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Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.

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'No longer optional': AI transformation essential across sectors

Experts from global companies said Tuesday that artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is no longer optional, but essential across sectors from manufacturing to finance. The Korea Times and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea co-hosted the AI Forum 2025 in Seoul, bringing together figures from industry, academia and government to discuss Korea’s role in the AI and digital innovation economy. The first session focused on the industrial perspective of the global AI race, inviting PTC Chief Revenue Officer Robert Dahdah, Hyundai Motor Securities researcher Roh Geun-chang, Visa International Korea Country Manager Patrick Storey and Microsoft Korea Enterprise Commercial Lead Kim Hoon-sang as speakers. Tech startup CODIT CEO Chung Ji-eun moderated the session. Discussing cooperation between Korea and the United States, which has become even more crucial following dramatic tariff negotiations and the Korea-U.S. summit, the panelists urged private sectors to jump into AI adoption to broaden their opportunities in the global market. “In the industrial software digital thread world, there

Aug 26, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
'No longer optional': AI transformation essential across sectors
Companies

LG Innotek recruits AI, robotics experts in Chicago

LG Innotek has stepped up efforts to recruit overseas talent in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and autonomous driving by hosting a recruitment event in Chicago. The company said Tuesday that more than 30 Ph.D. candidates and experienced professionals from 14 U.S. universities, including MIT, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech and the University of Illinois, attended the Inno Connect event, held Saturday (local time). LG Innotek executives, including Chief Technology Officer Roh Sung-won, introduced the firm’s technology road map and research in areas such as AI-based optical imaging systems and sensing technologies for future vehicles and robots. The event also featured discussions on the company’s mid- to long-term strategy and talent development programs. LG Innotek said it aims to speed up future business growth and broaden its portfolio by securing top global talent. Roh said the company offers a research environment and training system that allows world-class experts to maximize their capabilities, building on its experience as a partner to leading global clients. The electronics c

Aug 26, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
LG Innotek recruits AI, robotics experts in Chicago
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Kakao faces backlash over data privacy violations in ad service

Kakao is under fire over its messaging app KakaoTalk’s corporate advertising service, facing accusations that the tech giant is misusing its users’ personal information and burdening them with data costs. Seoul YMCA released a statement on Monday, claiming that KakaoTalk had been infringing on its users’ right to privacy regarding their personal data. “When KakaoTalk users click on a new incoming message in their chat list, they are automatically exposed to ads. Kakao matches phone numbers provided by advertisers with users’ registered phone numbers from their accounts to target who gets the ads,” the organization said. “This amounts to using personal information beyond its intended purpose and violates individuals’ rights to determine how their personal data is handled.” The ad service, called Brand Message, is a business advertising tool that Kakao launched in May. It allows businesses to send promotional messages directly to KakaoTalk users who have previously agreed to receive company updates. The group alleges that Kakao cross-checks phone numbers against its user a

Aug 26, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
Kakao faces backlash over data privacy violations in ad service
Tech & Science

LG CNS unveils full-stack agentic AI platform, services

LG CNS on Monday unveiled its enterprise-focused agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform, AgenticWorks, along with an AI service, a:xink, designed to help industries accelerate AI transformation. “LG CNS is launching a platform and service that will enable companies in Korea and worldwide to adopt AI with the greatest ease and accuracy,” LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon said during the company’s media event at LG Sciencepark in western Seoul. “Agentic AI goes beyond handling repetitive tasks. It actively analyzes and coordinates entire workflows, supports decision-making and allows employees to focus on creative work. This will not only transform the way businesses operate but also fundamentally change the competitive landscape of industries.” AgenticWorks is a full-stack platform that supports the entire lifecycle of agentic AI services from design and implementation to operation and management. It is composed of six separate modules: Builder for a coding-based developer, Studio for non-coding, Knowledge Lake for data preprocessing, Hub for integrating AI agents, Refiner for

Aug 25, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
LG CNS unveils full-stack agentic AI platform, services
Tech & Science

Kangwon National University professor develops 1st AI detector for bee mites

A research team led by Mo Chang-yeon, professor at Kangwon National University's Bio System Engineering Department, developed the world's first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered device to detect varroa mites, in collaboration with the Rural Development Administration (RDA). Varroa mites are parasitic pests that attack and feed on honeybees inside the hive, causing developmental damage and transmitting deadly viruses. They are considered the most destructive pest threatening honeybees worldwide and are recognized as the leading cause of mass honeybee die-offs during winters. The device, BeeSion, analyzes videos of hive frames using AI to find varroa mites in real time. Varroa mite control is extremely difficult, since the pests reside inside hives and are hard to detect, especially during summer. While traditional methods require over 30 minutes to inspect a single hive, BeeSion only takes about 30 seconds per frame and has an accuracy rate of 97.8 percent. The device can also simultaneously detect 16 other types of bee diseases and abnormalities, including chalkbrood infection, wing d

Aug 25, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
Kangwon National University professor develops 1st AI detector for bee mites
Tech & Science

Apple seeks to chip away Galaxy's share with early launch of iPhone 17

Apple is hoping to chip away at Samsung Electronics' share in the Korean smartphone market by including the country in the list of first-wave launches for its upcoming iPhone 17 for the second time, following last year's release of the iPhone 16. The decision signals that Apple is doubling down in its attempt to challenge Samsung in its home market, widely considered a testbed for new items. According to telecom officials, Sunday, Apple is expected to unveil its latest iPhone model on Sept. 9 (U.S. time), with pre-orders opening on Sept. 12 in Korea and official sales starting on Sept. 19 at 8 a.m. (local time). After launching the iPhone 3GS as initial-release in Korea in 2009, Apple sidelined Korea from its first-launch schedule until the iPhone 16 rollout in 2024. Since last year, Apple has placed Korea at the front of the line for the iPhone 16 and 16e, alongside the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and China. It also introduced localized updates, including Korean-language support in Apple Intelligence and the Find My feature. Industry officials said the shift in Apple's stra

Aug 24, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
Apple seeks to chip away Galaxy's share with early launch of iPhone 17
Companies

SK chairman calls out focus on compensation as ‘shortsighted’

Amid ongoing tensions over employee incentives at its subsidiary SK hynix, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has delivered a pointed message, warning that an excessive focus on compensation could cloud the company’s long-term vision. “Fixating solely on compensation blinds us to the future. That is a shortsighted mindset,” he said at the company’s annual Icheon Forum in Seoul on Wednesday. “I have heard that even a 1,700 percent bonus is not enough for some people, but raising it to 3,000 percent or even 5,000 percent will not make anyone truly happy.” His remarks came amid SK hynix’s ongoing labor-management conflict over performance bonuses. After posting a record operating profit of 23.5 trillion won ($16.8 billion) last year, the company announced plans to raise the bonus cap from 1,000 percent to 1,700 percent. However, the union has been insisting that the company is responsible for distributing 10 percent of its operating profit as bonuses, as agreed in the management-labor agreement signed in 2021. “SK hynix has risen to the top of the semiconductor industry, yet unc

Aug 21, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
SK chairman calls out focus on compensation as ‘shortsighted’
Tech & Science

Korea Times, AMCHAM to hold AI Forum Tuesday

The Korea Times and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) will co-host AI Forum 2025 to discuss Korea’s future in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, under the theme “Global AI Race: Korea’s Role in Shaping a Tech-Driven Economy.” Scheduled for Tuesday at the Conrad Seoul in Yeouido, the event will bring together influential voices from industry, academia and government, highlighting Korea’s growing leadership in AI and digital innovation. The forum will commence with opening remarks by AMCHAM Korea Chairman James Kim and Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin. President Lee Jae Myung will convey his congratulatory messages through Lee Kyu-youn, senior presidential secretary for public relations. The event will also feature remarks from Rep. Maeng Sung-kyu, chairperson of the National Assembly’s Land Infrastructure and Transport Committee, and Jim Heller, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. For special remarks, leading mobile carrier SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang and Carlyle Group Chief Commercial Officer Victor Gustaf Gao will shar

Aug 21, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
Korea Times, AMCHAM to hold AI Forum Tuesday
Companies

Nerdy unveils 2025 F/W collection under new brand name NDY

Streetwear brand Nerdy has officially rebranded as NDY — short for Not Defined Yet — marking a fresh start with the launch of its 2025 fall/winter collection. The brand announced the name change and unveiled the new lineup Tuesday on its official online store. Since its launch in 2017, Nerdy has stood out for its vibrant and bold color palette and distinctive designs that embody a casual yet sporty streetwear aesthetic. The brand said the new name reflects its ambition to expand its identity, to keep pace with fast-changing fashion trends and further broaden its customer base. “NDY will continue to pursue designs that go beyond Nerdy’s free-spirited and statement-making styling, taking a step further to focus on fashion that embraces liberated transformation,” the company said. “We look forward to consumers’ interest and excitement for NDY’s new journey.” NDY also has a new tagline: “Define Nothing. Be Everything.” It represents the brand’s philosophy of breaking molds to create endless new possibilities and embracing evolution. While Nerdy championed individuality

Aug 20, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
Nerdy unveils 2025 F/W collection under new brand name NDY
Tech & Science

Bringing K-culture to life: TikTok creator bridges Singapore, Korea

When the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and TikTok joined forces to host the K-Vibe Global Creator Festa last month, the mission was to showcase Korea through the fresh lenses of international creators. Over six days, 31 influencers explored Seoul, creating short-form content to highlight both the timeless traditions and modern lifestyle of the capital. Among them was Eric Youn, also known as Esyfilms, a Singapore-based Korean TikTok creator. Youn has carved out a unique niche as a cultural bridge between Singapore and his home country, sharing everything from comforting batches of seaweed soup to the thrill of live K-pop performances. Youn’s journey as a creator began unexpectedly in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he recorded and shared on TikTok the meals provided for his two-week quarantine after returning from Korea. “The video series went viral. People seemed genuinely curious about what food was served during quarantine,” he told The Korea Times in a recent written interview. “After I was released from quarantine, a follower even told me they would unfollow me no

Aug 20, 2025By Lee Gyu-lee
Bringing K-culture to life: TikTok creator bridges Singapore, Korea
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