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  AI Chip

  Science Ministry, Seoul National Open AI Chip Lab

  Front gate of Seoul National University in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. 2024.5.21 ⓒ News1 The Ministry of Science and ICT is establishing an “AI Semiconductor Innovation Research Center” at Seoul National University and, in cooperation with companies, will promote next-generation AI semiconductor research and

  2026.09.30
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  Tech

  LG Electronics Unveils First Prefab AIDC Cooling Modules

  At “Data Centre World Asia 2026,” which opened in Singapore on the 29th, LG Electronics is unveiling customized cooling solutions for AI data centers, including a wide range of products such as chillers. The photo shows miniatures of LG Electronics’ “air-cooled turbo chiller” and “hydronic modular s

  2026.09.29
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  AI Startup

  Korean AI Startup Tops Big Tech in Five Global Contests

  The inference model “Darwin-180B-RSI,” developed by AI deep-tech company Bidraft (CEO Kim Min-sik), has reached the top position across all five certified benchmark leaderboards on global AI platform Hugging Face. Bidraft announced on the 28th that it had achieved these results and stated that it ha

  2026.09.28
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  Tech

  Cozen Biotech Automates Halal Tests for Jelly, Cosmetics

  View of the KogeneBiotech booth at the ‘22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026)’ Automation technology is being applied to halal verification processes that test for pig-derived DNA contained in jellies, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. KogeneBiotech has unveiled in Malaysia a testing

  2026.09.28
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  FinTech

  AI Transforms Corporate Sales, Screens ELS Risks

  Gwanak Lab app screen. Provided by Korea Fintech Support Center Fintech start-ups supported by the Korea Fintech Support Center will participate in the “2026 Donga Jae-Tech Show,” which will be held for two days from October 1 at COEX on Yeongdong-daero in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to showcase their techno

  2026.09.23
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  Sovereign AI

  Sovereign AI Is Do-or-Die, Not Optional

  On the 21st, a “Donga Policy Lab” roundtable to discuss the future of Korea’s sovereign AI was held at the Dong-A Ilbo Gwanghwamun headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Participants engaged in wide-ranging discussions on the need for a Korean-style sovereign AI and ways to build an independent ecosystem

  2026.09.23
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  Autonomous Car

  Camo to Broaden Self-Driving Alliance With Kia, LG Innotek

  Kakao Mobility autonomous driving vehicle. Provided by Kakao Mobility Global autonomous driving companies are successively pushing to enter the Korean market, turning the domestic autonomous driving sector into an intensely competitive battleground. In response to the foreign offensive backed by mas

  2026.09.23
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  Physical AI

  Boston Dynamics Builds Georgia Robot Hub, Races ‘Physical AI’

  Boston Dynamics establishes robotics hub in Georgia, U.S., accelerating ‘physical AI’. Provided by Hyundai Motor Group Boston Dynamics establishes robotics hub in Georgia, U.S., accelerating ‘physical AI’. Provided by Hyundai Motor Group Boston Dynamics announced on the 21st (local time) that it has

  2026.09.22
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  Startup Ecosystem

  IBK Bank Backs Early Startups With KRW 300 Billion

  On the 21st, at the IBK Industrial Bank of Korea headquarters in Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Kim Seung-gwan, Executive Vice President of Korea Credit Guarantee Fund; Kwon Dae-young, Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission; and Yoo Il-kwang, Executive Vice President of IBK Industrial Bank of

  2026.09.21
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  Tech Sovereignty

  Korea Takes First Step in Commercial AI Chip

  On the 8th, an official demonstrates a server based on a domestically produced AI semiconductor (NPU) at the Seoul Gangseo data center of AI semiconductor company Rebellions. Photo by reporter Shin Won-geon, laputa@donga.com The domestically developed artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor neura

  2026.09.21