Naver, AMD sign MOU to strengthen AI GPU infrastructure cooperation SEOUL, March 18 (AJP) - South Korea's Naver and U.S. chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop next-generation GPU infrastructure aimed at expanding their artificial intelligence ecosystems. Under the agreement signed at Naver's 1784 headquarters Wednesday, the two companies will collaborate on building high-performance GPU computing environments optimized for Naver's proprietary large language model, HyperCLOVA X, and March 18, 2026

S. Korean researchers find cellular waste clearing process capable of lifespan expansion SEOUL, March 18 (AJP) - South Korean scientists have discovered that clearing molecular debris from cells can significantly slow the aging process and extend lifespan. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on March 18, 2026, that they identified a specific protein responsible for removing genetic waste that typically builds up as organisms get older. The study focuses on circular RNA, a type of molecule that essentially acts as cel March 18, 2026

Kookmin University professor develops AI framework for public R&D evaluation SEOUL, March 18 (AJP) - A research team led by Professor Kim Do-hyung of the KMU International Business School (KIBS) at Kookmin University (KMU) has developed a generative artificial intelligence framework to enhance decision-making in public research and development (R&D) evaluations, the university said Tuesday. The study introduces a systematic approach to bridging the gap between technical capabilities and stakeholder expectations. The research paper, titled "Bridgin March 18, 2026

KAIST researchers develop world first personalized AI semiconductor SoulMate SEOUL, March 17 (AJP) - Researchers in South Korea have developed a specialized artificial intelligence chip capable of learning a user’s specific speaking style, preferences, and emotions in real time. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on March 17 that a team led by Professor Yoo Hoi-jun at the Graduate School of AI Semiconductors has created SoulMate, an ultra-personalized Large Language Model (LLM) accelerator. While popular AI servi March 17, 2026

Krafton, Hanwha Aerospace forge physical AI alliance with joint venture plans SEOUL, March 13 (AJP) - South Korean gaming giant Krafton and defense heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop physical AI technologies and pursue the establishment of a joint venture spanning defense and other industrial applications. The partnership announced Friday marries Krafton's AI research capabilities and simulation expertise — honed through operating large-scale virtual worlds such as PUBG: Battlegrounds — with Ha March 13, 2026

South Korean researchers develop task AI enabling robots to learn, execute everyday chores SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - South Korean researchers have developed a robotic task artificial intelligence system capable of learning and carrying out routine household and workplace chores by observing human demonstrations, the state-run Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) said Thursday. The AI system, built by a team led by Kim Jeong-jung at KIMM's Department of AI Machinery, allows robots to acquire task skills from human demonstrations, replicate them in a virtua March 12, 2026

LG CNS strikes strategic partnership with Palantir to accelerate AI transformation push SEOUL, March 12 (AJP) - LG CNS, the IT services arm of South Korea's LG Group, signed a strategic partnership with U.S. artificial intelligence software firm Palantir Technologies, as the company moves to broaden its enterprise AI platform business. The agreement was signed ahead of Palantir's AIPCon event in the United States. LG CNS President and CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon and Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp were among senior executives present at the signing ceremony on We March 12, 2026

Celltrion launches Remsima liquid formulation in Europe, wins Nordic tenders SEOUL, March 11 (AJP) - South Korean biosimilar giant Celltrion announced Wednesday it has launched a liquid formulation of its flagship infliximab treatment Remsima IV in Europe, securing government tender contracts in Denmark and Norway in an early push to tighten its grip on the continent's infliximab market. The new formulation, which received European Commission approval in November, is the world's only liquid version of intravenous infliximab. Available in 100 mg and 3 March 11, 2026

LG CNS invests in U.S. robotics firm Dexmate, broadening humanoid hardware lineup SEOUL, March 10 (AJP) - South Korean IT solutions provider LG CNS said it has made a strategic investment in Dexmate, a Silicon Valley-based robotics startup, marking the first such deal by a Korean company with the U.S. firm. The investment, announced Tuesday, was channeled through LG Technology Ventures, the conglomerate's corporate venture capital arm. Dexmate, founded by PhDs from MIT, UC San Diego and Carnegie Mellon University, manufactures humanoid robots whose hardwar March 10, 2026

Joint research team develops mRNA platform effective for aging and obesity SEOUL, March 10 (AJP) - A joint research team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Catholic University of Korea has developed a new mRNA platform designed to maintain high therapeutic efficacy in elderly and obese populations. The technology improves the production of therapeutic proteins by optimizing specific regulatory sequences within mRNA molecules, addressing a major limitation where current treatments lose effectiveness due to age or meta March 10, 2026