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Google Faces Criticism in South Korea for Carbon Emissions and Network Usage

Google Faces Criticism in South Korea for Carbon Emissions and Network Usage

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Google, which dominates internet traffic in South Korea, is facing criticism for its substantial carbon footprint and alleged evasion of social responsibility, according to a report by a South Korean lawmaker.  Kim Woo-young, a Democratic Party representative in the National Assembly’s Science, Technology, Information Broadcasting, and Communications Committee, revealed that [...]

Court Affirms Antitrust Fine Imposed on Google for Alleged Enforcement of Android OS Practices

Court Affirms Antitrust Fine Imposed on Google for Alleged Enforcement of Android OS Practices

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – A Seoul court ruled Wednesday against the American technology company Google in a suit the company filed to cancel an antitrust fine imposed for forcing smartphone makers to install its Android OS system. The Fair Trade Commission slapped a fine of 224.93 billion won (US$167.97 million) on Google LLC, [...]

Google Unveils New Image-based Search Feature for Premium Android Smartphones

Google Unveils New Image-based Search Feature for Premium Android Smartphones

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Google said Thursday its new image-based search feature for premium Android smartphones, including Samsung Electronics Co.’s latest Galaxy S24 series, will be launched later this month. The new function, named “Circle to Search,” will be available to users of Google’s Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy S24 [...]

FTC Commissions Research on Digital Advertising Market, Signaling a Potential Investigation into Google

FTC Commissions Research on Digital Advertising Market, Signaling a Potential Investigation into Google

SEJONG, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a fact-finding effort concerning Google’s alleged unfair practices, which include monopolizing the digital advertising market and engaging in ‘gapjil,’ a term referring to an arrogant and authoritarian attitude or actions by individuals or businesses in positions of power. According to industry [...]

S. Korea Seeks 68 Bln Won of Fines on Google, Apple for In-app Billing Irregularities

S. Korea Seeks 68 Bln Won of Fines on Google, Apple for In-app Billing Irregularities

SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s telecommunications regulator said Friday it seeks to slap up to 68 billion won (US$50.42 million) in combined fines against Alphabet Inc’s Google and Apple Inc. for their violation of the country’s in-app payment laws. In August 2022, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) launched a probe into Google [...]

Kakao, Naver Face Threat as Global Tech Giants Challenge Domination in S. Korea

Kakao, Naver Face Threat as Global Tech Giants Challenge Domination in S. Korea

SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — KakaoTalk and Naver, two popular platforms in South Korea known as the “people’s messenger” and “people’s portal,” respectively, are facing a growing challenge from global tech giants. KakaoTalk’s position as the top platform for monthly active users (MAU) is being threatened by Google’s YouTube, with a narrow gap of 507,487 [...]

Samsung Faces Serious Competitor in Fast Growing Foldable Phone Market

Samsung Faces Serious Competitor in Fast Growing Foldable Phone Market

SEOUL, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) — For the past few years, Samsung Electronics has been the dominant player in the global foldable smartphone market, where early tech adopters have lugged around small tablet-sized phones in exchange for creative dual screen use. Now, the South Korean tech giant is facing its most serious competitor yet — [...]