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South Korean Researchers Develop AI-Powered Urban Electrification Technology

DAEJEON, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has announced a breakthrough in urban electrification technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to stabilize renewable energy grids in cities. The development, announced on September 11, marks a significant step towards sustainable urban environments and carbon neutrality. Urban electrification, the process of transitioning city energy [...]

Seoul District Pilots AI-Powered Flood Prediction System

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to minimize damage from localized extreme rainfall, Gangnam District in Seoul has launched a pilot program for an advanced flood monitoring and prediction system, local officials announced on September 11. The system, which combines artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, has been dubbed the [...]

Samsung and LG Shift Focus to AI Integration at Europe’s Largest Electronics Show

BERLIN, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – At IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show, industry giants Samsung and LG have taken a markedly different approach to their exhibits, emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) integration over showcasing individual products. This strategy, while highlighting the companies’ vision for interconnected smart homes, has left some attendees yearning for the [...]

South Korean Logistics Firm Innovates with AI-Powered, Next-Day Payment Platform

SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ Logistics, a leading South Korean transportation and logistics company, has reported growing popularity for its AI-driven freight transportation platform, ‘the unban.’ The platform, which directly connects shippers with truck drivers, has gained traction due to its next-day payment system, the company announced on September 5. Launched in July 2023, [...]

Samsung’s AI Home Appliance Packages Strike Chord with Younger Consumers

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics reported on August 29 that half of the customers purchasing the company’s AI Package products, which consist of two or more artificial intelligence-enabled home appliances, are in their 20s and 30s. This insight comes from an analysis of cumulative sales figures for AI packages from January to July [...]

Samsung to Unveil AI Food Service at IFA 2024

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on August 28 that it will showcase an artificial intelligence-enhanced version of its Samsung Food Service at IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, scheduled for September 6-10 in Berlin, Germany. Samsung Food, initially introduced at IFA 2023, is a mobile app service that functions [...]

South Korean Gen Z Workers Lead in AI Adoption, Study Finds

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that 8 out of 10 South Korean Generation Z workers (ages 18-27) turn to artificial intelligence (AI) first when facing challenges at work, a rate significantly higher than their counterparts in Western countries. Samsung Electronics recently released a report examining the perspectives of Gen Z [...]

AI Digital Textbook Plan Sparks Debate on Education’s Future

SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As the South Korean government prepares to introduce artificial intelligence-powered digital textbooks in select grades and subjects across elementary, middle, and high schools next year, a heated debate has emerged, pitting educational innovation against concerns over screen time and learning efficacy. Proponents of the initiative highlight the potential for personalized [...]

At POSCO’s Steel Mill, AI Takes the Heat Off Workers

POHANG, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – On a sweltering August day, the POSCO steel mill in Pohang hums with activity. But it’s not just human workers feeling the heat — artificial intelligence is taking on some of the most challenging and dangerous tasks in this sprawling industrial complex. At a product inspection area about 15 minutes [...]

South Korean AI Firms Bolster Safeguards Against Misuse by Minors

SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As concerns grow over the potential misuse of conversational AI services for inappropriate sexual discussions with minors, South Korean tech companies are implementing new measures to protect young users. WRTN Technologies, creator of the popular Character Chat service, recently introduced an automatic content filtering system. The company announced on August [...]