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SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will join hands with Google to strengthen its automotive software system and deliver next-generation navigation and infotainment experiences for drivers. Under the partnership, Hyundai Motor will adopt Google’s Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and use Google Maps’ geolocation information [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced the upcoming release of the Galaxy Book5 Pro, its latest AI-powered PC, set to launch in South Korea on January 2. The new laptop integrates Samsung’s proprietary Galaxy AI alongside Microsoft’s Copilot+, offering enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities for productivity and creativity. The Galaxy Book5 Pro, unveiled at [...]
DAEJEON, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed drone technology capable of conducting search operations in forests and valleys where GPS signals are unavailable, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on December 11. The innovative system applies simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology – commonly used in autonomous robots – to [...]
DAEJEON, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed a new messenger RNA (mRNA) treatment that can replicate the effects of cancer cell therapy within the body, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on December 11. Led by Professor Park Ji-ho from the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering, the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics unveiled a new installment of its wildlife conservation campaign on December 9, featuring a striking 3D video on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York City. The latest video spotlights the plight of the critically endangered red wolf, a species with fewer than 20 individuals estimated to [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Facing mounting global and domestic economic challenges, Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to reduce smartphone production for 2025, including its upcoming Galaxy S25 series. According to industry insiders, the company has set its production target at approximately 229.4 million units for next year, a decrease of about 10 million units [...]
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 [...]