by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com One would assume that South Korea has the highest smartphone penetration in the world with its legion of KakaoTalk users and lightning-speed Internet. […]
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Mega Tiny Corp’s Zero G Case Allows iPhones to Defy Gravity
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Sometimes, for better or for worse, parents can attest that a smartphone or tablet can be the best babysitter. When out with […]
Asian Community Offended By Apple’s New Yellow Emoji
Previously, Apple’s emoji humans only came in one shade: White. Thankfully, Apple seems to have finally realized that there is such a thing as a non-white customer (in fact, there […]
Samsung Loses Ground to Apple in South Korea
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Samsung has always marketed their smartphones as the “next big thing,” but when Apple went big with the iPhone 6 and 6 […]
Samsung’s $92 Tizen Smartphone Might Be the Next Big Thing
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Samsung just unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday, but it’s probably not among those you’re looking for. That is unless you’re in […]
Samsung to Become Apple’s Primary Chip Supplier
by STEVE HAN Samsung Electronics will become Apple’s main supplier of application processors (APs) for iPhones and iPads starting in 2016, according to the Korea Times. The agreement vaults […]
3 South Korean Companies on Forbes’ List of the World’s Most Valuable Brands
by REERA YOO Three South Korean companies made the cut this year on Forbes’ annual list, “The World’s Most Valuable Brands.” Among the 100 brands listed, Samsung was ranked […]
Samsung, LG & Others Jab Apple While It’s Down During #Bendgate
by JAMES S. KIM The battle for smartphone supremacy hasn’t always been pretty, although some of the smartphones themselves are quite dazzling these days. Whether it’s in court between […]
The Latest ALS Ice Bucket Challengers: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. iPhone 5s
by JAMES S. KIM Everyone seems to be partaking in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which has raised over $53 million and counting since late July. People around the world […]
Friday’s Link Attack: Shari Song Enters State Senate Race; Samsung Galaxy S5 Hits Shelves; In-bee Park Awarded Player of the Year
Shari Song to run for key state Senate seat Seattle Times Democrats have finally recruited a candidate for the key state Senate race in South King County’s 30th district […]
Monday’s Link Attack: NK/SK Artillery Exchange; the Colbert Controversy and the ‘Weaponized Hashtag’; Russia Eyes Kaesong
South Korea Exchanges Artillery Fire With North Over Sea Border Bloomberg South Korea returned artillery fire after North Korea lobbed shells over the two countries’ western sea border, pushing […]
Monday's Link Attack: Korean Zombie, Clara C, Kraze Burger
‘Korean Zombie’ ties UFC mark with 7-second KO of Hominick USA Today The Korean Zombie turned off The Machine so quickly it tied an official record in the Ultimate […]
Tuesday's Link Attack: Forever 21, Steve Jobs Jeans, Benson Henderson
Forever 21 expands in China with support from L.A. mayor Los Angeles Times Los Angeles-based fashion retailer Forever 21 signed an agreement Tuesday to open a flagship store in […]
Wednesday’s Link Attack: Ken Jeong, Koreans Sue Apple
Ken Jeong Promotes ‘The Hangover Part II’ in Seoul Korean Beacon Ken Jeong, who plays ‘Mr. Chow’ in both Hangover films, arrived in Seoul earlier this week to promote […]
New App Offers Glimpse Into North Korean Society
A new application for the iPhone and iPad gives outsiders a rare glimpse into modern North Korean society. The free app, available here, is called Fotopedia North Korea and […]
