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Korea, Japan vie for global EV leadership at CES

Crowds wait at the entrance before the opening of CES 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Thursday. Korea Times photo by Baek Byung-yeul By Baek Byung-yeulLAS VEGAS ― Samsung Electronics, LG Display, Hyundai Mobis and other Korean companies are showcasing their electric vehicle (EV)-related technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which started Thursday, taking the business as their next growth item.At the same time, Japanese IT giants are also boasting their EV technologies at the tech show. Sony wowed visitors with its prototype EV Afeela, developed jointly with Japanese car giant Honda, and Panasonic showcased its in-vehicle infotainment system for EVs. Sony and Honda's prototype electric vehicle Afeela is displayed at Sony's CES booth in Las Vegas, Thursday. Korea Times photo by Baek Byung-yeul Sony announced the Afeela EV, whic

Jan 6, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Korea, Japan vie for global EV leadership at CES
  • Unstable Wi-Fi, excessive F&B prices irk participants at CES 2023
Companies

Samsung presents connected world, LG puts customers first at CES

Han Jong-hee, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, speaks during a press conference at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Wednesday. Courtesy of Samsung Electronics By Baek Byung-yeulLAS VEGAS ― The leaders of Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics offered glimpses into their latest products during press conferences held Wednesday, a day before the start of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).The products being featured at the world's largest trade show for the consumer electronics industry included a charging station that enables a wide range of home appliances to be interconnected and refrigerators that change colors through smartphone apps.The aim is to continue technological innovations to enhance user convenience and make their products more eco-friendly, they said.Han Jong-hee, vice chairman of Samsung, shared the company's vision for a more connected world through technology, saying its strategy is to deliver cutting-edge products in our homes,

Jan 5, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Samsung presents connected world, LG puts customers first at CES
  • LG Display unveils new OLED TV panel
Tech & Science

LG Display unveils new OLED TV panel

An LG Display employee presents the company's OLED TV panels made in various sizes ranging from 97 to 27 inches at its booth during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Baek Byung-yeul 3rd-generation OLED brighter, consumes less energyBy Baek Byung-yeulLAS VEGAS ― LG Display unveiled its third-generation OLED TV panel that is brighter with a wider viewing angle and consumes less energy than its predecessor, the display maker said during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Wednesday.The company said its third-generation product has dramatically improved its brightness by 60 percent and viewing angle by 30 percent compared to the previous one by applying what it calls Meta Technology.The company elaborated that Meta Technology improves energy efficiency by about 22 percent by combining ultra-fine lenses that maximize light emissions of organic materials and luminance enhancement algorithms.Compared to the previous generation

Jan 5, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
LG Display unveils new OLED TV panel
  • Samsung presents connected world, LG puts customers first at CES
Tech & Science

LG Innotek goes all in on self-driving, metaverse

Reporters take a look at LG Innotek's promotional booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Wednesday. Courtesy of LG InnotekBy Baek Byung-yeulLAS VEGAS ― LG Innotek showed its commitment to the self-driving car and metaverse sectors as the IT parts and auto parts maker decorated its booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with technologies and components that can lead the emerging businesses, according to the company Wednesday. The company set up its promotional booth in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is the first time for LG Innotek to have a booth for the general audience.“We decided to meet with more visitors to meet the recent trend of the world's largest tech show that highlights businesses that can change everyday life in the wake of the pandemic such as mobility, the metaverse, sustainability and digital healthcare,” a company spokesperson said.Its exhibition booth consists of four zones ― the automotive solution zone, the camera solution and metaverse zone, the substrate and material zone and the power solution for su

Jan 5, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
LG Innotek goes all in on self-driving, metaverse
Tech & Science

Samsung focuses on 'calm tech,' LG on user experience at CES

Models introduce Samsung Electronics' media installation at the company's booth for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Tuesday. Courtesy of Samsung ElectronicsBy Baek Byung-yeulLAS VEGAS ― Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, the two major Korean IT companies that are taking part in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year, said Tuesday that they are focusing on providing a better customer experience with enhanced connected features at the world's largest tech event. Both companies will occupy large promotional booths at the tech show, which will kick off its four-day run on Thursday. Decorating their booths with media installations, the two Korean companies said they are ready to woo customers and buyers with their latest gadgets.Samsung brought up a somewhat old technology term, “calm technology,” at this year's CES. The term, first coined in 1995 in the book “Designing Calm Technology” written by Mark Weiser and John Seely Brown, refers to a technology that doesn't overtly reveal its existence but provides information when necessary.A

Jan 4, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Samsung focuses on 'calm tech,' LG on user experience at CES
  • LG Electronics to expand cooperation with Magna
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LG Electronics to expand cooperation with Magna

Seen is a concept image of the self-driving car solution that will be completed in cooperation between LG Electronics and auto parts company Magna. LG said Tuesday that the two companies will expand cooperation in self-driving technologies. Courtesy of LG ElectronicsBy Baek Byung-yeulLAS VEGAS ― LG Electronics will expand cooperation with Canadian auto parts company Magna to jointly produce next-generation self-driving car solutions, according to LG, Tuesday (local time). The two companies said they are promoting strategic technology cooperation with the goal of occupying the emerging autonomous driving market by integrating LG's infotainment technology and Magna's advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving-related technologies.“LG and Magna will have their own promotional booths at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Officials of the two companies will meet at the CES to further discuss cooperation measures,” an LG spokesperson said.LG, which is expanding aggressively into automotive components, is a leading player in the vehicle infotainment busine

Jan 4, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
LG Electronics to expand cooperation with Magna
  • Samsung focuses on 'calm tech,' LG on user experience at CES
Tech & Science

LG introduces new OLED TVs at CES

Seen is LG Electronics' new OLED evo TV. The company said Tuesday that it will introduce new OLED TVs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which will be held in Las Vegas from Thursday to Sunday. Courtesy of LG ElectronicsBy Baek Byung-yeulLAS VEGAS ― LG Electronics will unveil its new OLED evo TVs that show brighter and clearer picture quality with an upgraded user experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas starting Thursday to expand its presence in the premium TV market, the company said Tuesday.This year marks the 10th anniversary since the company introduced its OLED TVs to the market in 2013. Its latest version has an improved level of image quality and design, winning the company 12 Innovation Awards at CES 2023, including two top Innovation Awards.LG said it has set a new vision for its OLED TV business, which is called “Sync to You, Open to All.” With its new vision, the company will continue to focus on providing an improved customer experience.“LG Electronics has been leading the innovation of customer experience as an OLED TV maste

Jan 3, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
LG introduces new OLED TVs at CES
Tech & Science

Korea on track to become aerospace powerhouse

President Yoon Suk-yeol reveals Korea's space development road map at the JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Nov. 28. Korea Times photo by Seo Jae-hoonMars landing by 2045 is achievable: expertsBy Baek Byung-yeulThe year 2022 was a meaningful time for the history of Korea's space development as the country succeeded in launching its first-ever locally-developed space rocket, the Nuri, in June and settling the Danuri lunar orbiter in the moon's orbit in December. Korea recently announced its vision to join countries advanced in space development by landing on the moon in 2032 and Mars by 2045.Industry experts said that the nation's space development goal could be achieved faster if strong national support is provided.They gave positive responses to the government's big picture of sending a spacecraft to Mars by 2045, although Korea currently lags behind the countries that lead the space industry, and called for detailed steps to implement the goal.While space exploration may appear to have very little immediate impact on the lives of average citizens, experts said such research will lead to res

Jan 2, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Korea on track to become aerospace powerhouse
Companies

'Businesses need to focus more on solving climate change, poverty, disease'

Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, addresses U.S. officials and partners during SK Night event in Washington., D.C., Sept. 21, 2022. Courtesy of SK GroupBy Baek Byung-yeulChey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, delivered a New Year's message to his employees, urging them to address climate change and other issues affecting the world, the group said Sunday. SK said Chey sent the message via email to every employee of the group.“Companies that are able to present solutions to problems such as climate change, disease and poverty will be favored by people in the future,” Chey wrote in his message.He also expressed his gratitude to employees who faced numerous challenges last year due to changes in both internal and external business environments.“Relationships are now important to companies and how many 'real fans' support me and what network I belong to are my values,” he said adding that the competitiveness of a company will be decided by the size, depth and trust of its relationships with others.To expand the relational scope, the chairman emphasized the importanc

Jan 1, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
'Businesses need to focus more on solving climate change, poverty, disease'
Companies

Business leaders to visit Las Vegas for CES

Chey Tae-won, left, chairman of SK Group, and Chung Ki-sun, president of HD Hyundai / Korea Times fileBy Baek Byung-yeulSK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, and top executives of Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, HD Hyundai and other Korean companies are expected to take part in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week as they are aim to read new trends in markets and technology while seeking to expand human networks at the world's largest tech show, according to the companies, Sunday. This year's CES tech show will take place in Las Vegas from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8. The tech event will feature over 3,000 companies from 174 countries ranging from startups to Big Tech companies, such as Samsung, Google, Amazon and Microsoft.Among the leaders of the conglomerates' owner families, the SK chairman will take part in the event along with the chief executives of the affiliates including SK On's Executive Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won, SK Discovery Vice Chairman Chey Chang-won, SK hynix Vice Chairman Park Jung-ho, SK Innovation Vice Chairman Kim Jun and SK Supex Chairman Cho Dae-sik.He is expecte

Jan 1, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Business leaders to visit Las Vegas for CES
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