[데일리픽] Consumer reaction to the new short service law is ‘well’… Has Apple reached the same level as Coca-Cola? < Summary < Text of article

2024-03-17 06:35:37

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■ [가보GO] “Transition subsidy? If you receive it, you might become a ‘hogang'”

Two days have passed since the Act on the Improvement of Distribution Structure of Mobile Communication Terminal Devices (Dantong Act), which aims to allow people to receive ‘conversion subsidies’ when they move their number, went into effect.

If I port my number, can I buy a Galaxy S24 (standard 256GB) for free? When I went there in person, I found that in many cases, the Galaxy S24 might already be purchased for free without a conversion subsidy.

Previously, on the 13th, the government approved a partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Single Tong Act, which was promoted as part of the policy to reduce household expenses. Accordingly, the Dantong Act, which came into effect on the 14th, aims to promote number portability competition between telecommunication companies and provide users with ‘conversion subsidies (up to 500,000 won)’. In theory, you can receive ‘public subsidy (maximum 500,000 won) + conversion subsidy (maximum 500,000 won) + additional subsidy (15%) = maximum KRW 1.15 million.’

Looking at the atmosphere in the distribution market, it doesn’t seem like much has changed just because the distribution law changed. In fact, many customers who came in asking for a conversion subsidy changed their mobile phones while receiving sales incentives.

Mr. D, a retail store, said, “If there are people who benefit from the implementation of the transition subsidy, it will be those who live in rural areas or older customers with limited information.” “I don’t think there will be many of them,” he said.

■ Ministry of Science and ICT provides 10.1 billion won in support to create a creator media ecosystem

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 17th that it will invest a total budget of 10.1 billion won this year to create a sustainable ecosystem for creator media, which is attracting attention as a national task and a job preferred by young people.

This year, we plan to focus on strengthening the creator media ecosystem by ▲ discovering and nurturing key talent ▲ specializing creators and strengthening competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital convergence ▲ supporting overseas expansion ▲ creating a foundation for growth.

First, 2.1 billion won will be invested in nurturing core talent in creator media. In order to bridge the regional gap in talent, we provide customized training for promising new creators through local one-person media centers (Gangwon (Gangneung), Daegu, and Busan) and promote the training of new tech media engineers through linkages with universities in the Daegu region. .

An official from the Ministry of Science and ICT said, “We will actively support young people with creative ideas and excellent digital technology so that they can grow steadily and become leaders in the global market.”

■ Bitcoin, 97.2 million won sideways move… Widening price gap with overseas

As of 9:20 am on the 17th, Bitcoin is recording 97.32 million won, a 0.53% increase from the previous day. At the same time, on Coin Market Cap, it is trading at 88 million won, down 5.48% from the previous day. The Bitcoin Kimchi premium is 10.41%, making domestic Bitcoin prices more expensive than overseas.

Bitcoin has been falling day following day since hitting an all-time high. According to CoinDesk, following hitting a high of $73,000 on the 14th (local time), it fell to $65,800 on the morning of the 15th.

Experts warned that further declines would occur before the Bitcoin price rebounded. “Historical highs trigger selling. Some investors are taking profits and it remains to be seen whether there will be further buying at current levels or waiting for a deeper correction,” said Alex Kupshkevich, senior market analyst at FXPro.

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■ Has Apple reached the same level as Coca-Cola? “We lag behind in AI innovation and are pushed out by Microsoft in corporate value.”

Bloomberg News diagnosed on the 16th (local time) that it is unclear whether Apple, an iPhone manufacturer, will be able to secure future growth engines as it lags behind in the artificial intelligence (AI) field.

As Apple’s sales growth has stagnated, it is falling behind other tech companies that use AI in their products.

“Apple has become a value stock similar to Coca-Cola,” said Phil Blancato, CEO of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management.

If you are a defensive investor who expects returns at market interest rates, Apple might be a good investment. However, investors paying attention to markets where large growth is expected are turning their attention to AI.

Apple lost regarding $330 billion (regarding 439 trillion won) in market capitalization this year due to a stock price drop of more than 10%. Accordingly, Apple lost its position as the world’s most valuable company to Microsoft (MS) of the United States.

■ Bitcoin era of 100 million…Nexon earned 58.7 billion and Wemade 11.6 billion

With the price of Bitcoin exceeding 100 million won per Bitcoin in Korea, interest is also focused on the rate of return of gaming companies that own Bitcoin.

According to the virtual asset exchange Upbit on the 15th, as of 3 p.m. on this day, Bitcoin is worth regarding 97.4 million won. At the same time, the price of Bitcoin on Binance is recording approximately $67,400.

When you think of Bitcoin, the first gaming company that comes to mind is Nexon. In the case of Nexon, it was announced that it purchased approximately $100 million (approximately KRW 113 billion) worth of Bitcoin on April 28, 2021. The total number of purchases is 1,717, and the average unit price is $58,226 (regarding 65.8 million won).

Nexon still holds the Bitcoin it purchased at the time. When calculating 100 million won per Bitcoin, it is 171.7 billion won, or regarding 58.7 billion won in profit. The rate of return is regarding 52%.

Wemade, which is actively engaged in blockchain business, also holds a large amount of Bitcoin. Looking at last year’s third quarter report, Wemade holds 201 bitcoins. The acquisition price announced by Wemade at the time was approximately 8.5 billion won. If you calculate this per unit, the average price is regarding 42.28 million won. Assuming the current market price is 100 million won, the rate of return is approximately 137%. Revenue is 11.6 billion won. In addition to Bitcoin, Wemade holds various types of virtual assets, including self-issued Wemix, 719,373 USDT (Tether), and 16,901,526 KLAY.

Kakao Games, which is conducting blockchain business through its subsidiary ‘Metabora’, also owns various virtual assets. In the case of Kakao Games, it holds 14 Bitcoins as of the end of last year.

■ Samsung Electronics, ‘Galaxy A15 LTE’ launched in Korea on the 18th

Samsung Electronics announced on the 17th that it will launch ‘Galaxy A15 LTE’ in Korea on the 18th.
‘Galaxy A15 LTE’ is equipped with a Super AMOLED display and a 50 million pixel rear camera. Supports Samsung Pay.

The ‘Galaxy A15 LTE’ with a 163.9mm (6.5-inch) large screen supports a screen refresh rate of up to 90Hz. The ‘Vision Booster’ function provides a clear screen even outdoors.

‘Galaxy A15 LTE’ is equipped with a total of three rear cameras, including a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera, enabling optimal shooting in various situations. The 13-megapixel camera on the front is useful for taking selfies.

‘Galaxy A15 LTE’ will be released in three colors: Blue Black, Light Blue, and Yellow. The price is 319,000 won. It will be released as a self-sufficient model with all three domestic mobile carriers.

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