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  LG Electronics' OLED evo has been selected as the best TV by U.S. consumer media ahead of the opening of the world's largest home appliance and IT exhibition, CES 2024, in Las Vegas, USA. According to industry sources, the U.S. consumer media Consumer Reports selected the 'Best TVs of 2024' as the new year began. In the 'Best TVs Overall' category, the 2023 models LG OLED evo 65G3 and 65C3 secured the 1st and 5th positions, respectively. Consumer Reports praised the 65G3 model, which claimed the top spot, stating, 'It received the highest overall score, especially in terms of HDR quality,' and commended its 'excellent sound quality.' The 65C3 product, securing the 5th position, also received acclaim for having 'an exceptionally outstanding picture quality. LG Electronics is set to unveil the new 2024 models of LG OLED TVs at CES 2024. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  Regulations regarding the reevaluation of medical devices by the MFDS are expected to be partially revised. Public comments will be accepted until January 17, 2024. - To swiftly overcome public health crises, improvements have been made to exclude products designated as public health crisis response medical devices from reevaluation. - Even in cases where there are domestically available alternative medical devices, improvements have been made to exclude products from reevaluation if they are deemed essential for stable public health supply support. Medical Devices (MFDS) 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

Hyundai Motor's electric SUV, Ioniq 5, has been selected as the Singapore Car of the Year 2023 by the prominent local daily, The Straits Times.   Hyundai Ioniq 5 named "Singapore Car of the Year 2023" by The Straits Times, marking Hyundai's first win since the award's inception in 2003. The evaluation considered practicality, economy, performance, design, and more, with the Ioniq 5 securing the top spot with a total score of 399 points.   One of the judges for the Car of the Year, Lynn Tan, described the Ioniq 5 as an "all-rounder" with a "retro appeal, futuristic design, and surprisingly practical space." Another judge, Dr. Kong Yongyao, referred to it as a "remarkable triumph of imagination, ambition, and execution." With this award, Hyundai Motor aims to strengthen the image of being a "leading electric car brand" in Singapore, in conjunction with the "Hyundai Motor Group Singapore Global Innovation Center

  LG Electronics announced on the 29th that its electric vehicle charger has received certification from UL, a leading safety testing and certification organization in the United States.   After manufacturing electric vehicle chargers for the domestic market since May, LG Electronics plans to expand into international markets starting with the United States next year.   LG Electronics has received certification for electric vehicle charging standards and safety-related items, including the 'UL Standard for Safety for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (UL 2594).' The certified product is an attached slow charger (11kW AC EV Charger) scheduled for release in the U.S. market in the first half of next year. LG Electronics plans to secure UL certification for a 175kW fast charger by early next year, aiming to explore new opportunities in the global electric vehicle charging market, expected to grow to $186 billion by 2030. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.le

  Through the conformity assessment announcement in 2015, USB or battery-powered devices were permitted to simplify their conformity assessment tests. However, there have been instances of inappropriate use of simplified test items, prompting a re-announcement to clarify their application. - When simplifying testing for USB or battery-powered devices, only Radiated Emission (RE) testing is applicable for EMI, and Disturbance Power (DP) testing cannot be used as a substitute. - Disturbance Power (DP) testing is applicable when testing product groups that include conducted tests, and it is not applicable during simplified testing. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

On December 28th in Seoul, a joint declaration was signed during the South Korea-GCC Ministerial Meeting, confirming the finalization of the South Korea-GCC FTA negotiations, with Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi, the Secretary-General of the GCC. The South Korea-GCC FTA is South Korea's 25th FTA and the second one concluded after the Korea-UAE CEPA signed in October with an Arab country.   South Korea primarily imports energy and resource-related items, including oil, LNG, and aluminum, from the GCC. On the other hand, it exports manufactured goods such as automobiles and parts, machinery, and weapons. To address concerns raised by Korean businesses operating in the GCC regarding entry and stay conditions for business purposes, the agreement aims to facilitate smoother business activities for South Korean companies in the GCC by easing these conditions.   They agreed on intellectual property norms, including copyrights, trademarks, and designs. Additionally, six cooperation

  HD Hyundai is accelerating digital industry innovation using "generative artificial intelligence (AI)" through a collaboration with Google Cloud. HD Hyundai announced that it will strengthen strategic cooperation with Google Cloud to build its own AI platform. Through this collaboration, HD Hyundai plans to introduce generative AI technology into its core businesses, including shipbuilding and construction equipment. Google Cloud has committed to providing a variety of solutions to HD Hyundai, including the enterprise-customized AI platform "Vertex AI" with generative capabilities. Starting from January next year, HD and Google Cloud prioritize significant tasks such as industry specialization, AI solution and service development, development of AI-based platforms for enhancing customer digital experiences, and training AI experts. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website