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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

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Jeollabuk-do Attracts Investment from 11 Global Companies
Monday, January 4th, 2010

Jeollabuk-do has attracted about W8.3 trillion in investment from 427 companies since July 2006 when the governor of the province was inaugurated.

In particular, the province attracted 11 global companies with an investment of over W100 billion  during the period, greatly contributing to the regional development, Kim Wan-joo, governor of Jeollabuk-do said.

Praxair Starts up New Plant at Samsung Complex in Tangjeong, Korea
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Seoul, Korea - Praxair Korea, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Praxair Inc. (NYSE: PX - News), has started up a new air separation unit to supply 1,975 tons per day of nitrogen gas to support Samsung Electronics' advanced thin-film-transistor, liquid-crystal-display (TFT-LCD) factory in Tangjeong, South Korea. It is Praxair's second air separation plant at the facility.

Samsung's Tangjeong complex is the world's first and largest eighth generation TFT-LCD plant and is designed to expand to meet demand for future generations of LCDs.

YESFEZ to Focus on Knowledge, Creativity
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

The Yellow Sea Free Economic Zone (YESFEZ) will be developed into a knowledge creative economic zone centering on key industries, a top official of the YESFEZ said.

SGFEZ Focuses on Renewable Energy, Parts & Materials
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

The Saemangeum Gunsan Free Economic Zone (SGFEZ) Authority plans to attract new and renewable energy and advanced parts and material companies, a top official of the authority said.

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Interviews

The Information Level of SNU, How Far Has It Come?
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Recent research has reported that 95 percent of college students have a computer and 88 percent own a mobile phone.  In parallel with that, the usage of Smartphones among the students is broadening. It implies the facts that a school campus is the place for communication and connection and a school needs to support the interchange with proper technology support.

The Core of the 21st Century’s Industry is Creative Contents Industry
Friday, August 20th, 2010

The 166th ubiquitous society leaders' forum was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Millennium Seoul Hilton in Namsan, Seoul on August 13th.

Overview of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Korea IT Times interviewed EKRA Kouassi Florent, Ambassador of Cote d'lvoire, to learn about the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on the occassion of the independence day, which falls on August 7, 2010. Through the interview, we are able to take a look at Côte d'Ivoire's history, politics and economy.

‘Pioneer’ is the name of TG Sambo
Monday, July 12th, 2010

 

On July 2, it was a night after TG Sambo's hard work as the first pioneers of the computer industry in Korea shined glam. Sambo had a Gala Party inviting over 100 consumers and related people for its 30th foundation anniversary. The guests enjoyed the events on that night and celebrated Sambo's birthday.

IC2 US/Korea Innovation, Results Card is Coming, and it's Good News
Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Pedagogy is the correct use of instructional techniques to achieve teaching outcomes, or styles of teaching.  One style of teaching companies to create wealth through innovation was founded by George Kozmetski who made a fortune as a defense contractor and then became the Dean of the University of Texas at Austin business school.  At the business school George founded the pedagogy behind the IC2 [that is pronounced as IC squared, m

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Academia

The First Issue of ‘3D Research’ has been Published
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
The first issue of '3D Research', the world's first journal solely devoted to 3D, has been published.
The Mecca of Information Education
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

A few good IT-men

Can Cutting-edge Tech Make Silicon Valley-based University Largest Worldwide?
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Yau-gene Chan is a charismatic guy, you can tell just by looking at him. He's got big ideas, going to tell you about them, and you're going to enjoy hearing about them. The fact that he was introduced to me by Dr. Kim Wan-hee, called the Godfather of the Korean electronics industry, did not hurt either.

The Harvard of Online Education
Sunday, December 14th, 2008
Daegu Cyber University began to usher in a new era when it was authorized to be an advanced 4-year university by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology last October 30. Since 2001, when it was designated as a life-long educational institution, Daegu Cyber University (DCU) has devoted itself to giving students, old and young, rich and poor, opportunities to learn.
New Educational Opportunities
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Kyung Hee Cyber University (www.khcu.ac.kr), a frontrunner among domestic cyber universities, recently held an enrollment fair in the United States. The university has also undertaken an international project of facilitating the KHCU Study Hall abroad.

First off, Kyung Hee Cyber University held its enrollment fair on August 1st in Orange County and on August 2nd in Los Angeles, in the hopes of acquainting Koreans in America with the latest advancements in cyber universities and new opportunities to acquire an academic degree.

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Events

Global Conference ISMAR 2010 Will be held in Seoul
Friday, August 27th, 2010

Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR) comprise a state of art technology that reflects the latest trend in our society. MR/AR (Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality) is a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical real world environment with elements that are augmented by virtual computer-generated imagery. Since commercialization in 2008, it has been used in the form of applications which are mounted in Smartphones.

G-FAIR 2010 Provides Small and Medium Sized Businesses an Opportunity to Display Their Quality Products
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
Korea's small and medium sized businesses will be provided an opportunity to display their products and to meet potential buyers at G-FAIR 2010. This event is the country's largest scale exhibition for small and medium sized businesses, and will be held from October 27th-29th at Ilsan's KINTEX. G-FAIR 2010 is an exhibition where buyers and visitors will see the latest products and technologies from Korea's small and medium sized enterprises.
IMID 2010 Will be Held to Seek Growth of Information Display Technologies
Friday, August 13th, 2010

The International Meeting on Information Display (IMID 2010) has almost everything ready for it's opening on October 11, 2010, at KINTEX in Ilsan, Korea.

IMID 2010, the largest exhibition in Korea, has been creating a national reputation as the best display conference in the world. It also plays the role of a place to exchange information about the latest trends in information communication, technology and the market.

A Sneak Preview of IMID 2010
Thursday, July 15th, 2010

The 10th IMID 2010 will show next-generation convergence technologies including 3D displays, broadcasting & communications, LED, PDP, OLED, flexible displays and e-paper

ITC Fair 2010 to be held at Songdo Convensia, Incheon in November
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The ITC Fair 2010, an international exhibition specialized in B2B in the IT and convergence fields, will be held at Songdo Convensia, a convention center in Incheon, from Nov. 3 this year for a three-day run.

More than 200 Korean and foreign companies are expected to participate in the international event under the slogan, "Experiencing Tomorrow Today, 2010."

The 4th Asia Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction Will be Held in Korea
Monday, July 12th, 2010

 

3D Convergence Industry Association launched
Monday, July 12th, 2010
On July 8, the 3D Convergence Industry Association launched while more than 100 people attended including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics. A plaque hanging ceremony for a 3D Support Center also was held.
Canada’s Prestigious Private School Branksome Hall
Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Canada's prestigious private school, 'Branksome Hall', will open an international campus on Jeju.
 

Campaign to Reduce Citizen Cyberbullying
Thursday, June 10th, 2010

A nationwide campaign to create a sunfull digital world was launched on June 8 under the slogan of "Lets' make an advanced digital society."

Sneak Peak of KES 2010
Friday, June 4th, 2010


Everyone nowadays has access to the Delorean, a time machine, in the movie Back to the Future. Numerous grand exhibitions are thrown annually around the world to take the riders to the near future, but one with tan increasing number of visitors since the global recession happened to be the Korea Electronics Show 2009 in Ilsan, Korea.

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Economy

KODIT to Differentiate Credit Guarantees in 2010
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT) will expand and differentiate its extension of credit guarantees this year. Ahn Taik-soo, chairperson & CEO of KODIT stated, "We will expand the total volume of credit guarantees by KRW400 billion from KRW42.6 trillion in 2009 to KRW43 trillion in 2010."

Hot Topics in 2010's Economies
Thursday, December 24th, 2009

 

Forecasters of 2010 Economy
The Lowest Trade Surplus Record for Last Seven Months
Monday, September 7th, 2009

The national trade balance has been US$1.7 billion in the black since February of this year.

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy announced that “last month, exports fell by 20.6% year-on-year to US$29.1 billion while imports dropped by 32.2% to US$27.4 billion, but the trade balance was still US$1.7billion in the black.

Samsung and LG, Sign MOU for LCD Panel Cross-purchase
Monday, August 24th, 2009

After one year of discussion, the LCD panel cross-purchase between Samsung Electronics and LG Display will finally be realized. According to an industry spokesperson, Samsung Electronics and LG Display will conclude an MOU at the Renaissance Hotel on Aug. 25.

Mission Korea: Nail e-Finance as a New National Brand
Thursday, July 9th, 2009

- The First in a Series of Six Special Reports - 

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IMAC 2009

Light Shines through Nepes' Tech at IMAC 2009
Monday, April 20th, 2009
IMAC 2009's April showers suggested a blooming Nepes botanical garden in the near future.  And the Nepes Corporation booth did not disappoint, presenting a wide variety of flowers growing in 2009. The world’s first high quality color glass for future architecture is only the starting line of this botanical garden.
Surprising IT Connections Everywhere
Thursday, April 16th, 2009

One would think that the company Woongjin Chemical would be almost entirely unrelated to the IT industry, but one would be mistaken.  Woongjin Chemical gives a very good impression with a front-row, large-scale booth at the International Materials and Components Industry Show 2009, showing off the products of its four divisions – the fiber division, textiles division, materials division, and filter division.  It’s the last two which are the surprising two.

River of India Entering International Manufacturing Game
Thursday, April 16th, 2009

At the 2009 International Materials and Components Industry Show 2009 there are more than a few metal materials companies.  However, one stands out, the mark of a new trend in international business.  River, a precision engineering company from India, shows that the three-man game of Japan-China-Korea has a fourth player now.

Eclectic Show Throws Robotics, Lingerie Together
Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Trade shows usually have one major theme that ties all the companies that attend it together.  But when the show’s theme is components and materials, virtually any company qualifies.  The 2009 International Materials and Components Industry Show has attracted a large variety of companies, from textile underwear manufacturers to robotics components companies.

Seoul Motor Show

Rich History, Long-standing Class
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
SsangYong Motor Company Shows off Eco-Friendly Future Tech
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
SsangYong Motor Company unveiled the concept model for the C200 that is scheduled for release within the year. The C200 is a Compact Urban-styling Vehicle (CUV) and the company's milestone in its mid-long term strategy. Two models are exhibited at the motor show this year: the ECO with its eco-friendly hybrid system and the AERO with its air of reined-in urban sensitivity.
Renault Samsung Takes Futuristic Leap
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Renault Samsung is a car company known for its stately, conservative automobiles. So the eMX concept car that is on display in their booth this year is a real surprise. It is also a treat for the eyes, all soft curves and rounded edges. This is RSM Design's first concept car, and the eMX stands for eco-Motoring Experience.
Affordable, Cheap Electric Cars are Here! Really this time!
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Recently people have started wanting all the latest high-tech goods to incorporate IT, and for good reason, because IT has become an almost essential part of every industry. Of course, the Green car industry needs IT too. This field has been developing electric cars and smart Green cars which incorporate IT.
Hyundai Means Hybrid
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Hyundai Motors has the most hybrid vehicles on display this year at the Seoul Motor Show. They have both hybrid concept cars and older vehicle lines which have been adapted to become hybrids.
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Company Profiles

Dongwoo Fine-Chem to Foster 3E as Future Growth Engine
Monday, August 30th, 2010

Dongwoo Fine-Chem will actively foster 3E (Electronics, Energy, Environment) based on information, electronics and material business as its future growth engine, a top manager of the company said.

KEPCO Leads Campaign for Low Carbon, Green Growth
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

 

KEPCO ranked first among public corporations in the Korean government's 2009 managerial appraisal in recognition of its ambitious campaign for low carbon and green growth.

 

The state-run company garnered the top position for the third consecutive year thanks to its excellent achievements under the leadership of CEO Kim Ssang-soo, including its exports of nuclear power plants to UAE.

The Gachon Brain Health Center, JCI Accredited
Monday, April 5th, 2010

The Gachon Brain Health Center at Gachon University Gill Hospital was accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), a US-based leading international evaluator of hospital quality.

SolarScience paves the way for Green environment
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Environmental problems are no longer an issue to procrastinate, but to take immediate action in order to prevent further environmental damages. The trend in Information Technology today is tilting towards eco-friendly and green technology; thus, vehicle manufacturers and other businesses are seeking to get a patent for various green products; although it sounds as though it may be exhausting and thorny, SolarScience Co.

Jade's Healthful Properties Proven
Monday, September 14th, 2009

Jade is a gemstone. Its name may remind you only of jade rings on the fingers of beautiful women in traditional costumes.

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Trade

Buy Korea 2010, The World's Largest Trade Fair
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The "Buy Korea" brand is being promoted globally

Technology Hub at Center of Northeast Asia
Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Korea is an understated country. Maybe that is the reason why one of Asia's most active research and development clusters nestled away in Daedeok Valley has not received the attention internationally of a Silicon Valley.

Korea Branching Out with DMB
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Ericsson to Supply Mobile Telecom System to KT
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Ericsson, Sweden's world-leading supplier in telecommunications, will make inroads into Korea's fourth-generation cellular wireless (4G) market based on a deal with KT. This will likely spark competition among telecommunications equipment suppliers to grab a larger share in the country's 4G market, and prompt service providers to introduce a 4G system.

LSIS Advances into US Smart Grid Market
Thursday, September 24th, 2009

LS Industrial Systems has secured a beachhead in its effort to make inroads into the US Smart Grid market. LSIS on Sept. 23 said it signed a letter of intent with Silver Spring Networks (SSN), a leading US Smart Grid network solutions provider, in Washington DC.

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