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Kolon Industries and University of Seoul Sign MOU for AI and Materials Collaboration Kolon Industries is accelerating the development of advanced materials using artificial intelligence (AI). On June 16, Kolon Industries announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Seoul for collaboration in the fields of AI and materials. The agreement aims to enhance future competitiveness in advanced technologies and foster key professionals in the industry. The MOU was established to combine the university's strong research capabilities with the company's global technological infrastructure to secure new growth engines for the next generation. The two institutions will collaborate in various areas, including the establishment of a joint research system in AI and materials, sharing of the latest technology and industry information, joint utilization of university research infrastructure and corporate technological resources, and training professionals based on AI integration. As part of the agreement, Kolon Industries plans to integrate its proprietary high-performance material development technology with the cutting-edge AI research capabilities of the University of Seoul, including deep learning and machine information. This integration is expected to accelerate the transition of its new material development process to AX. Kolon Industries possesses chemical material technology that meets various physical properties required for high-value materials, such as waterproofing, soundproofing, durability, and heat resistance. The company is actively pursuing the AX transition to further enhance these capabilities. AI is being utilized in various research and development areas, including information gathering and interpretation, internal data integration analysis for insights, and material simulation and predictive modeling. A representative from Kolon Industries stated, "We expect this agreement will significantly strengthen our material development capabilities. Additionally, the two institutions plan to establish a system for training professionals who can be immediately deployed in the industry, going beyond simple research collaboration." Heo Seong, CEO of Kolon Industries, remarked, "We are already rapidly advancing the AX transition in various areas. By closely collaborating with the University of Seoul's excellent research infrastructure, we will accelerate new material development and secure new growth engines to lead the market." University of Seoul President Won Yong-geol noted, "The partnership with Kolon Industries, a leader in the global materials industry, will elevate the university's AI and new materials research capabilities. We aim to establish a successful model of industry-academia collaboration that contributes to the development of the national advanced industry through joint research reflecting the needs of the corporate sector and securing foundational technologies." Meanwhile, Kolon Industries has also been active in environmental initiatives, recently completing the 'Marine Forest Creation Project' in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency and the Environmental Foundation in April.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:40:00
Kolon Industries and University of Seoul Sign MOU for AI and Materials Collaboration Kolon Industries is accelerating its efforts in advanced material development using artificial intelligence (AI). On June 16, Kolon Industries announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Seoul for collaboration in the fields of AI and materials. The agreement aims to enhance future competitiveness in advanced technologies and foster key professionals in the industry. The MOU was established to combine the university's strong research capabilities with the company's global technological infrastructure to secure new growth drivers for the next generation of industries. The two institutions will collaborate in various areas, including the establishment of a joint research system in AI and materials, sharing of the latest technologies and industry information, joint utilization of university research infrastructure and corporate technological resources, and training professionals based on AI integration. Under this agreement, Kolon Industries plans to integrate its proprietary high-performance material development technologies with the cutting-edge AI research capabilities of the University of Seoul, including deep learning and machine information. This integration is expected to accelerate the transition of its new material development processes to an AX model. Kolon Industries possesses chemical material technology that meets various properties required for high-value materials, such as waterproofing, soundproofing, durability, and heat resistance, and is actively pursuing the AX transition to further enhance these capabilities. The company is also leveraging AI in various research and development areas, including information gathering, semantic interpretation, internal data integration analysis, and material simulation and predictive modeling. A representative from Kolon Industries stated, "We expect this agreement will significantly enhance our material development capabilities. Additionally, both institutions plan to establish a system for training professionals who can be immediately deployed in the industry, going beyond simple research collaboration." Heo Seong, CEO of Kolon Industries, remarked, "We are already rapidly advancing the AX transition in various areas. By closely collaborating with the University of Seoul's excellent research infrastructure, we will accelerate new material development and secure new growth drivers to lead the market." University of Seoul President Won Yong-geol noted, "The partnership with Kolon Industries, a leader in the global materials industry, will serve as a stepping stone to elevate the university's AI and new materials research capabilities. We aim to build a successful model of industry-academia collaboration that contributes to the advancement of the nation's high-tech industry through joint research that reflects the needs of the corporate sector and the acquisition of fundamental technologies." Meanwhile, Kolon Industries has also been active in environmental initiatives, completing a 'Marine Forest Creation Project' in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency and the Environment Foundation in April.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:40:00
Kolon Industries and University of Seoul Sign MOU for AI and Materials Collaboration Kolon Industries is accelerating its development of advanced materials using artificial intelligence (AI). On June 16, Kolon Industries announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Seoul for collaboration in the fields of AI and materials. The agreement aims to enhance future competitiveness in advanced technologies and foster key specialized talent. The MOU combines the university's strong research capabilities with the company's global technology infrastructure to secure new growth drivers for the next generation of industries. The two institutions will collaborate in various areas, including establishing a joint research system in AI and materials, sharing the latest technology and advanced industry information, jointly utilizing university research infrastructure and corporate technology resources, and training specialized personnel based on AI integration. Under the agreement, Kolon Industries plans to integrate its proprietary high-performance material development technologies with the cutting-edge AI research capabilities of the University of Seoul, including deep learning and machine information. This collaboration is expected to accelerate the transition of its new material development process to AX. Kolon Industries possesses chemical material technology that meets various properties required for high-value materials, such as waterproofing, soundproofing, durability, and heat resistance. The company is actively pursuing the AX transition to further enhance these capabilities. AI is being utilized in various research and development areas, including information gathering and interpretation, internal data integration analysis for insights, and material simulation and predictive modeling. A representative from Kolon Industries stated, "We expect this agreement will significantly enhance our material development capabilities. Additionally, both institutions plan to establish a system for training specialized personnel who can be immediately deployed in the industry, going beyond simple research collaboration." Heo Sung, CEO of Kolon Industries, remarked, "We are already rapidly advancing the AX transition across various sectors. By closely collaborating with the University of Seoul's excellent research infrastructure, we will accelerate new material development and secure new growth engines to lead the market." Won Yong-gul, President of the University of Seoul, commented, "The partnership with Kolon Industries, a leader in the global materials industry, will elevate our AI and new materials research capabilities. We aim to establish a successful model of industry-academia collaboration that contributes to the advancement of the nation's high-tech industry through joint research reflecting the needs of the corporate sector and securing foundational technologies." Meanwhile, Kolon Industries has also been active in environmental initiatives, recently completing a 'Marine Forest Creation Project' in collaboration with the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency and the Environmental Foundation in April.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:40:00
Titleist Launches GTS Fairway Woods to Enhance Long Game Performance Titleist has introduced two new models of its GTS fairway woods (GTS2 and GTS3) designed to enhance long game performance. These models incorporate the next-generation design philosophy of the previously launched GTS driver, optimized for fairway woods. The key feature of the new GTS fairway woods is their center of gravity (CG) design. The clubs utilize a "wrap-around composite crown" that extends the crown area to the sides of the club head, allowing for approximately 16 grams of mass to be repositioned lower in the club head. This results in a lower and deeper center of gravity, achieving higher launch angles, lower spin rates, and improved forgiveness. The lowered CG also helps maintain a stable trajectory even on strikes made lower on the face. The clubs support precise customization tailored to individual swing characteristics. A "dual weight system" allows golfers to adjust weight distribution using weights located at the heel and toe. The standard setup includes an 11-gram weight at the heel and a 5-gram weight at the toe, with various optional weights available for custom fitting to achieve desired shot shapes. Additionally, a "forged L-Cup face" wraps around the bottom of the face, designed to maintain consistent ball speed and trajectory across various fairway lies. Improvements have also been made to the sound and feel at impact. Notably, the new models feature a "silver face" instead of the previous black, based on feedback from tour players. This change enhances visual clarity at address, providing a sense of stability. The shallow face design gives the head a larger appearance, reducing psychological pressure. Furthermore, the newly improved sole design allows the leading edge to naturally engage with the grass, aiding in consistent shots. The GTS fairway woods are available in two head designs to suit different swing types. The "GTS2" features a lower face height and larger head size compared to the previous generation, designed for high forgiveness and ease of launching the ball, making it suitable for golfers with a shallow attack angle. However, the 13.5-degree model retains a relatively higher face height to accommodate golfer preferences. The "GTS3" is optimized for golfers with a downward swing and those seeking precise ball control, featuring a deeper face and compact head design. A new 21-degree model has been added, expanding loft options. Additionally, the GTS3 adopts the same heel-toe flat weight system as the GTS2, allowing for straightforward and precise adjustments to the center of gravity.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:32:00
Titleist Launches GTS Fairway Woods to Enhance Long Game Performance Titleist has introduced two new models of its GTS fairway woods (GTS2 and GTS3), designed to enhance long game performance. These models incorporate the next-generation design philosophy of the previously released GTS driver, optimized for fairway woods. The key feature of the new GTS fairway woods is the center of gravity (CG) design. The "wrap-around composite crown" extends the crown area to the sides of the club head, allowing for an additional 16 grams of mass to be redistributed to the bottom of the club head. This results in a lower and deeper center of gravity, achieving higher launch angles, lower spin rates, and improved forgiveness. The lowered CG helps maintain a stable trajectory even on strikes made lower on the face. The GTS fairway woods also support precise customization tailored to individual swing characteristics. A "dual weight system" allows for weight distribution adjustments through weights positioned at the heel and toe. The standard setup includes an 11-gram weight at the heel and a 5-gram weight at the toe, with various optional weights available for custom fitting to achieve desired shot shapes. Additionally, a "forged L-Cup face" design wraps around the bottom of the face, ensuring consistent ball speed and trajectory across various fairway lies. The sound and feel at impact have also been improved. Notably, the new models feature a "silver face" instead of the previous black, based on feedback from tour players. This change enhances visual stability by making the face more recognizable at address. The shallow face design also gives the head a larger appearance, reducing psychological pressure on the golfer. Furthermore, the newly improved sole design allows the leading edge to sit naturally against the grass, aiding in consistent shots. The GTS fairway woods are available in two head designs to match different player swing types. The "GTS2" features a lower face height and larger head size compared to the previous generation, designed for high forgiveness and ease of launching the ball, making it suitable for golfers with a shallow attack angle. However, the 13.5-degree model retains a relatively higher face height to accommodate player preferences. The "GTS3" is optimized for golfers with a downward strike and those seeking precise ball control, featuring a deeper face and compact head design. A new 21-degree model has been added, expanding loft options. Additionally, the GTS3 adopts the same heel-toe flat weight system as the GTS2, allowing for easy and precise adjustments to the center of gravity.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:32:00
Titleist Launches GTS Fairway Woods to Enhance Long Game Performance Titleist has introduced two new GTS fairway woods (GTS2 and GTS3) designed to enhance long game performance. These models incorporate the next-generation design philosophy of the previously launched GTS driver, optimized for fairway woods. The key feature of the new GTS fairway woods is their center of gravity (CG) design. They utilize a "wrap-around composite crown" that extends the crown area to the sides of the club head, allowing for approximately 16 grams of mass to be repositioned lower in the club head. This results in a lower and deeper CG, achieving higher launch angles, lower spin rates, and improved forgiveness. The lowered CG helps maintain stable trajectories even on strikes low on the face. The clubs also support precise customization tailored to individual swing characteristics. A "dual weight system" allows golfers to adjust weight distribution using weights located in the heel and toe. The standard setup includes an 11-gram weight in the heel and a 5-gram weight in the toe, with various optional weights available for custom fitting to desired shot shapes. Additionally, a "forged L-Cup face" wraps around the bottom of the face, designed to maintain consistent ball speed and trajectory across various fairway lies. Improvements have also been made to the sound and feel at impact. Notably, the new models feature a "silver face" instead of the previous black, based on feedback from tour players. This change enhances visual stability by making the face more recognizable at address. The shallow face design creates an illusion of a larger head, reducing psychological pressure. Furthermore, the newly improved sole design allows the leading edge to naturally conform to the grass, aiding in consistent shots. The GTS fairway woods are available in two head designs to match different swing types. The "GTS2" features a lower face height and larger head size compared to the previous generation, designed for higher forgiveness and easier launch, making it suitable for golfers with a shallow attack angle. However, the 13.5-degree model retains a relatively higher face height to cater to golfer preferences. The "GTS3" is optimized for golfers with a downward swing and those seeking precise ball control, featuring a deeper face and compact head design. A new 21-degree model has been added, expanding loft options. The GTS3 also adopts the same heel-toe flat weight system as the GTS2, allowing for easy and precise CG adjustments.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:32:00
Trump Administration Delays Blacklisting Over 100 Chinese Firms, Including DeepSeek The Trump administration is reportedly delaying the trade blacklist designation for over 100 Chinese companies, including the artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek and memory semiconductor firm ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), which have been identified as national security threats. According to Reuters, multiple sources familiar with the matter indicated on June 16 that DeepSeek and CXMT had already been approved for inclusion on the U.S. Commerce Department's Entity List after undergoing review by relevant agencies last year. However, the department has postponed the final announcement, preventing these companies from being officially listed. The Entity List restricts U.S. companies from exporting goods, software, and technology to specific firms, effectively serving as a trade blacklist. Sources noted that the Trump administration is delaying the public release of this list to avoid escalating tensions with China. Since October of last year, no new companies have been added to the Entity List, marking the longest hiatus in over a decade, according to Reuters. Kevin Kurland, a former official at the Commerce Department, criticized the lack of new additions, stating, "The fact that no companies have been added to the Entity List since October shows that trade policy is overshadowing the use of important national security tools." Philip Luck, a global supply chain expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), remarked, "The Entity List is like a game of whack-a-mole; you have to keep hitting the moles. The delay in listing is increasing the risk of U.S. technology flowing into adversarial hands." DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, made waves in the global tech industry last year with its low-cost AI models. A senior official from the U.S. State Department previously claimed to Reuters that DeepSeek had supported activities of the Chinese military and intelligence agencies and attempted to illegally access advanced U.S. semiconductors through shell companies in Southeast Asia. CXMT, China's largest memory semiconductor manufacturer, was designated as a military-related company by the U.S. Department of Defense during the Biden administration. Reports indicate that the Commerce Department has been considering adding CXMT to the Entity List for over a year. Additionally, Chinese companies that supplied parts for Russian drones recovered in Poland last year, as well as those that sold restricted Nvidia semiconductors to Chinese universities, and firms manufacturing and selling military drones and robotic dogs for the Chinese military are also reportedly under consideration for sanctions. Sources stated that at least 75 Chinese companies and institutions involved in advanced semiconductor production, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and AI modeling have been classified as candidates for the blacklist after undergoing agency reviews. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Commerce Department did not directly respond to inquiries regarding the lack of new listings or the status of DeepSeek and CXMT. However, it stated in a release, "We are using a variety of policies and enforcement tools, including the Entity List, daily to respond to malicious actors." China has expressed opposition to U.S. export control measures. According to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated during a regular briefing on June 17 that China consistently opposes the U.S. expanding the concept of national security and abusing export control measures, including the Entity List, to suppress Chinese companies. He urged the U.S. to cease politicizing, weaponizing, and instrumentalizing economic, trade, and scientific issues.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:24:00
Trump Administration Delays Blacklisting Over 100 Chinese Companies, Including DeepSeek The Trump administration is reportedly delaying the trade blacklist designation for over 100 Chinese companies, including the artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek and memory semiconductor firm ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), which have been identified as national security threats. According to Reuters, multiple sources familiar with the matter indicated that these companies had already been approved for inclusion on the U.S. Commerce Department's Entity List following a review by relevant agencies last year. However, the department has postponed the final announcement, preventing them from being officially listed. The Entity List restricts U.S. companies from exporting goods, software, and technology to specific firms, effectively serving as a trade blacklist. Sources noted that the Trump administration is delaying the public release of this list to avoid escalating tensions with China. Since October of last year, no new companies have been added to the Entity List, marking the longest hiatus in over a decade, according to Reuters. Kevin Kalland, a former official at the Commerce Department, criticized the lack of new additions, stating, "The fact that no companies have been added to the Entity List since October shows that trade policy is overshadowing the use of important national security tools." Philip Luck, a global supply chain expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), remarked that the delay in designating companies is increasing the risk of U.S. technology falling into the hands of adversaries, likening the situation to a game of whack-a-mole. DeepSeek gained attention last year as a Chinese AI startup that introduced low-cost AI models, shocking the global tech industry. A senior U.S. State Department official previously claimed that DeepSeek had supported activities of the Chinese military and intelligence agencies and attempted to illegally access advanced U.S. semiconductors through front companies in Southeast Asia. CXMT, China's largest memory semiconductor company, was designated as a military-related entity by the U.S. Department of Defense during the Biden administration. Reports indicate that the Commerce Department has been considering adding CXMT to the Entity List for over a year. Additionally, Chinese companies that supplied parts for Russian drones recovered in Poland last year, as well as those that sold restricted Nvidia semiconductors to Chinese universities and manufactured military drones and robotic dogs for the Chinese military, are also among the candidates for sanctions, according to Reuters. Sources revealed that at least 75 Chinese companies and institutions involved in advanced semiconductor production, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and AI modeling have been classified as potential candidates for the blacklist following agency reviews. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Commerce Department did not directly respond to inquiries regarding the lack of new listings since last year or the status of DeepSeek and CXMT. However, it stated in a release, "We are utilizing various policies and enforcement tools, including the Entity List, daily to respond to malicious actors." China has expressed opposition to U.S. export control measures. According to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated during a regular briefing on the 17th that China has consistently opposed the U.S. for excessively broadening the concept of national security and abusing export control measures, including the Entity List, to suppress Chinese companies. He urged the U.S. to cease politicizing, weaponizing, and instrumentalizing economic, trade, and scientific issues.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:24:00
Trump Administration Delays Blacklisting Over 100 Chinese Firms, Including DeepSeek The Trump administration is reportedly delaying the trade blacklist designation for over 100 Chinese companies, including the artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek and memory semiconductor firm ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), which have been identified as national security threats. According to Reuters, multiple sources familiar with the matter indicated that DeepSeek and CXMT had already been approved for inclusion on the U.S. Commerce Department's Entity List after undergoing review by relevant agencies last year. However, the department has postponed the final announcement, preventing these companies from being officially listed. The Entity List restricts U.S. companies from exporting goods, software, and technology to designated firms. Sources noted that the Trump administration is delaying the public release of this list to avoid escalating tensions with China. Since October of last year, no new companies have been added to the Entity List, marking the longest hiatus in over a decade, according to Reuters. Kevin Kurland, a former official at the Commerce Department, criticized the lack of new additions, stating, "The fact that no companies have been added to the Entity List since October shows that trade policy is overshadowing the use of critical national security tools." Philip Luck, a global supply chain expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), remarked, "The Entity List is like a game of whack-a-mole; you have to keep hitting the moles. The delay in listings increases the risk of U.S. technology flowing into adversaries' hands." DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, made headlines last year with its low-cost AI models. A senior official at the U.S. State Department claimed last year that DeepSeek had supported activities of the Chinese military and intelligence agencies and attempted to illegally access advanced U.S. semiconductors through shell companies in Southeast Asia. CXMT, China's largest memory semiconductor manufacturer, was designated as a military-related company by the U.S. Department of Defense during the Biden administration. Reports indicate that the Commerce Department has been considering adding CXMT to the Entity List for over a year. Additionally, Chinese companies that supplied parts for Russian drones recovered in Poland last year, as well as those that sold restricted NVIDIA semiconductors to Chinese universities and manufacturers of military drones and robotic dogs, are also among the candidates for sanctions, according to Reuters. Sources stated that at least 75 Chinese companies and institutions involved in advanced semiconductor production, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and AI modeling have been classified as potential candidates for the blacklist after undergoing agency review. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Commerce Department did not directly respond to inquiries regarding the lack of new listings or the status of DeepSeek and CXMT. However, it stated in a release, "We are continuously utilizing various policies and enforcement tools, including the Entity List, to respond to malicious actors." China has expressed opposition to U.S. export control measures. According to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated during a regular briefing on the 17th that China has consistently opposed the U.S. for excessively broadening the concept of national security and abusing export control measures, including the Entity List, to suppress Chinese companies. He urged the U.S. to cease politicizing, weaponizing, and instrumentalizing economic, trade, and scientific issues.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:24:00
Dunamu Sells Unlisted Naver Pay Shares for 29.4 Billion Won Dunamu has sold its unlisted shares in Naver Pay to Naver. This move is seen as part of the restructuring of Naver Pay's shareholder structure amid ongoing procedures for Dunamu to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Naver Financial.According to the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system on June 17, Dunamu sold 179,999 shares of unlisted Naver Pay to Naver for 29.4 billion won.Once the transaction is completed on June 30, Naver's holdings in unlisted Naver Pay will increase from 36,735 shares to 216,734 shares, raising its stake from 5.77% to 34.04%. The remaining 65.96% will be held by Naver Financial.Currently, Naver Financial is in the process of fully integrating Dunamu through a stock exchange method. If the stock exchange proceeds as planned, Naver Financial and Dunamu will establish an IPO committee to pursue Naver Financial's listing within the next seven years.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-18 04:16:00