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Welcome to the metaverse

Meta is the new name of Facebook. Microsoft and Nvidia are also preparing to release their versions of the metaverse. What has made big global tech companies suddenly become so engrossed with the metaverse?The answer may be found...

2021-12-05

Facebook, Netflix slapped on wrists for data issues

A regulatory body fined Facebook and Netflix a combined 6.69 billion won ($5.7 million) for violating personal information protection laws on Wednesday.

2021-08-25

See ya Tesla and Apple! Hello Google and Roblox!

Tesla and Apple have long been the most popular foreign stocks for Korean investors — but not anymore.

2021-07-26

Social media platforms fail to offer options for visually impaired users

Sharing one’s life on social media has become an everyday occurrence for many. But nowadays, rather than posting a photo on their feeds, many people prefer to make “stories.” Major social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram offer ...

2021-07-20

FTC raided Facebook's Korea offices, say reports

Facebook is reportedly under investigation for forcing app developers to advertise exclusively on its platform and not with its rivals

2021-04-15

Netflix and Facebook disclose 2020 Korea financial results

Facebook and Netflix have disclosed their Korean financials for the first time ever following a change in the law.

2021-04-13

SK Telecom starts sale of Facebook's Oculus VR headset

SK Telecom has started domestic sales of Facebook’s latest Oculus virtual reality (VR) headset in Korea, a move that aims to capture the growing interest in augmented reality (AR) and VR headsets.

2021-02-01

Naver, Kakao and Wavve all caught in 'Netflix Law' net

Naver, Kakao and Wavve have been designated as content providers legally obliged to take responsibility for network stability, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT on Monday. They were named alongside Google, Netflix and Facebook.

2021-01-18

Kim Jang-hoon saying farewell to Facebook

Singer Kim Jang-hoon is pulling the plug on his Facebook account due to fake fan clubs that have sprung up. “I will be closing this account soon,” Kim announced on Facebook Wednesday. “One of my longtime fans impersonated me [through fake accounts]..

2021-01-14

Cafe24 offers direct connection to Facebook Shops

Online shopping vendors that built their websites with Cafe24, a Korean e-commerce platform provider, are now able to automatically update their products on Facebook Shops.

2020-12-08

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