SK Telecom has released its Korean large language model (LLM), A.Dot X 4.0, as open-source software, positioning it as one of the most advanced Korean-language AI models available worldwide. On…
Naver’s Self-Regulation Committee has published its second annual activity report, outlining initiatives taken over the past year to improve platform governance and protect users. Released on July 2 (KST), the…
South Korea has introduced its first official guidelines allowing the copyright registration of works created using generative artificial intelligence (AI), under specific conditions. On June 30, the Ministry of Culture,…
Naver announced on June 30 the release of “HyperCLOVA X THINK,” a generative AI model featuring significantly enhanced reasoning capabilities. Designed to deliver step-by-step, thoughtful responses to user queries, the…
Naver Pay (Npay) announced plans on June 26 to transform into a top-tier global fintech platform by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 technologies. During its “Npay Media Day 2025”…
South Korea has officially joined the global race for artificial intelligence dominance, unveiling an unprecedented initiative to develop a domestic large language model on par with cutting-edge systems like OpenAI’s…
Naver has unveiled a sweeping transformation strategy grounded in generative AI, declaring the implementation of “On-Service AI” across its entire digital ecosystem. According to the company’s 2024 Consolidated Report, Naver…
AI & Digital Inclusion Brief: A Comparative Analysis of Generative AI Adoption and Perception in South Korea and the United States from a Digital Inclusion Perspective A comparative study conducted…
Naver Webtoon’s experimental AI-powered chat service “Character Chat” has surpassed 100 million accumulated messages within just one year of its launch, the company announced on June 23. Originally introduced in…
Eight promising South Korean AI startups will begin piloting their technologies in six countries across three continents, as part of a government-backed initiative aimed at accelerating global market entry. On…
A Deep Dive into South Korea’s 2024 AI Market Insights An eight-month analysis conducted by the National Information Society Agency (NIA) of South Korea, encompassing 173 major domestic news articles…
The Shift Toward Specialized AI and the Challenges Ahead The era of general-purpose large language models (LLMs) may be reaching a turning point. In their place, a new paradigm—Vertical AI—is…
Global Divergence on AI Governance: How South Korea is Shaping a Human-Centric Digital Future As generative AI tools like ChatGPT reshape the digital landscape, countries around the world are scrambling…
Samsung Electronics has made a strategic investment in Skild AI Inc., a California-based robotics software startup, as part of its push to strengthen capabilities in the burgeoning field of humanoid…
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has appointed Ha Jung-woo, former head of the AI Innovation Center at Naver Cloud Platform, as the country’s first Chief of Future AI Strategy, a…
Analysis of Key Issues in the First Half of 2025, Centered on the New Government’s Gaming and AI Frameworks The law firm Yulchon & Partners’ industry report interprets the Game…
South Korean tech giant Naver has announced plans to build a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Morocco, in partnership with NVIDIA and other global stakeholders. The initiative marks…
South Korean internet giant Naver has unveiled plans for a next-generation search experience powered by generative AI, aiming to redefine how users access and act on information across a range…
2025 EU AI Policy as Outlined in the “AI Continent Action Plan” The European Union has announced the “AI Continent Action Plan,” a comprehensive strategy combining large-scale investment and integration,…
2025 AI Home Appliance Trends Report According to the “AI Home Appliance Trend Report 2025” released by Opensurvey, consumers show high expectations for AI-powered appliances, citing convenience and time-saving benefits.…