SEOUL, March 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of users of generative artificial intelligence (AI) services in South Korea nearly doubled from a year earlier in 2024, government data showed Sunday. In a survey on internet usage conducted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the rate of respondents who experienced generative AI services jumped [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The rapid rise of individual media creators in South Korea has led to significant earnings for top content producers. The top 1% of YouTubers and live-streamers, also known as BJs (Broadcast Jockeys), earned an average of 1.325 billion KRW (approximately $1 million USD) annually, according to data released by Representative [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As the use of industrial robots grows across South Korean workplaces, so too does the number of related workplace accidents, sparking calls for stronger safety measures. According to the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), industrial robot-related accidents resulted in 10 fatalities between 2020 and August 2024. All victims [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has solidified its position as the world’s third-largest filer of artificial intelligence (AI) security technology patents, trailing only the United States and China, according to a report released by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) on Sunday. In 2021, South Korea filed 1,492 AI security technology patents, a [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has one of the best fifth-generation (5G) communications network infrastructures among the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a report showed Wednesday. The country had the highest number of 5G base stations relative to its population, with 593 stations per 100,000 inhabitants, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The rate of online searches via Naver Corp., South Korea’s leading internet portal operator, in the country has seen a significant drop over the past nine years amid growing competition, an industry report showed Monday. The Korean portal giant took up a 57.32 percent share of the domestic search [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – As deepfake-related crimes capture headlines and artificial intelligence continues its rapid incursion into daily life, the call for robust AI ethics education is growing louder. Yet, in the corporate world, the actual adoption of AI technology remains surprisingly modest. A recent survey by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a market long dominated by homegrown players, South Korea’s internet search landscape is showing signs of a significant shift. Global tech giants Google and Microsoft’s Bing are steadily gaining market share, while local stalwarts Naver and Kakao’s Daum are seeing their once-ironclad grip on the market loosen. According to [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of registered drones in South Korea has increased ninefold over the past five years, reflecting their growing popularity for various applications including package delivery, search operations, and video filming. According to data released on June 30 by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, there were 59,871 registered drones in [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As the growth of budget mobile carriers persists in South Korea, SK Telecom, the nation’s largest mobile operator, has continued to lose overall market share. However, a new report shows the company still commands a significant portion of 5G subscriptions. According to a report evaluating the competitiveness of South Korea’s [...]