Stories from South Korea

A D-Link router has been found vulnerable to command injection. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. Users are advised to update their router firmware. The exact scope and impact of the vulnerability are still being assessed.

A recent survey indicates that while integrated care services have been implemented since March, only 12% of adults nationwide are well-informed about them. Nearly half of adults report having family members who require care.

China has emerged as the leader in global AI patent filings. China is leading globally in AI patents, with over 80% of union members planning a general strike on the 20th. The country's AI patent filings are significantly higher than other nations.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are leading a charge in the semiconductor sector, with AI driving growth. Shares in semiconductor companies have seen a surge, with sales increasing by 79% year-over-year.

Four Hanwha Group companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HMM and KR to develop zero-carbon ship systems. The agreement involves Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace, and Hanwha System.

Samsung has reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion, becoming the tenth mega-multi-national corporation to achieve this valuation. It joins other tech giants like Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, and Apple, which was the first to reach this milestone in August 2018.

FOSSIL has released a new watch lookbook featuring South Korean actor Kim Myung-soo.

Radio Svoboda reported on impressions from the Berlin Book Fair, highlighting the beauty of the art and the interest in new books. The work of a specific individual, Virlaq, was noted.

A new book by EMoDiR member F. Barbierato, titled 'Cento anime', details Marilyn Monroe's 1954 four-day tour of the Korean peninsula. She performed 10 shows for over 100,000 servicemen during the visit.

Scott Bessent plans to visit Seoul in preparation for a summit between Trump and Xi. This visit is part of diplomatic efforts leading up to the high-level meeting.