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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] LG Electronics announced on the 2nd that it has launched the ultra-premium built-in ‘SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE’ island wine cellar and drawer-type refrigerator in Korea.

The new products are under-counter types built into the island dining table or countertop. LG Electronics focused on the trend of home economy (Home+Economy) lifestyle, accelerated by open kitchens and non-face-to-face interactions. These products optimize kitchen workflow and maximize space utilization so that the whole family can easily store and access beverages, convenience foods, and ingredients centered around the island dining table.

The island wine cellar can maintain different temperatures in the upper and lower spaces, allowing storage of up to 41 bottles by separating red and white wines. To enhance interior value, LG Electronics applied beech wood material to the wine cellar’s internal shelves and tinted glass to the exterior.

LG Electronics explained that the product optimizes vibration, humidity, and temperature, which affect the taste, flavor, and aroma of wine. When a customer approaches, the wine cellar detects this and automatically turns on the internal lighting. Touching the upper left corner of the glass door causes the door to open automatically about 10 degrees. If no further action is taken, the door closes automatically and the lighting gradually turns off.

LG Electronics launched the ultra-premium built-in 'SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE' island wine cellar and drawer refrigerator in Korea on the 2nd. The photo shows the island wine cellar.

[Photo by LG Electronics]

LG Electronics launched the ultra-premium built-in 'SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE' island wine cellar and drawer refrigerator in Korea on the 2nd. The photo shows the island drawer refrigerator.

[Photo by LG Electronics]

The island drawer-type refrigerator allows temperature adjustment in 19 steps from minus 23℃ for freezing food to 10℃, ideal for storing rice, grains, and tropical fruits, in both upper and lower drawers as needed. The refrigerator has a total capacity of 89ℓ, with stainless steel applied inside to maintain a constant temperature, ensure hygiene, and provide durability. A soft-closing door is also applied for safely opening and closing the drawers, and the door closes fully to protect the cold air. The energy efficiency rating is Grade 1.

The island drawer-type refrigerator was unveiled at the largest kitchen and bathroom exhibition in the U.S., ‘KBIS (The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) 2020,’ held in Las Vegas in January this year, receiving favorable reviews from local media and visitors. At that time, the leading U.S. interior magazine House Beautiful selected this product as the Best of KBIS 2020.

Both products support wireless internet (Wi-Fi). Customers can monitor the products and control temperatures via a dedicated app linked to their smartphones. The island wine cellar is priced at 3 million KRW, and the drawer-type refrigerator costs 3.5 million KRW when equipped with a stainless steel panel. The external panel of the refrigerator door can be customized to match the surrounding interior.

Yoon Kyung-seok, Vice President and Head of Kitchen Appliance Division at LG Electronics H&A Business Division, said, “With the differentiated convenience and advanced home appliance technology of the ultra-premium built-in SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE, we will provide customers with a value on a different level.”

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