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Korea Information Society
http://koreainformationsociety.blogspot.com
This blog chronicles my thoughts about Korea's evolving information society, including technological, political, cultural and commercial aspects of that evolution.
- Author: James F. Larson
- Listed in: Innovation Technology
- Tags: Mobile language broadband display technology digital divide knowledge economy
Recent Posts
Mobile WiMax (WiBro) Development and Exports
It is about time to review the success of Korea's home-grown mobile broadband technology, at home and in export markets. It is called WiBro (short for Wireless Broadband) here in Korea and Mobile WiMax in other countries around the world. &nbs...
Korea\'s "Smart Grid" Plans
South Korea plans to be the first country in the world to convert its electricity network into so-called "smart grids," as noted by a story in The Korea Times. Korea plans to implement its high-tech nationwide electricity grid by 2030, at a pro...
The Google Phone and AT&T: Implications for Korea
The New York Times this morning has two articles with direct implications for the evolution of the mobile communication market in South Korea. The first of these is about the forthcoming Google Phone. According to the report, Google plan...
Mobile Communication in North Korea
There was an interesting article in the English edition of the Chosun Ilbo that noted the rapid spread of mobile phones in North Korea since the government there established a joint venture with Orascom in December of 2008. In just eleven month...
I\'m officially an iPhone User: Some Initial Reactions
On Wednesday of this week I purchased an iPhone and stopped using my older Motorola Razr. I had debated for weeks whether to wait and see what kind of Android handsets Samsung and LG would come out with next year. Also, I knew that Motoro...
Seoul Video Contest: "Streaming Seoul 2009"
This post is to call your attention to a very interesting and worthwhile video contest being sponsored by the City of Seoul called "Streaming Seoul 2009." Click on the title or here to access their web site. The contest is open to a...
