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Games & Commerce
KakaoTalk adds reply feature to open chat
Kakao introduced a reply function in KakaoTalk open chatrooms through its 26.1.0 update, aiming to reduce confusion in busy rooms where multiple conversations mix. Users can continue a thread by replying to a specific message. The feature was first applied to Open Chat Community and will be rolled out sequentially to regular open chatrooms. The update also adds AI-powered functions using Kanana, including sharing VoiceTalk call summaries, improved file browsing and short video creation from images.
Games & Commerce
Baemin, Cheogatjib seasoned chicken operator partner to support growth of merchants on platform
Woowa Brothers, the operator of food delivery app Baedal Minjok, and Korea 153, the operator of Cheogatjib seasoned chicken, signed an MOU to raise franchisees’ online sales revenue and expand customer benefits, the company said on Jan. 28. The partners will strengthen cooperation centered on the Baemin platform, including menu optimization, new menu launches, in-app brand pages and joint promotions. They also plan shared programs for merchants and community contribution activities.
Mobility
Socar expands touchpoints by entering travel platforms
Socar said on Tuesday it will start offering its car-sharing reservation service through the NOL app operated by Nol Universe, expanding customer touchpoints. Users can access Socar via the app’s transport menu and book both round-trip rentals and vehicle delivery services. Socar said the partnership is its second channeling tie-up after starting with Naver in June 2024. The companies will run an opening promotion through Feb. 28.
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AI & Enterprise
NHN Dooray secures about 20 financial firms as SaaS clients, to expand with AI agents
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Industry
LG Display posts Q4 operating profit of 168.5 billion won, up 103 percent
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AI & Enterprise
Liner launches Scholar academic research service
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Telecommunications & Media
SKT builds ESG data platform to integrate and manage 280 data points
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Industry
Texas Instruments shares rise as outlook boost lifts analog chip recovery hopes
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AI & Enterprise
F5 posts first-quarter results as revenue and net profit rise
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Telecommunications & Media
LGU+ tracks malicious app servers to protect 30,000 customers from voice phishing
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Industry
Trump says he will work out a solution with South Korea, shifts to negotiation mode a day after tariff announcement
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Industry
FuriosaAI begins mass production of second-generation AI chip RNGD
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AI & Enterprise
Anthropic raises target for new funding round to $20 billion
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Telecommunications & Media
How to regulate 'big YouTubers'? National Assembly draft integrated media law signals fallout
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Finance
Policy hopes drive rally in 'Hekka-ne' stocks as focus turns to earnings
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AI & Enterprise
Sandoll, BGF Retail to expand cooperation on Hangul commerce use
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AI & Enterprise
Dokpamo second-round countdown as multimodal seen as key factor
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Industry
Imported EV market shifts in Korea as Tesla, BYD gain ground and German trio slips