AWS: Physical AI Adoption in South Korea Stalls at 6% Despite High Potential AWS has identified South Korea as a market with high potential for leading the global physical artificial intelligence (AI) sector, thanks to its strengths in manufacturing, robotics, and semiconductors. While the full adoption rate of physical AI among domestic companies stands at just 6%, the number of firms conducting pilot programs and planning to implement such technologies is increasing. AWS believes that discovering clear use cases, such as autonomous robots and predictive maintenance, al September 14, 2026

Kim Seung-won Addresses Allegations Ahead of Confirmation Hearing Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, stated on September 14 that he will address various allegations surrounding him during the upcoming confirmation hearing. Arriving at the preparation office for the hearing in the Jeoksun Hyundai Building in Jongno, Seoul, around 8 a.m., Kim said, "I will do my best to prepare for the hearing today." He expressed gratitude to those who offered condolences for the passing of a close family member, adding, "I hope the experience I have gained ove September 14, 2026

AI Adoption in South Korean Companies Reaches 58%, AWS Highlights Challenges Ahead South Korean companies are rapidly increasing their use of artificial intelligence (AI), but a new report indicates that the systems to connect this usage to new business and revenue are still insufficient. While the sophistication of AI utilization is advancing, the establishment of commercialization and performance management systems is lagging. The introduction of self-judging and acting AI agents into corporate systems is amplifying the importance of practical business application and operat September 14, 2026

Actor Ha Jung-hoon Signs Exclusive Contract with Management Agency Actor Ha Jung-hoon has announced the signing of an exclusive contract with his new management agency, Actor's Embrace, along with confirmation of his upcoming drama role.On September 14, Actor's Embrace stated, "Ha Jung-hoon is an actor with a captivating presence and solid acting skills. We will provide full support to help him showcase his talents through various projects in the future."Simultaneously with the contract signing, Ha Jung-hoon confirmed his participation in the original BL drama September 14, 2026

Dr. Bae Mi-kyung Appointed as Gwangju's First Spokesperson Dr. Bae Mi-kyung was appointed as the first spokesperson for Gwangju Metropolitan City on September 14. She holds the position of local deputy director, classified as an open-level 3 position. The term of appointment lasts for two years, until September 13, 2028, with the possibility of extension for up to five years. The spokesperson will oversee city public relations, manage media responses and briefings, handle policy messaging, and develop external communication strategies. Dr. Bae earned h September 14, 2026

Reform Party Appoints Lee Gi-in as Emergency Committee Chair The Reform Party appointed Lee Gi-in as the chair of its Emergency Committee on September 14, transitioning to a full emergency response system.Acting leader Cheon Ha-ram held a press conference at the National Assembly, stating, "Lee Gi-in is the best candidate to swiftly stabilize the Reform Party."Lee has held several key positions within the party, including chair of the founding preparation committee, senior supreme member, and secretary-general. His extensive knowledge of the party's inter September 14, 2026

Yuhan Corporation Launches Online Museum to Mark 100th Anniversary Yuhan Corporation officially launched its 'Online Museum' on September 14, commemorating the 100th anniversary of its founding. This digital exhibition space visually restores the company's contributions to public health over the past century through key events and photographs. The online museum was created based on the comprehensive history book 'Yuhan Corporation: 100 Years of History,' published to celebrate the centennial. The main exhibition area, titled 'Great Pioneer, Dr. Yoo Il-han,' hig September 14, 2026

Kakao Completes AI Training Program for Nonprofit Organizations Kakao announced the successful completion of the 'KakaoTech NGO AI Class' on September 9, aimed at enhancing the AI capabilities of nonprofit organization (NGO) activists in South Korea.The 'KakaoTech NGO AI Class' was designed to help nonprofit activists utilize generative AI in their work and improve their organizations' overall AI proficiency. This program expanded its focus from last year's 'KakaoTech AI School for Small Business Owners' to include nonprofit organization activists.During the September 14, 2026

SK Biopharm Achieves MSCI ESG 'AAA' Rating for Three Consecutive Years SK Biopharm announced on September 14 that it has received the highest rating of 'AAA' from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG assessment for three consecutive years. It is the first domestic pharmaceutical company to achieve this rating for three years in a row, and currently, SK Biopharm is the only company to hold an AAA rating. The MSCI ESG assessment is a leading evaluation system that compares and assesses companies' capabilities in managing key environmental, social, and September 14, 2026

North Korea and Russia Discuss Troop Deployment Ahead of Military Alliance Treaty North Korea and Russia began discussions about deploying North Korean troops to the Russia-Ukraine war nearly a year before effectively signing a military alliance treaty. While the treaty was cited as the basis for the deployment, negotiations and requests from Russia started before the treaty was finalized. A memorial in Pyongyang records 2,288 North Korean soldiers as casualties.On September 12, Sankei Shimbun reported, citing North Korean sources, that a Russian military delegation visiting September 14, 2026