AWS Report: South Korean Companies Enter Next Phase of AI Adoption The adoption rate of artificial intelligence (AI) among South Korean companies has risen to 58%, indicating a rapid expansion in AI utilization. Companies identified the establishment of a robust foundation in talent, data, infrastructure, and governance as key challenges for broadening AI use across their organizations.According to Amazon Web Services (AWS), a study conducted by the research firm Strand Partners, titled 'Realizing Korea's AI Potential 2026,' found that the AI adoption rate amon September 14, 2026

Samsung, SK Hynix Stocks Plunge Amid AI Development Concerns 삼성전자와 SK하이닉스 등 국내 대표 반도체주가 14일 장 초반 급락하고 있다. 주말 사이 오픈AI와 앤스로픽 등 주요 인공지능(AI) 기업들의 모델 개발 속도 조절 논의가 부각되면서 최근 상승세를 이어온 AI·반도체주에 대한 경계심리가 커진 영향으로 풀이된다. 한국거래소에 따르면 이날 오전 9시 1분 기준 삼성전자는 전 거래일 대비 3.47% 내린 수준에서 거래되고 있다. SK하이닉스는 5.35% 급락했으며 삼성전자우도 3.98% 하락했다. SK하이닉스 지분가치에 민감한 SK스퀘어는 7.16% 떨어지며 낙폭이 더 컸다. 주말 사이 주 September 14, 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix Reject KEPCO's 25 Trillion Won Prepayment Proposal Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have decided not to accept Korea Electric Power Corporation's (KEPCO) proposal for a 25 trillion won prepayment for electricity. Despite a significant boost in performance due to the AI memory boom, the semiconductor companies believe that prepaying five years' worth of electricity fees would impose a heavy burden as they need to respond to future equipment investments and market changes.According to industry sources on September 14, both companies have communica September 14, 2026

Corporate Tax Revenue Expected to Exceed 216 Trillion Won Amid Semiconductor Boom Corporate tax revenue is projected to surpass 200 trillion won for the first time, driven by a boom in the semiconductor industry. This marks the first time in 15 years that corporate tax revenue will exceed income tax revenue.According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance's national tax revenue budget proposal released on September 14, next year's corporate tax revenue is expected to reach 216.7 trillion won, which is 36.7 trillion won more than the projected income tax revenue of 180 trillio September 14, 2026

South Korea and Central Asia Hold First Multilateral Ministerial Meeting on Supply Chain Cooperation South Korea and five Central Asian countries held their first multilateral ministerial meeting to discuss cooperation in supply chains for critical minerals, including lithium and rare earth elements. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that the '1st Korea-Central Asia (C5+1) Ministerial Meeting' took place in Seoul on September 14.Minister Kim Jeong-kwan and the ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan agreed to strengthen collaboration in September 14, 2026

Global Financial Markets on Edge as Oil Prices Surge and U.S. Treasury Yields Near 5% As international oil prices surge, U.S. Treasury yields are approaching 5%, heightening tensions in global financial markets. Concerns over inflation have resurfaced due to rising energy prices from the Middle East, coupled with increasing speculation about potential interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve, leading to greater volatility in the stock market.According to the International Financial Center, Brent crude oil prices reached $104.61 per barrel on September 11, an increase of 8. September 14, 2026

Megazone Cloud Partners with AWS and Aerospace Agency to Support Space Startups Megazone Cloud is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Aerospace Agency to support domestic space and satellite startups. This year, the program aims to select 15 to 20 domestic startups to enhance their cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology and commercialization capabilities.On September 14, Megazone Cloud announced that it is recruiting participants for the 'AWS Space Accelerator: Korea 2026' program, targeting domestic space and satellite startups.The AWS Space Acc September 14, 2026

Samsung Life Introduces Mobile System for Reviving Lapsed Insurance Policies 삼성생명이 보험료 연체로 효력을 잃은 보험계약을 모바일로 되살릴 수 있는 서비스를 선보였다. 삼성생명은 보험료 연체로 해지된 보험계약의 부활 청약을 스마트폰으로 처리할 수 있는 '모바일 부활 시스템'을 도입했다고 14일 밝혔다. 보험계약 부활은 보험료 연체로 해지된 보험을 다시 정상 계약으로 되돌리는 절차다. 해약환급금을 받지 않은 계약 가운데 해지일로부터 3년 이내인 경우 신청할 수 있다. 기존에는 고객이 컨설턴트를 직접 만나 청약서를 작성하고 접수해야 했다. 앞으로는 콜센터나 컨설턴트에게 부활 의사를 전 September 14, 2026

LS Mtron Accelerates Distribution of Autonomous Tractors with 140 Test Drives Nationwide LS Mtron is expanding its on-site marketing and technology distribution for autonomous tractors across the country.On September 14, LS Mtron announced that it has conducted a total of 140 test drive events for its autonomous tractors in 86 locations nationwide, from Gangwon's Goseong to Jeju Island. Over 10,000 farmers and local officials participated.Participants had the opportunity to operate the MT9 and MT7 autonomous tractors, experiencing their ease of use and potential applications in agri September 14, 2026

POSCO Group Showcases Decarbonization Innovations at 2026 Climate Industry Expo POSCO Group announced on the 14th that it will participate in the '2026 Climate Industry International Expo' from the 16th to the 18th at BEXCO in Busan, showcasing its decarbonization technology capabilities and vision.The Climate Industry International Expo is an international event co-hosted by the Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment, the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the World Bank, aimed at leading responses to the climate crisis and the transition to decarbonization. This y September 14, 2026