"24% of Samsung Semiconductor Engineers are KAIST Alumni": Chairwoman Lee Soo-young's Insight into the Future
Chairwoman Lee Soo-young, who donated her entire fortune to KAIST to foster technical talent, shared her philosophy on the importance of science and technology for national competitiveness during a dinner with her grandson.
Only One Professional Team for Skeleton and Hockey… LG to Cultivate Winter Sports Ecosystem
LG Group is focusing on creating a "virtuous cycle in the ecosystem" for winter sports by expanding leagues and establishing draft systems to prevent athletes from quitting. This initiative aims to support athletes from youth levels through to professional careers, ensuring a sustainable foundation for sports like ice hockey and skeleton.
HYUNDAI Infrastructure Security Expands Scope from Cloud to AI Security
HYUNDAI's security role differs from general IT companies as it must ensure the safety of entire mobility services. Jang Buk-min, a public cloud security engineer at the Hyundai Motor Company Integrated Security Center, is expanding their scope into AI security to respond to the growing use of AI in the cloud.
SK hynix to Cultivate AI Data Talent from Migrants in Anseong and Yongin
SK hynix is building a new digital job ecosystem by launching an 'AI Annotator Training Project' targeting migrants and women with career breaks in Anseong and Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The project is being evaluated as a circular model where education leads directly to employment and entrepreneurship.
Meta's 'Muse' Reaches No. 1 on US App Store within Ten Days of Launch, Surpassing ChatGPT
Meta's personal AI agent 'Muse' has rapidly gained market attention, reaching the top of the US App Store and surpassing ChatGPT in daily active users. The service functions as an independent agent by assigning dedicated virtual computers to each user, enabling complex tasks like price negotiations and automated shopping.
SK hynix Emphasizes Global Technology Leadership by Unveiling Next-Generation Memory Roadmap
SK hynix held the '2026 Global Forum' in Santa Clara, California, to reveal its next-generation memory technology vision and growth strategies for the AI era. The company announced plans to expand its global production and R&D bases, including a new AI R&D center in the United States, to solidify its technological edge.
Boston Dynamics Unveils New Atlas Hand… The Core of the '4-Finger, 13 DoF' Design
Boston Dynamics has revealed a new hand structure for its next-generation humanoid robot, Atlas, featuring a four-finger design with 13 degrees of freedom. The design focuses on bridging the gap between virtual AI training and real-world physical execution through mechanical compliance.
Qnity Redefines Core Values Centered on 'Speed'... Strengthening Horizontal Culture by Abolishing Job Titles
Qnity, a global electronic materials company spun off from DuPont Specialty Materials, is redefining its core values and accelerating the spread of a horizontal organizational culture to respond to rapid changes in the semiconductor industry.
CJ ENM proves competitiveness by winning in 6 categories at ContentAsia Awards 2026
CJ ENM has won a total of six awards at the ContentAsia Awards 2026, a representative content awards ceremony for the Asia-Pacific region. This achievement reaffirms the company's content production capabilities in the global market.
CJ ENM to Expand Content Distribution Network in Central and Eastern Europe
CJ ENM is accelerating the expansion of its content distribution network targeting the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) market. The company aims to increase market share by establishing cooperation systems with local institutions and signing content supply agreements with broadcasters in neighboring countries.
From Dramas to K-Pop… CJ ENM Targets US FAST Market with Library IP
CJ ENM is expanding into the United States market by launching two FAST channels, 'CJ ENM K-Stories' and 'CJ ENM K-Pop', in collaboration with Amazon Prime Video. These channels will offer a wide range of content, including dramas, movies, and K-pop, to viewers for free with advertisements.
POSCO introduces autonomous locomotive 'Rhino'... implementing automation of molten iron transport
The molten iron transport process within POSCO steelworks is being automated through autonomous driving technology. The introduction of autonomous locomotives has made coupling and transport tasks, which previously required direct human assistance, more precise and safer.
Samsung Refrigerator Software Update Error: Causes of Holiday Food Loss and Recovery Challenges
An error during a software update for certain Samsung Electronics refrigerators caused cooling and freezing functions to stop, leading to food spoilage. Samsung Electronics is currently working on repairs and compensation measures following the incident.
Bibora Labs achieves 294% rapid growth in just one year of exports... Differentiating through technology transfers
Bibora Labs, a domestic cosmetics manufacturer and distributor, is recording steep growth in overseas export markets, with export volume surging approximately 294% in 2025 compared to the second half of the previous year. The company is utilizing KOTRA's support systems and technology transfer contracts with public institutions to expand its global presence.
Google's 8th Generation TPU Diversifies: Separating TPU 8t for Training and TPU 8i for Inference
Google has designed its 8th generation TPU into two distinct versions, TPU 8t for training and TPU 8i for inference and reinforcement learning, to address different workload bottlenecks. Meanwhile, NVIDIA is countering the trend of big tech companies developing in-house chips by offering interconnect and memory technologies like NVLink Fusion and NVHBM.
ASICS Innovates Through Organizational Restructuring, Surpassing Nike to Lead Premium Running Shoes
Japanese sports company ASICS has successfully rebounded in the global running shoe market by completely restructuring its organizational system and technology development methods. After overcoming a crisis where athlete usage rates dropped to 0% in the Hakone Ekiden, the company has achieved the number one market share in the premium running shoe markets of the United States, Europe, and Japan.
"AI handles the coding, developers focus on service perfection"... 28 hours for 100 LG developers
The '2026 LG Promptathon Challenge' was held, where approximately 100 LG Group developers used the KX1 AI model to create service-level results, shifting the focus from manual coding to service planning and verification.
E-Land World's New Balance Kids drives performance with strong sales of 'Newbie First' infant walking shoes
The sales of the 'Newbie First' infant walking shoe line by New Balance Kids, operated by E-Land World, have increased by approximately 150% compared to the same period last year.
It's the Home targets Vietnam market using FTAs, enhancing responsiveness through local joint venture
Food manufacturing company It's the Home is accelerating its entry into the Vietnam market through strategic FTA utilization and a localized production system. The company plans to build a sustainable growth structure by developing products tailored to local tastes and operating a local joint venture.
Mega MGC Coffee reaches 4,500 stores in 10 years, franchise sales grow by 18%
Mega MGC Coffee has expanded its national network to 4,500 stores with the opening of the Miryang City Hall Branch in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do. Alongside rapid store expansion, the company has seen an 18% increase in average sales per store compared to three years ago.
Michelin Korea Operates Tire Recommendation Program Based on Driving Tendencies at Porsche Event at Seoul Oil Tank Culture Park
Michelin Korea is participating as an official sponsor of the Porsche brand festival 'Porsche Vibe Seoul' held at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul. The company will offer various programs, including a 'My Driving DNA' test to recommend tires based on individual driving styles.
Dongwon F&B introduces conversational 'AI Shopping Assistant' to Dongwon Mall... Guiding from purchase to delivery
Dongwon F&B has launched a conversational 'AI Shopping Assistant' on its online shopping mall, Dongwon Mall, utilizing generative artificial intelligence. The system allows users to receive product recommendations and information regarding orders and delivery through natural conversation.
Two productions from CJ ENM-affiliated studios nominated for the 54th International Emmy® Awards
Two major works produced by CJ ENM's domestic and international studio affiliates have been nominated for the 54th International Emmy® Awards. This achievement is evaluated as a fruit of the global multi-studio system that CJ ENM has firmly established to target both domestic and international markets.
Emart24 expands liquor lineup to 11 varieties by adding 3 types of wines from Germany, Spain, and Italy
Convenience store brand Emart24 is strengthening its wine lineup by introducing three new products under its 'COMO' brand, featuring wines from major European regions. The expansion aims to respond to the increase in wine consumption during the second half of the year.