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The article focuses on advancement in electrical devices in medical implant. It mention of a report from medical device trade association, Life Science Alley, therapeutic benefits of medical device as a fast growing segments in the healthcare industry. It mentions of growth in neurostimulation in aging population that suffer from Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and spinal-cord injury.

Reports on the influence of South Korean music as a strong cultural force in Asia. K-Pop sales suffering due to Internet file-sharing, high-profile scandals and oversaturation; K-Rock and hip-hop becoming more popular overseas as K-Pop diminishes; Importance of the South Korean hip-hop band Seo Taiji and the Boys; K-Rock group Crying Nut's clothing endorsements; Overseas marketing; Korean rap becoming popular with Korean youth; Fashion trends derived from music groups.

The article discusses how music companies in South Korea are looking to diversify as they experience a slowdown in digital growth. Music companies in the country are trying to expand into entertainment sectors, while telecommunication and media companies are increasingly buying in the local music business as well. INSET: MULTITASKING WITH MUSIC.

The article briefly reviews the work of three popular music performers from South Korea: Clazziquai, J-Lim, and Dong Bang Shin Gi/TVXQ.

The article reports on moves into international markets by popular music performers and record labels in South Korea suffering from domestic piracy, file sharing, and declining physical sales. The largest neighboring markets are in China and Japan. Korean music companies mentioned include JYP Entertainment and SM Entertainment.

Reports on the move of telecommunication companies in South Korea to take a major role in the development of the country's music industry. Increase in digital music sales in the country; Popularity of ringtones and downloads in the cellular telephone services industry; Decline in the value of physical music shipments in 2004; Prediction that digital sales could reach 1 trillion won ($1 billion) by 2007; Move of SK Telecom, the country's largest telecom operator, to buy one leading music companies and a leading movie production company.

Presents information on the music industry in Mongolia. Remarks from Hans Ebert, executive director of EMI Recorded Music Southeast Asia, on Mongolian singers; Significance of the annual rock festival, Playtime to the music industry; Condition of the music recording market and piracy; Popularity of traditional music performers in Mongolia.

Looks at the state of the music industry in South Korea, with the emergence of digital technology, as of March 2004. Revenue from mobile-phone music services in 2003; Sales of recorded music in 2003; Description of the emerging transition to a digital technology.

Reports that the South Korean government has declared that the distribution of Japanese music, videogames, movies and television dramas was no longer illegal in South Korea. Responsibilities of the Korea Media Rating Board; Action taken by Japanese record label Avex in response to the move of the South Korean government; Background of the issue on the importation of Japanese entertainment products.

Deals with the efforts of the U.S. Trade Representative's Priority Watch List to examine the protection of intellectual property rights in South Korea. Lack of exclusive transmission rights for phonogram producers; Factors which influenced music industry sales; Recognition of the need to create a Priority Watch List to monitor online piracy. INSET: U.S. Observers Back USTR Move.

Reports on the decision of the Recording Industry Association of Korea (RIAK) to take legal action against individuals it claims are guilty of illegal file sharing. Description of individuals presented by RIAK for prosecution; Statement from Lee Yeong-ah of South Korea's Ministry of Culture and Tourism about copyright issues; Result of legal actions of RIAK against file-sharing Internet sites.

Reports on the decision of the South Korean government to lift restrictions on Japanese music, as of October 2003. Background on the Japanese music ban; Reason behind the decision; Various comments from industry experts.

Reports on the advantages of high-speed Internet access to the music industry of South Korea as of August 2, 2003. Percentage of Internet users in the country who already have broadband access; Popularity of online file sharing in the nation; Actions being taken by SM Entertainment to make the Internet work for the music label; Partnership between SK Telecom and boy band Noel under JYP Entertainment.

Presents updates on the achievements of several artists in the music industry in Asia as of November 23, 2002. Sun Yanzi from Singapore; BoA from Korea; Karen Mok from Hong Kong.

The article discusses the approach of Raytheon to solving the dilemma over science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education facing the U.S. Raytheon developed a U.S. STEM Education Model after consulting educational professionals. Its research indicated a need to engage 11- to 14-year olds in mathematics and science. Other initiatives by Raytheon include the creation of the MathMovesU program, the launch of the Sum of all Thrills experience at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort and providing support to the MATHCOUNTS foundation.

The article presents information on Cyworld, the dominant online social networking service in South Korea, with nearly half the nation's population registered. The site was founded in 1999, and music is an important component. Users are able to buy background music for their home pages for about 50 cents per song. Electro-pop group Humming Urban Stereo built its fan base as subscribers used its songs as background music.

The article discusses how Korean rhythm & blues singer Park Jin-Young is hoping to find success in the United States with his album "Back to Stage." The article explains that Parks record label/publisher/talent management agency JYP Entertainment has grown into one of Korea's most dependable creators of young artists.

The article focuses on South Korean reggae artist Skull. The article explains that Skull is different than many artist in the South Korean music market, which is dominated by "bubble-gum pop music." According to the article Skull is beginning to gain attention in the United States, and his single, "Boom Di Boom Di," reached No. 4 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. Skull is managed by Morgan Carey, brother of musician Mariah Carey, and he is working on Skull's U.S. launch.

This article reports on the Pentaport rock festival held in South Korea from July 28 to 30, 2006. The Strokes, Snow Patrol, the Black Eyed Peas and Franz Ferdinand were among the 50-plus acts playing the event. Promoter Steven Kim describes the event as a qualified success. Korea promoters were hospitable and very organized.

The article reports on a local marketing and distribution deal signed by Universal Music South East Asia with leading South Korean entertainment company CJ Music as of July 2006. In partnership with Universal Music Korea, CJ will use its clout in the domestic market to push selected international titles. The agreement is the first of its kind for Universal Music South East Asia.

The article reports on the return of Soribada, South Korea's most popular peer-to-peer (P2P) music service. Soribada 5 went live by offering both a subscription service for 3,000 won a month and a download service for 500 won per song. Following several conflicting court rulings over the years, the company finally reached an agreement with the Korean Association of Phonogram Producers to turn the operation into a paid P2P service.

Reports on the popularity of Korean popular music and Korean popular culture in general in Japan as of June 2006. Increase in the number of customers interested in Korean music; Factors which contributed to the popularity of Korean acts in the country; List of Korean artists and record labels popular among Japanese fans.

Discusses the actions taken by Japanese and South Korean electronics companies to compete with the popularity of the iPod digital music player from Apple Computer. Impact of the iPod on the market share of Sony Walkman; Features added to the H10 digital music player from South Korean audio company ReignCom; Sales of the MP3 players from Samsung Electronics in 2004.

Reports on the expansion of the mobile music market in Korea as of April 16, 2005. Number of supposed subscribers of SK Telecom's online music service MelOn for unlimited downloading and streaming services; Concern of the Korea Association of Phonogram Producers on the launch of MP3-capable mobile phones by LGT;Prediction on the performance of online music services by Pasha Yoo, international marketing manager at Warner Music Korea.

Reports on the reaction of the record industry in South Korea to the launch of the online music server MelOn by SK Telecom. Subscriber charges for the online service; Impact of an increase in broadband access and mobile-telephone use on the retail value of record sales in the country, as of December 2004; Information on agreements reached by SK Telecom with KAPP concerning revenue and royalties from the music server.

Warns mobile telecommunication service provider LG Telecom about the legal action that the Korean Association of Phonograph Producers (KAPP) of South Korea will take to block the sales of its next generation MP3-capable mobile telephones. Reason for blocking the sales of MP3-capable mobile telephones; Agreement made by mobile telecommunication providers SK Telecom and KTF with KAPP; Argument of LG for not agreeing to the terms of KAPP.

Presents information on Asian singers and the music business in Asia. Profile of HY of Japan; Album of Big Mama of South Korea; Popularity of Crazy Ken Band of Japan.

Reports on the possible merger of music television channels M.Net and KMTV in Seoul, South Korea. Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two channels; Viewership status of various music television channels; Impact of the merger.

Presents news briefs on music industry as of June 7, 2003. Success of the 2003 Mawazine Rhythms of the World festival in Morocco; Launch of debut solo album 'Fleshwounds,' by Skin; Completion of the first solo album of Italian singer Marco Castoldi.

Focuses on operations at M.net, a South Korean music video outlet. Its importance in showcasing domestic talent; Growth of the company in cable television, satellite television and Internet distribution; Artists associated with M.net.

Profiles Korean musician Jo-Sung Mo who is the master of scripted music videos. Estimated costs of his videos as compared with other musicians in the industry; Video exposure as a priority in his career; Controversial song about the horror of the Vietnam War; Latest music single "Piano".

Reports that guidelines handed down by South Korea's Ministry of Culture and Tourism have buoyed the South Korean music industry's attempts to police the digital distributions of music online. Details of the guidelines; Broadband penetration rate of South Korea; Illegal online activity; Comments from Soribada co-founder Sean Yang.

Reports that three major television networks in South Korea have dropped the music chart countdowns because of scandal, unreliable numbers and complaints by citizens' groups. Controversy surrounding the release of 'Ultramania,' by popular music artist Seo Taiji; Arrest of several television producers and record-label executives for manipulating charts; Problems faced by music retailers.

Reports on the campaign of the South Korean public prosecutor in corruption in the music industry of the country. Industry executives charged by the prosecutors; High-profile arrests conducted by the authority; Investigation on record labels.

Reports on the legal action taken by the Recording Industry Association of Korea (RIAK) against peer-to-peer music-file-sharing service Soribada in South Korea. Reason behind the campaign to close the operations of Soribada; Ruling of the Suwon District Court in favor of RIAK; Background of Soribada; Arguments of Soribada against the injunction.

Reports on the corruption probed by the South Korean government to the country's music industry. Basis of the claim; Examples of companies that were investigated by the office.

Reports news on the sound recording industry as of July 27, 2002. Details on a preliminary injunction issued by a South Korean court against Soridaba, a music file sharing service; Increase in the collection of Nordisk Copyright Bureau, a mechanical rights society based in Copenhagen, Denmark; Acquisition of EMI Recorded Music Denmark stakes by Aarhus managing director Jens Ove Friis.

The article reports on the efforts of the MySpace online social networking site to expand its reach throughout Asian, including such countries as Japan, India and South Korea. MySpace international vice president Sung Lee is quoted discussing the company's plans. In South Korea, MySpace is competing against the local company Cyworld. In China, MySpace has helped labels and artists connect with the international music industry.

The article presents news briefs on the music industry. Koch Records has renewed its European licensing deal with Universal Music Group International. Capitol Music and Virgin Records U.K. president Keith Wozencroft is working with EMI. Paul McCartney won the best album award at the Classical Brit Awards.

The article presents news briefs concerning the sound recording industry as of March 2006. According to Recording Industry Association of Japan, music downloads in Japan doubled in the fourth quarter of 2005. Rubber Records has signed a new distribution deal with EMI Music Australia. My Chemical Romance and James Blunt are among the multiple nominees for the fifth annual MTV Asia Awards to be held May 6 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The article offers several news briefs related to the music industry. The company MTV Games announced the availability of full album downloads for the video game "Rock Band," the Chrysalis Group reportedly rejected a cash offer to acquire the company, and Mariah Carey's album "E=MC²" is projected to top Billboard's album chart based on first-day sales figures.

The article looks at twelve different nations that had increased their recorded-music revenue in 2006. The music market of Argentina generated over $56 million in 2006. Venezuela's music market recovered thanks to the increasing price of oil. Ireland's sales have increased due to online retail methods such as downloading music.

Reports on the impact of an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) on the music retail and concert touring industries. Decision of people in Asia to not attend concerts or otherwise go out in public to avoid SARS exposure; How SARS has changed buying habits; Artists who have cancelled concerts in Asia, including Mariah Carey and the Rolling Stones; Outlook.

The article offers a look at the challenges facing organizers and promoters of rock concerts in China. According to Elaine Ng, marketing manager of Love Da Records, a European-style festival is much too big to be held in Hong Kong. The rest of the market is catered to by local pop singers who will never play such events. The article also reports on the Fuji Rock concert in Japan and the Pentaport concert in South Korea.

Features several musicians in Asia. Lee Soo-Young; Elva Hsiao; Twelve Girls Band; Dao Lang.

Presents music-related news for the week of January 25, 2003. Song that was written by the late Joe Strummer of the Clash; Performance of Strummer's song, which was written with Bono and Dave Stewart, at the concert Mandela SOS; Success of the Irish band the Revs; Success of the band Lordi; Release of an album by Alternative 2, a duo with Justin Dempsey and Robert King; Performance of CB Mass, Asoto Union, Baby T, and Wheesung.