Hacking’s ‘Regulatory Tsunami’ The government will tighten corporate security regulations in the wake of a series of hacking incidents. When personal information is leaked, a fine will be im

The government will tighten corporate security regulations in the wake of a series of hacking incidents. Companies are upset over regulatory policies.
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Why Can’t FAST Grow When Samsung and LG TVs Are Already Widely Deployed? As the subscription-based OTT market runs up against growth limits, FAST, or Free Ad-supported Streaming TV, is drawing attention as an alternative. In Korea,

As the subscription-based OTT market runs up against growth limits, FAST, or Free Ad-supported Streaming TV, is drawing attention as an alternative. In Korea, however, FAST has yet to take root as an industry.
#OTT #FAST #Samsung #LG #TV #Netflix #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Neowiz·Shift Up Enter a ‘Breather’ Phase, Focus on Blockbuster Titles Neowiz and Shift Up are expected to post weaker performance this year compared to last year. Sales of console titles that significantly contributed to last yea

Both companies are focusing more on securing future blockbuster titles than on short-term earnings.
#Neowiz #Shift_Up #game #console #Stellar_Blade #Overture #Lies_of_P #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Korea to Lag China in Solid-State Batteries? South Korea’s lead in next-generation battery technology is facing growing pressure as China accelerates efforts to commercialize all-solid-state batteries, in

South Korea’s lead in next-generation battery technology is facing growing pressure as China accelerates efforts to commercialize all-solid-state batteries, intensifying a race that is increasingly defined by speed.
#battery #China #Samsung #LG #SK #EV #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea

Why Naver and Kakao Are Betting on “Discovery” Rather Than Search Alone A forecast has emerged that Google could lose the No. 1 position in digital advertising, a spot it has held for more than 20 years, to Meta. It is a sign that

Meta’s ad model, which keeps users engaged through feeds and short-form videos, is beginning to overpower search advertising. Naver and Kakao are also shifting their advertising strategies in the same direction.
#Naver #Kakao #Google #Meta #advertising #KakaoTalk #it #itchosun #SouthKorea #Korea

Phishing is rampant and local roaming is not allowed Phishing crimes that cleverly exploit the Middle East war are on the rise. From attracting investment leads to impersonation of high oil price damage subsidies

Phishing crimes that cleverly exploit the Middle East war are on the rise. From attracting investment leads to impersonation of high oil price damage subsidies, methods are also becoming more diverse.
#phishing #smishing #URL #SKT #KT #LGU+ #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

AI ‘Mythos’ Emerges as New Threat to Gaming Industry Anthropic's security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) 'Mythos' has emerged as a new security threat to the gaming industry. Mythos is capable of autonomous

Experts warn that damage scenarios ranging from MMORPG economic disruption to account hijacking could become reality.
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Webtoon Entertainment Dismantles CTO, COO Roles in Leadership Overhaul Webtoon Entertainment, the U.S.-listed arm of Naver Webtoon, has eliminated its chief technology officer and chief operating officer positions, restructuring i

The reorganization is seen as a structural move to execute the "flywheel" growth strategy laid out by President Kim Yong-su, who took the helm in March.
#Naver #Webtoon #Entertainment #CTO #COO #IP #Wattpad #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

“K-Batteries on Edge Over Trump-Driven Regulatory Risks” Concerns are mounting in South Korea’s battery industry as trade policies associated with the Donald Trump administration show signs of gaining traction. With

With earnings already under pressure due to slowing EV demand, there are growing concerns that even the industry’s strategy to rebound through ESS could be affected.
#battery #EV #ESS #LG #SK #Samsung #Trump #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Already Up More Than 10-Fold… U.S. Aerospace ETFs Are Springing Up Like Mushrooms Asset managers are rolling out U.S. aerospace exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in anticipation of a SpaceX listing. However, some observers caution that returns ma

Some observers caution that returns may fall short of expectations, as many major holdings other than SpaceX have already posted triple-digit gains over the past year, while the amount of tradable SpaceX shares remains limited.
#SpaceX #ETF #aerospace #KODEX #IPO #it #itchosun #SouthKorea #Korea

Kia Stock Outlook: KB Securities Says 300,000 Won, Eugene Securities Says 170,000 Won — Who Is Right? The gap between target prices and current share prices set by Korean securities firms’ research centers varies sharply by stock. At the low end, the discrepanc

The gap between target prices and current share prices set by Korean securities firms’ research centers varies sharply by stock. Critics say the wide divergence is bound to confuse retail investors.
#stock #Kia #Samsung #SK #Hyundai #LG #Hanwha #Doosan #KB #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea

Why Naver and Coupang Rejoined a Loss-Making Government GPU Supply Project Naver Cloud and Coupang have once again joined a government project this year despite the slim prospects for profit. There is one reason. Their real objective

Their real objective is to formally prove, through government verification, that they can operate large-scale GPU infrastructure.
#Naver #Coupang #KT #Samsung #GPU #AI #datacenter #Nvidia #Kakao #NHN #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Telco·governments have different thoughts over the end of 3G Third-generation (3G) mobile communication service, which had been distributed since 2002, has taken up around percent of the entire market. Excluding B2B line

Telecommunication companies are hoping to end 3G services, which will not be profitable. However, the Ministry of Science and ICT believes that it is not the time yet.
#SKT #KT #LGU+ #3G #LTE #5G #ICT #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Naver Goes All-In on AI Search. Is It Following Google’s Model? Naver is shutting down existing search-related services such as Clova X and related search terms while putting more weight behind AI Briefing and its upcoming

Naver is shutting down existing search-related services such as Clova X and related search terms while putting more weight behind AI Briefing and its upcoming AI tab.
#Naver #AI #search #Google #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Korean Telecom Firms Hand Out Gift Vouchers — But Only to Customers Who Know to Ask # A 40-year-old man who has been using KT’s Internet for more than 10 years recently had an absurd experience. Even after the three-year contract ended, he sti

Fixed-line service providers are paying cash equivalents such as gift certificates, Naver Pay points, and OK cashback points to customers when subscribing to the Internet or TV. However, this applies only to customers who know the benefits.
#SKT #KT #LGU+ #TV #Internet #it #itchosun #SouthKorea

Samsung, LG Compete for Edge in AI TV Market Amid a broader slowdown in TV demand, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are seeking a rebound by putting AI-powered performance front and center. Moving b

Amid a broader slowdown in TV demand, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are seeking a rebound by putting AI-powered performance front and center.
#Samsung #LG #AI #TV #China #TCL #Hisense #Xiaomi #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

EXCLUSIVE-Samsung non-memory chip unit faces leadership vacuum as core designers exit Core talent at Samsung Electronics' System LSI division, which oversees the company's non-memory chip design, is leaving in a series of departures, raising con

Core talent at Samsung Electronics' System LSI division, which oversees the company's non-memory chip design, is leaving in a series of departures, raising concerns over a leadership vacuum at the unit.
#Samsung #Exynos #ISOCELL #AI #semiconductor #Apple #SystemLSI #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea

Government’s Affordable Phone Policy Goes Upside Down The government, which showed its willingness to revive affordable phones last year, is quiet this year. Rather, policies that will partially hurt the affordabl

The government, which showed its willingness to revive affordable phones last year, is quiet this year. Rather, policies that will partially hurt the affordable phone industry will be operated in the future.
#SKT #KT #LGU+ #LTE #5G #data #phone #mobile #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea

Kakao’s Meta-Style AI Strategy Lacks Meta-Like Ecosystem Support Kakao is deploying its artificial intelligence capabilities primarily to monetize advertising and commerce on KakaoTalk. In that respect, its strategy resemble

Meta has both a global user base and a strong open-source AI ecosystem. Kakao, by contrast, is effectively limited to about 50 million users in South Korea. That is why critics say Kakao’s AI push remains more of a monetization tool than a source of innovation.
#Meta #Kakao #AI #it #SouthKorea

Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Business Faces ‘Even-Year Curse’… Galaxy S26 Put to the Test Concerns are rising over a so-called “even-year jinx” surrounding Samsung Electronics’ smartphone business, as the newly released Galaxy S26 faces a critical t

Concerns are rising over a so-called “even-year jinx” surrounding Samsung Electronics’ smartphone business, as the newly released Galaxy S26 faces a critical test.
#Samsung #smartphone #mobile #GalaxyS26 #memory #chip #Apple #iPhone #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Customer’s ‘Telecommunications Data Policy’ Due to the policies of the three mobile carriers, there are repeated cases of customers who cannot deliver or carry over the remaining data to their family mem

Due to the policies of the three mobile carriers, there are repeated cases of customers who cannot deliver or carry over the remaining data to their family members or acquaintances every month, raising complaints.
#SKT #KT #LGU+ #LTE #5G #data #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

User “400Kbps can’t be considered in reality” Although the government and the three telecom service providers have announced that they will introduce full data security options (QoS) under the slogan of gu

Although the government and the three telecom service providers have announced that they will introduce full data security options (QoS), the response from customers is rather cold.
#SKT #KT #LGU+ #LTE #5G #data #QoS #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Naver Raises Dividends, but Its Payout Logic Diverges From Big Tech Naver’s prolonged share-price weakness continues. One of the main reasons cited is that the money it earns from search and advertising is being used to fund AI

While Naver has announced a new shareholder return plan and is moving to increase its dividend payout, the market is interpreting the intent differently.
#Naver #dividend #AI #GPU #BigTech #Meta #stock #investment #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Telco to ‘Restore Consumer Confidence’ The three telecom service providers regretted the hacking incident last year and promised to cut communication costs and invest in artificial intelligence at h

The three telecom service providers regretted the hacking incident last year and promised to cut communication costs and invest in artificial intelligence at home and abroad.
#SKT #KT #LGU+ #hacking #hack #AI #investment #LTE #5G #data #telecom #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

U.S. Pressure, Domestic Pushback Leave Korea’s Online Platform Act Besieged on All Sides The United States has criticized South Korea’s push to regulate platforms as a trade barrier. Combined with mounting opposition from domestic industry, that ha

The law is designed to prevent large platform companies such as Naver and Kakao from abusing market dominance or engaging in unfair trade practices.
#Online_Platform_Act #Google #Apple #Meta #big_tech #Naver #Kakao #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Apple Struggles with Foldable iPhone as Samsung’s Eight-Year Lead Looms Large Apple Inc’s push to launch its first foldable iPhone by September is facing significant technical hurdles, with supply chain reports suggesting potential delay

As foldable smartphones enter the mainstream, Apple faces immense pressure regarding performance and perfection.
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The carrier’s tail is ‘hacking risk’ The ‘hacking risk’ of the three mobile carriers has not subsided even after the year has passed. SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+ faced both consumer lawsuits, police

The ‘hacking risk’ of the three mobile carriers has not subsided even after the year has passed.
#SKT #KT #LGU+ #hacking #hack #lawsuit #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Nexon to Cut Low-Profit Games, Bet Big on Dungeon & Fighter IP Nexon Announces Major Business Restructuring - Low-Profit Games Face Service Termination ConcernsNexon has announced a major overhaul of its business structure

Nexon has announced a major overhaul of its business structure. Some gaming communities are expressing concern that a "game kill list" may be becoming reality.
#Nexon #game #IP #MapleStory #FC #Dungeon&Fighter #Mabinogi #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

Tongyang, ABL Life step up AI push ahead of integration Tongyang Life and ABL Life have started building generative AI platforms as Woori Financial Group pushes AI transformation across affiliates.According to the T

Tongyang Life and ABL Life have started building generative AI platforms as Woori Financial Group pushes AI transformation across affiliates.
#Tongyang #ABL #Woori #AI #LLM #insurance #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate

KT Scraps Forced Restructuring Unit, but Fairness Questions Linger KT’s total sales task force, which had been criticized by the National Assembly for the death of an employee, will be abolished in the end. As new CEO Park Yoo

As new CEO Park Yoon-young dismantled a core controversial organization under former CEO Kim Young-sup, there are both welcome and concern within the company.
#KT #CEO #task_force #employee #organization #restructuring #it #itchosun #chosun #SouthKorea #Korea #NewsUpdate