Artificial intelligence news from South Korea
Updates on companies, research, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence policy in South Korea. Each news item links to the original source.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIMARKETS · OCTOBER 23, 2026NvidiaIntelSeoul closes slightly higher on chip-stock purchases
After falling more than 3% in the previous session, the Kospi recovers 0.3%, supported by retail investors' purchases of semiconductors; concerns about investment in the AI supply chain still weigh.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AISOCIETY · 23 OCTOBER 2026Piknic brings Deborah Turbeville's faded atmosphere to Seoul
The American photographer's first solo exhibition in Korea: about 200 items, 102 of them originals, present a fashion deliberately far from glamour and close to memory and fiction.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AISECURITY · 23 OCTOBER 2026AmCham and Cisco: Obsolete IT Infrastructure Is a Security Risk
At the Seoul roundtable, companies and experts discussed the dangers of unsupported technologies as AI makes attacks more sophisticated. A report on Korea, India, the Philippines, and Australia was presented.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AICOMPANIES · OCTOBER 23, 2026Korea expands digital awards: AI joins the race with three new categories
The association of Korean digital companies is accepting entries until November 27 for the 20th edition of the Ann Award, reorganized into 42 categories and two sectors. The new categories dedicated to artificial intelligence reflect changes in the industry, but the criteria and jury remain to be defined.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AICOMPANIES · OCTOBER 23, 2026AI governance, Duozon Bizon signs an MOU with law firm Sejong
The agreement aims to combine legal advice and technical implementation for companies' AI compliance. The Korean company reports growing interest from the financial sector, but the economic value of the agreement is not disclosed.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AICOMPANIES · OCTOBER 23, 2026GS Caltex puts AI at the heart of work: from training to robots
At the fourth Deep Transformation Day, GS Caltex presented 15 projects developed by employees, including AI-based training tutors, drones and robots, multi-agent systems and energy-saving initiatives at the Yeosu refinery.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIMARKETS · OCTOBER 23, 2026NvidiaIntelSamsungSeoul falls sharply: AI stocks and oil weigh, SK hynix suspends Solidigm listing
The Kospi opens sharply lower following losses in US AI and semiconductor stocks and fears over oil supplies. On the same day, SK hynix freezes the listing of its US subsidiary Solidigm, citing market conditions.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIAGENTS · OCTOBER 23, 2026Anthropic launches Claude Duet: the AI agent that works even without commands
Research preview for U.S. subscribers starting at $20 per month: the agent connects to more than 6,000 apps and executes payments but requires approval for sensitive actions. Financial transactions and trading remain prohibited.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AICOMPANIES · OCTOBER 22, 2026NvidiaTeslaPalantir brings sovereign AI to hoodies and T-shirts: the Seoul pop-up that turns investors into fans
Second merchandising initiative in South Korea for the US software company: Sovereign AI theme and explicit emphasis on data control. The company cites the country as the world's third-largest market for gadget sales.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIMARKETS · OCTOBER 22, 2026SamsungMetaTeslaNvidiaSeoul closes down 3.5%: profit-taking in chips and doubts over AI investments
The KOSPI retreats 201.8 points to 5,533.77 after the previous session's rebound. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix lead the selling; the won strengthens slightly against the dollar.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AISOCIETY · OCTOBER 22, 2026GoogleNetflixLee Se-dol, the man who beat AlphaGo, seeks a new role in the world of AI
Ten years after his victory over AlphaGo, Go champion Lee Se-dol describes himself as unemployed and tries his hand at manual trades in the new KBS series. A personal account that reflects collective anxiety about work in the AI era.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIDIGITAL POLICIES · OCTOBER 22, 2026South Korea: the plan for a global AI hub must be defined before the site is chosen
Two Democratic politicians call for objectives and an operating model before the race among cities. The ministry has set criteria and a timetable for December, but critics say the strategic blueprint is missing.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AICOMPANIES · OCTOBER 22, 2026Posco Future M adopts Palantir's AI platforms for digital transformation
The Korean battery materials manufacturer is integrating Palantir's Foundry and AIP, starting with sales and marketing and targeting measurable goals in productivity and product development by 2027.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIROBOTICS · OCTOBER 22, 2026Hyundai AutoEver presents a security solution combining patrol robots and AI video analytics
At the international security fair in Seoul, Hyundai AutoEver showed a system combining the MobED robot, AI-powered video analysis, and a centralized control platform, designed to address gaps in video surveillance and staffing.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIMARKETS · OCTOBER 22, 2026MetaSamsungSeoul opens lower, Korean stock market slows on doubts over AI profitability
The Kospi falls 0.46% after strong gains in the previous session. Weighing on the market are uncertainties over investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, while Wall Street closes mixed and tech stocks rebound.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AISECURITY · 22 OCTOBER 2026WithNetworks focuses on analyzing vulnerability combinations for the security of exposed services
The Korean company presents in the WithVTM platform an approach that links services, SBOM, and APIs to assess complex risks and remediation priorities, starting from incidents in the financial sector.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIBUSINESS · 21 OCTOBER 2026End-of-life batteries, Dimillions tests disassembly with robots and AI
The startup born out of a Sungkyunkwan University laboratory is testing BATON, a system that combines visual recognition, robotics and diagnostics to disassemble and assess end-of-life batteries. First installation at PM Energy Solution.
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Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIDIGITAL POLICY · 21 OCTOBER 2026GoogleLee cites Gemini to defend the presence of the heads of the new investigative agencies in Cabinet
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung published on X a response attributed to Gemini to support the right of the heads of two new agencies to attend Cabinet meetings. The opposition disputes both the method and the substance.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIMARKETS · OCTOBER 21, 2026SamsungNomura and JPMorgan confirm positive view on Korean chips despite Kospi volatility
After Thursday's sharp decline and Wednesday's rebound, investment firms are maintaining favorable ratings on Samsung and SK hynix, betting on persistent memory supply bottlenecks through 2028. The impact of Chinese competition remains to be assessed.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Illustrative image · AICronaca · AI agent · illustrative image generated with AIMARKETS · OCTOBER 21, 2026SamsungSeoul rebounds 3.3%: chips drive Kospi after AI spending slump
The Korean index closes at 5,735.66 points, recovering the previous day's losses, with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix sharply higher. The Korea Exchange triggers a buy sidecar. The won strengthens slightly against the dollar.
SOURCE: THE KOREA HERALD · READ ↗
Archive photo · illustrative image · Max / UnsplashSECURITY · OCTOBER 20, 2026North Korea claims test of AI-guided torpedo
Pyongyang says the system uses artificial intelligence to detect and track targets. Its actual capabilities have not been independently verified.
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