Koreans Looking Towards Smart Subscriptions
Korean startups focused on subscription services have been popping up across Korea. The so-called subscription-based e-commerce businesses model (“subcom” for short) send their customers a box full of products on a regular basis in exchange for a monthly membership fee. Several new subcoms have launched in Korea to offer subscribers many ways to get their daily essentials without having to worry about where to go or what to buy. Until recently, popular subcoms have been focused on cosmetics or accessories. That is all changing now with services that offer a wide array of items from shirts to pet food to toys for children.
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Kakao Talk Transforms into a Full Mobile Platform
Korea’s favorite messaging app, KakaoTalk, has evolved tremendously since we first wrote about it. Nearly ubiquitous in Korea, KakaoTalk has transformed into a full mobile platform that supports a whole ecosystem of apps. According to VentureBeat, developers in Asia such as Kakao Inc. “are advancing the mobile space in unique ways.” Kakao Inc.’s push beyond messaging has opened doors for many other companies and app developers who latch onto Kakao’s platform and its success.
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Eye See You: Samsung Galaxy S4 Finally Arrives!
The wait is over. We now have the full, ACTUAL details on Samsung Galaxy S4. Prior to its unveiling, tons of rumors flew around… two of which sounded like extremely exciting tech innovations in and of themselves: Eye scrolling and 3D Camera. While the Galaxy S4 does not come equipped with any 3D functions, Samsung managed to unveil a pretty hefty device with game changing software nonetheless!
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Key TV Industry Buzzword: OLED
Larger TVs, slimmer TVs, brighter TVs, clearer TVs... every year consumer electronics companies like LG and Samsung promise their new lineup will deliver all of these claims and more. But with new developments in OLED technology, wall-sized super-high-res TVs with better-than-reality picture quality may soon be in your living room. What is OLED technology? Read more to find out what’s behind it, who the major players are and what it means for you.
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Best 4G Smartphones for 2013: The Battle of the 4G LTE Smartphones in Korea – update
Remember our post from back in 2011 about the best 4G LTE smartphones in Korea? Well, we’re back with an update for what’s the hottest Korean smartphones for 2013.
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Seoul Skyscraper Series: IFC Seoul
When I hear “IFC Mall”, I immediately think of Hong Kong’s IFC Mall, which opened back in 2003 and is home to some of the city-state’s best shopping and restaurants. So it was a pleasant surprise to hear that Korea was getting an IFC of its own in Yeoido, known to some as Korea’s Wall Street/Financial District.
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World’s Largest Design Library is Opened in Seoul
Quietly nestled in the history-rich neighborhood of Gyeonbok Palace and Bukchon hanok village, Hyundai Card’s DESIGN LIBRARY is the world’s largest library for design-related books. We decided to make a visit to see and experience this innovative architecture and concept for ourselves.
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Korea Becoming a Hub for Cosmetics & Beauty Industry
Walk out to the busy streets of Gangnam and you will see plenty of beautiful Korean women. Given Korea’s technologically advanced skincare treatments and products, this comes as no surprise. The Korea Food and Drug Administration plans to roll out a Cosmetics and Beauty Expo from May 3 to May 26 in Osong, North Chungcheong Province, to further promote the region as a hub for “K-beauty.”
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Opportunity for those studying in Korea – Invest Korea!
If you're studying in Korea and want to learn more about doing business here, Invest Korea has an exciting ambassador program for students. Read on for more information.
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Gear up with Wearable Technology
Spring is in the air and that means Koreans will be heading out to one of the many hiking trails that criss-cross the peninsula’s mountainous terrain. The Korean appetite for outdoor sports gear has skyrocketed in the last few years. The demand for both domestic and foreign brands grew 4.8 times from 1.2 trillion won in 2006 to 5.8 trillion Won in 2012.
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Koreans Looking Towards Smart Subscriptions
Korean startups focused on subscription services have been popping up across Korea. The so-called subscription-based e-commerce businesses model (“subcom” for short) send their customers a box full of products on a regular basis in exchange for a monthly membership fee. Several new subcoms have launched in Korea to offer subscribers many ways to get their daily essentials without having to worry about where to go or what to buy. Until recently, popular subcoms have been focused on cosmetics or accessories. That is all changing now with services that offer a wide array of items from shirts to pet food to toys for children.
Read More
Kakao Talk Transforms into a Full Mobile Platform
Korea’s favorite messaging app, KakaoTalk, has evolved tremendously since we first wrote about it. Nearly ubiquitous in Korea, KakaoTalk has transformed into a full mobile platform that supports a whole ecosystem of apps. According to VentureBeat, developers in Asia such as Kakao Inc. “are advancing the mobile space in unique ways.” Kakao Inc.’s push beyond messaging has opened doors for many other companies and app developers who latch onto Kakao’s platform and its success.
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Top Korean Cars for 2013
Back in 2011, we had a guest post by Top Rider highlighting the top 7 Korean Cars in terms of horsepower. A surprise victory over the Equus was by Oullim Motors’ Spirra EX Tempesta. We’re back today with a new and refreshed list of Korea’s finest automobiles. This time we are not just looking at horsepower figures, but other factors as well such as performance, design and efficiency, three areas that have become more top of mind for car buyers and enthusiasts in 2013. Join us as we look at some of the top performing Korean cars for every taste.
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Spring into a Korean Hanok!
We recently wrote about how Seoul's mayor was moving into a 100-year-old hanok. We also visited Hyundai Card's newly built DESIGN LIBRARY that was designed with strong influences from hanok. Do we see a trend here??? It seems that people in Korea are starting to appreciate the aesthetics of these traditional homes more and more.
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Eye See You: Samsung Galaxy S4 Finally Arrives!
The wait is over. We now have the full, ACTUAL details on Samsung Galaxy S4. Prior to its unveiling, tons of rumors flew around… two of which sounded like extremely exciting tech innovations in and of themselves: Eye scrolling and 3D Camera. While the Galaxy S4 does not come equipped with any 3D functions, Samsung managed to unveil a pretty hefty device with game changing software nonetheless!
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Design! Design! Design! 5 Korean Tech Products that Won Big at iF
Stylish tech accessories... compact, convenient gadgets... technology today is all about form and function! To recognize the best designs existing today, the iF Industrial Forum Design joins other design professional organizations around the world with a mission of increasing public awareness about design. Mid-century modern was all the rage in 1953, when the iF (International Forum) Design Awards were established. Now, 60 years later, diminutive devices dominate the 4,352 entries from 51 countries. They were judged by renowned experts across the industry and, like recent years past, Korean companies were well represented.
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Korea’s Biggest Startup Tech Conference – Coming Soon!
Do you dream of starting your own business or being the next star in the Korean tech industry? With success stories of Korean startups such as Ticket Monster, Coupang and Kakao Talk, it’s no wonder that Korea is being talked about for its emerging startup ecosystem. Yet, outside of Korea, local startups have rarely had the same success they or their big brothers like Samsung and Hyundai have seen seen at home. WHY!?!??!!?
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Key TV Industry Buzzword: OLED
Larger TVs, slimmer TVs, brighter TVs, clearer TVs... every year consumer electronics companies like LG and Samsung promise their new lineup will deliver all of these claims and more. But with new developments in OLED technology, wall-sized super-high-res TVs with better-than-reality picture quality may soon be in your living room. What is OLED technology? Read more to find out what’s behind it, who the major players are and what it means for you.
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