Chun Go-eun

The fast developing electronics and IT industries are growing faster than Jack's beanstalk. In fact, it would be more accurate to classify this growth as an evolution: the change from Neanderthal to Homo sapiens. The same applies to smartphones. Better doesn't mean lighter anymore. Better means more easy-to-use applications, and greater mobility. Survival has become that much more difficult.

KES - Makeover

The value of a buyer at an exhibition is similar to that of the export value of two mid-sized cars. The costs a buyer incurs as hotel fees, service fees and transportation fees are approximate in value to that of an export. The government of cities such as Las Vegas, Berlin and Barcelona provide free public transportation and adjust concert dates of orchestras during exhibitions in hopes of creating a close relationship with the buyers.

On May, 13, the National Information Society Agency of Korea (NIA) announced that its President Kim Seang-tae was appointed to the committee of the Broadband Commission. The Broadband Commission is organized by ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). 

Amidst the loud noises and bustling crowds, the World IT Show 2010 had a lot to offer. From electronic shelf labels to NCCM programs to iPhone applications; it was certainly a 21st century digital age extravaganza which would remind one of the song 'Video Killed the Radio Star' by the British group The Buggles.

Opening of the World Information and Communications Summit 2010

 

Advancement and Supplement Points of IT-Strength Korea

The tenth installment in a twelve-part series - Ed.

According to a count in late February, Korea has 48.57 million mobile phone subscribers. All Koreans possess a mobile phone and they have access to information that is only clicks away. This makes Korea an IT powerhouse and a digitally advanced country.

With great fanfare and applause, the World IT Show 2010 was opened on May 25, 2010 at the Coex Hall, under the theme of "Feel IT, See the Next." The 3rd World IT Show was co-hosted by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy, the Korea Communications Commision and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. President Hwang Joong-yeon of KAIT called the event "the highlight of the newest technology, innovation and convergence landscapes," and "the unparalleled, one-stop IT event in Korea."

At a UN meeting held today in Incheon, Korea, goverment leaders of the Asia-Pacific region proposed common economic and financial measures aimed at ensuring Asia's early rebound from the global economic crisis and foster broader economic growth across the Asia Pacific region.