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Korean shoppers opt for cheaper Galaxy Z Fold8 as iPhone Duo looms
technology21 days ago

Korean shoppers opt for cheaper Galaxy Z Fold8 as iPhone Duo looms

In Korea, Galaxy Z Fold8 sales rose about 10% week-on-week after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, as buyers weighed price and timing. The Fold8 is notably cheaper in Korea (KRW 2.28 million) than the iPhone Duo (KRW 3.29 million, a 44% gap), helping Samsung’s device despite the Duo’s late October release. The Duo is bulkier (11.3mm, 254g vs 9.7mm, 201g) and its 2TB version tops KRW 5.09 million, underscoring ongoing price and form-factor challenges for foldables.

via GSMArena.com|
#foldables#galaxy-z-fold8#iphone-duo
Odyssey Dominates Korea Box Office as Admissions Top 10 Million
box-office1 month ago

Odyssey Dominates Korea Box Office as Admissions Top 10 Million

The Odyssey dominated the Sep 4–6 weekend in South Korea, earning $5.9 million from 698,384 admissions across 1,858 screens (60.92% of the market) and pushing its total admissions to over 10 million with about $83.2 million gross. Spider-Man: Brand New Day held second in its sixth outing with $942,178 from 146,674 admissions across 725 screens, bringing its Korea total to $67.9 million. The weekend’s overall gross was $9.8 million, down from $13.5 million last week as the post-summer box office slows down.

via Variety|
#admissions#box-office#korea
AI Surge Fuels Korea Tech Rally as Samsung and SK Hynix Lead
business1 month ago

AI Surge Fuels Korea Tech Rally as Samsung and SK Hynix Lead

South Korea's Kospi jumped over 4% to a technical bull market as AI-driven demand boosts tech hardware names, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Memory-chip shares are rebounding, helping broaden a tech rotation amid optimism on AI spending; analysts see potential for further near-term gains, though momentum could slow if U.S. yields or the dollar climb.

via CNBC|
#ai#business#korea
Cadaver-Skin Booster Aims to Reset Facial Aging
health2 months ago

Cadaver-Skin Booster Aims to Reset Facial Aging

A new anti-aging injectable, Elravie Re2O, uses donor skin stripped of cells to form a preserved extracellular matrix that acts as a scaffold for the skin to regenerate, potentially reducing fine lines and refining pores. Not FDA-approved in the US, but already available in Korea and other markets and offered by some clinics in the US; the company hopes to launch in the US by 2027. While some patients report noticeable improvements, critics flag ethical concerns about tissue use and long‑term safety and durability remain uncertain.

via New York Post|
#anti-aging#cadaver-skin#elravie-re2o
South Korea's leveraged-chip bets unwind as retail traders get burned
business2 months ago

South Korea's leveraged-chip bets unwind as retail traders get burned

South Korean retail investors chasing an AI-driven rally piled into single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, but a sharp reversal left them with steep losses. The KODEX SK Hynix Leverage ETF is down about 70% from its June peak and roughly 50% from its May debut, after retail buying reached about 14 trillion won since late May (vs. ~2 trillion won by foreigners). Regulators tightened rules to require a minimum cash of 30 million won to trade these products, and the Bank of Korea warned that rising leverage could magnify volatility, even as the long-term memory-chip outlook remains intact.

via CNBC|
#business#korea#leveraged-etfs
KOSPI Slump Signals Pause in AI Rally, Not a Fading Memory Demand
markets3 months ago

KOSPI Slump Signals Pause in AI Rally, Not a Fading Memory Demand

South Korea’s KOSPI fell about 10% in a tech-led rout, with SK Hynix overtaking Samsung in value. Wedbush’s Dan Ives argues the pullback is a breather, not a sign AI demand is fading, noting tight supply of high-bandwidth memory and the central role of memory-makers like SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung in the AI buildout; Micron’s upcoming earnings could offer a key read on demand for AI memory.

via Benzinga|
#ai#dan-ives#korea
DeChambeau vows self-review after two-round test at LIV Korea
sports4 months ago

DeChambeau vows self-review after two-round test at LIV Korea

Bryson DeChambeau shot 65-68 to sit one behind after two rounds at LIV Golf Korea, saying he’ll investigate why his ball-striking isn’t clicking even as his short game and putting have been strong. He’s averaging about 277 yards off the tee with 15/28 fairways and 23/36 greens, plus 11 up-and-downs on 13 chances, and says he needs to better understand his right misses and body feel to contend as LIV’s funding outlook remains uncertain.

via hitc.com|
#bryson-dechambeau#golf#korea
Galaxy A17 4G Lands One UI 8.5 in Korea with Fresh UI and Smarter Features
technology4 months ago

Galaxy A17 4G Lands One UI 8.5 in Korea with Fresh UI and Smarter Features

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy A17 4G in South Korea (firmware A175NKSU5CZE9), bringing a refreshed UI, improved stock apps, smarter Bixby with natural language and Perplexity integration, Storage Share, faster Wireless DeX access, Auracast enhancements, and updated lock screen/Weather/Clock features; expansion to other regions is expected soon, with installation requiring at least 30% battery.

via SamMobile|
#firmware-update#galaxy-a17-4g#korea
Stable One UI 8.5 lands on Galaxy Tab S11 series (Korea-first)
technology4 months ago

Stable One UI 8.5 lands on Galaxy Tab S11 series (Korea-first)

Samsung has begun a Korea-first rollout of stable One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra (firmwares X736NKOU5BZE3 and X936NKOU5BZE3), ending the beta period and signaling broader global availability in the coming days; the update brings visual refinements, Apple AirDrop support, and a more customizable Quick Settings, with users able to update via Settings > Software update > Download and install.

via SamMobile|
#firmware-update#galaxy-tab-s11#korea
Expat Dad in Korea Faces Dilemma: US Schooling or Staying Abroad
lifestyle5 months ago

Expat Dad in Korea Faces Dilemma: US Schooling or Staying Abroad

An American expat in Seoul, Derek Laan, built a career and family in Korea but is weighing whether to move back to the U.S. for his two sons' education. He notes Korea’s lower salaries but rich lifestyle, subsidized daycare, and the lure of U.S. free elementary schooling, estimating he’d need about four times his current income to maintain his lifestyle in Colorado. He plans to stay in Korea until his older son starts first grade and is weighing options to work with U.S. clients or return home, while acknowledging Korea’s strong emphasis on studying affects parenting decisions.

via Business Insider|
#bilingualism#education#expat