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Weeks after Huang visit, Nvidia expands Korea hiring into robotics, HPC
Nearly a month after Jensen Huang said Nvidia had begun hiring for a Korea R&D center, the company’s latest local job postings suggest the US chipmaker is build A Korea Herald check of Nvidia’s official careers website found late-June postings covering robotics simulation, high-performance computing and automotive software, areas tied to Korea’s manufacturing, semiconductor and […]
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Lee touts investments to transform southeast into AI-aerospace hub
South Korean firms on Friday committed trillions in investment into the nation’s southeast, in the last of back-to-back announcements on related “megaprojects” President Lee Jae Myung touted the conglomerate’s decisions as an important step in the southeast’s transformation into a technology manufacturing hub focused on physical artificial intelligence and the aerospace industry. The government announced […]
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Korea joins AI supply chain talks at Pax Silica summit in Washington
South Korea took part in an international meeting on artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains in Washington, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday, Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jin-ah attended the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, DC, where participants discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on AI innovation and semiconductor supply chains. Pax Silica is an […]
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Global AI mobility leaders gather in Seoul
The Future AI Mobility Summit 2026 will bring together mobility, artificial intelligence and energy leaders from Korea, China, India and the United Arab Emirate Herald Media Group’s Future AI Mobility Summit kicks off Tuesday Co-hosted by Herald Media Group, publisher of The Korea Herald and Herald Business, and the Korea Future eco-Mobility Service Association, the […]
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SK hynix Pilots English-First Policy in AI Unit
SK hynix has begun testing an English-first workplace policy within its AI-related organization. The move is part of a broader effort among Korean technology companies to strengthen global collaboration, especially as AI and semiconductor businesses become increasingly international. By encouraging English-based communication, SK hynix aims to improve cooperation with overseas partners and enhance its global […]
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Korea to Begin Full-Scale AI Buildout in 2026: Minister
South Korea plans to begin full-scale construction of its national artificial intelligence ecosystem in 2026. According to the science ministry, the country is moving from the planning stage to active implementation, with a focus on building AI infrastructure, strengthening AI competitiveness, and supporting broader industrial transformation. The initiative reflects Korea’s ambition to position AI as […]
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[CES 2026] The Battle for ‘Physical AI’ Chips as the Brains of Robots
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the spotlight was on ‘Physical AI’ semiconductors designed for humanoids and autonomous robots. SK Hynix showcased its 16-layer HBM4 for the first time, asserting leadership in next-gen memory. Meanwhile, Nvidia and AMD unveiled chipsets capable of real-time processing for complex physical calculations. This shift indicates that AI is moving […]
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World’s First ‘AI Basic Act’ Enacted: Balancing Promotion and Safety
outh Korea’s ‘AI Basic Act’ took effect on January 22, 2026, marking the world’s first comprehensive legislation covering the entire AI sector. The government will establish an AI implementation plan every three years to promote the industry while ensuring reliability through obligations for ‘high-impact AI’ and mandatory usage labels. To avoid stifling early-stage growth, a […]
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Expansion of AI Cameras & Helicopters for National Park Wildfire Monitoring… New Dedicated Organization Established
The government has announced plans to significantly increase the number of AI wildfire monitoring cameras in national parks to 231 by 2030 to counter large-scale wildfires caused by climate change. Specialized wildfire fighting vehicles and helicopters will be expanded to 22 and 4, respectively, ensuring a response time of within one hour for any national […]
