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Kang Seung-woo is the Business Desk editor at The Korea Times. Prior to this position, he covered politics, national affairs, finance and sports.

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CES 2026 Samsung SDS positions agentic AI as key driver of competitiveness

LAS VEGAS — Samsung SDS is positioning itself at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, emphasizing the growing importance of generative AI in reshaping corporate competitiveness. At CES 2026, Samsung SDS CEO Lee June-hee described the next evolution of AI as agentic AI, a form of intelligence capable of recognizing and executing tasks autonomously. Generative AI is becoming a key driver that determines a company’s competitiveness, going beyond simple technological innovation, Lee said. The company showcased how AI agents can transform daily workflows across industries, including public administration, finance and manufacturing. A dedicated exhibition space allowed visitors to experience firsthand how AI agents streamline tasks, reduce repetitive work and enable employees to focus on high-value activities. Lee highlighted Samsung SDS’s full-stack AI capabilities, spanning infrastructure, platforms and solutions. “We provide global cloud services tailored to our clients’ environments — including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

Jan 8, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] Samsung SDS positions agentic AI as key driver of competitiveness
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CES 2026 LG AI home robot CLOiD to undergo real-world testing next year

LAS VEGAS — LG Electronics plans to conduct a feasibility demonstration of its newly unveiled artificial intelligence home robot next year rather than rushing to set a commercialization timeline, CEO Lyu Jae-cheol said Wednesday (local time). However, he added that the timeline could be brought forward from the company’s existing road map depending on the results of the test, citing the rapid pace of advances in robotic technology. The Korean tech giant unveiled LG CLOiD at the world’s largest electronics trade show, which kicked off Tuesday, aiming for a “zero labor home” where smart appliances free people from household chores and allow them to focus on higher-value activities. Lyu said LG CLOiD will perform not only physical tasks but also ease mental burdens, such as deciding what to cook for dinner. In that context, questions have been growing over when the robot will enter service. “Rather than discussing a concrete commercialization timeline at this stage, we plan to move the robot out of the laboratory and into real-world settings around next year,” Lyu said on the s

Jan 8, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] LG AI home robot CLOiD to undergo real-world testing next year
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CES 2026 Samsung Electro-Mechanics eyes AI boom, weighs advanced chip packaging expansion

LAS VEGAS — Chang Duck-hyun, CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics, said Tuesday that demand for flip-chip ball grid array (FC-BGA) substrates and multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) is expected to rise sharply in line with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, adding that the company plans to run its FC-BGA production lines at full capacity in the second half of this year. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of CES 2026, Chang said Samsung Electro-Mechanics is also cautiously reviewing plans to expand FC-BGA capacity amid surging demand from AI servers and data centers. “As demand for AI servers and data centers is increasing sharply, we are carefully considering expanding FC-BGA capacity,” he said. FC-BGA is a high-density package substrate used to connect highly integrated semiconductor chips to mainboards. Demand for FC-BGA and MLCCs used in AI-related applications is rising rapidly as chip complexity and performance requirements increase. “In addition to AI servers, FC-BGA demand from AI data centers — including networking chips, power semiconductors and graphi

Jan 7, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] Samsung Electro-Mechanics eyes AI boom, weighs advanced chip packaging expansion
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CES 2026 LG Innotek showcases next-gen mobility solutions at CES

LG Innotek is showcasing a broad range of innovative mobility solutions at CES 2026, reinforcing its push to evolve from a components supplier into a full-fledged mobility solution provider. Highlights include camera modules capable of removing foreign substances in real time and ultra-compact, high-performance LiDAR systems with detection ranges of up to 200 meters. At LG Innotek’s booth in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, visitors are immediately greeted by a mock-up of an autonomous driving concept car. Rather than displaying individual parts, the company placed a full vehicle at the center of the exhibition, presenting its technologies in an integrated, 3D format that illustrates how they function together in real driving environments. The exhibition space reflects LG Innotek’s strategic shift toward mobility solutions. The autonomous driving mock-up incorporates 16 core components related to Autonomous Driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Instead of showcasing cameras, LiDAR and radar as standalone products, LG Innotek emphasized convergence sensing

Jan 7, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] LG Innotek showcases next-gen mobility solutions at CES
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CES 2026 Samsung seeks to connect 400 mil. devices annually with ‘integrated AI experience’

LAS VEGAS — Samsung Electronics aims to connect 400 million devices annually, including smartphones, TVs and home appliances, its CEO said Monday (local time), as the company pushes to become an “artificial intelligence (AI) daily companion” that transforms everyday life and delivers differentiated value to consumers. Ahead of CES 2026, the world’s largest electronics trade show, Roh Tae-moon, CEO and head of Samsung’s Device Experience Division, held a press conference to outline the division’s medium- to long-term business strategy and AI vision. Roh emphasized that Samsung’s goal is to deliver a seamless and enhanced experience by integrating AI across all its devices and services. “Through AI, Samsung’s products and services will provide innovative experiences that truly enhance daily life,” he said. Samsung plans to integrate AI across its entire lineup of products and services this year. All Galaxy smartphones, premium 4K TVs and Wi-Fi-enabled home appliances will feature AI capabilities, with a target of 400 million AI-enabled units in 2026. Mobile devices will

Jan 6, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] Samsung seeks to connect 400 mil. devices annually with ‘integrated AI experience’
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CES 2026 Samsung Display showcases next-generation AI, OLED concepts

LAS VEGAS — Samsung Display unveiled concept products for next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) devices featuring OLED technology at a media event Monday (local time) ahead of CES 2026. The exhibition highlighted the synergy between AI and OLED, offering a glimpse into near-future lifestyles. Under the theme “A New Era of Experience, Powered by AI & Display,” the company is hosting a private exhibition for global customers during the world’s largest technology trade show, which runs Tuesday through Friday, local time. The AI OLED Pendant envisions a future AI device that could one day replace smartphones. Built around a 1.4-inch round OLED display, the necklace-style concept emphasizes portability and voice control, allowing users to intuitively operate the device and check information at a glance, expanding the role of AI agents. “Compared with LCD, OLED is thinner and lighter, making it an optimal display solution for securing battery space in compact AI devices,” a Samsung Display official said. Also drawing attention was the AI OLED Remote, a concept remote equipped

Jan 6, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] Samsung Display showcases next-generation AI, OLED concepts
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CES 2026 Samsung unveils Galaxy Book 6 Series with advanced AI features, longer battery life

LAS VEGAS — Samsung Electronics on Monday (local time) unveiled the Galaxy Book 6 series, which it describes as its most advanced Galaxy Book lineup to date, featuring enhanced performance powered by the latest Intel processors and significantly improved battery life. According to the Korean tech giant, the new lineup consists of three models — the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra, Galaxy Book 6 Pro and Galaxy Book 6 — offered in two display sizes:14 inches and 16 inches. Lee Min-cheol, vice president of the Samsung Mobile Experience Division's Galaxy Eco Business Team, expressed strong confidence at a briefing on Sunday, saying the company’s latest product “will deliver top-tier performance unlike anything seen before.” The Galaxy Book 6 series is powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, built on the company’s advanced Intel 18A process. These chips deliver improved power efficiency and processing performance, while ensuring more stable and consistent operation through enhanced thermal control. In addition, the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra is equipped with NVIDIA’s latest G

Jan 6, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] Samsung unveils Galaxy Book 6 Series with advanced AI features, longer battery life
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CES 2026 LG Electronics pushes AI beyond screen with ‘AI in Action’

LAS VEGAS — LG Electronics on Monday (local time) unveiled its vision for “AI in Action” at its annual LG World Premiere, held ahead of CES 2026, outlining how artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving from a conversational tool into an active agent that orchestrates devices, spaces and services across homes, vehicles and commercial facilities. Held under the theme of “Innovation in tune with you,” the showcase highlighted LG’s approach to integrating AI seamlessly into everyday life. An annual tradition on the eve of CES, the LG World Premiere serves as a platform for the company to present its latest developments and long-term strategy, reaffirming its commitment to customer-centric innovation focused on delivering practical, everyday value. The event drew more than 1,000 attendees, including global media, industry experts and partners, with thousands more joining via livestream worldwide. The strong turnout underscored LG’s determination to bring AI beyond the screen and into real-world environments, signaling the next phase of innovation in smart homes, connected mobil

Jan 6, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] LG Electronics pushes AI beyond screen with ‘AI in Action’
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CES 2026 Samsung, LG showcase next-gen premium TVs

LAS VEGAS — Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiled their latest flagship TVs at CES 2026 on Sunday (local time), showcasing bold designs, advanced AI features and cutting-edge display technologies as the two Korean tech giants compete to lead the global premium TV market. Samsung unveiled the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV, the R95H model, marking its largest Micro RGB display to date and a major step forward in ultra-premium TV design. Micro RGB TVs use tiny red, green and blue LEDs to backlight conventional LCD panels, replacing standard white or blue backlights to improve color accuracy and brightness. “Micro RGB represents the peak of our picture quality innovation, and the new 130-inch model takes that vision even further,” said Lee Hun, executive vice president of Samsung’s Visual Display Business. “We’re reviving the spirit of our original design philosophy introduced more than a decade ago to deliver an unmistakably premium display, engineered with technology for a new generation.” The Micro RGB TV combines monumental scale, advanced color technolog

Jan 5, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] Samsung, LG showcase next-gen premium TVs
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CES 2026 Samsung reveals AI-driven lifestyle vision at CES

LAS VEGAS — Samsung Electronics on Sunday (local time) unveiled its vision for an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven lifestyle, introducing a new lineup of AI-powered devices and services at its The First Look event ahead of the CES 2026 technology fair. At the event, the Korean tech giant introduced its new theme, “Your Companion to AI Living,” positioning AI not as a standalone feature but as a core philosophy linking product development, operations and user experience across its ecosystem. Roh Tae-moon, CEO and head of Samsung’s Device Experience Division, said the company’s extensive lineup of connected, AI-enabled devices gives it a competitive edge in delivering what he described as a “true companion experience.” "Our mission is clear: to be Your Companion to AI Living," Roh said. "We will embed AI across every category, product, and service to deliver a seamless, unified AI experience and be at the forefront to deliver the power of innovation to more people — everywhere." Samsung placed strong emphasis on AI-driven entertainment, led by its display business. Yong Se

Jan 5, 2026By Kang Seung-woo
[CES 2026] Samsung reveals AI-driven lifestyle vision at CES
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