Samsung Electronics Service said on March 30 it will expand its reservation service to 169 service centres nationwide from April 1. The service lets customers choose a time for checks of phones, tablets and wearable devices without waiting. A pilot at 23 centres began in September. The share of reservation customers in March rose by more than 50 percent from September, prompting a nationwide rollout.

Samsung Electronics Service and LG Electronics are offering pre-season air conditioner inspection services from March 3 to March 31, they said on Monday. The companies cited a longer summer season and urged customers to check units in advance. Samsung provides self-check guidance, SmartThings-based AI diagnostics and an early-bird cleaning promotion through April 30. LG offers home visits by engineers, app-based diagnostics and discounted cleaning services. Both offer free visit and inspection fees.