Telecom companies making progress in quantum cybersecurity

SEOUL, February 07 (AJP) - South Korea’s three major telecommunications companies - SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus - are intensifying efforts to commercialize quantum encryption technology, positioning themselves as key players in the business-to-business security market. While each company has made notable progress in advancing and securing quantum encryption solutions, full monetization remains a long-term prospect. Quantum encryption is emerging as a critical defense aga

February 7, 2025

Samsung's tri-fold Galaxy G Fold will hit market this year

SEOUL, February 05 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics is gearing up to introduce its latest innovation in the foldable smartphone market: the "Galaxy G Fold," a tri-fold device that could compete with Huawei's Mate XT. The Galaxy G Fold will feature a 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded, significantly larger than the 7.6-inch screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. When folded, the device will compact to a more pocket-friendly 6.54 inches, offering users a blend of portability and

February 6, 2025

South Korea restricts state bodies from using AI chatbots

SEOUL, February 5 (AJP) -- South Korea's intelligence and security agencies have ordered government departments and state-owned companies to refrain from using artificial intelligence chatbots, citing national security concerns over potential data leaks, officials said Wednesday. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety issued security guidelines to all government ministries on Feb. 4, specifically warning against inputting confidential

February 5, 2025

DeepSeek stuns AI industry, escalating US-China tech rivalry

SEOUL, January 31 (AJP) - A little-known Chinese startup has sent shockwaves through the global artificial intelligence industry, unveiling a model that rivals OpenAI’s ChatGPT in both performance and cost efficiency. The breakthrough by DeepSeek, a firm with just 180 employees, has been likened to the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik, a moment that reshaped the geopolitical landscape by signaling Moscow’s early lead in the space race. On Jan. 27, DeepSeek&rsq

January 31, 2025

Shockwaves from China's DeepSeek hit Korean chip stocks

SEOUL, January 31 (AJP) - Shares of South Korea’s leading chipmakers, SK hynix and Samsung Electronics, tumbled Friday as investors reacted to mounting uncertainty in the artificial intelligence sector following the shockwaves from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. SK hynix, a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips for AI applications, plunged 9.86 percent to 199,200 won, while Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest memory chipmaker, declined 2.42 percent. Hanm

January 31, 2025

China's AI chatbot DeepSeek faces scrutiny over censorship allegations

SEOUL, January 29 (AJP) - DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot that has garnered global attention for its low-cost yet high-performance model, is facing mounting allegations of real-time censorship on politically sensitive topics related to China. Reports suggest that the chatbot initially generates responses containing information that the Chinese Communist Party might consider politically sensitive, only to swiftly erase and replace them with a sanitized version m

January 29, 2025

Korea will increase smart farms to bolster agricultural sector

SEOUL, January 22 (AJP) - The South Korean government has unveiled a plan to modernize its agricultural sector, aiming to transform 35 percent of the nation’s greenhouses into ICT-based smart farms by 2029. The move is part of a sweeping effort to address the dual challenges of climate change and a shrinking rural workforce. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Tuesday, under the five-year plan, the government will upgrade 35 percent of South

January 22, 2025

Korea urged to focus on quantum applications as it lags behind global competitors

SEOUL, January 16 (AJP) - As the United States, China, Japan and Europe are poised to achieve significant advancements in quantum technology this year, South Korea is considered to be in the nascent stages of development. To secure global competitiveness, experts say the country must leverage quantum technology applications, including communication and sensors. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, as of June last year, South Korea ranked lowest among 12 m

January 16, 2025

Hyundai E&C to introduce Korea's first autonomous delivery robots for apartments

SEOUL, January 15 (AJP) - Hyundai Engineering & Construction will become the first South Korean construction company to commercialize autonomous door-to-door delivery robots, a system designed to handle packages, food delivery, and even security patrols in residential complexes. The company said Wednesday its integrated indoor-outdoor autonomous delivery service, developed in collaboration with Mobinn, a robot startup affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group, will debut at a high-e

January 15, 2025

[CES 2025] Health tech innovations take center stage at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS, January 8 (AJP) - The health technology sector is a major focus at CES 2025, with exhibitors showcasing a range of AI-powered medical devices and assistive technologies designed for an aging population. The Korean Pavilion, featuring innovations from Gwangju, Seongnam, Daejeon, and Seoul, is a hub for these cutting-edge developments. One standout is Skeeper's AI stethoscope, which integrates a thermometer, camera, and expandable memory. This versatile device offe

January 9, 2025