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AI infrastructure expansion: energy, grid, and resource use

35 clusters · 296 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: AI data centers face thermal challenges as rack densities surge

AI-driven workloads continue to drive a rapid expansion of data-center capacity, fueling an “energy supercycle” characterized by sustained investment in power generation, transmission, and storage. Global electricity con

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo foldable

171 clusters · 1275 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone

As of September 2026, Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, powered by the 2nm A20 Pro chip. These flagship models feature a 48MP Fusion camera system with a mechanical variable aperture (f/1.48 to f/4.0) and

South Korean Chuseok holiday market and holiday preparations

15 clusters · 36 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Sejong Traditional Market launches Chuseok promotional events

In preparation for the 2026 Chuseok holiday, South Korean authorities and local governments are implementing multi-layered measures to stabilize prices and stimulate consumption. While food manufacturers have raised pric

South Korea youth employment crisis and AI-driven shifts

17 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea youth employment falls at fastest rate since 1998

In mid-2026, South Korea’s labor market exhibited a deepening demographic divide. While total employment rose by 108,000 year-on-year in July, the youth population (ages 15–29) saw 191,000 fewer employed persons. The you

South Korea AI education and infrastructure rollout

6 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: KT and SK Telecom compete for dominance in South Korea's AI market

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

SK Group AI infrastructure expansion and restructuring

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won announces AI data center and energy expansion

SK Group is advancing its artificial intelligence infrastructure strategy through major financial and structural reorganizations. SK Telecom and SK Broadband have approved the spin-off of their AI data center and submari

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and energy investments

40 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korean institutions partner on AI and Physical AI development

South Korea is accelerating its AI and semiconductor expansion through massive state-led investments and infrastructure projects. The government has broken ground on the National AI Computing Center in Jeollanam-do and i

South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

14 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean local governments win awards for AI administrative innovation

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

SK Telecom AI strategic expansion

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: SK Telecom seeks AI infrastructure cooperation at GSMA M360 ASEAN

SK Telecom CEO Jae-heon Jeong has been outlining the company’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) through academic engagement and international industry cooperation. Initially, Jeong addressed students at S

Com2uS Zeus: God of Pride MMORPG release and reception

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Com2uS adds Colosseum PvP content to Zeus: God of Pride

Com2uS is preparing for the release of its new MMORPG, ‘Zeus: God of Pride’, developed by Averton. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and is set in a world based on Greek mythology. Initial interest in the title was hi

SK Hynix semiconductor production restructuring

13 clusters · 104 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: OpenAI and Samsung deepen collaboration on next-generation AI chips

SK Hynix is executing a strategic global expansion of its semiconductor manufacturing footprint to meet surging AI-related demand. The company has officially broken ground on its $4 billion advanced packaging and R&D fac

South Korean cybersecurity AI development project

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Naver Cloud selected for South Korean government cybersecurity AI project

The Naver Cloud consortium has been selected by South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT to develop a specialized AI foundation model for cybersecurity. The project aims to internalize national cyber security capabiliti

South Korean data privacy enforcement

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: GS Retail fined $9.3 million over 1.66 million customer data leak

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed a fine of approximately 12.8 billion won ($9.3 million) on GS Retail following a massive personal data leak affecting 1.66 million customers. The b

LG Uplus MVNO service and benefit expansion

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: LG Uplus expands membership benefits to global travel markets

LG Uplus has expanded its service offerings for MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) customers in South Korea through new benefit programs and integrated payment technologies. Initially, the company launched the ‘Al-d

South Korean AI foundation model project development

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Motif Technologies challenges AI project disqualification

South Korea is advancing its national AI foundation model project, known as the ‘Dokpamo’ project, through significant infrastructure investment and competitive selection phases. The Ministry of Science and ICT has move

Liner AI agent business expansion

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Liner secures 50 billion KRW in Series C funding for AI agent expansion

AI agent startup Liner has focused on expanding its technological infrastructure and global market presence through strategic partnerships and significant capital investment. Initially, Liner entered a partnership with

Evolution of biometric and AI smart lock technology

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: AI technology evolves through national strategies and safety warnings

The field of access control is evolving from basic digital key solutions toward highly advanced biometric systems integrated with artificial intelligence. Initial developments focused on biometric fingerprint locks and

SK Telecom 3G service phase-out

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: SK Telecom suspends new 3G subscriptions to begin service phase-out

SK Telecom has suspended new subscriptions for its 3G mobile service, effective August 20, 2026, marking the start of a gradual phase-out of the network it has operated since 2003. The company cited declining subscriber

South Korean AI and robotics ecosystem growth

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: South Korean tech startups secure government R&D funding for AI and robotics

In late July 2026, South Korean AI firms attracted significant capital and strategic support. SK Networks’ Phoenix Lab secured an $8 million seed round from Menlo Ventures to advance its Cheiron AI platform for drug-deve

South Korean AI infrastructure and model development

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: LG AI Research, SK Telecom, and Upstage advance in South Korean AI project

South Korea is advancing its artificial intelligence infrastructure and sovereign model development through significant government and private sector coordination. In July 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister and Science and