-
S. Korea approves domestic operations of Starlink, OneWeb satellite internet services
South Korea has approved requests from US space firm SpaceX and Britain's OneWeb to launch their satellite internet services in the country, the science ministry said Friday. The government approved three separate cross-border supply agreements: one between SpaceX and Starlink Korea; a second between Hanwha Systems Co. and OneWeb; and a third between KT Sat and OneWeb, the Ministry of Science and ICT said in a press release. To advance its Starlink service, SpaceX has established a local subsidi
May 30, 2025 -
What OpenAI’s Korea foray means for AI market
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has officially established a Korean subsidiary, marking a significant step in its expansion into the Korean market. The move comes after earlier regional entries in Tokyo and Singapore, underlining Asia’s growing importance in the company’s global strategy. OpenAI’s approach goes far beyond simply opening subsidiaries, according to industry sources on Friday. In each country, the firm is implementing a multilayered strategy that includes developing localized artif
May 30, 2025 -
Samsung hit with $117m judgment over patent infringement against Maxell
Samsung Electronics was ordered by a US federal jury to pay $117.7 million in damages to Japanese electronics firm Maxell for infringing on several technology patents related to smart home platforms and smartphones. The verdict, delivered by a federal jury in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Wednesday, sided with Maxell that Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones, tablets and other devices infringe on three of Maxell’s US patents related to the unlocking function on devices, mana
May 30, 2025 -
SK hynix heads to Silicon Valley to recruit AI talent
SK hynix is heading to Silicon Valley this week to host its annual SK Global Forum aimed at recruiting top-tier tech talent for artificial intelligence development, the company said Thursday. The world’s leading memory chip-maker is hosting the three-day forum from Friday in Santa Clara, California, bringing together company executives and US-based engineers, researchers and graduate students to discuss the future of memory technology. “It is time for us to strengthen our capabilities in computi
May 29, 2025 -
1 in 4 Koreans use generative AI: survey
Nearly 1 in 4 Koreans have used generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, signaling rapid adoption and growing public interest in the emerging technology, according to a recent government survey released Thursday. The survey, conducted jointly by the Korea Communications Commission and the Korea Information Society Development Institute, involved 4,420 respondents aged 15 to 69 across all 17 major provinces and metropolitan areas. All participants were smartphone users who access
May 29, 2025 -
LG Innotek launches world's first 5G satellite communication vehicle module
LG Innotek said Wednesday it has developed the world’s first third-generation 5G communication modules for vehicles that supports the 5G New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network, enabling high-speed data transmission, which is expected to accelerate the advancement of autonomous driving. The latest module supports 5G NR-NTN, a mobile communication network that operates on low Earth orbit satellites, allowing real-time transmission of large volumes of data. It serves as a key component for software-defi
May 28, 2025 -
Naver launches joint ventures to power Saudi smart city projects
Naver Cloud, the cloud service subsidiary of Korean tech giant Naver, said Wednesday it has completed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company to establish a strategic joint venture aimed at expanding smart city and digitalization initiatives in the Middle Eastern country. The new entity, Naver Innovation, will be the first business unit under Naver Arabia, the internet giant's base for Middle East operations. The joint venture is backed by investments from Naver Cloud and NHC’s
May 28, 2025 -
Dyson unveils world's slimmest vacuum cleaner in Seoul
Dyson unveiled its slimmest cordless vacuum cleaner -- the PencilVac, featuring a 38-millimeter diameter handle and weighing 1.8 kilograms -- at a launch event in Seoul on Monday. To achieve the PencilVac’s ultra-slim form factor, the British appliance maker developed a new proprietary Hyperdymium motor, roughly the size of a Korean 500-won (37 cents) coin. “The challenge was to get something small enough to fit this new 38 millimeters,” Nathan McLean, senior engineering manager at Dyson, said a
May 26, 2025 -
Seoul becomes OpenAI’s latest hub amid rising ChatGPT use
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, said Monday that it has established a Korean subsidiary, marking the official beginning of its entry into the Korean market. It has also unveiled plans to open its first office in Seoul within the coming months, although the exact location of the office has yet to be determined. The company said it will soon begin hiring employees tasked with building partnerships across key sectors, including government and enterprise. Currently, OpenAI operates two regional offi
May 26, 2025 -
HD Hyundai, Hanwha set for showdown at MADEX 2025
HD Hyundai and Hanwha -- Korea’s leading shipbuilders -- are going all out at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition -- MADEX -- 2025 in Busan this week as they both seek to showcase their state-of-the-art maritime defense technologies and solutions with eyes set on wooing global clients. This year’s MADEX, a four-day trade show set to begin at Bexco convention center on Wednesday, is expected to gather 150 companies from 12 countries as well as representatives from naval forces
May 26, 2025 -
Korea's Enhans tapped by Palantir for global AI fellowship
Enhans, a South Korean startup specializing in vertical commerce AI agents, has been selected for the Startup Fellowship organized by US tech firm Palantir Technologies, Enhans said Sunday. In the "Startup Fellowship 000," Palantir's first startup support program, 25 companies were selected globally, with Enhans being the only one from Korea and one of just two from Asia. Enhans said it was recognized for its technical leadership, strong execution capabilities, and its potential to lead the next
May 26, 2025 -
Trump's 25% tariffs threaten Apple, Samsung, global supply chains
US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 25 percent tariff on Apple and Samsung Electronics are putting the top two smartphone makers and their partner firms on edge, as the decision could disrupt supply chains and drive up the price of phones in the all-important American market. Trump threatened on Friday that he would impose a 25 percent tariff on Apple’s iPhones unless they are made in the US in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Ap
May 25, 2025 -
Korea to bolster ties with Asia-Pacific scientists
Korea is bringing in scientists from the Asia-Pacific region to bolster scientific networks as the country hosts the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and meetings throughout the year. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on Sunday that it will invite some 100 scientists from APEC members through July to offer them opportunities to experience Korea’s research environments and policies and carry out joint research with Korean scientists as a part of the country’s efforts to suppo
May 25, 2025 -
Naver Cloud teams up with Siam AI to develop Thai-language LLM, AI agent
Naver Cloud has partnered with Thailand’s leading artificial intelligence firm to develop a Thai-language large language model and tourism-specialized AI agent in a strategic push to bring AI sovereignty to Southeast Asia. According to the Korean IT firm Friday, it forged an agreement with Siam AI Cloud to co-develop a Thai-language LLM and launch AI services customized for Thailand’s booming tourism industry. The partnership signals Naver’s first major step in exporting its sovereign AI strateg
May 23, 2025 -
Naver founder, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discuss AI cooperation in Taiwan
Lee Hae-jin, founder of South Korea's top portal Naver Corp., met with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang in Taiwan on Thursday to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other key areas, industry sources said. During the meeting, Lee, who serves as chairman of the company's board, discussed with Jensen Huang and other Nvidia officials ways to enhance cooperation and explore potential collaboration in sovereign AI and other areas, according to the sources. Le
May 22, 2025