LG OPTIMUS G PRO HONORED WITH BEST LTE DEVICE AWARD AT LTE WORLD SUMMIT 2013

An official from telecom’s LTE AWARDS 2013 and an official from LG smiling at the camera while holding their awards.

Premium 4G LTE Smartphone Receives Top Accolade

for Industry Leading Performance and Features

AMSTERDAM, June 26, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) today announced that its premium 4G LTE smartphone, Optimus G Pro, received the Best LTE Device/Handset Award at the LTE World Summit 2013. This award comes in recognition of the device’s superior LTE capabilities, wide range of consumer-centric features, ease-of-use, seamless inter-device connectivity and elegant design.

LTE World Summit, held this year in Amsterdam from June 24-26, is now in its ninth year. Widely viewed as world’s leading 4G event, the event attracts the mobile industry’s key decision makers and thought leaders. With over 3,000 attendees, 250-plus guest speakers, more than 125 exhibitors and a large contingent of print and online media, this year’s event was one of the biggest and most widely covered LTE World Summits to date.

Thanks to the rapid proliferation of high speed LTE networks, more and more consumers are now able to enjoy high quality content on their mobile devices. Correspondingly, there has been a sharp increase in the demand for premium LTE smartphones capable of delivering an immersive viewing experience. Equipped with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor,a 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD IPS display and a host of convenient UX features, LG’s award-winning Optimus G Pro delivers speedy performance, unsurpassed picture quality and an intuitive user-interface.

“We are honored and delighted to have been recognized with this prestigious award,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The Optimus G Pro is a clear example of how LG is offering consumers the very best in mobile technology and user experience. Far from resting on our laurels, we are already hard at work developing the next generation of advanced LTE devices and network technologies.”

The Optimus G Pro incorporates a number of LG’s world-class LTE technologies.The superior device also supports all LTE frequency bands, making the device compatible with any 4G LTE network in the world. With a quad-band mobile antenna, the handset is able to secure the fastest LTE speeds, supporting both 2×2 and 4×2 multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) channel configuration. The Optimus G Pro also delivers fast, seamless data transmission thanks to its ability to perform packet switch handover between W-CDMA and LTE networks. What’s more, a lightning quick 1.7 GHz CPU provides the highest LTE data throughput available, enabling consumers to enjoy outstanding multimedia experiences. Advanced LTE network speeds and the powerful CPU also gives the Optimus G Pro superior multitasking functionality.

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LG, QUALCOMM EXPAND SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION WITH NEXT G SERIES SMARTPHONE

Successor to Original G Series to Feature Qualcomm
Snapdragon 800 Processor for the Ultimate Mobile Experience

SAN DIEGO, June 19, 2013 — Expanding on a collaboration with a proven track record of success, LG Electronics, Inc. (LG), Qualcomm Incorporated, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced that the successor to the award-winning LG Optimus will utilize Qualcomm^®Snapdragon™ 800 processor, the industry’s most advanced mobile chipset. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

LG’s G series device powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors will redefine the smartphone experience through stunning performance, rich graphics and outstanding battery efficiency. Capable of carrier aggregation, the Snapdragon 800 processor is designed to allow LTE to be even faster by maximizing spectrum bandwidth to increase data speeds and reduce latency.

“With a powerful combination of LG’s core smartphone technologies and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, we are taking a significant step forward in the mobile experience,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The result of this collaboration will in many ways be the industry’s best smartphone by which all other devices will be measured.”

“We are pleased with continued collaboration with LG,” said Murthy Renduchintala, executive vice president, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and co-president, Qualcomm mobile and computing. “Fully tailored and tightly integrated with the entire next G series platform, the new, best-in-class Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor will help deliver blazing fast web browsing, eye-popping graphics, seamless connectivity as well as an unmatched multimedia experience.”

Delivering up to 75 percent better performance than the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, the Snapdragon 800 processor will feature many of the industry’s leading technologies for the ultimate mobile experience, including:

Higher speeds with Krait 400 CPUs in quad configuration to deliver greater processing and communication performance;
Enhanced aSMP (asynchronous Symmetric Multiprocessing) architecture for dynamic power sensing and control for peak performance per core and improved battery life without the use of specialized cores;
Fully integrated connectivity with a wide variety of communication options including 4G LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation;
New Adreno^™330 GPU delivering more than two times better performance for compute applications over the current Adreno 320 GPU;
Video capture, playback and display in Ultra HD format, four times higher density than 1080p HD;
HD multichannel audio with DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus, supporting higher display resolutions up to 2560 x 2048 pixels and Miracast 1080p HD, and;
Qualcomm IZat Location technology, featuring GNSS for more accurate navigation and location services.

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CHANGI AIRPORT GROUP PARTNERS WITH LG TO TAKE WRAPS OFF SOCIAL TREE

Joint Media Art Installation Offers Innovative and Convenient Way for Travelers

to Share Video and Images with Fellow Passengers, Friends and Family

SEOUL, June 18, 2013 ㅡ Changi Airport Group,in partnership with LG Electronics (LG), today unveiled the “Social Tree” in Changi Airport’s Terminal One. The towering 8.7m high, 11.1m wide larger-than-life installation sits at the heart of Terminal One at the Central Piazza and is designed to allow travelers arriving or passing through Singapore to easily and conveniently connect with friends and loved ones thousands of miles away.

Symbolizing the global connections offered by the airport,which bagged the Skytrax 2013 World’s Best Airport award, the hi-tech installation is comprised of 64 47-inch LG 47WV30 displays in the form of a cylindrical video wall and eight kiosks where travelers canpost images and also share photographs and videos via Facebook and email. The design furthermore incorporates 100 bars that stretch up and flex outwards, symbolizing Changi Airport’s international reach.

“We are pleased to have LG Electronics as our partner in developing The Social Tree.”Mr Yeo Kia Thye, Senior Vice President for Airport Operations, Changi Airport Group (CAG), said, “We live in a world where digital communities form part of our everyday life. We see hope to see The Social Tree grow into a digital community at Changi Airport, offering a connection over time for our passengers who may pass through Changi many times in their lives. It also provides a social element for our more than 52 million passengers each year to reach out to family and friends.”

“We are truly honored to have been selected to lead the design and development of this new Changi Airport icon,” said Il-geun Kwon, senior vice president and head of LG Electronics’ IT business unit. “Very few airports host as diverse an international audience as Changi Airport which made this project that much more visible and significant.”

Every day, Changi Airport connects thousands of passengers to over 240 cities in some 60 countries and territories around the world. Embracing this concept, the Social Tree was designed for travelers to capture photos and video via built-in cameras located in the kiosks to be shared with friends and families in any country. Travelers’photos can also be posted to the cylindrical video wall and layered over images of Singapore’s skyline, aquarium, forests, city streets and high-tech buildings, for travelers to leave a record of their time in Singapore. A password-protected account allows visitors to save images and videos in the Social Tree’s servers to be retrieved at a later date.

LG’s cutting-edge displays that form the “trunk” of the Social Tree employ IPS display technology, providing exceptionally vivid colors and crisp picture quality. The IPS panels offer a 178-degree viewing angle for a clear view of the video wall from almost any angle. The thin 6.3mm bezel around each display minimizes the gap between panels while the advanced auto calibration software maintains consistent color and brightness. Additionally, the video wall consumes relatively little energy, making it both environmentally friendly as well as cost efficient.

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LG and IVI Initiate Vaccination Campaign in Africa

Children smile for the camera with a "Life's Good with vaccination" sign

Effort Will Immunize 20K Ethiopians Against Cholera and AWD

SEOUL, June 17, 2013 — Commencing on International Day of the African Child on June 16, LG Electronics and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), in collaboration with local partners, will launch a public awareness and vaccination campaign to reduce acute watery diarrheal disease (AWD) resulting from cholera infections. The organizations expect to vaccinate more than 20,000 residents in selected districts of West Arsi Zone in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region.

LGE has been supporting IVI’s vaccine program in Ethiopia since 2010 to stem the spread of AWD. Together, the organizations conducted vaccine safety research in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) over a period of three years to confirm the vaccine’s suitability for Ethiopians. Starting next month, LG and IVI officials will visit major cities in the Oromia Region to educate citizens on the importance of the vaccine. From October to December, teams will administer free vaccinations in collaboration with the Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute (EHNRI). The easy-to-administer liquid vaccine, which only requires two doses over a two-week period, was developed by IVI and received pre-approval from the World Health Organization.

“It has been an honor working with IVI to bring vaccines to Ethiopia and we are delighted that our contribution will be able to make such an important difference in the quality of life of Ethiopians,” said Sang-geon Nam, Executive Vice President at LG Electronics. “This endeavor is representative of LG’s ongoing mission to play a larger role as a socially caring corporate citizen on global issues.”

“LG’s sponsorship of this project has been invaluable and a crucially important response to Africa’s cholera crisis,” said Dr. Samuel Teshome, an Ethiopian scientist working with IVI. “LG has made significant investments in the biomedical field, specifically in countries affected by extreme poverty.”

Tackling big issues on the African continent has been a priority for LG for years. In partnership with LG Corp., LG Electronics introduced the “LG Hope Community” Program in 2013 to promote economic development in Ethiopian communities. LG is also focusing on creating self-sufficient farming villages through infrastructure improvement projects and productivity improvement training. Plans are being put into place to establish a vocational school to transfer LG’s technological know-how to Ethiopians and to develop programs to support the descendants of Korean War veterans in an effort to foster young talent and create job opportunities in the region.

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LG SETS STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN DIGITAL SIGNAGE WITH FOUR TOP AWARDS AT INFOCOMM

A screenshot of InfoComm 2013 website showing LG’s 84-inch WS70MS-B Ultra HD LED Display at the bottom

LG Products from Four Separate Digital Signage Categories

Honored By Respected Industry Experts

SEOUL, June 14, 2013 — At InfoComm 2013, one of the world’s premier commercial AV tradeshows held in Orlando, Florida (USA) from June 12-14, LG Electronics digital signage technology earned four top industry awards for four different signage solutions from Commercial Integrator, Rental & Staging System, AV Technology and System Contractor News magazines.

Advanced LG products honored at InfoComm include its 84-inch WS70MS-B Ultra HD LED Display, 47-inch WX50MF High Brightness Outdoor Display, 55-inch WV70MS-B LED Super Narrow Bezel Video Wall, and all-in-one EzSign TV (LT560E) solution, respectively.

In its third year, the prestigious Commercial Integrator BEST Awards program recognized superior products and services for an integration business. The winners of the BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of industry experts, integrators and the editors of Commercial Integrator magazine. LG’s 84-inch Widescreen Ultra HD Display received the “BEST Award” for TVs/Monitors, providing the peak in picture clarity featuring Ultra HD technology, which quadruples FULL HD resolution to 8 million pixels.

Considered among the top honors in the commercial staging and AV market, the Rental & Staging Systems Awards showcase the most innovative commercial AV products. LG’s 47-inch class Outdoor Display (47W50MF) was named the winner for the “Best Flat Panel Display” category. With LG’s In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology, it is heat resistance up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit and Shine Out™ technology, which is designed to deflect ambient light, making it a well-suited solution for delivering messages in outdoor spaces.

The AV Technology “Best” Awards recognize exceptional products for cutting-edge AV solutions. The publications editors selected winners, announcing LG’s 55-inch class WV70MS-B the “Best New Video Wall” as it offers a superior solution for the AV professional with IPS technology with a super narrow bezel.

For two years running LG’s EzSign TV won digital signage hardware awards at InfoComm and it continued its dominance this year, taking the “Most Innovative Digital Signage Player Product” award by System Contractor News. The EzSign offers businesses the ability to display customizable content that can run simultaneously with live TV or another external media source, attracting attention while delivering messaging to consumers. Users can create content using the easy-to-use, free software provided by LG along with 55 premade templates.

LG LED commercial displays meet ENERGY STAR^®requirements and are designed with green in mind.

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LG AND UBITUS UNLEASH CONSOLE-QUALITY GAMING EXPERIENCE IN LATEST SMART TVS AT E3

Live Demonstration at Ubitus Booth 217 of E3 2013 at

Los Angeles Convention Center from June 11-13

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) and Ubitus Inc., a worldwide technology leader in cloud gaming solutions, today announced at E3 that GameNow™ cloud gaming service will be available in the latest lineup of LG Smart TVs. Customer who purchase a new LG Smart TV model in the United States can start enjoying rich library of AAA and massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles right away.

GameNow turns LG Smart TV into a powerful game console, bringing consumers the video gaming experience previously unavailable on home TV units before. Without the hassle of loading discs, time-consuming downloads and long installation times, consumers can now play console-quality video games on demand, including blockbuster titles such as Street Fighter X Tekken and Batman: Arkham City that usually require high-end hardware to play.

“LG is constantly striving to bring consumers the best home entertainment experience possible directly through LG Smart TVs,” said Richard Choi, senior vice president of the Smart Business Center at LG Electronics. “By utilizing GameNow gaming technology powered by Ubitus in our latest Smart TV lineup,our customers can enjoy blockbuster video games on demand without purchasing a dedicated gaming console.”

“We are thrilled to team up with LG to make cloud gaming an integral part of the new consumer TV experience,” said Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus. “We believe consumers will be amazed at how effortless it is to enjoy console-quality games directly and instantly on their LG Smart TVs. Select, click and ready to play, just like the way they’ve been enjoying video-on-demand services.”

A free beta trial of the GameNow service for high-end LG Smart TVs is now available at LG Smart World. The full GameNow service for the entire 2013 LG Smart TV lineup will be launched in the near future.For more information, please visit www.lg.com/us/smart-tvs and www.ugamenow.com.

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LG NAMED “GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATOR 2013”

Song Ki-ju, CEO of LG Electronics Germany, holds the "Global Technology Innovator 2013" award while Donat Brandt, president of Plus X Award, and a presenter Peter Lanzendorf, stand next to him at the Plus X Award Night in Cologne, Germany

Jury Honors 17 LG Products with Plus X Award

RATINGEN, GERMANY, June 7, 2013 — LG Electronics (LG) received a special award as Global Technology Innovator 2013 yesterday at the Plus X Award Night in Cologne, Germany. The Plus X Award is one of the most significant European innovation prizes for technology, sport and lifestyle and serves as a seal of approval for high-quality brands. It was the first time in the Plus X Award’s ten-year history that awards went to 17 products from a single manufacturer. The LG products, including the flagship smartphone Optimus G and the first ULTRA HD TV, were consistent winners in the categories of Innovation, High Quality, Design, Ecology and Ease of Use.

“We are delighted to have received so many awards. We strive to develop products which will set new standards with regard to efficiency, design and environmental compatibility and the Global Technology Innovator Award and the Plus X Awards are a testament of our success,” said Kiju Song, CEO of LG Electronics Germany, who accepted the awards at a ceremony in Cologne. “Our new products demonstrate an ‘everything is possible’ attitude while succeeding in making people’s lives a little better every day. This is what LG is about.”

Highlights of LG’s key products recognized at the Plus X Award include:

ULTRA HD TV for Top Picture Quality

The ULTRA HD TV 84LM960V received several awards in the categories Innovation, High Quality, Design and Ease of Use. With an 84-inch (213.4 cm) screen, it is the first ULTRA HD TV worldwide, offering a stunning visual experience and numerous features which enhance convenience and ease of use. With four times the resolution of conventional full HD TV panels, the LG ULTRA HD TV creates an unbelievable picture quality.

LG Optimus G, Smartphone with Elegant Design

The LG Smartphone Optimus G has been winning over users worldwide since the end of 2012, and now it has won over the Plus X Award jury as well. The premium smartphone was awarded top honors in the categories of High Quality, Design and Ease of Use. It is the first LG smartphone to feature the new brilliant True HD IPS Plus 4.7-inch display for an exceptionally sharp picture. The Optimus G also features eye-catching Gorilla^®Glass 2 on the front and reverse side, giving the smartphone optimal protection against scratches. And the 13-megapixel camera allows for a perfect snapshot every time.

Eco-Friendly Side-By-Side GS 9366 NECZ

In the Home Appliances category, the side-by-side refrigerator GS 9366 NECZ received honors for features such as its environmental compatibility and high energy efficiency. Thanks to LG’s Linear Compressor technology, the refrigeratorhas an A++ energy efficiency rating and uses up to 40 percent less energy than comparable appliances with an A rating. The Smart Eco Door and the storage compartment behind it make it possible to easily access frequently used foods without having to fully open the refrigerator. Less cooled air escapes, foods stay fresh longer, and energy consumption is significantly reduced.

EA93 Monitor in Ultra-Wide Format

The EA93 UltraWide Monitor is the first monitor in the world with a picture format of 21:9. The 29-inch (73.6 cm) screen not only offers ample space to display documents, pictures and films, but also has a four-screen split function and fully covers the sRGB color space as well. Along with high-quality and true-to-life color rendering, the monitor offers a number of innovative features that fulfill multimedia dreams, whether in the office or the living room. It comes as no surprise that the monitor won several awards in various categories, including Innovation and Ease of Use.

Plus X Award: Seal of Approval for High-Quality Brands

For the tenth year in a row, the Plus X Award Jury, made up of renowned and independent trade journalists and personalities from 25 industries, decided the recipients of the Plus X Award. Particular emphasis is placed on products which are innovative and viable for the future and feature excellent technology, exceptional design and simple operating concepts. The jury also considers ergonomics, ecology and functionality.

The following LG products received a Plus X Award:
Home Entertainment

LG Smart TV 55LA8609 in the categories High Quality, Design and Ease of Use
LG Smart TV 55LA7909 in the categories High Quality, Design and Ease of Use
LG ULTRA HD TV 84LM960 in the categories Innovation, High Quality, Design and Ease of Use
LG Soundbar NB4530A in the categories Design and Ease of Use
LG Audio System CM3430W in the categories Design and Ease of Use
LG Portable Speaker ND8630 in the categories Design and Ease of Use
LG Blu-ray Player BP730 in the categories Innovation, High Quality, Design and Ease of Use

Monitors

LG Monitor 29EA93 in the categories Innovation, High Quality, Design and Ease of Use
LG Monitor 23ET83 in the categories High Quality, Design and Ease of Use
LG Monitor HECTO in the categories Innovation, High Quality and Design

Home Appliances

LG Washer-Dryer F1695RD in the categories High Quality, Ease of Use and Ecology
LG HomBot Square 3.0 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (VR6270LVMB) in the categories High Quality, Design, Ease of Use and Functionality
LG Side-by-Side Refrigerator GS9366NECZ in the categories High Quality, Design, Ease of Use and Ecology

Mobile

LG Smartphone OPTIMUS G (E975) in the categories High Quality, Design and Ease of Use

Solar

Mono X NeoN (300NC1) solar panel in the categories High Quality and Ecology

Lighting

LG SlimART in the categories Design and Ecology
LG LED Bulb (12.8W) in the category Ecology

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LG’S ADVANCED VIDEO CONFERENCE SYSTEM SETS NEW BENCHMARK IN INDUSTRY

Designed to Maximize Communications Efficiency, LG Offers

High Quality H.264 Video Compression and Smart Web-based Recording

SEOUL, June 4, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of its new VR5010H video conference system (VCS), providing businesses with an exceptional audio-visual communications tool that supports advanced H.264 High Profile video codec and outstanding QoS (Quality of Service) technology. The VR5010H is also compatible with VCS solutions from other manufacturers and upgradable to 4-way multi codec.

Audio-visual conferencing devices are becoming more and more commonplace in the business world as companies look to trim non-essential business travel and technology gets better and more affordable. The global VCS market, worth an estimated USD 2.6 billion annually, is dominated by two U.S. companies. Together, these two Silicon Valley companies account for more than 69 percent of all VCS devices sold.

“LG offers a comprehensive lineup of world-class video conference systems for all types of corporate customers,” said Seog-ho Ro, senior vice president of LG Electronics. “Capable of meeting a wide variety of enterprise needs, our VCS products will incorporate LG’s cutting edge audio-visual transmission technologies for highly stable transmission in any conditions as well as being easy-to-use.”

LG’s VCS incorporates standard based FEC (Forward Error Correction) technology which optimizes performance on top of dynamic bandwidth adaptation technology by compensating for packet loss to ensure better audio and video quality and smoother data transmission regardless of network conditions. LG’s VR5010H can provide seamless high-definition picture quality by adopting H.264 High Profile video codec, which means almost half the network bandwidth is required by conventional VCS products’ H.264 Baseline Profile for HD transmission.

With the VR5010H, LG is introducing a number of important features and functions as standards to make video conferencing as convenient to use as possible. Dual Streaming offers greater efficiency by allowing conference participants to see each other while sending and viewing files at the same time. Dual Display technology enables the VR5010H to show content across two separate screens for professional usage. And the device’s web-based recording function eliminates the hassle of having to connect and configure additional equipment, enabling monitoring and reviewing the conference with no additional charge.

The VR5010H also comes with a universal remote so users can adjust the settings on the connected display¹in addition to being able to control the angle and direction of the camera unit. And with quick automatic focus and 7x zooming camera, low lens distortion and support for HD (1280 x 720p) screen resolution, LG’s new VCS is set to impress with amazingly crisp image quality even in the low light environments. What’s more, with enhanced noise cancelling technology, conference participants will be able concentrate on each other, not on background distractions.

LG’s 4-way multi codec model, V5500, was introduced in June of last year. LG’s VCS lineup will be available in select countries including the United States, China, Russia,and India among other markets, starting this week. To complement the VR5010H, LG will introduce a Full HD version, model name VR5500F, next month as well.

¹The universal remote feature is only compatible with LG TVs.

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LG SMART TV APP HELPS ASPIRING GOLFERS PLAY LIKE PROS

LG’s “World’s Greatest Teachers” Golf App Offers

Exclusive Lessons from Top Professional Instructors

SEOUL, May 31, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) today announced the availability of World’s Greatest Teachers, a fun and educational golfing app featuring the best golf instructors in the history of the sport. Available exclusively on LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, the app boasts a comprehensive set of tutorials designed to help golfers of all levels improve their game.

“World’s Great Teachers is an excellent addition to family-friendly range of content for LG Smart TV owners,” said Sung-mok Moon, director of Content Business Division of LG Electronics’ Smart Business Center. “More than a game, this app is a great example of how LG Smart TVs can actively engage viewers as a teaching tool, beyond just a viewing experience.”

Thanks to LG’s exclusive World’s Greatest Teachers app, golfers don’t need to worry about bad weather conditions or making a reservation at the club. The app includes 350 lessons from 25 of the world’s most renowned golf teachers, including Gold Digest’s number one instructor in the world, David Leadbetter, and LPGA legend Annika Sörenstam. The lessons are searchable by club-type, golfing ability or scenario,making it easy for users to target specific skills such as teeing off, putting or bunker play.

Via an update arriving this fall, World’s Greatest Teachers will also offer a camera mirroring function, allowing users to review their own golf swing and stance on screen. Employing the built-in camera[1] on LG’s premium Smart TVs, this feature will make it possible for players to visually compare their form with that of elite professional golf instructors. A fun and helpful training tool, World’s Greatest Teachers is a great way to stay active.

World’s Great Teachers is available now in Australia and Singapore as part of a premium content package. The app will be available via LG Game World in key markets such as the United States, Canada and Germany as well as other countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia starting in June.

[1] Built-in camera is exclusive to high-end LG Smart TV models.

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LG OPTIMUS G PRO ARRIVES IN ASIA

A promo shot of the LG Optimus G Pro’s display with a vibrant and colorful butterfly background.

Fully Packed with Advanced UX and Features, LG’s Biggest Smartphone

Offers Asian Consumers Differentiated Smartphone Experience

SEOUL, May 30, 2013 — LG Electronics (LG) is demonstrating its commitment to the premium smartphone market in Asia with the introduction of its flagship smartphone, Optimus G Pro, in the rest of the region. Originally introduced in its home market of Korea earlier this year, the 5.5-inch display Android device is being rolled-out in the rest of the region starting on May 30. The smartphone will debut in Hong Kong in June followed by other Asian markets including Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Philippine, Vietnam and Malaysia throughout the month.

“LG’s Optimus G Pro sets a new benchmark in the over 5-inch display smartphone category which is catching on with consumers everywhere who aren’t interested in owning both a phone and a tablet,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Asian customers are leading many of today’s technology trends and we’re confident Optimus G Pro will find a large following in this region.”

The Optimus G Pro is equipped with the swift Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, which features a 1.7GHz Quad-Core CPU and Adreno 320 GPU. Combined with other industry-leading features such as a long-lasting 3,140mAh battery and 2GB RAM, LG’s Optimus G Pro is one of the most advanced smartphones currently on the market today. With its expansive 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD IPS display delivering a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels at 400ppi, the Optimus G Pro provides razor sharp images and wide viewing angles as well as a comfortable in-hand experience and great “pocketability.”

Backed by powerful hardware features, the Optimus G Pro also comes packed with differentiated UX features, such as:

• Dual Camera and Dual Recording: The Dual Camera and Dual Recording functions allow users to capture pictures or videos with both the front and rear cameras simultaneously for a unique picture-in-picture experience;
• VR Panorama: The VR Panorama allows shots of entire horizontal and vertical environments for a full 360°view;
• Pause and Resume Recording: The Pause and Resume Recording feature allows for the recording of short snippets of video which can then be viewed as one continuous file.
• Smart Video: Smart Video recognizes the position of the viewer’s eyes and automatically plays or stops the video without any manual input from the user.

Key Specifications:

• Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
• Processor: 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm^®Snapdragon™ 600 Processor
• Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels / 400ppi)
• Memory: 16GB / microSD (up to 64GB)
• RAM: 2GB DDR
• Camera: Rear 13.0MP / Front 2.1MP
• Battery: 3,140mAh (removable)
• Size: 150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4mm
• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White

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LG ANNOUNCES POPULAR GAMES FOR CINEMA 3D SMART TV

Providing Interactive Entertainment for All Ages, LG Introduces

Four New and Exciting Game Titles to Its Smart TV Platform

Game World presented on the LG CINEMA 3D SMART TV with a hand using the LG Magic Remote.

SEOUL, May 29, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) today announced the addition of four fun titles to Game World, the company’s comprehensive Smart TV game store. The family-friendly selection includes Where‘s My Water?, Catapult King, Mini Motor Racing and Air Attack. Optimized for LG’s CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, each game is playable using the versatile and gesture-sensing Magic Remote. FPR 3D technology and the Dual Play feature further add to the truly magical experience of gaming on LG’s Smart TV platform.

“These new titles are part of our commitment to offering LG Smart TV owners the most diverse range of entertainment possible and engage users in new and exciting ways,” said Richard Choi, senior vice president of the Smart Business Center at LG Electronics. “The games look fantastic thanks to the larger screen sizes and exceptional picture quality provided by our CINEMA 3D Smart TVs and the intuitive Magic Remote makes it easy for players of all ages to enjoy an action-packed gaming experience.”

Where’s My Water?

Recognized as the “Game of the Year” by Pocket Gamer and PhoneArena, Disney’s Where’s My Water? has been downloaded over 120 million times, reaching number one on mobile game charts in 90 countries. Swampy, the game’s main character, has taken well over two billion showers since Where’s My Water? first launched for mobile devices in 2011. Available now on 2012 LG Smart TV models, end of May on 2013 models.

Catapult King

In Catapult King, the player operates a virtual catapult that can be controlled using the gesture function of the Magic Remote. In this physics-based game, players must knock down enemy soldiers in a bid to rescue a captive princess. With more than 60 expertly designed levels, Catapult King is a challenging yet rewarding game that’s sure to amuse and delight CINEMA 3D Smart TV owners. Available early June.

Mini Motor Racing

Mini Motor Racing is a fun auto racing game that lets players hit the gas as they speed their way around more than 40 unique tracks. Developed by The Binary Mill and powered by Unity’s advanced graphics engine, this thrilling game supports LG’s immersive 3D and Dual Play features. Dual Play uses LG’s FPR 3D technology to enable each player to simultaneously view a different, full-screen image eliminating the need for split-screens when players go head-to-head. Available end of May.

Air Attack

Produced by Art in Games, the award-winning Air Attack allows gamers to participate in a number of daring air raids as they take on the role of an ace military pilot. Using the motion-sensitive Magic Remote, players can out-maneuver and out-gun the enemy in both 2D and 3D. This tactical aviation shooter has stunning graphics and a fantastic sound track, keeping adrenaline levels high throughout eight thrilling missions. Available now.

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LG INTRODUCES NEW NEXUS 4 WHITE

Same Popular Smartphone, Different Color

SEOUL, May 28, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of Nexus 4 White, the newest edition of the popular smartphone developed in collaboration with Google. Nexus 4 White features the same stellar Android™ experience as the original Nexus 4, combining LG’s sophisticated hardware design and popular Google Services such as Google Now and Photosphere for an outstanding overall user experience.

“Nexus 4 set the standard for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean smartphones,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. “Nexus 4 White delivers the same Google experience to consumers in a stylish and attractive color option.”

Nexus 4 White comes with the superb 4.7-inch 1280-by-768 True HD IPS Plus display (320ppi) supported by Zerogap Touch technology. At its heart is the high performing Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor and 2GB of RAM.

Starting in Hong Kong on May 29, Nexus 4 White will roll out globally in select markets in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East over the next several weeks.

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LG TO UPDATE GOOGLE TV WITH LATEST ANDROID 4.2.2 JELLY BEAN OS

With Support for the Android NDK, LG Smart TV with Google TV

Will Provide Access to Larger, More Diverse Selection of Apps and Games

SEOUL, May 16, 2013 — LG Electronics (LG) today announced that its Google TVs will be updated with the latest version of the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system. Available in the third quarter, the update will enable customers to enjoy more applications, including games that provide a greater level of interactivity and advanced graphics. LG is showcasing its Google TV with the new operating system at the Google I/O developer conference in San Francisco this week.

In addition to boosting overall performance, the latest Jelly Bean update supports the Android Native Development Kit (NDK) so Google TV owners can have the widest, most diverse selection of apps to choose from. Smartphone apps designed using the NDK will run on Google TV with little to no modifications. With NDK compatibility, users can now play more games on a bigger LG Google TV screen. This level of compatibility makes it easier for developers to enter the burgeoning Smart TV app market.

“LG’s Google TV with the latest Jelly Bean operating system and NDK support will deliver an enhanced user experience and access to more great apps,” said Havis Kwon, president and CEO of the LG Home Entertainment Company. “In addition to enabling users to enjoy advanced Android apps, the latest OS will also provide developers with new opportunities in the Smart TV arena.”

Users will also benefit from LG’s exceptional remote control options, which will make it easier to interact with the vast amount of content available on LG Google TV. In addition to the intuitive functionality of its Magic Remote Qwerty, LG will introduce a free remote control app that can turn any Android smartphone or tablet into a two-handed, touch-sensitive game controller. LG’s new controller app is the ideal control solution for the large number of interactive games set to arrive on the upgraded Google TV platform as it provides a level of control necessary to play more complex games such as football and racing simulations.

The latest update will also include LG’s patented 3D Game Changer, bringing a dimension to interactive games never seen before. 3D Game Changer produces a fully immersive effect by displaying 2D games in enhanced 3D mode, for an effect previously available only in movies filmed with 3D equipment.

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean will be available asan over-the-air (OTA) download for existing LG Google TVs in the United States starting in the third quarter. For a video demonstration of LG Google TV with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, please go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-WxHVwodpA.

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LG COMMERCIALIZES FIRST SMARTPHONE WITH PRIVACY AND BUSINESS VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY IN U.S.

Three Optimus Vu:s showing different screens – two of them are held by models and the other one is displayed on a table.

Strategic Venture with VMware and Verizon Wireless Enables

Secure Virtual Mobile Experience on LG’s Optimus Vu:

SEOUL, May 15, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) announced that its Optimus Vu: — known as Intuition in the United States — is the first commercialized smartphone in the U.S. on the Verizon Wireless Network to offer Privacy and Business (P&B) Virtualization. P&B Virtualization essentially divides the smartphone’s operating system in half — creating a secure, IT-controlled environment for business applications, while leaving the end user’s personal data and applications unchanged. The LG Optimus Vu: is the first of a new breed of enterprise-ready smartphones that offer the convenience of this secure, virtual work platform along with all the benefits of LG’s exceptional mobile technologies and user-friendly UX features.

The Optimus Vu: is the result of LG’s successful strategic venture with VMware, the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, and Verizon Wireless, the largest mobile network operator in the United States. This newest device follows in the footsteps of another collaborative effort, the LG Revolution for VMware^®Horizon Mobile™. Winner of the coveted International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award in 2012, the device featured VMware Horizon Mobile and gave users an exciting sample of the virtual mobile experience.

Many of today’s businesses implement a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy when it comes to mobile phones in the workplace. But having work information and applications on a personal device can represent a security risk, and also can make it challenging for the user to keep personal and business-related matters separate. LG’s mobile device with P&B Virtualization provides a separate, secure virtual work environment that is accessible anywhere, anytime. Employing VMware Horizon Mobile, the LG Optimus Vu: allows users to run a second operating system, completely isolated from the one running on thedeviceitself. This makes it easy to keep work-related applications and data separate from personal ones. By reducing security risks and enhancing manageability for businesses, P&B Virtualization is also more secure than the current range of app container-based solutions available in the market.

“The Optimus Vu: with P&B Virtualization represents a giant leap forward in mobile virtualization technology,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Joining forces with VMware and Verizon Wireless has enabled us to create an enterprise-ready smart device that enhances productivity and convenience. Users can enjoy the versatility of having two devices in one while businesses can feel safe in the knowledge that sensitive information will be completely secure.”

“LG and VMware are addressing the challenges IT departments face every day due to BYOD and the consumerization of IT,” said Boaz Chalamish, senior vice president and general manager, End-User Computing, VMware. “Creating a separate virtual workspace on a mobile device enables IT to provide security and control, while also reducing the burden and liability of managing the entire device. This approach strikes the best balance between addressing IT security needs and end user freedom.”

LG plans to introduce P&B Virtualization in more of its industry leading mobile devices in order to meet the growing demand for secure, business-friendly smartphones.

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LG IPS COLORPRIME MONITOR NAMED BEST PHOTO MONITOR AT 2013 TIPA AWARDS

Thanks to Professional-Grade Color Management Capabilities,

LG’s 27EA83Monitor Has been Honored with One of the Imaging Industry’s Highest Accolades

SEOUL, May 6, 2013 ㅡ LG Electronics (LG) announced that its ColorPrime (27EA83) monitor has been named the “Best Photo Monitor” of 2013 by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). Ideal for filmmakers, photographers and graphics professionals, LG’s award-winning monitor features In-Plane Switching (IPS) display technology, an incredibly high resolution and a wide color palette.

“We are truly honored to receive TIPA recognition for our ColorPrime monitor,” said Il-geun Kwon, senior vice president of LG Electronics’ IT Business Unit. “This imaging industry honor reaffirms the exceptional qualities of LG’s advanced graphics powerhouse. With wide quad high definition (WQHD) resolution and sophisticated calibration, the ColorPrime offers unrivalled visual accuracy required for detailed graphics and imaging work. LG will continue to produce the most technologically advanced monitors available, taking picture quality to dazzling new heights.”

The LG ColorPrime delivers astounding picture quality, boasting the incredible clarity of WQHD (2560×1440) resolution and the ability to accurately reproduce 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color space. This monitor can also be quickly rotated 90 degrees, enabling users to choose the screen orientation that best suits the specific demands of their work. Each ColorPrime monitor is factory calibrated and comes with a certificate confirming that it has been fine-tuned by an LG imaging expert. To further ensure consistent and accurate color performance, LG also offers hardware calibration including an external color calibrator that has been optimized to LG’s monitor.

The ColorPrime monitor achieves true-to-life picture quality thanks to LG’s advanced IPS display technology, which also helps to reduce user eyestrain. With an impressive 178 degree viewing angle, image quality and color fidelity remains consistent, regardless of where the viewer is positioned. What’s more, the 4-Screen Split and Dual Link-Up features take multitasking to the next level. 4-Screen Split divides the ColorPrime’s display into four segments, which can then be arranged into a variety of useful configurations. LG’s clever Dual Link-Up function makes it possible for users to work with files or programs from two different devices at the same time. In short, the ColorPrime monitor is a comprehensive imaging solution for filmmakers, photographers, designers and other graphics industry professionals.

TIPA, which comprises 29 member magazines from 13 different countries, is one of the most influential photographic and imaging press associations in the world. Its members convene annually to vote on the best products of the year, assessing each device based on a number of criteria including technological and design innovation, ease-of-use, and value for money. The TIPA awards are comprised of 40 separate categories with only one winner being announced for each. This year’s top products, including LG’s ColorPrime monitor, will be officially recognized at the 2013 TIPA awards ceremony to be held in Tokyo, Japan in June.

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