Tech Industry
South Korea Plans $1B GPU Deal with Nvidia to Supercharge AI Ambitions
Yoo Sang-im, South Korea’s Minister of Science and ICT is set to travel to the United States later this week...
South Korea’s K-Startup Grand Challenge Returns for 10th Year, Expands Industry Partnerships and PoC Opportunities
South Korea has launched the 10th edition of its flagship startup acceleration program, the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), with applications...
Hypertube: Korea’s Bid to Dominate the Future of Ultra-Fast Transit
South Korea has embarked on developing its own hyperloop technology, known as Hypertube, aiming to become a leader in ultra-high-speed...
Seoul Expands Semiconductor Support to $23B, Eyes U.S. Trade Talks
South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won (approximately...
Hyundai Bets Big on America: $21 Billion for Manufacturing, EVs, and Steel
Hyundai has unveiled a historic $21 billion investment in the U.S. to expand its manufacturing footprint and reduce exposure to...
South Korea Unveils Bold Plan to Train 30,000 Aerospace Experts by 2045
South Korea has introduced a plan to strengthen its aerospace workforce by increasing the number of trained specialists from 300...
Quantum Strategy Committee Launched as South Korea Seeks Global Edge
South Korea has launched the Quantum Strategy Committee, a high-level policy body to oversee national quantum science and technology initiatives....
South Korea Leads APEC 2025 Agenda with Focus on AI and Demographic Shifts
Senior officials from APEC member economies have convened in Gyeongju to set key priorities for 2025, focusing on regional connectivity,...
South Korea Unveils Plan to Develop Its Own ChatGPT with $700M AI Investment
South Korea has unveiled plans to develop its own version of ChatGPT, with full government backing for artificial intelligence (AI)...
FKI Welcomes Naver, Kakao, HYBE, and Dunamu in Major Membership Expansion
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) is expanding its influence as leading tech firms and major business players join its...
South Korea to Acquire 10,000 GPUs in AI Push, Plans $277M Computing Center
South Korea plans to acquire 10,000 high-performance GPUs in 2025 to speed up the creation of a national AI computing...
Corporate Crypto Trading Approved: South Korea Unveils Regulatory Framework
South Korea is set to ease its ban on corporate cryptocurrency trading, a major policy shift by the Financial Services...
Korea to Invest 3 Trillion Won in Defense Tech to Strengthen Global Exports
South Korea's government and the ruling People Power Party have announced plans to invest over 3 trillion won ($2.06 billion)...
South Korea Rolls Out Mobile Resident Registration Cards Nationwide
South Korea will begin the nationwide rollout of mobile resident registration cards, with the phased distribution set to start on...
Hyundai Temporarily Halts Ioniq 5 Production Amid Weakening EV Demand
Hyundai Motor has decided to temporarily halt production of its Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric models due to slowing demand...
LG Electronics Sets Global Standard in AI Robotics Patents
Between 2012 and 2021, LG Electronics established itself as the global leader in AI robotics patent applications, outpacing major competitors...
South Korea Unveils Plans for National AI Computing Center with $1.7 Billion Investment
South Korea has unveiled plans to establish a "National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Computing Center" by 2027, backed by a joint...
U.S. Tariffs Prompt Samsung and LG to Consider Shifting Appliance Production to US
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are considering relocating some of their appliance manufacturing operations from Mexico to the United States....
Minister Ahn’s U.S. Visit: Strengthening Tech and Trade Ties Amid Policy Shifts
South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy, Ahn Duk-geun, is set to visit the United States from January 6...
BTQ Technologies Partners with South Korea to Drive Quantum Innovation
BTQ Technologies Corp., a marketer player in quantum technology specializing in securing mission-critical networks, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...