The latest technology news coverage. We bring you the latest information on what is happening in Korea today.
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government’s ambitious plan to introduce AI-powered digital textbooks (AIDTs) has met with significant resistance from educators and civic groups nationwide, leaving the policy in jeopardy. Initially slated for rollout in March 2025 for select elementary, middle, and high school students, the initiative aimed to bolster digital [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced six new products in its “LG Comfort Kit” lineup, enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. The Comfort Kit, first launched in March this year, is a pioneering effort in the appliance industry, designed to make home appliances more user-friendly for people of [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework Act, once slated for approval by the end of the year, has been derailed due to escalating political tensions following the botched martial law incident and the collapse of an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol. The delay has heightened uncertainty for the country’s [...]
SEJONG, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea has implemented an AI-powered cybersecurity monitoring system to safeguard tax data against a surge in hacking attempts. Officially launched in December following a successful trial in October, the system significantly enhances the speed and efficiency of threat detection and response. The AI [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean electronics manufacturers are closely monitoring potential trade policy shifts as President-elect Donald Trump continues to emphasize the importance of high tariffs on Korean-made washing machines. Industry observers are particularly concerned about Trump’s campaign promise to impose a universal 10-20% tariff on all imports, which could affect the entire range [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean companies are set to receive a large number of innovation awards at the upcoming CES 2025, the country’s state-run trade promotion agency said Tuesday. In an initial list released by the Consumer Technology Association, the event organizer, 129 South Korean firms were named among the 292 recipients [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — New installations of global messaging app Telegram have spiked in South Korea, data showed Tuesday, as concerns brewed over possible media censorship following the martial law fiasco. The number of new Telegram installations came to 40,576 cases last Tuesday, according to data compiled by industry tracker IGAWorks, the day President [...]
ULSAN, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Ulsan is embarking on an ambitious project to develop autonomous manufacturing technology based on Software-Defined Factory (SDF) systems, aimed at advancing its automotive industry capabilities. The initiative kicks off with a two-day technical conference and workshop at the Westin Josun Busan beginning December 9, focusing on core AI [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant pivot toward the world’s most populous nation, South Korean corporate powerhouses are intensifying their focus on India, seeing it as both an antidote to their China-dependent supply chains and a promising frontier for growth. Companies like Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Hyundai Motor are expanding their footprint [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — LG AI Research, the artificial intelligence lab under South Korea’s LG Group, on Monday unveiled an upgraded version of its giant, multimodal AI model Exaone, offering enhanced performance and cost efficiency for its users. To support the AI ecosystem, all three models of the latest Exaone 3.5 will be [...]