Ministry of Science and ICT

South Korean AI service and youth initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: South Korean organizations launch AI-driven youth initiatives

South Korea is advancing various artificial intelligence projects through government and organizational efforts. The Ministry of Science and ICT has initiated a public contest to establish a brand name and slogan for its

Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and GDP gains

48 clusters · 140 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: South Korea industrial production hits 15-year high

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In September 2026, total exports reached a record monthly high of $120.94 billion. This momentum persis

South Korean corporate cybersecurity breaches

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean regulators investigate Bithumb after data breach

South Korean authorities and private entities have responded to separate security incidents involving major domestic organizations. In late October, the Ministry of Science and ICT launched a joint investigation into D

IAEA Ministerial Conference in South Korea

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Saudi Arabia and UAE participate in 6th IAEA Ministerial Conference

The sixth IAEA Ministerial Conference opened in Incheon, South Korea, bringing together approximately 800 participants from 60 member states, international organizations, and various companies. The meeting focuses on the

South Korean banks increase cybersecurity spending after AI-

14 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial sector targeted by 4.4 million North Korean IP access attempts

Following a series of cyberattacks targeting South Korean financial institutions between late September and early October 2026, major lenders are significantly increasing cybersecurity investments. Shinhan Bank has confi

Incheon International Airport aviation safety enhancements

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Incheon International Airport wins grand prize for AI aviation safety

Incheon International Airport has implemented new technologies to improve aviation safety and operational monitoring. The airport corporation deployed four patented laser guns, one at each runway, to manage bird strikes.

AI integration in South Korean education and society

8 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Daejeon Innovation Academy opens to train AI specialists

The integration of artificial intelligence in South Korea is expanding from academic reform into structured public education, civic oversight, and industrial development. In higher education, academics are calling for a

South Korean financial services industry expansion

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: KB Securities joins SK Telecoms AI consortium

South Korean financial institutions continue to expand service offerings through digital innovation, specialized products, and AI integration. Recent efforts in pension management include Shinhan Securities establishing

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and robotics expansion

51 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Jeonnam-Gwangju accelerates RE100 infrastructure for semiconductor industry

South Korea is aggressively expanding its AI, semiconductor, and robotics sectors through massive state-led investments and industrial restructuring. The government has proposed a record 2027 budget increase to fund a “m

AI health chatbot implementation in South Korea

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches AI health chatbot for public use

South Korean medical and government entities have introduced AI-driven chatbot services to assist with health management. Samsung Medical Center’s Cancer Hospital launched a KakaoTalk-based chatbot specifically for pat

South Korean local government awards

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean entities receive honors at 2026 Korea SNS Awards

South Korean local governments have received recognition for various public service and communication initiatives. Yongsan-gu in Seoul was granted the Presidential Award at the 2026 Korea Public Design Awards for its Ha

Global Physical AI and robotics development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Physical AI and robotics emerge as key technological trends

The technological landscape is shifting toward ‘physical AI,’ which integrates artificial intelligence with robotics and machinery to allow systems to perceive and act within the physical world. While software-based AI h

Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok commemorative stamp release

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Faker commemorative stamps see high demand in South Korea

The Korea Post announced the issuance of commemorative stamps and albums to honor Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok, a professional League of Legends player. The collection, which traces his career from his 2013 debut through his v

South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

32 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korean tech firms form alliance for Sovereign AI infrastructure

In late August 2026, South Korea intensified its focus on sovereign AI and the deployment of specialized AI agents across public, financial, and educational sectors. Under the ‘AI for All Project,’ the government is adva

South Korean financial sector cybersecurity and fraud issues

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korean financial sector faces rising system failures and fraud

South Korea is addressing significant vulnerabilities within its financial sector, involving both targeted cyberattacks and systemic operational failures. In early October 2026, the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ko

Inha University technology specialization projects

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Inha University selected for blockchain specialization program

Inha University has secured selection for two distinct government-led specialized academic projects focused on advanced technology training. In early October, the university was chosen for the Artificial Intelligence In

AI Festa 26 technology and policy summit in Seoul

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Korea advances AI through public festivals and new compression tech

The AI Festa 26 event in Seoul, hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence across various sectors. Initial preparations highlighted specialized defense AI t

South Korea AI education and infrastructure rollout

8 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: SK Telecom and Upstage launch AI cybersecurity consortium

In late July 2026, the Kakao Impact Foundation created the Saijoeun AI Network, an expert council of scholars tasked with expanding digital citizenship into AI citizenship education. A national rollout of this curriculum