SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung C&T Corporation, a major player in South Korea’s construction industry, is set to revolutionize home automation by introducing a service that controls various Internet of Things (IoT) devices from different brands through its proprietary home platform application, Homeniq. The construction division of Samsung C&T announced on July 9 that [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a surprising turn of events, private label (PB) home appliances are making significant inroads into the South Korean market, traditionally dominated by major corporate brands. This trend, driven by cost-conscious consumers amid high inflation, is reshaping the landscape of the home appliance industry. A prime example of this shift [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday it has signed a deal to acquire the Netherlands-based home automation company Athom B.V. in a bid to create an open smart home ecosystem and enhance connectivity to home appliances and IoT devices. According to the company, LG Electronics will initially acquire an 80 [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics orchestrated a large-scale picnic on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on May 26 to celebrate the local launch of its MoodUP InstaView refrigerator. Coinciding with the city’s monthly car-free day that closes the iconic avenue to traffic, LG took the opportunity to organize its own promotional festivities. The company [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Dyson launched its WashG1 floor cleaning appliance in South Korea on May 27, introducing a suction-free device capable of wet cleaning and removing debris using water. At a launch event held at the Boffi showroom in Seoul’s Gangnam District, Dyson’s wireless vacuum cleaner engineering lead, Asaph Ooi, provided a live [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Korea plans to equip all its stores nationwide with travel mug washers manufactured by LG Electronics by 2027 in a bid to reduce the use of disposable cups, officials said Monday. The plan was announced after the environment ministry forged a business agreement with Starbucks, LG Electronics and [...]
SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it will lead the South Korean home appliances market with an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solution designed to connect all smart devices, simplifying domestic chores and reducing the time and effort required. “We have earned customer trust that Samsung Electronics is leading AI innovation [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — World IT Show 2024, the largest information and communications technology exhibition in South Korea, kicked off Wednesday in Seoul to showcase cutting-edge technologies of local and global companies, its organizer said. The three-day event is themed on “Innovation in everyday life, created by artificial intelligence (AI),” with 446 companies [...]
MILAN, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics will participate in the EuroCucina 2024 trade show, part of Milan Design Week, which is taking place from April 16 to 21. The company plans to unveil its design philosophy and cutting-edge home appliances. Milan Design Week is a global design and furniture fair, attracting more than 2,300 [...]
MILAN, Apr. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics has embarked on a ‘two-track’ strategy, unveiling both ultra-premium and volume-tier products, as it aims to strengthen its position in the European built-in kitchen appliance market. The company announced on April 15 that it will participate in the Milan Design Week 2024, the world’s largest design exhibition, taking [...]