ECONOMY

Bitcoin Tops $81,000 for First Time in Three Months on Hopes for U.S. Clarity Act

Bitcoin climbed back above $81,000 for the first time in about three months, driven by growing expectations that the U.S. “Clarity Act” — a bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets — will be passed.The rally appears to ref

South Korea Holds First ‘Korea Desk’ Joint Meeting in U.S. to Discuss Economic Cooperation

South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it held the first joint meeting of “Korea Desk” officers on May 4 in Maryland.Since March last year, the government has appointed honorary Korea Desk officers in U.S. state governments to support the act

Samsung Display Expands Recruitment in the U.S. to Secure Top Global Talent

Samsung Display Expands U.S. Recruitment to Secure Top Global TalentSamsung Display hosted a Tech Forum in Los Angeles (LA) on Tuesday, inviting over 50 doctoral candidates to share its vision and organizational culture. The event, held in conjunctio

Demis Hassabis and Lee Sedol Reunite After 10 Years to Discuss Future Innovations

This week, the information technology (IT) industry was abuzz with the reunion of Demis Hassabis, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Google DeepMind, often called the father of AlphaGo, and Lee Sedol, 9-dan Go master and special professo

Samsung vs Apple: Who Will Dominate the Smart Glasses Market?

Competition in the smart glasses market, seen as the next-generation form factor, is intensifying. Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to unveil its smart glasses as early as this fall, while Apple continues to generate buzz with ongoing speculatio

Large TV Sales Jump 50% as Samsung Targets Global Soccer-driven Demand

Samsung Electronics said sales of large TVs measuring 75 inches or more surged by over 50% year-over-year following the launch of its new models, driven by growing consumer preference for bigger screens and an expanded lineup featuring tailored artif

Revolutionary Vector Hologram: How KAIST's New Technology Elevates Optical Security

A revolutionary hologram technology has been developed that uses light movement as a key to reveal information only under specific conditions. This innovative approach is gaining attention for its potential to simultaneously overcome the limitations

Anthropic Dominates over ChatGPT with 16.2 USD Per User and 31.4% Market Share

The number of global users of large language models (LLMs) has surpassed 3.8 billion, generating approximately 20.7 billion USD in revenue for companies. Anthropic has emerged as the top performer in terms of sales.According to recent data released o

LG Electronics says U.S. Tariff Refund Process Underway, Size and Timing Unclear

LG Electronics said on April 29 that it is proceeding with a refund process related to tariffs previously paid to the United States.Song Ji-ho, head of the Trade and Tariff Office, said during a first-quarter earnings conference call that “LG Electro

Hyundai Engineering Secures $309 Million for U.S. Solar Power Plant Project in Texas

Hyundai Engineering has secured around $309 million in project financing (PF) for a solar power project in the United States and will begin full-scale construction.The company said on April 29 it signed a project financing agreement worth about $309