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KAIST Researchers Develop AI Tool to Help Nonverbal Autistic Children Communicate

KAIST Researchers Develop AI Tool to Help Nonverbal Autistic Children Communicate

  DAEJEON, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has developed an artificial intelligence–powered communication tool that enables children with minimally verbal autism to engage more meaningfully with their parents, marking a breakthrough in assistive technology for neurodiverse families. Led by Professor Hong Hwa-jung at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and [...]

Gov’t, Private Sector Discuss AI-Powered Drug Development Amid Growing Global Competition

Gov’t, Private Sector Discuss AI-Powered Drug Development Amid Growing Global Competition

SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The government held a consultative meeting with private sector stakeholders Thursday to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug development in response to the intensifying global competition in the bio-health sector. The meeting brought together officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance and other relevant government [...]

Samsung Enters AI Infrastructure Race With Major HVAC Acquisition

Samsung Enters AI Infrastructure Race With Major HVAC Acquisition

SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has made its biggest acquisition in nearly a decade, purchasing Germany-based FläktGroup for €1.5 billion (approximately 2.38 trillion won or $1.68 billion) in a move to aggressively expand into the fast-growing global heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market. The deal, announced Tuesday, positions Samsung to capitalize on soaring demand [...]

South Korea Approves AI-Assisted Chest X-Ray Analysis to Boost Early Detection of Lung Diseases

South Korea Approves AI-Assisted Chest X-Ray Analysis to Boost Early Detection of Lung Diseases

SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting this June, South Korea will begin using artificial intelligence in clinical settings to assist with the interpretation of chest X-rays, aiming to enhance early detection of major pulmonary diseases such as lung cancer and tuberculosis. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has designated the AI-assisted diagnostic tool as an [...]

Seoul to Open AI-Powered ‘Smart Shelter’ in Jonggak Underground Mall

Seoul to Open AI-Powered ‘Smart Shelter’ in Jonggak Underground Mall

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Facilities Corporation announced Friday that it will open a new AI-powered “Smart Shelter” in the Jonggak underground shopping center this November, transforming long-vacant retail spaces into a tech-driven experience zone blending shopping innovation and public rest areas. Spanning approximately 76 square meters (23 pyeong), the Smart Shelter will [...]

Samsung Electronics Launches AI Productivity Task Force in Bid to Become ‘AI-Driven Company’

Samsung Electronics Launches AI Productivity Task Force in Bid to Become ‘AI-Driven Company’

SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced a major organizational overhaul on Thursday, establishing a dedicated AI Productivity Innovation Group within its Device Experience (DX) division as part of its push to transform into a fully “AI-driven company.” The move marks a significant step in Samsung’s efforts to embed artificial intelligence into its [...]

AI Tool Exposes Overbilling Patterns in Korean Healthcare System

AI Tool Exposes Overbilling Patterns in Korean Healthcare System

SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) —  As concerns mount over the long-term sustainability of South Korea’s national health insurance system, the government has introduced a new AI-powered model designed to more precisely detect medical institutions suspected of overcharging patients. The Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) announced Thursday that it has developed an advanced [...]

Ghibli-Style AI Images Go Viral in Korea, But Generational Gaps Emerge

Ghibli-Style AI Images Go Viral in Korea, But Generational Gaps Emerge

SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) —A recent surge in the popularity of Ghibli-style AI-generated images has brought to light generational differences in how South Koreans engage with generative AI tools, according to a new report by the Korea Press Foundation released Thursday. The report, published in the latest edition of Media Survey, analyzed responses from [...]

New 3D-Printed Tumor Model with AI Analysis Offers Breakthrough in Personalized Cancer Prognosis

New 3D-Printed Tumor Model with AI Analysis Offers Breakthrough in Personalized Cancer Prognosis

ULSAN, April 30, (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have created an advanced artificial tumor model using 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) to replicate the internal environment of cancer patients’ bodies, offering a breakthrough in personalized cancer prognosis. The joint research team from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Seoul [...]