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From Solar Dreams to Smart Data: The Making of an AI City on Korea’s Southern Coast

From Solar Dreams to Smart Data: The Making of an AI City on Korea’s Southern Coast

MUAN, South Korea, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — On the reclaimed coastline of South Jeolla Province, an ambitious experiment in urban design is quietly taking shape. The corporate city of Solasido — a blend of solar, sea, and do (province) — is emerging as South Korea’s latest bid to merge renewable energy with artificial intelligence, drawing [...]

South Jeolla Emerges as South Korea’s Renewable-Powered AI Hub

South Jeolla Emerges as South Korea’s Renewable-Powered AI Hub

MUAN, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — In a country racing to secure its place in the global artificial intelligence arms race, South Jeolla Province has quietly become a surprising frontrunner. Backed by abundant renewable energy and vast land resources, the region is drawing some of the world’s biggest technology investments—including the government’s next national AI computing [...]

South Korean County Expands Birth and Childcare Incentives, Offering Over $63,000 per Child

South Korean County Expands Birth and Childcare Incentives, Offering Over $63,000 per Child

HAENAM, South Korea, Feb. 8 (Korea Bizwire) —  Haenam County in South Jeolla Province has introduced an expanded financial support system for newborns, ensuring that a child born in 2025 will receive up to 91.56 million KRW ($63,100) in government assistance by the time they turn 18. According to Haenam County officials on February 7, the [...]