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    South Korean president has been impeached, Samsung accused of bribery

    Samsung has been accused of accepting "government favors in relation to duty-free licenses" following bribes that were paid to the South Korean president and her advisor Choi Soon-sil. The impeachment motion says that a total of 36 billion won was given by Samsung to the government. Prosecutors...
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    Samsung Galaxy S7 edge in Pearl Black rumored for a Dec 9 launch in South Korea

    The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge in Pearl Black is expected to make its debut in South Korea on December 9th. The new color option will come with 128GB of storage.
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    YouTube Red now available in South Korea

    YouTube Red has been available in the US, New Zealand, Australia, and Mexico for a while now. South Korea will be the fifth country to join that list, as evidenced by a new listing on Google's support page for the service.
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    Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) is now available in South Korea

    After making its official debut in China back in September, the Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) is now available in South Korea as well. The phone is currently selling for KRW 399,300 (around $340) and is available in black and gold.
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    South Korea's state-run lab is re-investigating the Galaxy Note 7

    When the first Galaxy Note 7 recall was underway for devices that were catching fire, South Korea's state-run testing laboratory launched an investigation into the phone. The lab was supposed to receive five Galaxy Note 7 units that had caught fire so it could use X-ray and computerized...
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    LG announces they are rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to the LG G5 in South Korea

    The LG V20 was the first smartphone to ship with Nougat, and now the company has started rolling out their first OTA update. At this time, the OTA update is being limited to South Korea, but it will also be released in the Americas, Asia and other markets "in the weeks to come."
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    Mid-range LG U smartphone unveiled with octa-core processor, 5.2-inch 1080p display

    LG has a new smartphone - the LG U. The mid-range device is powered by a 1.14 GHz octa-core processor with 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 13MP main camera, 8MP front-facing camera and 3,000 mAh battery. The LG U will sell for KRW 396,000 in South Korea, roughly $345 USD.
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    Samsung will limit the battery charge capacity of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea

    Samsung recently pushed out an update to customers in Europe that limited its battery capacity to 60%. Now, it's being reported they will do the exact same to devices that are still being used in South Korea.
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    Over 500 South Korean Galaxy Note 7 consumers are seeking compensation

    A budding group of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 buyers in South Korea are starting to seek compensation for damages from Samsung. 527 buyers are satisfied with the replacement and exchange process itself, however they fee they're owed more from Samsung for emotional damage and other miscellaneous...
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    A Samsung Galaxy Note 7 class action lawsuit seeks damages for inconvenience and anxiety

    38 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners in South Korea have filed a class action lawsuit against Samsung, each seeking 300,000 won ($266 USD) in damages for the inconvenience and anxiety that the defective Note 7 and recall caused them.
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    With the Note 7 out of the picture, the S7 becomes best selling smartphone in South Korea

    A new report shows that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is currently the best selling smartphone in South Korea, selling 15,000 units per day over the past week. Sales of the Galaxy S7 spiked once the Galaxy Note 7 was officially discontinued and pulled from store shelves.
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    Samsung representing the Galaxy Note 7's second recall as optional in South Korea

    It is now a federal crime to take the Note 7 on a plane in the US, but Samsung appears to be downplaying the phone's second recall in its home country. Apparently, Samsung is informing Note 7 owners in South Korea that their units are exempt from the recall. Since many airlines have banned...
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    South Korean government is also investigating why new Note 7s are exploding

    South Korea's state-run Korea Testing Laboratory is in possession of 5 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units which have exploded and will be using x-rays and computerized topography in an effort to determine why replacement Note 7 devices have been going up in flames. So far, reports claim Samsung has not...
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    The Galaxy Note 7 battery issues could mean more bad times for South Korea's economy

    South Korea's economy hasn't done very well as of late, and the Bank of Korea just voted to keep interest rates at a record low of 1.25%. Some economists worry that the Galaxy Note 7 battery issues could turn into an export crisis, which would mean it'll take longer for their economy to bounce back.
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    Galaxy Note 7 owners in South Korea are being offered financial perks to return their devices

    To ensure that the defective Note 7s get returned as quickly as possible, Samsung is now offering financial perks to Note 7 owners in South Korea for turning the phones back in. Those who return their device for a full refund can get a 30,000 won ($27) coupon. Those who decide to exchange the...
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    South Korea to take a closer look at Google's Android agreements with manufacturers

    Google's agreements with handset manufacturers in South Korea will be scrutinized to ensure that there are no violations against South Korean anti-competition laws.
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    Two 'safe' Galaxy Note 7s go up in smoke in South Korea

    Based on reports out of South Korea, two more replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units have exploded. Samsung has not issued any official statement, but the company is likely working overtime to properly identify the units and the cause of the explosion.
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    Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) now available through SK Telecom for 649,000 won

    SK Telecom has announced that it is now selling the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) for 649,000 won ($583 USD). The phone is currently exclusive to SK Telecom in South Korea. The company is also offering a 250,000 won subsidy to those who pick up the phone with a "6.5-gigabyte" monthly data plan.
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    30,000 Samsung Galaxy Note 7s sell in South Korea in just 3 days

    Sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 started up again in South Korea on October 1st and Samsung has reported that it has already sold 30,000 units. While that sounds like Samsung is off to a good (re)start with the Note 7, that figure also includes device deliveries for pre-orders which were...
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    Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) unveiled for South Korea

    Samsung has taken the wraps off of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) and its full-metal-body. The phone comes with an octa-core Exynos 7420, 3GB of RAM, 16 and 8-megapixel cameras, 3,300 mAh battery and a 5.7-inch display. SK Telecom is throwing in a free phone case, a screen protector, and a...
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    South Korean customers reportedly still love the Galaxy Note 7

    The Korea Herald is reporting that the Galaxy Note 7 is still popular in Samsung's home country. The report says ~16,000 new Galaxy Note 7 devices were activated on Wednesday, which is good for the country.
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    LG V20 heading to South Korea 'this week'

    A press release from LG states that the LG V20 will be making its way to South Korea "this week." Unfortunately, no specific date was given. Based on previous rumors, the LG V20's retail debut wasn't expected until the second half of Ocotber.
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    Pre-order deliveries of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea will resume tomorrow

    Samsung has announced that the remaining customers who pre-ordered the Note 7 back in August will start receiving their devices tomorrow. Samsung isn't planning to recommence sales of the Note 7 for new customers until October 1st.
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    Replaced Note 7 devices in South Korea still malfunctioning

    South Korean Samsung customers are reporting their replaced Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices still have trouble with overheating and discharging too quickly. The company began replacing devices in the country this past Monday, but acknowledged on Friday that some consumers were experiencing trouble...
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    Samsung postpones sales of new Galaxy Note 7s in South Korea until October 1

    Since only half of the recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units have been replaced in South Korea, Samsung has decided to delay sales of new units by three days. Samsung believes that it would lose momentum on the recall of defective units if sales of new units began on September 28th as originally...
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