ECONOMY

"Apple reclaims the top spot in smartphone sales after 14 years, thanks to the popularity of the iPhone 17."

Bloomberg reports that Apple is poised to reclaim its title as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer for the first time in 14 years, buoyed by the successful launch of its new iPhone series. Citing data from global research firm Counterpoint Re

"TSMC is busy chasing after them, but Intel is also joining in"... Samsung Foundry's '2nm' is crucial.

The competition in the 2-nanometer market, widely viewed as the critical battleground for leading foundries, is heating up. Samsung Electronics is doubling down on yield stabilization and customer acquisition to narrow the gap with TSMC. At the same

AI provides a clue to solving the power shortage... Samsung Electronics says "NAND power consumption reduced by 96%."

Samsung Electronics' Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize power consumption in the AI era. They've identified a mechanism to slash power usage in existing NAND flash memory

The U.S. proposed the "Investment in the U.S." requested a 15% reduction in U.S. tariffs... Letter to the Secretary of Commerce.

The U.S. government has received an official request from South Korea to lower tariffs on Korean-made cars, following the introduction of a special law in Seoul's National Assembly tied to a 350 billion USD investment commitment to the United States.

High Exchange Rate New Normal’ Brings Short-Term Boost to Auto Industry…Hyundai Offsets Some U.S. Tariffs

The dollar-to-won exchange rate continues to soar in the upper 1,400 KRW (about 1.05 USD) range, creating a mix of optimism and concern within the automotive industry. While companies anticipate improved profitability due to the high exchange rate, t

SPACEX VS. PYONGYANG: Why South Korea's Private Rocket Race Is Really A Desperate Military Push

Starting on November 23, a series of rockets developed by Korean space startups and major corporations will launch in South Korea. This marks a shift from government-led space development to a performance test of privately-led launch vehicles.Industr

THE $5 DEATH TRAP: Your Cheap Temu Hair Dryer Failed Safety Tests—Don't Risk A House Fire!

A recent investigation has uncovered that certain products purchased through direct online shopping, including hair dryers and fans from popular platforms like Temu and AliExpress, fail to meet U.S. radio frequency standards.On Tuesday, the Ministry

THE AI DEBACLE: Did Trump's 'Elon Musk Mistake' Hand China The Keys To Tech Superpower Status?

The Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI recently unveiled its open-source inference LLM model, Kimi-K2-Thinking, intensifying the AI performance race in a way reminiscent of this year's earlier DeepSick breakthrough.Industry sources reported on Thursday t

Samsung Galaxy S26 Takes Shape: New Camera Island and Finalized AP

Samsung Electronics is gradually unveiling details of its Galaxy S26 series, slated for release in 2026. Leaked renderings of the Galaxy S26 Plus model have surfaced, and the choice of mobile processor (AP) appears to be nearing finalization. On Thur

Startup Venture Campus Nesting in Silicon Valley: “All Set and Ready”

The Ministry of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Startups is in the final stages of preparing to launch its Startup & Venture Campus (SVC) in Silicon Valley. Organizations under the ministry that will be housed at the SVC are focusing on