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October 13, 2026· Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

South Korea Escalates Crypto Crackdown: 27 Unregistered Exchanges Blocked

South Korean financial regulators have significantly intensified their campaign against unauthorized cryptocurrency service providers, moving to block access to the websites of 27 foreign-based crypto exchanges. This latest enforcement action, which includes major platforms such as KuCoin, BitMart, and MEXC, represents a strategic shift in Seoul’s regulatory approach, expanding its reach from mobile applications to…

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October 1, 2026· IoT & Smart Home

Samsung Software Glitch Bricks Smart Fridges in South Korea Right Before Chuseok Holiday, Spoiling Food

A routine SmartThings software update turned into a logistical and household nightmare for owners of high-end Samsung smart refrigerators in South Korea this week, leaving their kitchen appliances entirely unresponsive and causing widespread food spoilage. According to reports from regional tech outlets such as ZDNet Korea, affected consumers found themselves grappling with sudden system shutdowns…

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September 24, 2026· IoT & Smart Home

Samsung Software Glitch Bricks Smart Refrigerators in South Korea Just Ahead of Major Holiday

A routine SmartThings software update turned into a logistical and domestic nightmare for numerous owners of Samsung smart refrigerators in South Korea this week, rendering their high-tech kitchen appliances completely unresponsive and incapable of cooling. The malfunction, which hit local households hard, quickly transformed high-end appliances into liabilities, leaving consumers facing the immediate threat of…