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Government to Fund AI Transformation in Industrial Parks Through 2028

Government to Fund AI Transformation in Industrial Parks Through 2028

SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The government will select 10 industrial complexes to help support their application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to achieve enhanced productivity and find new business opportunities, the industry ministry said Tuesday. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will provide a combined 140 billion won (US$102.9 million) from the [...]

Labor Strife Escalates at Naver and Kakao as AI Push Meets Worker Resistance

Labor Strife Escalates at Naver and Kakao as AI Push Meets Worker Resistance

SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Labor tensions are intensifying at South Korea’s top platform companies as unions at Naver and Kakao step up protests, raising fresh questions about corporate governance and workforce management in the country’s fast-evolving tech sector. According to the ICT industry on Sunday, Naver’s union, part of the Korean Federation of [...]

Gov’t Launches Major AI Talent Drive with Postdoc Support Program

Gov’t Launches Major AI Talent Drive with Postdoc Support Program

SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is intensifying efforts to secure global leadership in artificial intelligence by investing ₩300 billion (approximately $220 million) over the next five years to recruit 400 elite postdoctoral researchers in AI convergence fields. Announced on Sunday by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the country’s four premier science [...]

Naver Unveils Plans for AI-Driven ‘Integrated Agent’ as Global Search Competition Heats Up

Naver Unveils Plans for AI-Driven ‘Integrated Agent’ as Global Search Competition Heats Up

SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver is doubling down on its push into generative AI-powered search, announcing the launch of a new “Integrated Agent” system aimed at delivering seamless, conversation-based search experiences that move beyond traditional keyword queries. At a press briefing held Thursday at its D2SF headquarters in Seoul, Naver outlined its vision [...]

South Korea’s AI Push Faces Reality Check as Industry Calls for Practical, Vertical Solutions

South Korea’s AI Push Faces Reality Check as Industry Calls for Practical, Vertical Solutions

Seoul, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — As President Lee Jae-myung’s administration sets its sights on making South Korea one of the world’s top three artificial intelligence (AI) powers, a growing chorus within the tech industry is calling for a shift in focus — from grand-scale infrastructure projects to practical, sector-specific solutions that bridge the widening gap [...]

Despite Rich Manufacturing Base, Korea Trails in Industrial AI Readiness

Despite Rich Manufacturing Base, Korea Trails in Industrial AI Readiness

SEOUL, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite its wealth of manufacturing data, South Korea lacks the standardization and integration infrastructure necessary to fully leverage industrial artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report calling for more proactive engagement from both government and industry. In its latest publication, “AI-Driven Transformation of Korea’s Key Export Industries,” the [...]

Survey Finds Wide Gap Between AI Awareness and Use Among Exporters

Survey Finds Wide Gap Between AI Awareness and Use Among Exporters

SEOUL, June 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A majority of South Korean exporters recognize the need to employ artificial intelligence (AI) in their businesses to boost efficiency, but only a small fraction are actively utilizing the technology, a survey showed Monday. According to the survey conducted from Feb. 17-19 by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), [...]

AI Adoption Accelerates Among Korean Firms, With Productivity Gains and Cost Savings Leading the Way

AI Adoption Accelerates Among Korean Firms, With Productivity Gains and Cost Savings Leading the Way

SEOUL, June 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Four in ten South Korean companies have already implemented artificial intelligence technologies in their operations, marking a rapid acceleration of AI adoption across industries, according to a new government-backed report released on June 8. The report, commissioned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and conducted by E-Consumer, [...]

Samsung Electronics Rolls Out AI Coding Assistant to Boost Developer Productivity

Samsung Electronics Rolls Out AI Coding Assistant to Boost Developer Productivity

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has launched an in-house artificial intelligence coding assistant named “Cline” to enhance productivity among its software developers, as the tech giant accelerates its transition toward becoming an “AI-driven company.” According to industry sources on June 8, Samsung recently began a beta rollout of Cline for employees in [...]

KAIST Successfully Deploys AI Teaching Assistant in Large-Scale University Course

KAIST Successfully Deploys AI Teaching Assistant in Large-Scale University Course

DAEJEON, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on Thursday that it has successfully implemented an artificial intelligence-powered virtual teaching assistant (VTA) in a large-scale undergraduate course, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven education. The AI assistant, developed by Professors Yoonjae Choi of the Kim Jaechul Graduate [...]