[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Kia Motors Corporation has been awarded three environmental certificates by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organization, in recognition of the strong eco-credentials of its three newest models. The low tailpipe emissions of the new Kia Picanto, Rio and Optima, and the advanced manufacturing processes used in their production, resulted in all three models being certified according to the ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The LCA inspection examines the environmental impact of both the car and its overall manufacturing process throughout the course
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced the development of 32 gigabyte (GB) double data rate-3 (DDR3) registered dual Inline memory modules (RDIMMs) that use three dimensional (3D) through silicon via (TSV) package technology. Samsung’s advanced 30 nanometer (nm) class* technology leverages module performance and power features to deliver a substantially greener memory solution than the preceding 40nm-class based modules. Engineering samples have been released for evaluation. “These 32GB RDIMMs fully support the high-
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]As urban transport networks and other electronic ticketing operators seek to improve their smart-card based services, STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of secure microcontrollers, has unveiled a new secure IC supporting the latest version of the popular Calypso ticketing open standard. The chip supports extra, innovative services, and is unique in offering backward compatibility with legacy Calypso readers, allowing operators to introduce next-generation cards quickly an
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) has been honored twice at the European Imaging and Sound Associations (EISA) 2011 Awards, winning the “European 3D Home Theater Solution” prize for its 55LW650S CINEMA 3D Smart TV and HLX56S 3D Blu-rayTM Sound Bar, and a “European HT 5.1 System” award for its HX966TZ/TZW Smart 3D Blu-ray™ home theater system. Chosen by representatives of 50 multimedia magazines from 19 countries around Europe, EISA’s awards are among the most prestigious in the home entertainment industry. “These awards show once again that LG is at the leading edge of home entertainme
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]WISH Company has recently launched its WISH Trend mall selling Korea’s beauty/fashion/entertainment items directly to its customers abroad. WISH Trend originated from the fact that the Hallyu boom has been intensifying, leading to the increased interest of Korean beauty and fashion by the world. Despite the booming Hallyu, there has only been a handful of brands that are noticed by consumers abroad; the rest, unrecognized and indifferent. WISH Trend has both B2B and B2C functions. Anyone who visits the website can purchase items unique to Korea, free of shipping charges.
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]SEOUL, August 5, 2011 – The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea) expressed strong support for the recent announcement by the leaders of the U.S. Senate that there is an agreed, bipartisan pathway forward to approve pending trade agreements and the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said in a joint statement on Wednesday that they had found a "path forward" for the Senate to take up trade deals with Korea, Colombia and Panama along with the job-retraining progra
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]There is an increasingly loud call for re-examination on the dealing strategy of Korean government regarding Dokdo issues in reference to the recent attempt of Japanese lawmakers of Liberal Democratic Party to visit Ulleungdo. Especially because Japan‘s ambition to plunder Dokdo is getting gradually conspicuous, there are limits to respond only through ’friendly diplomacy.' Things are moving into quite different direction. Following the release of authorized textbook claiming Japan‘s possession of Dokdo in last March, Japan has released a White Paper specifying Dokdo as J
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the Letter of Intent (LOI) from Korean Air signed on June 21 at the 2011 Paris Air Show to acquire 10 CS300 airliners has now been converted into a firm order. The transaction also includes options on 10 CS300 aircraft and purchase rights for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft. The firm order makes Korean Air, South Korea's flagship airline, the launch customer for the CSeries aircraft in Asia. The airline currently operates a fleet of 137 passenger and cargo jet aircraft to 115 cities in 39 countries. “Korean Air's selection of the
[By WTF/NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The 6th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships concluded its three-day competition in a great success in Vladivostok, Russia on July 31, 2011. A total of 18 countries took home at least one medal at the annual championships, showing an even taekwondo poomsae techniques among nations. Besides the poomsae competitions, there were five-country invitational five-member kyorugi team exhibition matches, a three-nation friendship free-style poomsae contest, and a friendship poomsae contest for WTF member national association officials and WTF Council members, all of them
[By WTF/NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Host Russia, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Chinese Taipei and Korea earned their respective country at least one gold medal on the second day of the 6th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Vladivostok, Russia on July 30, 2011. About 570 athletes from 53 countries are attending the three-day annual World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, which took place at the Olympiets sports complex. On the second day competition, Korea took home two gold medals and one silver medal, while host Russia won one gold and one silver. Chinese Taipei won one gold and two bronze medals.