Galaxy Tab that went on sale on LG U+ last week has been averaging about 1000 units per day. LG says the numbers are pretty good and is a result of aggressive pricing plans offered with Samsung’s Android tablet.

LG U+ has got number of plans to go with and even sells for free if a user commits to a 3-year contract.

The tablet specs remain the same as the SKT one – 1GHz CPU, 7-inch WSVGA LCD, Android 2.2 OS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, T-DMB, 16GB internal memory and microSD card slot.

UPDATE: Samsung’s NORi F is also available in Hong Kong.

After bringing the original Nori to the South Korean market last month, Samsung has announced Nori F (SHW-A200) for SKT, LG U+ and and KT. Nori F aka Nori Folder’s uniqueness comes with LED illumination on the front side of the phone that can be customized to suit the user.

Additionally, the phone has a 2.8-inch WQVGA (240×400) display, 3G, T-DMB, 3MP camera, 1.3MP front facing camera, Bluetooth, microSD card slot supporting up to 16GB and 880mAh battery.

It will sell for 500,000 won ($426).

Just as we expected, Samsung has made Galaxy U for LG U+ official. The name, ‘Galaxy U’ come from the fact that it has a ‘Unique’ grip design, ‘Ultimate’ display, ‘Utilitarian’ apps and ‘Ubiquitous’ features like Wi-Fi.

Galaxy U runs Android 2.1 OS and features the same specs we told you about yesterday. It has a 3.7-inch AMOLED Plus WVGA (800×480) display, 1GHz CPU, T-DMB, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, internet tethering, Allshare, 5MP camera with 720p HD video recording, OZ Store and Google Market support, GPS, microSD card (up to 32GB; 8GB bundled).

It will come in white or black for 800,00 won ($682).

LG U+, formerly known as LG Telecom has confirmed the oft-leaked Galaxy U (SHW-M130L). They’ve announced that they are training their sales rep so that they can disseminate proper info of the high-end device, scheduled to launch in mid-August (sometime next week).

Some of Galaxy U’s specs have also been confirmed, like the 1GHz CPU, 3.7-inches AMOLED display (no mention of Super AMOLED or AMOLED Plus), Android 2.1 OS, access to Google market and LG’s OZ store.

Samsung’s Galaxy U for LG U+ has been found in the wild couple of times before but it’s the first time, the phone has been caught on video. The Galaxy U is rumored to launch this month and will have a 3.7-inch AMOLED Plus screen and other features similar to Galaxy S.

Another South Korean operator, KT is rumored to launch the same device a month late, in September.

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Samsung’s LG U+ variant has been caught in a press picture before but this time we’re seeing the phone alongside its elder sibling, Galaxy S. Engadget received couple of pictures of the device confirming LG’s version with a smaller screen. The phone is expected to feature a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen and one of our sources have chimed in to claim that it won’t be a Super AMOLED as is the case with SKT’s Galaxy S but will have an AMOLED Plus screen.

Now, if true, AMOLED Plus screens are like the ‘in-between’ of regular AMOLED and Super AMOLED that promises to have more touch sensitivity, improved visibility and clarity. Remaining features are expected to be the same.

Galaxy U will come out this month whereas KT’s Galaxy K will come out in September.

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SKT may have got the first mover advantage but they won’t be the only one selling Galaxy S in South Korea. New Galaxy S picture has been uncovered indicating its arrival on LG Telecom. The forum post says M140L but our source suggests it as M130. It will also arrive on KT as SHW-M130K.

Other things we know about the device is the inclusion of a smaller screen. The original Galaxy S has a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen but this version will have a 3.7-inch one. Rest of the features along with T-DMB are expected to be the same.

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LG Telecom, the smallest of the three South Korean cellular operators is considering to expand its smartphone portfolio with bada-powered phones. In a conference call, LG Telecom confirmed that they’ll release up to 10 smartphones this year, including some phones with bada. The phones however, will cater only to high-end users.

The phones will not be targeting for low-end users, as they will be part of our premium lineup.

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Samsung has announced that its Omnia II smartphone has surpassed 600,000 units in South Korea. Unlike in the international market, Samsung sells different versions of Omnia II on different cellular operators like T*Omnia II (left) for SKT, SHOW Omnia (center) for KT and OZ Omnia (right) for LGT.

Samsung says Omnia II sales averaged about 100,000 units per month and the reason the phone is selling well is because users are satisfied with Omnia II’s performance and its after-sales service.

The common features found in all these phones are 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, 800MHz processor, 5MP camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

UPDATE: KT Omnia users will have to wait longer.

Samsung’s Omnia II variants for South Korea are about to get a WinMo 6.5 update soon. According to Yonhapnews, T*Omnia II and SHOW Omnia meant for SKT and KT respectively will get the free upgrade this month and will be at par with OZ Omnia that is already selling with WinMo 6.5.

To regurgitate, these Omnias feature 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen display (800×480), 800MHz CPU speed, 5MP camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, large internal memory and external memory up to 16GB. Additionally, the SHOW Omnia supports 3G WCDMA, Wi-Fi and WiBro connectivity.