Samsung Unpacked Reveals Passport-Shaped Foldable Phone... Real Estate Tax Reform is What Citizens Want

ZDNet Korea provides 'Must-Read News' highlighting IT industry issues. This week's 'Must-Read News' covers information and communications, software, electronics, materials, content, platforms, e-commerce, finance, digital healthcare, gaming, blockchain, and science. Samsung will unveil three new foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22 (KST July 22 at 10 PM), including the new Z Fold 8 (book-style), Z Flip 8 (clamshell-style), and a passport-shaped 'WideFold' model. The WideFold is expected to resemble Apple's upcoming foldable product. Samsung has implemented new technology to reduce screen creases. The success of this year's foldable phones will depend on the WideFold and Z Fold 8. Major companies will start releasing second-quarter earnings this week, with Hyundai Motor and Kia expected to surpass 80 trillion won in combined revenue. On July 24, Seoul High Court will announce a ruling on the property division case between SK Group Chairman Cheol Taeyoon and Art Center Nabi Director No Soyoung. The key issue is whether SK Inc. shares held by Cheol Taeyoon are included in the property division and the valuation method. Hyundai Motor's labor union plans daily 4-hour strikes from July 20-22, doubling the previous 2-hour strikes. The government will announce the eighth oil price adjustment on July 24.