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Tmap Navigation Embraced by Foreign Carmakers for Better Compatibility with Local Roads

Tmap Navigation Embraced by Foreign Carmakers for Better Compatibility with Local Roads

SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – A number of foreign carmakers in Korea are integrating Tmap navigation systems due to customer complaints about the inadequacy of foreign-made navigation software with Korean road conditions. Recognizing that Tmap’s real-time traffic information and local features better suit Korean consumers, Mercedes-Benz has recently equipped its new E-Class model with Tmap [...]

S. Korea to Launch Quantum Computing-based Cloud Services This Year

S. Korea to Launch Quantum Computing-based Cloud Services This Year

SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will launch cloud services using indigenous quantum computers and begin test flights of urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles in Seoul metropolitan areas this year, the finance ministry said Wednesday. They are part of the major projects that the government is pushing to nurture advanced technologies and spur [...]

Most Software Developers Believe Generative AI Could Take Over Some of Their Tasks

Most Software Developers Believe Generative AI Could Take Over Some of Their Tasks

SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Korea Bizwire) –A recent survey revealed that 90% of software developers anticipate that generative artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially replace aspects of their jobs. HR tech company WantedLab disclosed that an online survey conducted from February 2 to 7 among approximately 180 software developers found that 83.6% of respondents believe generative AI [...]

Kakao Enterprise Introduces Burst Capability for Cloud CPUs to Meet Dynamic Performance Needs

Kakao Enterprise Introduces Burst Capability for Cloud CPUs to Meet Dynamic Performance Needs

SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Korea Bizwire) –Kakao Enterprise announced on February 8 the launch of ‘burst capability’ for cloud CPUs, enabling them to momentarily exceed their base performance levels and deliver higher performance as needed. The term ‘burstable’ signifies the ability in cloud computing to temporarily expand performance beyond a set baseline in an explosive manner. [...]

Smart CCTV Integration Platform Launched in Busan, Gangwon, and Daejeon to Improve Emergency Response Efficiency

Smart CCTV Integration Platform Launched in Busan, Gangwon, and Daejeon to Improve Emergency Response Efficiency

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Fire Agency has announced the official launch of the “Smart CCTV Integration Platform” in three areas— the cities of Busan and Daejeon as well as Gangwon Province—starting this month.  The platform integrates CCTV footage from local governments and related organizations with the 119 emergency control center’s system, allowing [...]

South Korea Ramps Up Development of Technology to Prevent Accidents Caused by Pedal Misapplication

South Korea Ramps Up Development of Technology to Prevent Accidents Caused by Pedal Misapplication

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Efforts are being intensified in South Korea to develop technology that can prevent accidents resulting from drivers mistakenly pressing the accelerator. According to automotive industry sources on January 14, the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA) is conducting a technology demand survey until January 26, targeting universities, research institutes, companies, and stakeholders [...]

Hancom to Launch AI Assistance Software Similar to Microsoft’s Copilot

Hancom to Launch AI Assistance Software Similar to Microsoft’s Copilot

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean office software company Hancom Inc. said Tuesday it plans to launch an artificial intelligence-based assistance software similar to Copilot by Microsoft Corp. next year. According to Hancom CEO Kim Yeon-su, the company aims to release a trial version of the program, tentatively named Hancom Assistant, in the [...]

Amazon’s Cloud Division Commits 7.85 Trillion Won Investment in South Korea by 2027

Amazon’s Cloud Division Commits 7.85 Trillion Won Investment in South Korea by 2027

SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A unit of U.S. retail web giant Amazon.com Inc. plans to invest 7.85 trillion won (US$5.85 billion) in South Korea’s cloud computing infrastructure by 2027, company officials said Wednesday. The plan came as competition is intensifying among Amazon and other cloud computing providers in South Korea. Amazon launched its [...]

Samsung Electronics to Manufacture Next-generation AI Chips for Canada’s Tenstorrent

Samsung Electronics to Manufacture Next-generation AI Chips for Canada’s Tenstorrent

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest maker of memory chips, will build next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chiplets for the computing startup Tenstorrent, the Canadian company has said. Tenstorrent has said it has selected Samsung’s Foundry Design Service team to manufacture its chiplets, which can be used for a wide [...]

Naver to Shut Down Comments Section for Suicide-Related News

Naver to Shut Down Comments Section for Suicide-Related News

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Naver, the largest web portal in South Korea, revamped its news service on Tuesday, including shutting down the comments section for suicide-related articles. Naver announced that as part of its efforts to foster a healthy online environment, it would exclude the comments and recommendation sticker services for articles recognized by [...]