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Hyundai Motor Group showcased a 5-MW water electrolysis module capable of producing about 700 tons of hydrogen a year, alongside commercial vehicle fuel-cell technology and an automated refueling robot. South Korea has 49,634 registered hydrogen vehicles and 514 commercial stations, according to a national hydrogen information portal.
The November estimated wait for every Genesis G90 configuration, including the long-wheelbase model, is one month. Orders placed on November 5 are expected to be delivered in December, though timing can vary with inventory and production allocation.
Qualcomm reported $5.137 billion in handset revenue for fiscal Q4 2026, down 26% year over year. Rising component costs could influence smartphone pricing, but the results do not signal a Galaxy price increase in South Korea.
Kyowon Wells launched the Mineral Loess Mat Plus on November 4, with 11.5 kg of loess balls and adjustable temperatures from 20°C to 60°C. The company is offering up to 17% off monthly rental fees in November, but the new model’s price was not listed publicly; prices shown online are for the previous model.
Samsung.com is offering several Galaxy Buds4 Pro perks through November 30, including a delivery coupon, review points and a gift certificate for select store pickups. Each offer has different eligibility requirements.
Qualcomm will report its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results after the U.S. market closes on November 4 Pacific Time, which is early on November 5 in Korea. Handset chip revenue, memory costs, and the next-quarter outlook are the key indicators to watch.
Hite-Jinro has confirmed it is preparing a ready-made somaek, a Korean drink mixing beer and soju, that combines its Terra beer and Chamisul soju. Launch date, can size, alcohol content, price, and sales channels have not been announced yet.
South Korea’s sixth national supercomputer, Han River, began operating on the 2nd. Its theoretical computing performance is 24 times that of its predecessor, and official service for researchers is scheduled to begin on December 14.
Starting Nov. 2, KT restricted new sign-ups, number transfers and device changes involving 3G phones and LTE phones that do not support HD Voice (VoLTE). Existing customers can check whether they qualify for a device replacement, monthly bill discounts or termination support.
South Korea’s exports totaled $930 billion in the first 10 months of the year, putting the government’s annual $1 trillion target within reach. Cosmetics, food and agricultural products, and biopharmaceuticals all posted record October sales.
China’s CXMT says it has completed validation of an engineering sample built on a sixth-generation 4F² DRAM platform. With performance details and production volumes still undisclosed, any effect on smartphone or PC memory prices remains uncertain.
SanDisk's fiscal first-quarter operating profit soared nearly 50-fold as AI data centers absorbed most of its NAND flash supply. Consumer SSD discounts could shrink as manufacturers prioritize data-center shipments, even as retail NAND prices remain flat for now.
Tesla and SpaceX have each formed special committees to explore a possible merger, but no deal has been finalized. Investors should look past AI synergy talk and focus on the exchange ratio, control, and Musk's conflicts of interest.
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 17-based One UI 9 update to Galaxy devices in South Korea in stages, now extending to the Galaxy S24 lineup. Users can check eligibility through Settings and the Samsung Members app, with carrier, region and storage space all affecting rollout timing.
Apple has unveiled new MacBook Pro models featuring its first touchscreen OLED display. South Korean preorders begin October 30 ahead of a November 6 release.
Hyundai Motor has launched the Elantra N Monochrome, a special edition of its high-performance compact sedan, in South Korea on October 29. Pricing and detailed trims have not yet been revealed, so buyers can only reference the price of the standard Elantra N for now.
Samsung has released the Galaxy Buds On, open-ear clip-style wireless earbuds designed for listeners who want to stay aware of their surroundings while enjoying music. The earbuds launched in Korea on Oct. 27 for 299,000 won in a single black color.
Three redemption codes revealed during Genshin Impact's version 7.2 special livestream are valid until October 26 at 1 p.m. Korea time. Entering all three nets players 300 Primogems plus other valuable materials.
BYD's plug-in hybrid SUV Sealion 6 DM-i saw sales fall sharply in its second month on the South Korean market, from 500 units in August to 311 in September. The automaker has since added a higher-performance AWD trim priced at 41.9 million won, now open for pre-order.
