Analysis

What Does U-City Subvert in its Forward Motion?
Monday, July 5th, 2010

In April 2010 Korea signed an MOU with the World Bank to propagate ICT in developing countries for the transformation of those countries.  But how does the unveiled, at Global Smart 2010, U-City plan for Korea stack up in terms of what it transforms?  Aside from the gloss talk on the obviously successful Korean Digital strategy, there is a deeper dialogue.

 

E-Learning Land Rush Begins for Apps and Developers
Monday, June 7th, 2010

He was one of the 2005 Businessweek top 25 most talented entrepreneurs, Ejovi Nuwere.  Mr.

Deficit Equals Videogame
Saturday, May 8th, 2010

In a special report, analysts stated, "Under Obama's budget plan, the U.S. debt in 2020 could be nearly the size of the entire economy. And on top of that interest costs would be US$900 billion, five times level of today." Thus, one solution in order to fight against a recession is to increase government spending while decreasing taxes. This stimulates the economy, but leads to budget deficits.

The 2010 Economic Outlook for Korea
Friday, April 30th, 2010

In 2010, it looks like Korea's economy would be in better shape than a year ago and so does the world economy. LG Economy Research Institution (LGERI) is upbeat on the domestic economy, too. LGERI released the forecast for Korea's 2010 economy. LGERI stated that Korea will make a full recovery from the recent economic crisis.

The Three Kings: Will Their April Showers Bring May Flowers?
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

April showers in 2009 have not brought much May flowers to the business sectors in Korea. The global economic crisis hailed on the territories of the three Kings, as well. Would Samsung, Hyundai, and POSCO have built a greenhouse based on lessons learned in 2009, or just lay low until the sun shines again?

Samsung

Health and Videogames
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Oregon Trail was not the most scientific based educational game and the Power Pad (trainer pad for the NES) was not the most advanced exercise trainer, but both helped start a revolution for what an educational game and how to promote an active lifestyle should be.

Hard to Get Semiconductors and LCD panels
Thursday, March 4th, 2010

In the face of recent shortages of semiconductors and LCD panels, foreign companies including Lenovo, China's largest personal computer maker - paid visits to Hynix Semiconductor, LG Display and Samsung Electronics to shop for much-needed parts.

E-waste the World’s Next Largest Man Made Mountain
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Helen Keller believed, "As the eagle was killed by the arrow winged with his own feather, so the hand of the world is wounded by its own skill." How true this is with the quality of life transcending all possibilities of human growth, which is polluting the world's landscape with gadgetry, TVs, computers and cell phones.

Great Innovation Campaign by KODIT
Monday, February 8th, 2010

The Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT) will actively push for the "great innovation" campaign this year under the slogan of "New Challenge! New Change!" "Based on confidence and creative challenging spirit earned in the process of tiding over the economic crisis, we will push ahead with the great innovation campaign to improve managerial efficiency and bolster competitiveness," said Ahn Taik-soo, chairman & CEO of KODIT.

The Most Energy-Efficient Home Appliances
Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The top 9 most energy-efficient models

The Outlook on Korea's Electronics Industry
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

The outlook on the electronics industry

Is Sunflower Oil The Next Fuel?
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

The future of fuel could be sunflowers the same stuff you might put on your food or eat at a baseball game. Which in turn will be used to power our cell phones and even our cars. Hydrogen is the life force for all human beings and is the driving mechanism for clean-burning fuel that could break the chain that holds us forever to fossil fuels. Hydrogen, is found pretty much everywhere.

Best Model of the Year
Monday, December 28th, 2009

 

Korea’s International Biomedical Cooperative Challenges
Monday, December 28th, 2009

For about thirty years now, Korea has been developing a biotechnology and biomedical research community. This community has been growing and developing and is now at the stage where international research collaboration is an important next step. However, there are some unique problems that the Korean biotechnology research institutes must solve before the community can gain the full benefit that international collaboration can bring.

Predictions 2009
Friday, December 25th, 2009

2010 Brings New Life

Predictions

2010 is the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese horoscope. The Tiger is said to be lucky, vivid and engaging. Also, Tigers are incorrigibly competitive with a strong sense of dignity. Will this be the beginning of a strong recovery for the status quo or a radical transformation of the marketplace? This metamorphosis will drive the individual to redefine themselves and to give a spark to the new wave of activity.

Closing 2009
Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Enter Calamity

One hundred thirty-five years ago the financial journalist, Walter Bagehot, "In England, after a great calamity, everybody is suspicious of everybody; as soon as that calamity is forgotten, everybody again confides in everybody."

Survival in Today's Market
Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Six sigma has become very popular throughout the world. There are over 50 companies in the US that claim they have successfully implemented six sigma management strategies in some way. Also, there are some Korean companies that have implemented six sigma and they are: Korea Telecom, KTF, LG Group, Shinhan, Samsung, Hyundai and heavy industries and construction companies have been quite successful with six sigma management strategy.

Top 10 Technologies in Korea
Thursday, December 24th, 2009

On December 15, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, at the Grand Ballroom in Intercontinental Hotel, selected 10 best Korean Technologies that were economically influential in 2009.  Five were selected as the world's first developed products and the others were picked as the world's best technologies.  10 best technologies were selected by experts in their own fields such as electronics, machinery, aviation, material, chemical, life science, and environment resources.

Is Buddhism a Renewable Energy?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

I am often asked, among financing, technology development, marketing and sales, what is the most difficult part in running a company? For me, it is always the people. It is very hard to locate a person who is suitable for the position I open. If there is karma or ties between the one and me, it could be a piece of cake.

Survival of the Smartest
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Smartphones. The term is fairly self-explanatory. A smartphone can be characterized as a miniature computer that can make phone calls. The first smartphone was introduced in 1992 after its first launch by IBM as a phone with a variety of applications including a calendar, address book, email, and games. The modern world demanded computers to change from being portable, where a user is able to carry a device from point A to point B but is unable to use it while moving, to mobile, where a user is both able to carry and use a device from point A to point B.

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