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NVIDIA Begins Mass Production of Grok 3 LPX to Enhance AI Agent Speed NVIDIA has commenced mass production of the Grok 3 LPX, an inference accelerator designed to enhance the response speed of AI agents. This move marks a significant step in the infrastructure competition aimed at increasing the token generation speed, a key component of agentic AI, beyond the existing AI computing performance focused on processing large-scale data.On August 25, NVIDIA announced the start of mass production for Grok 3 LPX at the Hot Chips event in Santa Clara, California. The Grok 3 LPX serves as an interactive AI inference accelerator that expands NVIDIA's next-generation Vera Rubin platform.AI agents perform complex tasks through multiple stages of inference and tool calls. The speed at which individual tokens are generated significantly impacts the overall task completion time, especially as the number of generated tokens increases. NVIDIA explained that Grok 3 LPX specifically targets this aspect.The performance metrics reveal that Grok 3 LPX achieved a record output of 3,400 tokens per second in an artificial analysis benchmark using the open-source agentic model Gemma 4 31B. This speed is noted as the highest for the model under conditions applying a context of 100,000 tokens.NVIDIA stated that Grok 3 LPX provides response speeds up to four times faster than similar platforms for latency-sensitive tasks, such as agentic coding. The focus is on reducing the time required for AI agents to perform repetitive tasks, from code writing and testing to file reviews and result validation.The Grok 3 LPX complements the inference performance of the Vera Rubin NVL72 system, which supports both the training and inference of large-scale AI models. By combining the Grok 3 LPX, specialized in token generation speed, with Vera Rubin, NVIDIA aims to meet the dual demands of large-scale context processing and real-time responses in agentic AI.AI cloud companies are also moving to adopt this technology. Nebius plans to integrate Grok 3 LPX into its production inference platform, the Nebius Token Factory, allowing developers to utilize high-speed token generation while maintaining existing APIs. The AI inference company Grok is expected to be among the early adopters as well.This mass production signifies a shift in the competitive standards for AI infrastructure. As generative AI evolves from merely answering questions to planning and executing multiple tasks as agentic AI, metrics such as response latency and token generation speed are becoming crucial performance indicators.NVIDIA is building rack-based systems that combine CPUs, DPUs, storage, and Ethernet with the Vera Rubin platform. The strategy is to optimize the entire platform, including Grok 3 LPX, for the workloads of AI agents, maintaining its leadership in the AI data center market for inference infrastructure.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 14:08:10
President Yoon Calls for Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility President Yoon Suk Yeol on August 25 urged for a prompt legislative change to lower the age of criminal responsibility by one or two years, specifically for serious and repeat offenders. During a Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House, President Yoon expressed concern that the issue has been delayed for too long, stating, "I hope we can reach a swift conclusion on the matter of lowering the age of criminal responsibility." He provided specific guidance on the scope and application of the age reduction, emphasizing, "The conclusion is that the range is defined; it should be lowered by one or two years for serious and repeat offenses." President Yoon also instructed officials to review public opinion on this issue and to finalize and legislate the changes as soon as possible.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 14:08:00
Hengsheng Group Hits Upper Limit After MOU with Chinese State-Owned Enterprise Hengsheng Group's stock surged to its upper limit following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a Chinese state-owned enterprise to expand its cultural and artistic intellectual property (IP) business.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:24 PM, Hengsheng Group's shares were trading at 2,730 won, up 630 won (30.00%) from the previous trading day. This marked the first trading day after the lifting of a trading suspension due to a stock consolidation.The company announced that it signed the MOU with Dongpin (Hangzhou) Cultural Creative Development Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise, to expand the commercialization of art and cultural IP products.According to the company, Dongpin Cultural is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China Academy of Art Publishing House. It focuses on developing cultural products, planning exhibitions and events, and creating digital content and IP based on academic resources in the fields of art and design, as well as state-owned cultural resources.Through this MOU, the two companies plan to combine Hengsheng Group's global toy production and supply chain capabilities with Dongpin Cultural's cultural and artistic content to jointly explore and promote new business models.Hengsheng Group intends to utilize the cultural creative IP held by Dongpin Cultural, including artworks, museums, cultural heritage, and characters, to develop premium toy products such as dolls, figures, blind boxes, and character goods. The company will oversee the entire process from product planning to prototype production, mass production, and quality control to expand its business.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 14:08:00
Korean games chase first Gamescom win since 2022 SEOUL, August 25 (AJP) - South Korea heads into Gamescom 2026 with two award contenders and its biggest industry push in years, seeking to end a four-year trophy drought since Neowiz's "Lies of P" swept the show in 2022. Pearl Abyss's open-world action title "Crimson Desert" is nominated for Most Epic and Best PC Game, while "Age Twisters," a two-player adventure developed by Krafton subsidiary Piccolo Studio, is competing for Most Wholesome. The nominations give Korean developers another shot at a Gamescom award after several years of near misses. "Lies of P" became the first Korean game to win three Gamescom awards in 2022, taking Best Action Adventure Game, Best Role Playing Game and Most Wanted Sony PlayStation Game. No Korean title has won since. "Crimson Desert" came close in each of the past two years. It received two nominations in 2024 and four in 2025 but failed to take home a trophy. Competition is stiff again this year. "METRO 2039," from 4A Games and Deep Silver, leads the field with five nominations. "Alien: Isolation 2" and "Denshattack!" have four each, while Sega titles collected eight nominations in total. Fans and visitors can vote for nominees in the Arts and Platform categories from Wednesday through Thursday. Winners will be announced Friday at the Gamescom award show. The awards race comes as Korean game companies expand their presence at Gamescom beyond their traditional strength in online and mobile gaming and push more heavily into PC and console titles for global markets. Krafton is bringing five playable titles to its own booth, including "Age Twisters," "NO LAW," "Project ZETA" and "TARAE: The Unbound." The company will also unveil an unreleased title from PUBG Studios based on the PUBG intellectual property. NC is using Gamescom's Opening Night Live to showcase "AION 2," open-world shooter "CINDER CITY" and a new title under the working name "Project Bonfire." The company plans to reveal the official title of Project Bonfire during the event. "AION 2" is scheduled to begin global early access on Sept. 30, while ArenaNet's "Guild Wars 3" will be presented in the business-to-business exhibition area. Pearl Abyss is putting "Crimson Desert" in front of visitors at Samsung Electronics' booth, where the game will run on the Odyssey G8. Samsung describes the 32-inch display as the world's first 6K gaming monitor. Smaller Korean developers are also seeking a foothold overseas through a national pavilion backed by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), giving independent and mid-sized studios access to buyers and publishers at the show. The bigger Korean presence comes as Gamescom itself heads for another record year. More than 1,600 companies from 67 countries are participating in the 2026 event, while its 233,000 square meters of exhibition space have been fully booked for the first time. About 70 percent of exhibitors are based outside Germany. Last year's Gamescom drew 357,000 visitors from 128 countries. Artificial intelligence is also taking a more prominent place in the industry's discussions this year. Gamescom dev introduced dedicated tracks for AI in Gameplay and AI in Production, covering uses of artificial intelligence inside games as well as during development. The focus comes as adoption of generative AI spreads even while resistance among game developers grows. The 2026 State of the Game Industry survey found that 36 percent of industry professionals use generative AI in their work. But 52 percent said the technology is having a negative impact on the industry, up from 30 percent a year earlier. Concerns have also spread to digital storefronts. An analysis of more than 53,000 Steam releases found that 30.8 percent of new games released so far this year carried disclosures indicating the use of artificial intelligence, adding to concerns that low-cost AI production could make it harder for smaller studios to stand out. For Korean publishers, however, the immediate test in Cologne is more conventional: whether their expanding global push can finally produce another Gamescom trophy. The main exhibition runs from Aug. 26 to 30 at Koelnmesse in Cologne. The answer to Korea's four-year awards drought comes Friday. AJP Takeaways • South Korea is seeking its first Gamescom award since Neowiz's "Lies of P" won three trophies in 2022, with "Crimson Desert" and "Age Twisters" nominated this year. • Krafton, NC and Pearl Abyss are bringing a broader lineup of PC and console titles to Gamescom 2026 as Korean game makers accelerate their push into global markets. • Gamescom 2026 will draw more than 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries, while artificial intelligence is emerging as a major industry theme amid growing developer resistance to generative AI. 2026-08-25 14:03:40
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Plans 'Seongnam-style Home End-of-Life Care' Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, is working on concrete plans for a 'Seongnam-style home end-of-life care' system by visiting advanced home healthcare and care facilities in Japan. On August 24, Mayor Shin and his delegation visited Aikoen and Kawana Hospital, which operate community-based care and patient-centered end-of-life care in Japan. This visit aimed to observe how Japan, which has experienced an ultra-aging society earlier than South Korea, implements home healthcare and community-centered care systems, and to find ways to adapt these practices to Seongnam's context. Mayor Shin examined the implementation of Advance Care Planning (ACP), where patients discuss their future treatment and care plans with medical staff and family members in advance. He also focused on the community care system that ensures patients receive continuous medical and caregiving support at home through home visits and multidisciplinary collaboration among healthcare and caregiving personnel. In particular, he assessed the roles and coordination methods of local caregivers, including healthcare institutions and care managers, and explored ways to connect Seongnam's contracted medical institutions with local caregiving resources. Following this, Mayor Shin held a policy meeting with Niki Ryu, an expert in Japan's healthcare policy and community care, to discuss the development direction of Seongnam's home end-of-life care and institutional challenges for establishing a stable home healthcare and caregiving system. Professor Niki Ryu stated, "The 'home end-of-life care' initiative promoted by Seongnam can become an advanced policy independently pursued by local governments. It is crucial to build a network that encourages the entire community to participate voluntarily." Mayor Shin aims to not only adopt Japan's practices but also develop a local model that fits Seongnam's healthcare and welfare conditions and the needs of its citizens. He plans to incorporate the Advance Care Planning and home healthcare practices observed during the visit, along with expert recommendations, into the 'Seongnam-style home end-of-life care' to strengthen the local home healthcare support network. Additionally, he intends to improve procedural and institutional difficulties encountered during the home end-of-life process, allowing citizens to conclude their lives in familiar surroundings if they wish. He will also review necessary institutional improvements, such as reflecting these changes in health insurance policies, and propose them to the central government. The local community supports Mayor Shin's benchmarking in Japan, emphasizing the need for a home healthcare system that allows citizens to prepare for the end of life with family in familiar surroundings, rather than relying solely on hospital or facility-centered care. There is a growing call for a connected network of home visits, nursing, and welfare services to reduce the medical and caregiving burden on the elderly and their families. Citizens emphasize the importance of not only having "good healthcare" but also the ability to prepare for the end of life in a preferred environment and manner. One citizen remarked, "As I age, I prefer to spend time at home with my family rather than going to the hospital. I hope the city refines the Japanese model to fit the realities of Seongnam citizens, creating a system where everyone can receive necessary medical and caregiving support at home." Another citizen added, "End-of-life care should not be solely the responsibility of individuals and families; the community must share this responsibility. It is essential that home healthcare, nursing, and welfare services operate as a unified system." Mayor Shin's visit aims to ensure that 'Seongnam-style home end-of-life care' evolves from a declarative welfare policy into a functioning local system in the healthcare and caregiving sectors. Mayor Shin stated, "I was able to directly observe how Japan's home healthcare and community care operate, having experienced an ultra-aging society before us, and explore various ways to apply these practices in Seongnam." He emphasized, "By reflecting on excellent cases and expert recommendations, we will create a 'Seongnam-style home end-of-life care' that allows citizens to receive medical and caregiving support in their homes until the end." Meanwhile, Mayor Shin plans to accelerate the establishment of a Seongnam-style end-of-life care system that enables citizens to maintain a dignified life at home until the end, strengthening the connection between home healthcare and caregiving services.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 14:00:00
52-Year-Old Kim Sang-soo Identified in Revenge Murder of Ex-Partner Kim Sang-soo, 52, has been identified as the suspect in the revenge murder of his former partner, a woman in her 60s, following a stalking complaint against him.On August 25, the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency announced that they would disclose Kim's name, age, and photograph due to the charges of revenge murder he faces.Previously, on August 18, the police held a committee meeting to decide on the disclosure of his personal information. However, Kim filed an objection, leading to a delay until today. The information will remain public until September 24.According to police, Kim allegedly committed the crime out of resentment after being accused of stalking by the victim, referred to as Ms. B.On July 5, around 3 a.m., Kim attacked Ms. B with a weapon he had prepared in advance in the Sangdaewon-dong area of Seongnam. After the attack, he attempted to harm himself and was hospitalized for a month before being discharged on August 12.Following his release, police executed an arrest warrant for Kim on August 14 and subsequently transferred the case to prosecutors after additional investigation. Initially charged with murder, the police later upgraded the charges to revenge murder on August 19 after uncovering evidence that Kim had purchased the weapon beforehand, indicating premeditation.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 14:00:00
Han Ga-in Celebrates 14 Years with Samsung Refrigerator, Now Eyeing AI Features Actress Han Ga-in has been using a Samsung refrigerator for 14 years, continuing to rely on the same product even after her advertising contract with the company ended. She cited the timeless design and reliable performance as reasons for her loyalty.Han served as a Samsung advertising model from 2005 to 2012. Her long-term experience with the brand has influenced her choices in home appliances, and she currently uses mostly Samsung products.Performance is the most important factor for her when it comes to large appliances. She emphasized the significance of quality and after-sales service, stating, "When large appliances break down, daily life can come to a halt, but Samsung provides reliable service, which gives me peace of mind when purchasing." The design of the refrigerator is another reason she has kept it for 14 years. Han remarked, "The minimalist design blends seamlessly with my kitchen decor and still looks elegant and beautiful even after all these years." The refrigerator also holds family memories, having stored breast milk and homemade baby food for her two children. Han described her current refrigerator as "a part of our family history." She is also satisfied with the practical usability of the appliance. Han uses two refrigerators to separate ingredients based on their characteristics, adjusting temperatures for items like herbal medicine and children's milk. She noted, "I can adjust the temperature according to the characteristics of the ingredients and my family's lifestyle, making it highly versatile." During a power outage that lasted over a day, she experienced the refrigerator's storage capabilities firsthand. After power was restored, the frozen items remained intact. Han said, "This experience reaffirmed the storage performance and insulation technology of Samsung refrigerators." Even after 14 years with the same refrigerator, Han expressed interest in the latest AI features. She has been particularly intrigued by functions that manage ingredients and expiration dates, as well as menu suggestions based on leftover items.Han commented, "It feels like the future I used to see in movies is becoming a reality. If the refrigerator can act as a smart assistant that takes care of my lifestyle and health, it would make daily life much more convenient." When asked to describe a Samsung refrigerator in one word, she replied, "reliability." She recalled memories of her mother retrieving kimchi from a traditional storage jar in the snow, saying, "It brings back the warm and substantial memories I felt back then." * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 13:52:00
KakaoTalk to Implement Changes Amid User Complaints Kakao is drawing attention as it announces plans to improve its KakaoTalk messaging service in response to user complaints and requests for enhancements.On August 25, Kakao shared feedback from KakaoTalk users on its 'Kakao is Now' page, highlighting comments received over the past year. The company modified some expressions for privacy reasons before making the feedback public.Notably, many users expressed dissatisfaction with the app's interface. Comments included, "There are too many tabs and it's confusing," "The chat rooms are becoming cluttered," and "The UI doesn't feel better than before." Users also requested options to hide birthday notifications for friends, with some asking to revert to a previous setting that allowed them to choose whether to see birthday alerts.Regarding open chat features, users requested easier access to the list of open chat rooms they are participating in, as well as improvements to notification settings, scheduled messages, and backup functions. However, there were positive responses to features like message editing and deletion, as well as the ability to view multiple photos at once.Kakao noted, "We are researching ways to create a better KakaoTalk based on the feedback received." The page concluded with a message stating, 'To be continued in October 2026,' indicating upcoming changes to the service.Last September, Kakao updated KakaoTalk to include features such as chat room folders and message editing, and revamped the third tab to combine short-form content and open chat into a 'Now Tab.' The friends tab was also modified to allow users to view changes to friends' profiles and posts.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 13:52:00
KOSPI Recovers Above 6600 After Initial Drop; KOSDAQ Turns Positive The KOSPI index, which initially dropped more than 4%, managed to recover above the 6600 mark. Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index, after starting lower, successfully turned positive during the trading session.As of 1:11 p.m. on the 25th, the KOSPI was trading at 6648.32, down 48.64 points (0.73%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 6535.93, down 161.03 points (2.40%), and at one point extended its losses to 4.30%.In the securities market, individual and institutional investors were net buyers, purchasing 1.0556 trillion won and 738 billion won, respectively. In contrast, foreign investors were net sellers, offloading 2.8933 trillion won, contributing to the index's decline.Most of the top KOSPI stocks were in the red. SK Square fell 4.18%, LG Energy Solution dropped 3.73%, SK Hynix was down 2.63%, Samsung Electronics decreased by 1.36%, Samsung C&T fell 1.23%, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics declined by 0.23%. On the other hand, KB Financial rose 1.96%, Samsung Biologics increased by 0.83%, and Hyundai Motor was up 0.72%.At the same time, the KOSDAQ index showed a slight increase of 2.59 points (0.32%), reaching 815.92. The index opened at 806.93, down 6.40 points (0.79%), and at one point fell to 781.89, down 31.44 points (3.87%).In the KOSDAQ market, individual and foreign investors were net buyers, purchasing 531 billion won and 133 billion won, while institutions sold off 512 billion won.The top KOSDAQ stocks exhibited mixed performance. JUSUNG Engineering rose 6.39%, Wonik IPS increased by 4.04%, IOTechniques was up 3.35%, Rino Industry gained 2.94%, and Rainbow Robotics rose 1.12%. Conversely, Alteogen fell 5.15%, EcoPro BM dropped 4.10%, EcoPro was down 3.64%, and HLB decreased by 0.66%.According to Kang Jin-hyuk, a researcher at Shinhan Investment Corp, "The KOSPI started lower due to weakness in semiconductor stocks, but large-cap stocks are showing a rotation, fluctuating around the 6600 mark. The weakness in semiconductors and the outflow of funds from major sectors are causing a partial reversal of the previous day's gains."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 13:48:00
Democratic Party Forms Police Reform Task Force Led by Kim Nam-hee The Democratic Party announced on August 25 that it has established a police reform task force under the leadership of Representative Kim Nam-hee. The party plans to form the task force with Kim and Secretary-General Han Jeong-ae at the helm, signaling the start of its activities.In a statement released that morning, the Democratic Party confirmed that Kim has been appointed as the head of the task force.The party explained its choice of Kim, stating, "As a lawyer, Kim is well-suited to reflect the specific perspectives of women in their 20s and 30s, as well as victims, and to develop police reform proposals that are not swayed by vested interests."It added, "The task force will consist of around 10 members, with half of them being external appointees. The selection process will involve recommendations from Chair Kim and Secretary-General Han, which will then be approved by Party Leader Kim Min-seok."The Democratic Party plans to include experts in police reform, civil society representatives, and victim advocates among the external members of the task force, while lawmakers with police backgrounds will serve as advisors.The party emphasized that the task force will focus solely on proposals that balance reform and system stability, free from the constraints of vested interests, and aims to produce results in a timely manner.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-25 13:32:00