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  • Weather Forecast: Rain Expected in Central and Gyeongbuk Regions with High Temperatures
    Weather Forecast: Rain Expected in Central and Gyeongbuk Regions with High Temperatures On Sunday, rain is expected in the capital region, Gangwon Province, and the Gyeongbuk area. Meanwhile, most parts of the country will continue to experience high temperatures and tropical nights, necessitating attention to health management.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the expected rainfall on the 26th is forecasted to be between 10 to 50 mm in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, the five western islands, Gangwon, Chungbuk, and Daegu-Gyeongbuk. Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungnam are expected to receive 5 to 40 mm of rain.Showers are also anticipated in Jeonbuk and Jeju Island, with expected rainfall of 5 to 30 mm in Jeonbuk and 5 to 10 mm in Jeju.Morning low temperatures are predicted to range from 24 to 26 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to reach between 29 and 37 degrees.Forecasted temperatures for major cities include: Seoul 25-31 degrees, Incheon 25-30 degrees, Suwon 25-31 degrees, Chuncheon 24-29 degrees, Gangneung 25-30 degrees, Cheongju 26-33 degrees, Daejeon 25-33 degrees, Sejong 25-32 degrees, Jeonju 26-33 degrees, Gwangju 26-34 degrees, Daegu 25-37 degrees, Busan 26-33 degrees, Ulsan 26-35 degrees, Changwon 26-34 degrees, and Jeju 27-33 degrees.There is a possibility of tropical nights in most areas, where nighttime temperatures may not drop significantly. During the day, the perceived temperature may rise considerably, so it is important to stay hydrated and manage health while engaging in outdoor activities.Waves in the East, West, and South Seas are expected to be between 0.5 to 1.0 meters. In the offshore areas, wave heights are forecasted to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea and 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the West and South Seas.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-07-25 17:52:00
  • Shin Jang-sik Elected as New Leader of the Justice Innovation Party with 96.7% Support
    Shin Jang-sik Elected as New Leader of the Justice Innovation Party with 96.7% Support Shin Jang-sik has been elected as the new leader of the Justice Innovation Party on July 25.The party held a national convention at the Suwon Convention Center, where Shin was confirmed as the new leader after running unopposed. He received 96.7% support in the member vote.Shin stated, "I will pursue a clear path of reform," adding, "When the pillars of moderate pragmatism and reform are firmly established, a government of popular sovereignty can succeed."He emphasized, "I will open a path of self-reliance with strong roots, as self-reliance is essential for proper solidarity."In the election for the party's highest council, lawmakers Cha Kyu-geun and Hwang Hyun-sun were elected with 59.4% and 25.7% of the votes, respectively. The new leadership team will consist of five members, including Shin, National Assembly floor leader Kim Jun-hyung, and the two newly elected council members, along with one appointed council member.Former party leader Cho Kuk, who stepped down following the party's defeat in the June 3 local elections, sent a video message during the convention, urging the party to prepare for a progressive future that anticipates the climate of the times rather than just the weather of the day. He encouraged the party to gradually strengthen its capabilities in preparation for the 2028 general elections.Earlier, Shin had mentioned at a press conference on July 5 in Yeouido, Seoul, that in light of the 2028 general elections and the 2030 presidential election, there is a need to re-establish a spirit of unity. He suggested that to institutionalize solidarity, changes to party and election laws could be made to implement a runoff voting system, relax negotiation group requirements, and establish an open primary system.This national convention was held following Cho Kuk's resignation from the leadership position.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-07-25 16:40:00
  • Yoon Suk Yeols Appeal Hearing Set for August 21 in Polling Case
    Yoon Suk Yeol's Appeal Hearing Set for August 21 in Polling Case Yoon Suk Yeol, who was sentenced to two years in prison for receiving free polling services from political broker Myung Tae-kyun, will have his appeal hearing next month.According to legal sources on July 25, the Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 7, led by Chief Judge Koo Hoe-geun, has scheduled the first hearing for Yoon's appeal on August 21.Yoon's legal team submitted the appeal to the Seoul Central District Court on July 14, arguing that the lower court misinterpreted the facts and the law, leading to an unjust sentence. They are expected to contest the factual misinterpretation, legal misunderstandings, and the severity of the sentence during the appeal.Myung, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison and taken into custody during the first trial, also filed an appeal on the same day. He will face the appeal court alongside Yoon.Yoon is accused of conspiring with his spouse, Kim Geon-hee, to receive 58 free polling services from Myung between June 2021 and March 2022.On July 13, the first trial court ruled that Yoon received 14 polling services for free, sentencing him to two years in prison and ordering him to pay a fine of 13.96 million won. The court found that there was an implicit agreement between Yoon, his spouse, and Myung regarding the conduct and provision of the polling services. It concluded that even without a prior agreement, Yoon exerted influence in favor of former People Power Party lawmaker Kim Young-sun as a form of compensation. However, the court determined that the remaining 44 polling services could not be definitively linked to an agreement with Yoon and his spouse since they were not directly provided by Myung.Meanwhile, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who is accused of receiving polling services and having the costs covered by a supporter, was fined 10 million won in a first trial on July 22. He has also filed an appeal following the ruling.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-07-25 16:08:00
  • Samsung Electronics Partners with Broadcom for $200 Billion AI Memory and Foundry Collaboration
    Samsung Electronics Partners with Broadcom for $200 Billion AI Memory and Foundry Collaboration Samsung Electronics signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global AI semiconductor company Broadcom on July 24 during the AI Summit held in San Francisco, aimed at building next-generation AI infrastructure.The AI Summit was attended by Han Jin-man, president of Samsung's Foundry Business, and Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom, along with executives from both companies and government officials.Samsung plans to expand its collaboration with Broadcom based on its unique "one-stop turnkey solution" that encompasses memory, foundry, and advanced packaging, aiming to provide differentiated customer value in the next-generation AI semiconductor market.Under this agreement, the two companies will pursue strategic cooperation worth over $200 billion in the memory and foundry sectors over the next five years, further enhancing their technological collaboration in AI semiconductors.Broadcom Strengthens AI Accelerator Competitiveness with Advanced HBM SolutionsAs major global tech companies rapidly adopt custom AI accelerators (ASICs), this partnership is significant as it combines Broadcom's leadership in custom semiconductor design with Samsung's expertise in memory, manufacturing, and packaging technologies to enhance next-generation AI semiconductor competitiveness.Samsung will supply advanced memory solutions, including High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), leveraging its world-class memory technology to enhance the performance and competitiveness of Broadcom's AI accelerators.Following the industry-first mass production of HBM4, which applies 1c DRAM and 4nm base die technology in February, Samsung also supplied HBM4E samples to customers in May, continuing its leadership in next-generation HBM technology.Samsung's HBM is expected to serve as a core memory solution that maximizes the performance of Broadcom's AI accelerators, supporting the competitiveness of next-generation AI infrastructure.Enhancing Broadcom's AI Chip Competitiveness with 2-Nanometer Foundry and Advanced PackagingIn the foundry sector, Samsung will apply advanced foundry processes below 2 nanometers to Broadcom's next-generation communication semiconductor solutions, enhancing product competitiveness.Additionally, Samsung will support the implementation of high-performance, high-efficiency AI semiconductors through advanced packaging technology based on 2-nanometer processes, providing Broadcom with differentiated AI semiconductor solutions.Samsung will also closely integrate the entire process from chip design to advanced packaging and mass production, optimizing semiconductor design and processes to shorten product development timelines while maximizing performance and power efficiency.With this technological competitiveness, Samsung plans to continue expanding its collaboration with Broadcom in the next-generation AI semiconductor field and actively explore new business opportunities in the rapidly growing AI and high-performance computing markets.Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun: "Integrated Semiconductor Solutions are Key Competitiveness in the AI Era"This agreement is seen as a strategic partnership that strengthens cooperation between the two companies across key semiconductor technologies—memory, foundry, and advanced packaging—aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the next-generation AI semiconductor ecosystem.Jeon Young-hyun, vice chairman of Samsung's Device Solutions division, stated, "In the AI era, semiconductor solutions that integrate memory, logic, and advanced packaging are crucial. By expanding our collaboration with Broadcom, we will accelerate the development of future AI infrastructure and provide greater value to our customers."Charlie Kawas, president of Broadcom's Semiconductor Solutions Group, remarked, "As AI infrastructure rapidly expands, close collaboration across the semiconductor ecosystem is becoming increasingly important. Through our partnership with Samsung, we aim to create next-generation solutions optimized for the diverse demands of the market."Through this agreement, Samsung aims to elevate its leadership in next-generation semiconductor technology and manufacturing capabilities, driving innovation in the global AI semiconductor ecosystem.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-07-25 15:48:00
  • Samsung SDS Partners with Anthropic to Target Enterprise AI Market
    Samsung SDS Partners with Anthropic to Target Enterprise AI Market Samsung SDS announced a strategic partnership with global artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to expand the enterprise AI market in South Korea.Samsung SDS is the first domestic company to establish a strategic partnership with Anthropic. The two companies plan to jointly explore new business opportunities in the Korean market and support the adoption and utilization of AI within enterprises. They aim to strengthen their approach to the enterprise AI market through joint marketing, proof of concept (PoC) initiatives, and collaborative projects.This collaboration will enable Samsung SDS to expand its enterprise AI business based on Anthropic's generative AI model, Claude. Currently, Samsung is transitioning to an AI-centered work system, providing 'Claude Enterprise' to 20 affiliated companies and approximately 70,000 employees.Additionally, Samsung SDS plans to operate a program to train application-based AI engineers capable of managing everything from planning to implementation and technical support for Claude. In the future, the company aims to support external corporate clients throughout the entire process of adopting and utilizing Claude, thereby expanding its AI transformation (AX) business.Lee Jun-hee, CEO of Samsung SDS, stated, "We will support our customers' AI innovation based on the strengths of both companies and create new business value through reliable AI solutions." Chris Siouris, head of Anthropic International, explained, "Samsung SDS has the capabilities to play a key role in accelerating the adoption of Claude among Korean companies, which is why we established this strategic partnership."Meanwhile, Samsung SDS is also collaborating with other global AI companies, including OpenAI and Google Cloud. This foundation allows Samsung to provide various generative AI services, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, to its affiliated employees.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-07-25 15:48:00
  • Koreas Tidal Flats Achieve Expanded UNESCO World Heritage Status
    Korea's Tidal Flats Achieve Expanded UNESCO World Heritage Status Heo Min, the head of the Cultural Heritage Administration, described the expanded listing of Korea's tidal flats as a "glorious achievement" on July 25.During the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held at BEXCO in Busan, the second phase of the listing for "Korea's Tidal Flats" was confirmed. Heo expressed hope that this would enhance international solidarity and cooperation to preserve the tidal flats' outstanding universal value.On the same day, participating countries announced the "Busan Declaration on Cooperation for the Conservation of the Yellow Sea Tidal Flats and Coastal Wetlands." This declaration is a voluntary commitment among participating organizations and relevant countries to support the conservation of the Yellow Sea's tidal flats and coastal wetlands, which serve as habitats for migratory birds. It includes provisions to enhance communication and cooperation among representatives of coastal countries, promote joint scientific research, monitoring, and data sharing to improve understanding of the ecological connectivity of the Yellow Sea habitats.Heo stated, "With the 'Joint Statement on Cooperation for the Conservation of the Yellow Sea Tidal Flats and Coastal Wetlands,' I hope we can advance international solidarity and cooperation to preserve the outstanding universal value of the tidal flats. We will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, local governments, the Korea Tidal Flats Listing Promotion Team, and the international community."He also emphasized that tidal flats are not merely natural heritage confined to a single country, but are a crucial ecological axis of the East Asia-Australasia Flyway, connecting migratory birds across borders. He noted, "In particular, the tidal flats and coastal wetlands of the Yellow Sea are vital resting and feeding grounds for numerous migratory birds. Protecting these tidal flats is not just the responsibility of one country; it is a shared task that the international community must undertake together."Since the listing of "Korea's Tidal Flats" as a World Heritage site in 2021, South Korea has diligently implemented the recommendations of the World Heritage Committee and has continuously worked to enhance the outstanding universal value of the tidal flats.Heo concluded, "Today's expanded listing is the result of collaboration among the central government, local governments, communities, the World Heritage Center, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), EAAFP (East Asia-Australasia Flyway Partnership), WCF (World Coastal Forum), and all international organizations and partners, achieved through trust and cooperation." 2026-07-25 15:44:00
  • The Future of K-Content in the Age of Generative AI, Says Kim Yoon-ji
    The Future of K-Content in the Age of Generative AI, Says Kim Yoon-ji South Korea is leading the global cultural market with K-pop, K-dramas, games, and webtoons. However, the emergence of generative AI is reshaping the content industry. AI is no longer just a production tool; it is a new platform that transforms content planning, creation, distribution, and export. The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) stands at the forefront of whether South Korea can evolve from a K-content powerhouse to an AI content leader. AI is transforming the content industry The content industry is at a significant turning point. In the past, creative ideas and excellent production skills were the keys to competitiveness. Now, AI is being added to the mix. Generative AI is fundamentally changing the production methods for videos, music, webtoons, games, and animations. Production times are decreasing, and costs are being cut. We are entering an era where individuals can create content aimed at global markets. The question is clear: Will South Korea be a consumer of these changes, or will it become a leading nation that creates new markets? AI does not replace creators but enhances their imagination One of the most common concerns about AI is that it will take jobs away from creators. However, the true role of AI is not to replace creators but to expand their imagination. AI reduces repetitive tasks, automates translation and dubbing, and assists with video editing and special effects. This allows creators to focus more on planning, storytelling, and emotional expression. We are moving into an era where it is not about competition between AI and humans, but rather about creators who effectively utilize AI leading the global market. K-Content must integrate with AI South Korea's greatest competitive advantage lies in its strong intellectual property (IP). Dramas, films, webtoons, games, music, and characters are recognized as valuable content assets worldwide. Now, AI must be added to this mix. AI can translate content into various languages, analyze overseas user preferences, and recommend content suitable for global platforms. It can also support the production process. Combining K-content with AI will enhance production efficiency and strengthen global competitiveness. AI is a new growth engine for the content industry. We need to nurture AI creators The key competitive advantage in the AI era is not technology but people. We need more directors who make films using AI, programmers who develop games, writers who create webtoons, and producers who make music. The training and education of AI creators promoted by KOCCA are significant in this regard. Equipping industry professionals with the ability to utilize AI and create a new creative ecosystem can lead to national competitiveness. AI content companies must expand globally Creating good content is not enough; it must connect to the global market. AI lowers the barriers to international expansion. Automated translation, dubbing, and localization technologies help K-content reach more countries. When KOCCA's overseas business hubs combine with AI technology, domestic content companies can target the global market more quickly. We must create an AI content ecosystem In the AI era, it is difficult for companies to grow alone. AI companies and content companies must collaborate. Startups and large corporations should work together to create new production systems. Universities and research institutions need to develop new technologies, and the government should support these efforts. AI content production support projects are policies aimed at creating such an ecosystem. They provide support for AI content production at various stages of company growth through entry-level, leading, and collaborative assistance. AI heralds a new era for K-Culture K-content has already become a representative export industry for South Korea. Now, the goal is even bigger. Through AI, we must produce content more quickly, export it to a wider range of countries, and continuously create new IP. When games, films, broadcasting, webtoons, music, and performances are interconnected within a single AI ecosystem, South Korea can leap from being a cultural powerhouse to an AI cultural superpower. AI is not just a technological revolution; it is a cultural revolution. Kim Yoon-ji, the head of KOCCA, has emphasized the core direction since her appointment: creating new value from intellectual property (IP), supporting export economic policies for the content industry, establishing a growth foundation for creators and companies, and proactively responding to advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). This ultimately signifies the future growth strategy for South Korea's content industry. KOCCA's role must also evolve. It should transform from an agency that supports content to a platform that designs the AI content industry. AI does not replace creators; it expands their possibilities. AI does not standardize content; it enables a wider range of imagination to be realized. To maintain the global competitiveness of K-content in the AI era, South Korea must connect technology, creativity, IP, and global strategies into one. The goal of the AI content revolution is clear: to elevate South Korea from a content powerhouse to an AI content superpower. Kim Yoon-ji, the head of KOCCA, is an expert in the content industry and cultural economy, having researched the economic effects of content exports and the financial infrastructure needed for global expansion at the Korea Export-Import Bank's Overseas Economic Research Institute. Since her appointment, she has focused on creating value from intellectual property (IP), supporting industry from an export economic policy perspective, establishing a growth foundation for creators and companies, and responding to advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), concentrating her efforts on helping content companies enter global markets and fostering an AI-based industrial ecosystem.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-07-25 15:36:00
  • Lee Jae-yong Highlights AIs Importance for Future Generations
    Lee Jae-yong Highlights AI's Importance for Future Generations Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, emphasized the company's commitment to nurturing the next generation in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) by referencing a story from President Yoon Suk Yeol's autobiography.Speaking at the San Francisco AI Summit on July 24, Lee recalled a moment from the president's autobiography when he described feeling awe as a boy after seeing a helicopter land at his rural elementary school 50 years ago. Lee stated, "Just as that boy dreamed of the future upon seeing the helicopter, we at Samsung will do our utmost to ensure that the next generation living in the AI era can dream even bigger dreams."He also highlighted the significance of Korea-U.S. cooperation, stating, "The AI era cannot be achieved by the strength of a single company or nation alone. If the strengths of our two countries combine, we can innovate faster, grow larger, and solve more complex challenges."Lee expressed his amazement at the rapid pace at which AI is transforming lives and the world during his recent visits to Silicon Valley. He noted, "How we develop and utilize AI will determine the vastly different futures that lie ahead of us. Humanity's way of working, thinking, and living has fundamentally changed."He added, "Building a perfect ecosystem that includes innovative AI models, cutting-edge semiconductors, reliable data centers, and abundant power is essential, as is global cooperation that transcends borders."Finally, Lee reiterated Samsung's management philosophy of contributing to society through technology, stating, "We will continue to pursue innovations in AI that enhance safety and improve human life in alignment with the global community."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-07-25 15:32:00
  • Hyundais Chung Un-chan Unveils AI Vision for Cities in San Francisco
    Hyundai's Chung Un-chan Unveils AI Vision for Cities in San Francisco Chung Un-chan, chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, unveiled the group's vision for the era of Physical AI at the San Francisco AI Summit on July 24.He presented a future vision of 'city-level integrated intelligence' that connects not only cars and robots but also factories and urban infrastructure through AI. The group plans to strengthen partnerships with global tech companies to achieve this.Chung stated, "Hyundai Motor Group is transitioning beyond traditional automotive manufacturing to become a Physical AI solutions company, focusing on autonomous driving, robotics, and AI factories." The ultimate goal of the group's Physical AI initiative is to achieve 'integrated intelligence at the city level.'He explained, "The Physical AI we pursue starts with the intelligence of individual devices like cars and robots, progresses to the intelligence of specific spaces like AI factories, and ultimately aims for the organic connection and operation of the entire urban infrastructure at the city level."Chung outlined strategic collaborations with global tech giants such as NVIDIA, Waymo, and Google DeepMind to enhance Physical AI capabilities. He emphasized that Hyundai Motor Group aims to leverage its world-class manufacturing competitiveness, leading robotics technology, and data flywheel capabilities to strengthen its Physical AI competitiveness both domestically and internationally.Specifically, he revealed plans for a joint development of a 'robot reference platform' that combines Hyundai's Physical AI capabilities with NVIDIA, as well as investments in the 'Saemangeum AI Valley' to foster a new leap in the domestic industrial and technological ecosystem.Hyundai Motor Group signed a contract last year to supply 50,000 Blackwell GPUs from NVIDIA and is now working on an MOU to enhance domestic Physical AI capabilities. This includes establishing an AI technology center in collaboration with NVIDIA and expanding AI infrastructure and talent development.In Saemangeum, the group is developing the 'Saemangeum AI Valley,' which will include an AI data center, a robotics manufacturing cluster, an electrolysis plant, and an AI hydrogen city, with an investment of approximately 9 trillion won. In the Yeongnam region, Hyundai plans to invest a total of 42 trillion won over the next decade to develop a manufacturing hub based on AI, as well as advanced industries in future aviation, space, and sustainable energy infrastructure.Through these investments, Hyundai aims to secure the core foundations of data, energy, and robotics production and testing capabilities essential for the Physical AI era, contributing to national industrial competitiveness, regional balanced development, and job creation.Chung concluded, "The combination of Hyundai Motor Group's manufacturing capabilities, robotics technology, and data strengths with the advantages of big tech companies can create a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era. Hyundai plans to establish an open ecosystem for the advancement of domestic robotics and AI technologies." 2026-07-25 15:32:00
  • Korean firms strike $950 billion chip deals with US big tech
    Korean firms strike $950 billion chip deals with US big tech SEOUL, July 25 (AJP) - South Korean companies and American technology giants will pursue semiconductor cooperation worth a combined $950 billion over the next five years, the presidential Blue House said Saturday, putting a price on the summit President Lee Jae Myung convened in San Francisco a day earlier. Kim Yong-beom, the presidential policy chief, gave the figure at a briefing at the press center in San Francisco, breaking down the results of the San Francisco AI Summit across the three pillars of the government's Three Mega Projects: semiconductors, AI data centers and physical AI. The total comes to about $950 billion (1,375 trillion won). The commitments are frameworks rather than signed orders. The Blue House said the announced scale covers memorandums of understanding and long-term cooperation plans, with actual investment and supply to follow as contracts are executed and projects proceed. Even so, the scale is difficult to overstate. Spread over five years, $950 billion works out to about $190 billion a year, close to the entire annual revenue of either Nvidia or Samsung Electronics, and the total nearly doubles the roughly $520 billion the two Korean chipmakers pledged in June toward new domestic fabrication plants. The largest single piece belongs to SK. The group will pursue long-term supply cooperation for advanced memory chips with Nvidia and other global technology companies worth $750 billion over five years, the Blue House said. That figure resolves a number that had hung over the summit since Friday, when Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang told Lee that a partnership with SK Group would reach $500 billion. No documentation followed his remark. The official tally now puts SK's memory cooperation half again higher, with Huang's figure apparently representing the Nvidia portion of a wider multi-buyer arrangement. Samsung Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding with Broadcom covering $200 billion over five years, spanning advanced memory supply and foundry cooperation to manufacture AI chips. The agreement pairs Samsung's contract chipmaking business with the company designing custom AI processors for several of the world's largest cloud operators. In data centers, Korean and global companies will pursue investment cooperation on roughly five gigawatts of AI data center capacity running about two million graphics processing units. For scale, the government had secured 260,000 advanced GPUs as of this spring, and its first-phase national plan targets eight gigawatts. SK Telecom agreed with Nvidia on support for building and expanding AI data centers of up to two gigawatts, with priority allocation of Nvidia's latest Vera Rubin systems, and will pursue investment in a gigawatt-class domestic AI data center project with Anthropic. Naver signed a strategic investment agreement with Nvidia and an infrastructure supply contract with the global investment firm Brookfield to build an AI factory complex worth a combined $10 billion. In physical AI, Hyundai Motor Group and Nvidia will jointly build what they call a robot reference platform, a standardized base for developing and validating AI robots that universities and startups can build on. The Blue House also said an autonomous vehicle foundry plan was announced with Waymo, without giving details. Samsung SDS signed a strategic partnership with Anthropic to jointly develop new AI markets and train AI engineers. The results land two days after Kim told foreign correspondents the figures companies were preparing could exceed the 4,700 trillion won ($3.2 billion) headline attached to the June investment package, and they close the loop the summit opened. Lee's San Francisco AI Declaration on Friday promised that South Korea would anchor the global AI supply chain while serving as the place where the technology is put to work first. Saturday's tally is the first accounting of what that pitch brought back. "This San Francisco AI Summit was a venue for combining South Korea's semiconductor competitiveness and its AI infrastructure, model and physical AI capabilities with the technology and capital of global big tech, to build an investment and cooperation ecosystem across the full AI stack," Kim said. "It carries meaning as the starting point of a global project that will lead the world's AI industry." 2026-07-25 15:20:25