LG Electronics and Naver to Create 'Whalebook'

Joint Development of Cloud Notebook Based on Whale OS

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] LG Electronics is entering the untact education service market by partnering with Naver. They will combine Naver's web browser and education software with LG Electronics' laptop technology to launch products specialized in educational content and services.

On the 8th, LG Electronics announced that on the 7th, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for smart education business cooperation at the Green Factory located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do with Naver.

The two companies will jointly develop the laptop "Whalebook," optimized for Naver's web browser-based education platform Whale Space software. Whalebook is a cloud-based laptop running on Whale OS, providing a convenient user environment through Naver or Whale Space accounts.

LG Electronics and Naver plan to expand smart education through their combined capabilities in education software, hardware, and distribution markets. They will also strengthen cooperation between the two companies to further activate the related ecosystem by linking various products and platforms to explore additional business opportunities.

Kim Hyo, Naver Whale Leader, said, "With the MOU with LG Electronics, we can create a case of digital education innovation through Whalebook," adding, "We will expand the scope of joint business in the future to provide users with various platforms that they can tangibly experience."

Jang Ikhwan, Executive Vice President of LG Electronics IT Business Division, said, "With the expansion of digital textbooks and online classes, the demand for smart education is growing," and added, "We will combine the technologies and core competencies of both companies to lead the distribution of various digital education solutions and strive to discover and expand cooperation areas that can create synergy."

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