samsung launches galaxy gear smartwatch in berlin

Samsung launches Galaxy Gear smartwatch in Berlin

South Korean electronics giant Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its hotly anticipated smartwatch the Galaxy Gear, which allows users to make calls, receive texts and emails and take photos.
vietnams elite cyclists korea bound

Vietnam’s Elite Cyclists Korea-Bound

The Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA), the Korean Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO), and the National Sports Complex (NSC) in cooperation with Vietnam Sports Platform (VSP) have jointly arranged for a group of top Vietnamese cyclists to train in Korea.
south korean firms underline their social responsibilities

South Korean firms underline their social responsibilities

Corporate social responsibility is becoming more familiar in Vietnam, with Korean businesses at the forefront.
dpm nhans first activities in republic of korea

DPM Nhan’s first activities in Republic of Korea

Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan had working sessions with the ministries of science, ICT and future planning, employment and labor, security and public administration on the first day of his working visit to the Republic of Korea.
rok president park geun hye to visit vn

RoK President Park Geun-hye to visit VN

With an aim to boost bilateral comprehensive ties, President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Geun-hye will pay an official visit to Vietnam from September 7-11, the Presidential Office said on Wednesday.
samsung to unveil smartwatch next month

Samsung to unveil 'smartwatch' next month

South Korea's Samsung Electronics will unveil its new Galaxy Gear "smartwatch" early next month, ahead of Apple's iWatch, Bloomberg news and a fan site said Saturday.
top south korean movie star lee byung hun marries

Top South Korean movie star Lee Byung-Hun marries

Top South Korean movie star Lee Byung-Hun, one of the best known faces of the "Korean Wave" of popular culture, married actress Lee Min-Jung on Saturday.
some samsung imports banned in us patent case

Some Samsung imports banned in US patent case

The US International Trade Commission on Friday blocked imports of some Samsung electronic devices following complaints by Apple that the South Korean company had violated its patents.
hyundai heavy wins 33b power plant order in saudi arabia

Hyundai Heavy wins $3.3b power plant order in Saudi Arabia

South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said Monday it had won a $3.3 billion order to build a steam power plant in Saudi Arabia.
the show does not go on for south korean star

The show does not go on for South Korean star

South Korean star Lee Min Ho's expected concert in Hanoi will be cancelled due to too expensive ticket prices and modest sales.
south korea to host 2015 presidents cup

South Korea to host 2015 Presidents Cup

The Presidents Cup golf matches will make their Asian debut in 2015 when US and International teams will meet in South Korea, US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said Wednesday.
south korean star concert delayed in vietnam

South Korean star concert delayed in Vietnam

South Korean star Lee Min Ho's concert, which is due to take place on August 3 in Hanoi, has been delayed because of the Vietnamese promoter's weak capability.
ppp deal preferred for airport

PPP deal preferred for airport

South Korea’s Joinus Company Ltd has proposed switching from a build-operate-transfer model to a public-private-partnership investment approach for the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Van Don international airport project.
japan beat s korea to win east asian cup

Japan beat S Korea to win East Asian Cup

Japan claimed the East Asian Cup for the first time Sunday with a 2-1 win for the men's team over hosts South Korea, crushing China's hopes of taking home some silverware.
korean firms predict bright industrial future for vietnam

Korean firms predict bright industrial future for Vietnam

Vietnam has tightened diplomatic and economic ties with South Korea and Myanmar.