[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Showcasing its next generation of revolutionary smart appliances for 2012, LG Electronics (LG) is highlighting its upgraded Smart ThinQ™ technology and its new Home Energy Management System (HeMS) at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas. Together, Smart ThinQ™ and HeMS provide consumers with a more comfortable and convenient way to manage chores, as well as potentially big savings in energy use and electricity bills. At CES, visitors to the LG booth will also experience enhanced device-to-device connectivity across home appliances, Smart TVs, smartphones and PCs. Also
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) will present the future of TV technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with the unveiling of the world’s largest OLED TV with a display size of 55 inches. By incorporating the company’s 4-Color Pixels and Color Refiner features with LG Display’s advanced OLED (organic light-emitting diode) panels, LG OLED TV generates the most natural colors of any TV set at a much lower price point than could have been achieved using the standard manufacturing process. “Working closely with LG Display, we have a product which not only delivers on
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) will unveil the world’s largest 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. By combining LG’s industry-leading 3D technology and Smart TV function with UD display technology, the 84-inch TV breaks new ground in immersive 3D home entertainment. “LG is pushing the limits of home entertainment innovation with this 3D UD TV,” said Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. “We are bringing together all our Smart TV and 3D knowledge in the 3D UD TV in order to demonstrate to the CES audie
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Citibank Korea (CEO Yung-gu Ha, www.citibank.co.kr) has been recognized by its implementation of sustainable design practices reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As from Nov. 18th, the renovation project of CKI Yeongdeungpo Br. has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design –Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) Certification (silver) from United Stated Green Building Council (USGBC). This is significant achievement because it was nation’s very first certified project in the financial sector. This certification proves that the mission of Citibank Korea “mini
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]GM Korea Company today introduced the Chevrolet Captiva with a 2.0-liter diesel engine to the public at the Chevrolet Winter Festival. The new model, which goes on sale nationwide from January 2012, delivers more value and gives SUV buyers more choices. It complements the Captiva 2.2-liter diesel and 2.4-liter gasoline models launched earlier this year. “The new Captiva 2.0-liter diesel model offers best-in-class torque, along with outstanding safety and quietness,” said Ankush Arora, GM Korea Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales. “It also comes with more cus
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq:MU) today announced results of operations for its first quarter of fiscal 2012, which ended December 1, 2011. For the first quarter, the company had a net loss attributable to Micron shareholders of $187 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.1 billion. The results for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compare to a net loss of $135 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.1 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, and net income of $155 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, on net sales of $2.3 billion f
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]According to the World Energy Outlook 2010, electricity demand is expected to grow at 2.2 percent per year to 2035. This demand, combined with increasing populations, rise of electric vehicles, and inefficient infrastructures, will add more strain to the electricity grid. By engaging and empowering the consumer to make smarter energy decisions, the industry can further focus on accelerating innovation cycles and developing new programs that will help create a sustainable energy infrastructure. In order to achieve this, it comes to down to ease and simplicity for the consu
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]GM Korea’s Alpheon sedan came on top of 2011 Safest Car of the Year awarded by the Korean Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. The Chevrolet Orlando came in third, while the Chevrolet Aveo also made the list of safest cars in Korea. The Safe Car of the Year award, now in its third year, is given to vehicles that achieve an overall score of 50 or more (out of 54) and five stars in every category in Korea New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP) testing conducted by the Korean ministry. This year, KNCAP crash tests were carried out on 11 passenger cars that were laun
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The Russell Asia Pacific Defensive Index reflected a (-7.3%) year-to-date, through December 13, significantly outperforming the Russell Asia Pacific Dynamic Index which reflected a (-19.8%) loss for the same time period. The Russell Asia Pacific Index reflected a (-14.6%) return year-to-date through December 13. “While Asia will not be immune to tighter credit conditions in Europe, we do see some positive news coming out of the region. Inflation appears to have peaked, market share valuations are attractive across the region and China, specifically, has scope to significa
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) and Intel entered into a strategic alliance to adopt and jointly promote Intel? Wireless Display (WiDi) technology. Intel WiDi will be embedded into next year’s LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, making them the first in the TV industry to feature Intel WiDi technology. Intel WiDi is a wireless connectivity inter-face which allows for instant, high-definition viewing of content stored in notebooks and other external mobile devices on large screen TVs, projectors or monitors. “Through this strategic alliance, CINEMA 3D Smart TV users will be able to access a wider