Many powerful people in South Korea say that they are interested in the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector. This can be easily understood in a country which is dominated by huge conglomerates, just one of which can put its logo on products as diverse as computer parts, air conditioners, and cars. However, SME growth is hampered by a variety of factors, like weeds in a garden, and these weeds must be pulled up if SMEs are going to flourish. The largest spec... [2008-12-16]

TThis magazine is unique in Korea for several reasons. Beyond the obvious - the fact that it is the only technology title available in English in this country - there is a more surprising reason. Need another clue? Check out our website. Yes, on the website, if you have not already visited, you can download our free podcast. If you are a Korean reading this, you might well be asking, "What is a podcast?" A podcast is a downloadable mp3 file that is produced by a variety of media sources, rangi... [2008-11-07]

  Kim Jong-il's health scare has thrown much of the world into a woozy blur of speculation as political commentators face up to the notion that the "Dear Leader" of North Korea may not be around for much longer. At the moment, speculation is pretty much all we have to rely on. The official party line from Pyongyang is typically cagey, and much is being made by the world's press of the fact that Kim missed a big North Korean ceremony last month. It is true that the ceremony in question was ... [2008-10-14]