POSCO Future M Establishes Company-wide AI Transformation Roadmap POSCO Future M is advancing AI-based manufacturing innovation to strengthen its leadership in the battery ecosystem and secure a competitive edge.On July 28, POSCO Future M announced its digital innovation vision, presenting the 'BoT (Battery of Things) Ecosystem Game Changer' and establishing a roadmap for company-wide AI transformation (AX) focused on process standardization and data-driven strategies.The initiative aims to integrate AI throughout the entire process, from raw material procurem July 28, 2026

Government Plans Youth Employment Recovery Measures Amid Manufacturing Job Decline The government is preparing measures to address the ongoing youth employment slump. To respond to the slowdown in manufacturing jobs, a comprehensive plan is set to be announced in the third quarter.On July 28, Lee Hyung-il, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Kwon Chang-jun, Vice Minister of Employment and Labor, held a joint meeting of the job task force at the Government Seoul Complex to discuss strategies for youth job recovery and trends in manufacturing employme July 28, 2026

BC Card Launches Open Source AI Platform, First in Financial Sector BC Card has unveiled its self-developed artificial intelligence (AI) platform as open source, aiming to expand the domestic financial AI ecosystem.On July 28, BC Card announced the open-source release of its AI platform, 'BCGPT WebUI.' This marks the first time a core AI platform has been made open source in the financial sector. The initiative aligns with the government's 'Sovereign AI' policy, which seeks to promote self-reliance in financial AI technology and enhance the AI ecosystem.'BCGPT W July 28, 2026

Hyundai Motor Launches Vehicle Support for Transportation-Disadvantaged in Seosan Hyundai Motor is launching a new social contribution project aimed at improving mobility for transportation-disadvantaged individuals. On July 27, Hyundai announced the donation ceremony for its 'Hyundai Universal Solution' vehicles. The initiative focuses on developing and supporting specialized vehicles that can be easily used by pregnant women, people with disabilities, the elderly, and residents of underserved areas, thereby enhancing access to essential public services, including education, July 28, 2026

LG Innotek Partners with TDK to Lead Physical AI Market LG Innotek is collaborating with global electronics company TDK to develop high-performance sensing solutions for robots.On July 28, LG Innotek announced a strategic partnership with TDK in the field of physical artificial intelligence (AI). The strategy aims to leverage TDK's sensor portfolio combined with LG Innotek's optical and ultra-precision design capabilities.TDK, headquartered in Japan, is a top-tier global company in the sensor field, possessing a wide range of sensor technologies esse July 28, 2026

Kihyun Discusses His Solo Album 'Borderline' and the Title Track 'So Good' Group MONSTA X's main vocalist Kihyun has proven his worth on stage with his voice over the past 11 years. His journey as a solo artist has evolved from exploration (VOYAGER) and reflection (YOUTH) to a stage where he fully confronts himself. His second mini-album 'Borderline' is a record of Kihyun's decision to trust his own instincts rather than seek validation from others. The explosive energy he honed as a team vocalist and the refreshing rock sound he has developed as a solo artist permeate July 28, 2026

POSCO Labor Negotiations Fail, Union Plans to Initiate Strike Procedures POSCO and its labor union have failed to reach an agreement in this year's wage and collective bargaining negotiations. The POSCO labor union, affiliated with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, has notified the company of its intention to seek mediation from the Central Labor Relations Commission and plans to initiate formal dispute procedures.According to reports from Aju Economy, the sixth round of negotiations held on the morning of July 23 did not yield any consensus on key issues suc July 28, 2026

Hyundai Mobis Joins U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding R&D Initiative to Develop Autonomous Transport Technology Hyundai Mobis announced on July 28 that it has been selected as the lead research institution for the 2026 shipbuilding and marine industry technology development project and will participate in a U.S.-Korea shipbuilding R&D agreement.This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), aims to enhance export competitiveness and secure new markets by developing core technologies and equipment in the shipbuilding an July 28, 2026

Hana Bank Expands Senior-Focused Financial Channels Nationwide with First Regional Lounge in Daegu Hana Bank is accelerating its efforts to target the asset management market by expanding its senior-focused financial channels nationwide.On July 24, Hana Bank announced the opening of the 'Hana the Next Daegu Central Lounge' in Namsan-dong, Daegu. This marks the first establishment of a Hana the Next lounge outside of Seoul.The Daegu Central Lounge will offer financial consultations for senior customers, covering areas such as asset management, retirement planning, inheritance and gifting, trus July 28, 2026

DS Investment Securities Raises Hanwha Ocean's Target Price Amid Strong Shipping Profits DS Investment Securities has raised its target price for Hanwha Ocean from 132,000 won to 145,000 won, reflecting improved profitability in the shipping sector and upward revisions to earnings estimates. The firm maintained its 'buy' rating.Kim Dae-sung, a researcher at DS Investment Securities, stated, "In the second quarter, sales reached 5.4 trillion won, and operating profit was 736.1 billion won, exceeding previous estimates by 32.9%. The shipping sector achieved an operating profit margin July 28, 2026