HYUNDAI and Boston Dynamics Target Humanoid Market with Plan to Produce 30,000 Units Annually
HYUNDAI and Boston Dynamics are accelerating the commercialization of the humanoid robot 'Atlas' by developing technology and establishing production systems to capture the growing humanoid robot market.
BODYFRIEND Sales Grow 52% During Chuseok Holiday… High-End Models Over 6 Million Won Surge to 43.9% Share
BODYFRIEND saw a 52% increase in sales during the Chuseok holiday compared to the same period last year, driven by a significant shift toward premium models priced over 6 million won. Demand was particularly high for medical device product lines featuring AI and robotics technology.
Daesang Wellife Signs Nutritional Food Supply Agreement with China's China Resources Jiangzhong... Expanding Specialized Product Lines for Cancer Patients
Daesang Wellife has signed an agreement with China's healthcare company China Resources Jiangzhong for the joint research and supply of nutritional products. This follows a strategic MOU signed in June, focusing on detailing procedures from product development to supply.
CJ Logistics to Handle Logistics for Karrot 'Karrot Festival'... Supporting Second-hand Transactions with O-NE System
CJ Logistics has announced that it will exclusively manage the logistics infrastructure for the 'Karrot Festival' hosted by the local community platform Karrot on October 10. The partnership aims to enhance the convenience of peer-to-peer second-hand transactions using the O-NE delivery system.
HYUNDAI to Complete Battery-Dedicated 'Alpha Line' by 2027, Aiming for 20% Increase in Energy Density
HYUNDAI is strengthening its integrated capabilities in battery research, development, and production to secure competitiveness in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The group plans to complete a dedicated "Alpha line" by 2027 to implement Gigascale production technology and increase next-generation battery energy density by over 20%.
BusinessOn to develop task-performing AI agents in collaboration with Motif Technologies
BusinessOn is partnering with AI technology company Motif Technologies to develop "AI Agents" capable of performing actual business tasks. The collaboration aims to build a next-generation B2B SaaS model that moves beyond simple Q&A to understanding and executing business processes.
Hyundai Engineering & Construction's HMG Construction Technology Research Institute Focuses on Developing Customized Material Transport Robots for Construction Sites
The HMG Construction Technology Research Institute is developing specialized robot technology to address the aging workforce and shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry. The research team is focusing on material transport robots and monitoring technologies like drones and Spot to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Lotte Department Store Selects JENNIE as Brand Ambassador… Launching Global Campaigns in Vietnam, Indonesia, and More
Lotte Department Store has announced the selection of singer JENNIE as its brand ambassador, marking its first advertising model appointment in 10 years to leap forward as a global brand. The company plans to launch a new brand campaign starting this October, targeting both domestic and international markets.
SK hynix Wins 'Partner of the Year Award' for Two Consecutive Years for HBM5·CoWoS Collaboration with TSMC
SK hynix participated in the TSMC Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Conference in Santa Clara, California, showcasing its next-generation AI memory portfolio and receiving the Partner of the Year Award for its collaboration with TSMC.
Intel Improves EMIB-T Substrate Yield to 45%... Emerging as an Alternative to TSMC CoWoS?
Intel's advanced packaging technology, EMIB-T, has seen its substrate yield rise to approximately 45%, positioning it as a potential alternative to TSMC's CoWoS to diversify AI chip packaging demand.
LG Electronics Commercializes Antenna-Integrated 'Smart Telematics'... Achieves 80% Software Reuse Rate
LG Electronics is accelerating its global market expansion through its 'Telematics' technology, which controls and updates vehicle electronic equipment via software. The company is widening its technological gap by utilizing antenna integration and a high software reuse rate.
Chey Tae-won, Chairman of Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry: "AI should be used as a tool to lower social costs"
Chey Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, suggested during the 3rd Korea Social Value Festa that AI should be utilized as a tool to solve complex social problems and reduce social costs rather than just a means to replace jobs.
Kia develops AI-based robot control technology... Advancing manufacturing automation with 'Imitation Learning and Simulation'
Kia is focusing on developing an "intelligent control brain" that allows robots to judge and move autonomously using AI. This strategy aims to overcome the limitations of existing methods that required manual adjustments for every change in vehicle models or processes, thereby achieving flexible automation in manufacturing sites.
"AI Does the Coding, Humans Only Design"… Park Jong-cheon, CAIO of JiranJigyo Soft, Explains the 7 Stages of AX
Park Jong-cheon, CAIO of JiranJigyo Soft, discusses the shift toward the VDLC paradigm and the 7 stages required for successful AI Transformation (AX). He emphasizes that the focus of development is moving from writing code to managing intent and specifications through Vibe Coding.
Kia pushes for 'assetization' of EV batteries... accelerating the establishment of recovery and diagnosis systems
Kia is accelerating preparations for a new business that manages the lifecycle of electric vehicle batteries, treating them as assets rather than mere consumables. The company aims to build a virtuous cycle of reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling by precisely diagnosing the condition of recovered batteries.
SK hynix's Core Mass Production Management Metric 'TAT' Determines Production Speed from Wafer Input to Shipment
TAT (Turn-Around Time) is a critical metric in semiconductor mass production management that measures the total time from wafer input to final product shipment. To ensure efficiency and quality, mass production management must minimize Bottle-neck phenomena and strictly manage Q-TIME to prevent product defects.
SK hynix Announces Technical Vision in Santa Clara, USA, to Strengthen AI Memory Leadership
SK hynix held the '2026 Global Forum' in Santa Clara, California, to unveil its memory technology vision and growth strategies for the AI era. The company discussed expanding global production bases, including the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster and an Indiana Fab, while emphasizing the importance of an integrated system approach.
Evonik Korea Strengthens 'Sustainability' and 'Horizontal Culture' Leveraging 170-Year Tradition
Evonik Korea, the Korean subsidiary of the global chemical company Evonik, is building a horizontal corporate culture centered on sustainability as a core value. The company focuses on "Next Generation Solution" centered on eco-friendly materials and processes to lead the specialty chemicals industry.
BNCÉRA Establishes Full Process from Manufacturing to Distribution... Full-scale Export to 50 Countries
Global aesthetic bio company BNCÉRA is accelerating its global market expansion by establishing an integrated system covering the entire process from manufacturing to distribution. Centered on its newly completed manufacturing facility, the company plans to ensure stable product production and launch full-scale exports to approximately 50 countries.
Samsung Electronics Joins Transition to 12-inch Large Masks... Aiming to Secure High-NA Process Productivity
Samsung Electronics is participating in a development consortium with ASML to transition from existing 6-inch photomasks to 12-inch large-scale masks. This move aims to overcome the productivity limitations of High-NA EUV caused by the "Half Field" issue and the need for complex stitching processes.
Jack Dorsey's Block Experiments with 'Managerless Organization'... AI to Handle Information Transfer and Coordination
Block, the financial company led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is conducting a radical experiment to redesign its organizational structure around artificial intelligence (AI). By replacing middle management with AI agents, the company aims to drastically reduce hierarchical layers and increase per-employee profit.
CJ ENM Wins 6 Awards, Including 'I Am Boxer' and Park Bo-young, at 'ContentAsia Awards 2026'
CJ ENM achieved significant success at the ContentAsia Awards 2026, winning a total of six awards across various categories. The awards, held in Bangkok, Thailand, recognized the company's production capabilities in reality, drama, and variety programming.
CJ ENM's 'EXchange' Expands Global Territory with Remakes in Japan and Brazil
CJ ENM's dating reality program 'EXchange' is accelerating its global market expansion with remake versions being produced in Japan and Brazil.
Kia turns past records into future strategy... The role and value of the 'Brand Heritage' job
Kia's Brand Heritage team is working to transform the company's past legacy into a core asset for future brand strategy by uncovering historical records and creating storytelling that connects the past to the present and future.