HD Hyundai Electric opened an automated circuit breaker plant in Cheongju, South Korea, investing 116.1 billion won to boost production for AI data centers. The facility consolidates operations and us…
Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century, with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Wednesday evening, potentially killing over 10,000 people. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez faces a defining ch…
At the 2026 Seoul International Book Fair, neuroscientist Chang Dong-seon and actress Kim Shin-rok debated whether humans can fall in love with AI, with Chang warning that such relationships could tra…
Governor-elect of North Jeolla Province Lee Won-taeg invited Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a casual K-BBQ dinner in Saemangeum, proposing the reclaimed land as a hub for Nvidia's AI technology. Lee toute…
South Korea participated in the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, D.C., joining 24 member countries to discuss cooperation on AI innovation and semiconductor supply chains. Second Vice Foreign M…
Artist Chun Geun-sung operates a cafe in a Seoul museum where visitors pay for coffee with drawings instead of money, part of a public art project exploring nonmonetary exchange and human connection i…
French novelist Bernard Werber, speaking at the Seoul International Book Fair, said artificial intelligence is a past concern and that humanity's future depends on spiritual maturity and a restored re…
South Korean stocks tumbled nearly 6% on Friday as investors locked in profits after recent AI-led rallies, with the KOSPI losing 519.09 points to close at 8,411.21. The rout was driven by concerns th…
Hyundai Motor unveiled the eighth-generation Avante compact sedan at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, featuring a larger cabin, Pleos Connect infotainment with Gleo AI generative agent, and updated power…
Samsung Group is reportedly planning a long-term investment of up to 1,000 trillion won ($646 billion) in semiconductors, AI, batteries, and displays, aiming to expand South Korea's industrial base be…
India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar proposed a five-step plan to reimagine global cooperation amid fragmentation, calling for resilient supply chains, stronger partnerships, and reformed …
Naver opened its AI Tab to all users on mobile and desktop search, transforming search into a gateway for shopping, local discovery, and reservations. The AI-powered tab uses agentic search to guide u…
Naver and Hyundai Motor Group are partnering to integrate Naver's AI-powered services, including Naver app, Maps, and Whale browser, into Hyundai's next-generation Pleos Connect infotainment system, s…
SK Telecom will invest 738.4 billion won ($477 million) in SK hynix's US-based AI investment vehicle, SK hynix NAND Product Solutions, to strengthen cooperation among SK Group affiliates in AI data ce…
South Korean stocks opened lower Friday, with the KOSPI falling 1.71% amid tech losses on Wall Street and profit taking after a sharp rise the previous session. Investors are concerned about valuation…
SBS is premiering 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' a K-drama adaptation of the webtoon 'Manager Kim,' starring So Ji-sub as a father who unleashes hidden skills to rescue his abducted daughter. The series, dr…
South Korea's KOSPI surged over 5% on Thursday, briefly topping 9,000 points, driven by a tech rally after US chipmaker Micron Technology reported better-than-expected earnings. The index closed at 8,…
LG CNS launched PerfecTwin ERP Edition, an agentic AI-powered ERP testing solution that automates test scenario design and defect detection for SAP S/4HANA migrations. The platform reduces test design…
Mirae Asset Global Investments is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its ETF business, which has grown into a major growth driver. The firm now manages 428 trillion won in ETF assets globally, rankin…
South Korean companies and financial institutions must prepare for an AI era where software performs tasks and makes payments autonomously, according to speakers at the Global Business Forum in Seoul.…