Stories from South Korea

Naver is making a full-scale entry into the defense AI market, aiming to become Korea's equivalent of Palantir. The company is developing an advanced AI-powered operations command center.

South Korea is preparing for a demonstration flight of its solid-fuel space launch vehicle. The launch is currently scheduled for June 5, 2026, with a backup date of June 8, 2026. The specific date and purpose of the launch were not disclosed. The launch is intended to advance its satellite deployment capabilities. This initiative is part of the nation's space program development.

South Korea's Agency for Defense Development is scheduled to conduct a demo flight of its solid-fuel space launch vehicle. The launch is planned for June 8, 2026, with a target time of 05:00 UTC. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch Starlink Group 10-35.

Samsung Chairman J.W. Wiley is reportedly paying tens of millions of dollars to foundations. This comes amid discussions of government support for Samsung companies and potential mergers or power transfers. The specifics of these payments and the reasons behind them are not yet clear. Lee is involved in a trial of the century, with prosecutors investigating his role in a merger and power transfer. The investigation includes allegations of financial misconduct related to expensive horses in Europe. The funds were reportedly sent by Samsung to a German registered company. This development follows concerns about corruption and policy-making. The investigation is examining potential financial improprieties during a procurement process. This probe is tied to alleged actions during the Samsung procurement process.

South Korea is preparing for a demonstration flight of its solid-fuel space launch vehicle (SLV). The launch is scheduled for June 8, 2026, with a go for launch status confirmed. This marks a step in South Korea's space program. This test is a step towards developing independent space launch capabilities. The event is part of the nation's advancements in space technology.

KB Financial Group has been recognized as an outstanding company for its climate change response for nine consecutive years.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korea, meeting with leaders from Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group. The visit has raised hopes for increased physical collaboration in the artificial intelligence sector.

South Korea has ordered $4.2 billion in military helicopters from Boeing and Lockheed.

Following the 10th anniversary of his match against AlphaGo, Lee Sedol plans to develop his own artificial intelligence model for the game of Go.

South Korea will operate 1,141 schools with a focus on AI integration. Parents and experts are calling for YouTube to regulate AI-generated content to protect children. The investor's Bitcoin holdings have surpassed BlackRock's.