japanese rightist politicians including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have caused a worldwide anger. They are provoking a strong backlash inside Japan too, but the rightist
LG INTRODUCES NEW NEXUS 4 WHITE
May 28, 2013 17:19
LG INTRODUCES NEW NEXUS 4 WHITE
LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of Nexus 4 White, the newest edition of the popular smartphone developed in collaboration with Google. Nexus 4 White features the same stellar Android™ e
May 28, 2013 11:33
New Salary Checker App for Professionals in Korea - Robert Walters
Professionals in Korea can now compare their salaries to similar roles at multinational companies with the redesigned Salary Checker app, launched recently by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters. R
May 23, 2013 11:01
SparkLabs Selects Ten Companies for Its Second Class and Expands Beyond Korea
SparkLabs (www.sparklabs.co.kr), a startup accelerator in Korea, has selected its second class of companies. The companies range from subscription e-commerce to productivity applications to search, an
May 23, 2013 11:01
Samsung GALAXY S4 Hits 10 Million Milestone in First Month
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that global channel sales of its GALAXY S4, a life companion for a richer, fuller, simpler life, has surpassed 10 million units sold in less than one mont
May 23, 2013 10:51
Citibank Korea Launches ‘Citicard Premium Beauty Service’
Citibank Korea (CEO Yung-Ku Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) launched ‘Citicard Premium Beauty Service’, offering discounts at premium hair salons, spas and medical centers to all cardholders on May 23rd. C
May 23, 2013 09:49
Ssangyong Motor receives KRW 80 billion paid-in capital for stock
Ssangyong Motor (CEO Lee Yoo Il; www.smotor.com), part of the USD 15.9 billion Mahindra Group, announced on May 23, 2013 that the full payment of 80 billion won for the new shares has been received fr
May 22, 2013 09:54
WEBGATE released the world’s first HDcctv certified Fiber-Optic Converter 4 models
Daemyung Enterprise, WEBGATE division that obtained the world’s first HDcctv certificates of HD-CCTV camera, DVR, converter products, and won the “Compliance Leadership Award” for two consecutive year
May 21, 2013 09:36
S-OIL offers “Jeju Healing Camp” for firefighters and their spouses
S-OIL (CEO: Nasser Al-Mahasher) invited 70 firefighters and their spouses (140 people in total) to the “S-OIL Healing Camp” on Jeju Island for two nights and three days from May 20 through to 22. T
May 20, 2013 11:00
Samsung Launches ‘Samsung Smart App Challenge 2013’
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today introduced the Samsung Smart App Challenge 2013, a global app competition aimed at finding new applications uti
May 16, 2013 09:57
Samsung GALAXY S4 Becomes World’s First TCO Certified Smartphone
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today that the Samsung GALAXY S4 is TCO Certified, the first smartphone to be awarded such an honor. TCO Development, an independent body that focuses on sustai
LG TO UPDATE GOOGLE TV WITH LATEST ANDROID 4.2.2. JELLY BEAN OS
May 16, 2013 08:48
LG TO UPDATE GOOGLE TV WITH LATEST ANDROID 4.2.2. JELLY BEAN OS
LG Electronics(LG) today announced that its Google TVs will be updated with the latest version of the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system. Available in the third quarter, the update will enable
LG VMWARE
May 16, 2013 08:41
LG COMMERCIALIZES FIRST SMARTPHONE WITH PRIVACY AND BUSINESS VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY IN U.S.
LG Electronics(LG) announced that its Optimus Vu: — known as Intuition in the United States — is the first commercialized smartphone in the U.S. on the Verizon Wireless Network to offer Privacy and Bu
May 10, 2013 11:34
e2v Image Sensors Study the Earth‘s Vegetation on Board Proba-V, ESA’s Newly Launched Microsatellite
On 7th May, e2v high performance image sensors were launched into space on board Proba-V, an Earth observation microsatellite operated by ESA which has been specifically designed to chart global veget
May 09, 2013 11:23
LG TO OFFER LTE TDD SMARTPHONES IN TARGET MARKETS
Following the successful demonstration of its Long Term Evolution Time Division Duplexing (LTE TDD) service at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013, LG Electronics (LG) will today commence the worldwide r
May 07, 2013 10:22
Citibank Korea Inc. launches “May - Family Month” event with Outback coupons and sports tickets
Citibank Korea Inc.(CEO Yung-Ku Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) offers plentiful benefits to all Citicard customers(Citi BC, check, corporate cards excluded) including Outback Steakhouse 10,000 KRW discount c
May 06, 2013 15:12
LG IPS COLORPRIME MONITOR NAMED BEST PHOTO MONITOR AT 2013 TIPA AWARDS
LG Electronics (LG) announced that its ColorPrime (27EA83) monitor has been named the “Best Photo Monitor” of 2013 by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). Ideal for filmmakers, photographers
May 03, 2013 14:00
Novelis Introduces High-Recycled Content Aluminum for Beverage Cans, Launches World’s First Recycled Content Certification Program
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced the commercial availability of the industry’s first independently certified, high-recycled content aluminum designed specif
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