Stories from South Korea

VIAMATRIX received a ministerial award from the Ministry of Science and ICT for its achievements in industrial AI transformation. The awards highlight the company's contributions and achievements in the cybersecurity sector.

South Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family is collaborating with the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Education, and the Broadcasting Communication Committee to create a safe AI environment. South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reviewing Hana Bank's proposed $670 million stake purchase in Dunamu, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The review will determine if the transaction violates existing rules separating finance and cryptocurrency businesses. South Korea is partnering with other entities to foster a safe environment for the use of artificial intelligence. South Korea's Ministry of Education will operate 1,141 schools focused on AI education, doubling AI class capacity. South Korea reported no large wildfires with over 100 hectares of damage during the spring season.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that the 'Great East Asia' spirit, which bloomed in Gwangju in 1980, was protected by the warmth of the people during a harsh winter night.

The Grandeur IG Hybrid, previously priced near 50 million KRW, is now available for under 20 million KRW.

KB Financial Group has been selected as an outstanding company for its response to climate change for nine consecutive years. Experts have identified education as the primary driving force for effective global climate action. This perspective said the role of learning in addressing climate change. An economic think tank is urging the preservation of climate goals, warning that weakening them would harm the economy. Experts are calling for accelerated climate action and a rapid transition in the European Union's agricultural sector.

Professor Kim Sung-kyun of the Department of Prosthodontics has been appointed as the new president of Seoul National University Dental Hospital.

South Korea has registered its first heat-related fatality of the year in mid-May, marking the earliest occurrence on record. An unusually early heatwave is raising concerns about its potential intensification.

South Korean presidential office stated that Prime Minister Kishida will be welcomed with 'quasi-state guest' treatment during his visit to South Korea.

This recognition highlights their global impact and influence in the entertainment industry.

South Korea is increasingly adopting facial recognition technology for payments, gradually replacing credit card usage.