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AI Entrepreneurs Find Real-World Traction Through Korea’s TeX-Corps Program

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Early-stage entrepreneurs using artificial intelligence to solve industrial problems are beginning to see tangible results, propelled by TeX-Corps (Tech EXploration Corps) — a commercialization program modeled after the U.S. National Science Foundation’s I-Corps that pushes researchers to validate their ideas through rapid, intensive customer discovery. The program, designed to help [...]

Samsung Says AI-Driven Laundry Feature Cuts Energy Use by 30%

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics said Sunday that its AI-powered energy-saving mode for home appliances has been shown to reduce electricity consumption in high-efficiency washing machines by roughly 30 percent, based on one of the largest real-world validations conducted in the industry. The findings come from a yearlong study Samsung carried out with [...]

Nexon’s ARC Raiders Wins Best Multiplayer at The Game Awards 2025

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — ARC Raiders, a new shooter game developed by Embark Studios, a subsidiary of Nexon Co., has been named best multiplayer at The Game Awards 2025, the event’s organizers said Friday. At the annual award show held in Los Angeles on Thursday (U.S. time), ARC Raiders won the category, beating [...]

Samsung’s New TriFold Smartphone Sells Out Within Minutes on First Day in Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ newest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, appears poised for a strong debut after the first batch sold out within minutes of its release in South Korea on Friday, signaling robust early demand for the company’s most experimental form factor yet. According to the information technology industry, all [...]

Korea Eyes Heavy Fines for Companies Behind Repeated Personal Data Breaches

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Friday the government will seek to introduce punitive fines on businesses with repeated data breaches amid growing concern over personal information security. Bae made the remark during the Ministry of Science and ICT’s policy briefing to President Lee Jae Myung in the central city [...]

Samsung’s New TriFold Phone Draws Early Crowds as Foldables Evolve Again

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics on Friday introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea, a new addition to its foldable smartphone lineup that drew long lines of early adopters outside the company’s flagship stores. Dozens of customers queued at about 20 retail locations nationwide, underscoring the high anticipation among Samsung loyalists for [...]

Daejeon to Use AI and LiDAR to Analyze Crowds at Iconic Bakery

DAEJEON, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The central district of Daejeon said Thursday it will begin analyzing visitor traffic around Seongsimdang, the city’s landmark bakery that draws more than 10 million visitors a year, using artificial intelligence and LiDAR technology. The district conducted a public demonstration Wednesday in front of Seongsimdang’s main store in Daeheung-dong with [...]

Samsung Opens 16th “Stepping Stone of Hope” Center, Marking Program’s 10th Year

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has opened the 16th center for its “Stepping Stone of Hope” outreach program in the country, completing a nationwide network aimed at supporting teenagers’ transition to independent living. The company held an opening ceremony for the new center in Incheon, just west of [...]

Samsung and KT Prove 6G AI Network Tech Works on Live Commercial Systems

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. and KT Corp. have proven that 6G artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN) technology is capable of stable operation on the telecom company’s commercial network, confirming its viability in real-world conditions, the companies said Thursday. A field test was jointly conducted by Samsung Research and KT’s [...]

LG, Qualcomm to Unveil AI-Powered Vehicle Computing Platform at CES

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. plans to unveil a new artificial intelligence (AI)-based high-performance computing (HPC) solution for automobiles developed jointly with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. at a major consumer electronics trade show in the United States next month, the company said Thursday. The South Korean tech giant said it will showcase [...]