We're reaching the end of the year pretty quick here, so before my list of interesting or noteworthy links gets too big, let's post them and give you some things to read as the evenings get darker. I can't believe how bleakly dark it is starting at what seems like 5pm. Pretty depressing to head to work in the dark and come home in the dark. I should buy one of those IR lights or something.
Amazon free delivery
In case you missed it, Amazon is offering free delivery to South Korea on orders over $99 with certain products. The good news is that a large amount of products seem eligible for the deal, mostly those that are "fulfilled by Amazon". It looks like this may be related to Amazon's partnering with Korea's own "11th Street" online retailer: SK Telecom and Amazon enter equity deal for ecommerce boost | ZDNet
Society, Culture, Lifestyle, etc. links
- What's left in rustic county after'ginseng rush
- [Herald Interview] From former epicenter to ero cases, Daegu vows lessons won't go unlearned
- COVID Guidelines for University Entrance Exam Announced
- Woman arrested for allegedly abusing adopted baby to death
- S. Korean company develops paint capable of preventing spread of COVID-19 virus and microorganisms
- Gyeongju city plans to sue driver of SUV parked atop ancient tomb
- How to Rent a City Bike in Seoul | Expat Guide Korea
- Police Recruits Allowed'Inoffensive' Tattoos
- Foreign population in Korea decentralized from Seoul to major cities and provinces
- Suspended airmail service amid pandemic draws consumer complaints
- Online marketplace rife with illegal items and unethical sellers
- Will avatars be K-pop's newest superstars?
- Los Angeles City Council to name crossroads'SM Entertainment Square'
- Term'Alien' Dropped from Foreigner Identification Cards
- The Digitization of Hangul and its Effect on South Korea's Economic Success
- Audio device shop shows how cool things used to be
- S. Korea's image among Americans more positive than ever before, poll finds
- Free Comic Book Day' comes to Korea
- Korean Land Owned by Chinese Grows Fivefold
- Study finds up to 23% salary gap by region
- Naver accused of suppressing public opinion with new ranking system
- [INTERVIEW]'Star Trek' writer shares his obsession with King Sejong, Korean alphabet
- Americans more smitten with South Korea than ever
- Court Recognizes Death of Seoul-Busan Commuter as Industrial Accident
- Korean startup Influedo's platform connects K-Pop global fans with K-Pop artists
- “He Won't Permit My Child's Nationality Change nor Provide Any Financial Support”
- Shortage of fresh tomatoes bugs burger chains
- State Developer to Introduce QR Code-based Public Toilets for Women
- Seoul district office to demonstrate AI-based care robots for abandoned pets
- S. Korea to Subsidize Adoption of Abandoned Animals
Business, tech, etc. links
- SK Telecom applies popular navigation app to Google Android Auto
- Netflix law' to go into effect from Dec. 10
- Kakao TV accumulates 106 million views in three months after launch
- Korea's second Apple Store to open in Yeouido
- Expressway Rest Stops Enable Smartphone Ordering Service
- Naver Unveils Clova Note AI Voice Recording Service
- Apple to open 2nd store in S. Korea
- Naver's new office will be run by robots with a central'brain'
- China's WeChat Pay and Seoul's Zero Pay now interoperable
- Kakao's live commerce service garners 10 million views in six months
- Samsung to release new rugged tablet PC in S. Korea in November
- Internet watchdog regards decentralized identity as killer app in non-contact era
- Watchmakers Blame Coupang for Distributing Fake Luxury Watches
- KakaoTalk users to be able to make multiple profiles
- Kakao sets new standards for digital wallet
- Ransomware forces E-Land South Korean retail giant to close stores
- Google delays Play Store commission fee increases in South Korea after facing backlash
- Hancom Group Enters the US Home Robot Market
- Kakao profit up 180 percent as advertising starts to pay off
- South Korea's First AI News Anchor Makes Debut
- KT joins hands with Naver to provide air quality information for upgraded weather forecast
- Smart CCTV cameras used for AI-based parking lot-sharing service in Seoul
- SK Telecom launches subscription-based Xbox service in S. Korea
- Pilot Service of “Kkachi On,” SMG's Free Public Wi-Fi
- Is Coupang following in footsteps of Amazon?
- SKT to increase AI services, “Bixby is not a competitor to Siri”
- Baskin Robbins opens new store in'old' village
- SK Broadband wins contract to establish national backbone network
- Unmanned mail delivery service showcased on college campus in S. Korea
- Kakao Bank offers service for teens
- Self-sailing boat makes successful test voyage near Samsung shipyard
- S. Korea to tighten regulations on direct online buying of foreign products
- Credit card companies get creative to attract new customers
- Convenience stores' sales much affected by B Mart, Yo Mart
- SK Telecom Brings AR Navigation to Starfield Coex Mall
- Video game developer Riot Games to host online exhibit for Hanbok Day
- FSS to limit unlicensed investment consulting via Kakao, Telegram-The Korea Herald
- Google Cloud Helps Samsung's Bixby Learn Faster
- LG Uplus Releases International Space Station VR Series with Telco Alliance
- Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee passes away at age 78
- Seoul city to launch new public Wi-Fi service on trial basis
- Privacy Concerns over Thermal Imaging Cameras with Facial Recognition Functions
- Amateur investors in their 20s/30s in tears over Big Hit losses
- [Notice] Naver makes drastic changes to its article ranking system
- Uber agrees to form joint venture with SK Telecom for e-hailing and flying car businesses
- Korean yoga pants and processed food prove popular on Amazon
- SK Telecom's virtual space enables avatar conference and performance
- LG begins official sales of rollable OLED TV
- Naver, CJ Group move to strengthen alliance through stock swap
- SK Telecom and Uber to form ride-hailing joint venture
- Kakao TV paves new path for entertainers and producers
- Naver partners with car parts and software platform companies to develop in-vehicle infotainment
- SK Telecom adds voice recognition system to dialer app
- SK Telecom Launches AI-based Phone Calling App
- Universes collide when IP is expanded across sectors
- Naver fined for search manipulation
- Seoul City to Apply Hydrothermal Air Conditioning Technology to New Transit Complex
- Naver to stop ranking news stories by number of views
- [Issue IN]'Smile' of Yu Gwan-soon restored by AI
- Kakao T Lets You Know if Parking Lots are Full or Not Before Arrival
- Kakao TV launches this month, takes on Netflix
- Main Bourse to Offer English Filing Services Starting Monday
- Kakao unit secures stake in US web comics company Tapas
- Telcos' Text Messaging Service to Make Forays into Corporate Messaging Market
- Kakao Work could change the way you interact in office
- 네이버 뮤직 연동 서비스 종료 사전 안내 : 네이버 블로그 - If you were a Naver Music user, the service is being depreciated and replaced with Naver Vibe.
- 목에 걸고, 붙여 쓰는 컨트롤러...카카오 '미니링크' 출시 | Bloter.net - Kakao releases "Mini Link" dongle device, for voice interaction with their "Kakao i" AI assistant. Basically a Kakao version of an Apple Watch without a screen.
- 청틱톡👋 (@k_newdeal) 공식 TikTok | 청틱톡👋 님의 최신 TikTok 동영상 시청 - The Korean Presidential office, aka the Blue House, is on TikTok
- "속삭여도 들어요" 카카오, 스마트스피커 '미니헥사' 출시 | Bloter.net - Kakao has another model in their lineup of smart speakers with "Kakao i" assistant: the "Mini Hexa".
- 애플워치, 국내에서도 심전도 기능 지원 | Bloter.net - The heart ECG measuring function of the Apple Watch, previously disabled in South Korea for legal reasons, has been approved and will be made functional on all supporting models after the next WatchOS update
- 네이버 '웨일'에 화상회의 기능 생긴다…설치않고 간편 이용 : 네이버 뉴스 - Naver's Whale browser will now include a built-in video conference tool/service, no plugins or apps needed.
Tis the season for end of year lists, so I'll try to throw a few of those up in the next week or two.
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