Journalist

Na Seon-hye
  • KT, Palantir CEOs meet in Seoul to deepen AI partnership
    KT, Palantir CEOs meet in Seoul to deepen AI partnership SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - South Korean telecom company KT said Tuesday its chief executive, Kim Young-seop, met with Alex Karp, the CEO of U.S. data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, in Seoul to discuss ways to expand the use of Palantir’s artificial intelligence platforms across South Korean industries. The meeting, held at KT’s headquarters in Gwanghwamun, centered on how to implement Palantir’s technology for local businesses in sectors ranging from finance to manufacturing and public services. Karp’s visit coincided with KT’s AX Leader Summit, an AI-focused forum that brought together senior executives from major Korean companies, including Woo Ki-hong of Korean Air, Kim Yong-beom of Meritz Financial Group, Koo Ja-kyun of LS Electric, and Lee Joo-tae of POSCO Holdings. KT is currently piloting Palantir’s AI platform in its cloud-based systems to evaluate their effectiveness in analyzing complex corporate data and supporting management decisions. The company said it has gained consulting and technical know-how through these trials and plans to package them into integrated AI services for Korean clients, particularly in sectors where data security is critical. “Our collaboration with Palantir will become a model for AI-driven innovation across South Korea’s key industries,” Kim said. “We aim to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through responsible AI use.” Karp described the partnership as “a significant step forward in secure cloud-based data utilization and industry-specific innovation,” according to KT. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-10-14 15:50:32
  • South Koreas chip exports hit all-time high in September
    South Korea's chip exports hit all-time high in September SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) -South Korea’s semiconductor exports soared to a record high in September, propelling the country’s overall ICT exports to their strongest level ever. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, ICT exports rose 14 percent on year to $25.43 billion, while imports climbed 10.4 percent to $13.78 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $11.65 billion. Semiconductors accounted for the bulk of outbound shipments, totaling $16.62 billion, up 22 percent from a year earlier, driven by solid demand for high-end memory chips such as DDR5 and high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Exports of telecommunications equipment jumped 38.3 percent to $220 million, fueled by brisk demand for 5G network gear in India. Display exports also edged up 1.3 percent to $1.92 billion, supported by wider adoption of OLED panels in IT devices and stronger sales of smartphones, TVs, and laptops. By contrast, mobile-phone and computer exports fell 10.7 percent and 10.1 percent, respectively, to $1.49 billion and $1.47 billion. Shipments expanded across most markets except the tariff-strong United States. Exports to Taiwan surged 53.5 percent to $4.29 billion, to the European Union rose 22.8 percent to $1.3 billion, and to India jumped 35 percent to $500 million. Exports to China and Vietnam increased 1.1 percent and 20.8 percent, respectively, while those to Japan gained 13 percent to $390 million. Shipments to the United States, however, slipped 4 percent to $2.91 billion. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-10-14 13:50:28
  • Homegrown multi-purpose satellite shipped to South America ahead of launch in November
    Homegrown multi-purpose satellite shipped to South America ahead of launch in November SEOUL, September 23 (AJP) - A multi-purpose satellite, dubbed "Arirang 7," has been shipped to South America, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said on Tuesday. The satellite, equipped with an ultra-high-resolution electro-optical camera, left the KASA in Daejeon on a freight aircraft bound for the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana. The homegrown satellite, expected to arrive there on Thursday, is being transported in a specially designed, vibration-free container that protects it from temperature and humidity fluctuations. Upon arrival, the satellite will be integrated with French commercial launch service provider Arianespace's "Vega-C" for a launch planned in late November, after undergoing final checks and preparations. Once launched, the satellite will begin observing the Earth and transmitting high-resolution images and other data, which are expected to be available by early next year. "We will be able to obtain higher-resolution images in a more timely manner, which is expected to be of great help for both the public and private sectors in responding to various natural disasters as well as conducting environmental research," said Kim Jin-hee, a head of KASA's satellite division. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2025-09-23 14:19:51