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1 week ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., an electronic component manufacturer under South Korea’s Samsung Group, is accelerating its shift from a smartphone component supplier to a specialist in automotive electronics. According to multiple industry sources on Tuesday, Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ core business involves multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). MLCCs are key components in electronic circuits that help regulate the flow of current to ensure stability.
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1 week ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park So-ra |Park Seung-joo |Lee Sang-duk |Han Yubin
The series of tariffs announced by the United States are casting a dark cloud on South Korea’s information technology (IT) industry, with possible duties expected on smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices. According to multiple sources from the IT industry on Monday, the U.S. accounts for more than 30 percent of the entire revenue for Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. Their performance could fluctuate significantly depending on how the U.S. sets the tariff rates.
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2 weeks ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its newest television lineup, including a wide range of AI-powered models, as it continues to increase efforts to regain market share from Chinese rivals. The company unveiled the new products at Unbox & Discover 2025, a launch event held in Seoul, including AI-enhanced TVs (Neo QLED 8K, OLEd, and The Frame), ultra large TVs, Moving Style and The Premiere 5.
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3 weeks ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park So-ra |Lee Sang-duk |Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
Samsung Electronics Co. has appointed its mobile division chief, Roh Tae-moon, as the acting head of its Device eXperience (DX) division on Tuesday, following the sudden death of his predecessor, Han Jong-hee. Roh will oversee the division, which includes the TV, home appliance, and smartphone businesses. Roh, who has been with Samsung Electronics since 1997, has played a key role in the success of the Galaxy phones and recently led the expansion of new markets with the Galaxy S25 series.
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3 weeks ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its newest product lineup of AI-powered home appliances. By integrating advanced AI technology with large screens, the company has introduced a smarter, more connected home experience across home appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.
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4 weeks ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
South Korean chipmaking giant SK hynix Inc. said it has fully secured orders for 2025’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply target. Speaking at an annual general meeting of shareholders held at SK hynix’s headquarters in Icheon, the company’s Chief Executive Officer Kwak Noh-jung added that negotiations with customers for the 2026 volume will be completed by the end of the first half of 2025. SK hynix supplies its flagship 12-layer HBM3E memory to major clients, including Nvidia Corp.
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1 month ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
Samsung Group has launched open recruitment for new employees this year on Monday across its key subsidiaries. According to the conglomerate, 16 subsidiaries, including Samsung Electronics Co., Samsung Display Co., and Samsung SDI Co., have launched hiring new employees for the first half of the year. Applicants can submit their applications for public recruitment through the Samsung Careers website until March 17.
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1 month ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
SK hynix Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has launched the construction of its first fabrication plant at a chip cluster in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on Monday. SK hynix had initially planned to begin construction on the first fab in March but the groundbreaking has been moved up with the city of Yongin granting a building permit on Friday.
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1 month ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
LG Display Co. will begin mass producing the industry’s first 40-inch Pillar to Pillar (P2P) automotive display. The Seoul-based display giant said on Monday that its new technology will debut in Afeela, Sony Honda Mobility Inc.’s first sedan. Sony Honda Mobility Inc. is a joint venture established by Sony Group Corp and Honda Motor Co.With this mass production of the 40-inch P2P display, LG Display shows its ability to manufacture large screens at scale without size limits.
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2 months ago | 
pulse.mk.co.kr | Kim Dong-eun |Jeong Ji-seong |Park Seung-joo |Han Yubin
South Korean conglomerates that manufacture steel, batteries, and vehicles are on high alert as all three key exports face uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. As part of their effort to mitigate the tariff ramifications, Korean business giants are working swiftly to develop strategies and tap into their connections with the U.S. government.
