[CES 2025] SK Telecom unveils personal AI agent at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS, January 7 (AJP) - SK Telecom showcased its personal AI agent, Aster, on Tuesday at CES 2025, announcing plans to launch a beta service for North American users in March. Designed to streamline users' lives, Aster boasts a range of capabilities, from preliminary research and planning to task execution. The AI can manage schedules, create to-do lists, and offer proactive suggestions. For instance, when a user in Las Vegas queries, "I have no plans for my last

January 8, 2025

Korean top conglomerates ramp up robotics investment

SEOUL, January 7 (AJP) - South Korea's leading conglomerates Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, and LG Electronics are intensifying their focus on robotics development, marking it as a key growth engine for 2025. According to industry sources on Monday, Samsung Electronics has established a new robotics task force team under direct supervision of its CEO, while securing a 35 percent controlling stake in Korea-based Rainbow Robotics through a 354.5 billion won (US$243 mill

January 7, 2025

[CES 2025] Startup consultant highlights human-centered innovation

LAS VEGAS, January 05 (AJP) - A startup consultant emphasized the significance of health tech and human-centered innovation, noting that technologies and products blending these two elements will profoundly transform people’s lives in the future. In an interview with AJP at CES Unveiled, a preview event for CES 2025 held in Las Vegas on Jan. 5 (local time), Sam Ha, a professor at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, advocated for technological advancements that address real

January 6, 2025

[CES 2025] Forbes '30 Under 30' innovator shares insights on technology trends

LAS VEGAS, January 05 (AJP) - CES 2025 once again proved to be a showcase of cutting-edge technologies that promise to shape the future. Among the standout attendees was Spencer Foust, partner at Sozo Ventures and a Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree, who shared his insights into the key trends dominating this year’s show. Foust highlighted the rise of health tech innovations and gave a glimpse into what lies ahead for augmented and virtual reality. For Foust, digital

January 6, 2025

Korean startups to meet Silicon Valley experts at AJP innovation forum

SEOUL, December 30 (AJP) - The AJP Global Innovation Growth Forum (GIGS), hosted by AJP, an English news agency under Aju News Corporation, and supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, will take place at 02:00 p.m. (local time) on January 6, 2025, at the Versailles Ballroom of the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Former Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration, Joo Young-sup, will attend to provide valuable insights. On January 7, a dinner party will give part

December 30, 2024

Korean biotech firm begins clinical trial of subcutaneous cancer drug

SEOUL, December 23 (AJP) - South Korean biotechnology company GI Innovation announced on Monday that it has dosed the first patient in a Phase 1 clinical trial of its subcutaneous (SC) immunotherapy drug, GI-102. This marks a significant milestone for the company, as it is the first domestic company to administer an SC formulation of its own immunotherapy. The Phase 1 trial is being conducted at 14 medical institutions across South Korea and the United States. Samsung Biologics Co

December 23, 2024

South Korea's third spy satellite set for liftoff in US

SEOUL, December 21 (AJP) - South Korea is set to launch its homegrown spy satellite from a U.S. space center on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Defense. The country's third military reconnaissance satellite will be launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 reusable rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. If successful, the satellite, part of the country's project dubbed the "425 Project," would mark a significant advancement in the milit

December 21, 2024

Hyundai Mobis develops new battery cooling technology for EVs

SEOUL, December 17 (AJP) - South Korea's leading auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis unveiled a new battery cell cooling material aimed at preventing battery overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles, the company said on Tuesday. The cooling technology, called pulsating heat pipes (PHP), consists of aluminum alloy and refrigerant positioned between battery cells. It exhausts heat outside the batter cells ten times more efficiently than conventional aluminum material

December 17, 2024

AI care robot 'Hyodol' registered as medical device in US

SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Hyodol, a South Korean robot maker, has been registered as a medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The robot, also named Hyodol, assists elderly individuals by tracking their activities, sending reminders for medication and walks, and alerting guardians or a central control system if prolonged inactivity is detected. Designed as a soft doll, it is equipped with communication devices, motion detection, and touch sensors. The robot u

December 13, 2024

Stratcom 2024 highlights Türkiye's vision for ethical AI and global communication

Istanbul, December 13 (AJP) - STRATCOM 2024, held on Friday at Istanbul’s Rixos Tersane Resort, brought together around 3,000 visitors, including officials, diplomats, scholars, and media leaders. The forum, themed “AI in Communication: Trends, Risks, and Transformations,” examined the promises and challenges of artificial intelligence in reshaping communication. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized Istanbul’s role as a global hub and addressed AI&rsqu

December 13, 2024