Technology & Cyber
Diplomatic tensions rise as Japan targets Korean tech giant’s chat app stake
Demand for divestment over data security concerns echoes U.S. TikTok ban, highlights growing tech nationalism
May 6, 2024
Low-cost, high crime: The price of South Korea’s unmanned store revolution
Lack of staff cuts down on labor costs for owners, but has fueled rise in thefts and raised safety concerns
May 2, 2024
South Korea’s spy camera epidemic persists despite stricter laws
Wide availability, lenient sentencing and societal attitudes hinder progress in combating digital sex crimes
April 30, 2024
Elderly South Koreans face digital isolation as government slashes tech budget
Budget cuts and rapid digitalization leave elderly citizens grappling with isolation and limited access to services
April 26, 2024
South Korea, Japan strengthen chip partnership with $120 million investment deal
Industry minister Ahn Duk-geun’s Tokyo visit highlights growing tech cooperation between the two nations
April 23, 2024
South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
Ahn Duk-geun seeks fair treatment for Korean companies as TSMC secures billions in US funding
April 16, 2024
Ruling People Power Party’s landslide defeat and what comes next — Ep. 14
Jeongmin and John discuss the election results, PPP leadership vacuum and potential DP-RKP cooperation
April 12, 2024
Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ambitious plan lacks funding details as rivals aggressively subsidize chip production
April 10, 2024
South Korea’s election watchdog races to ensure integrity amid spy cam scandal
As voters head to the polls on Wednesday, experts warn of the dangers posed by political division and erosion of trust
April 9, 2024
South Korea’s tech ambitions at risk from government’s R&D budget whiplash
Inconsistent policies, poor communication erode trust and threaten Korea’s position in global chip market
April 4, 2024
