Technology & Cyber
South Korea’s innovation drive faces long-term risks despite R&D spending surge
The 2025 budget accelerates short-term innovation, but chaebol dominance and talent gaps persist
September 16, 2024
AI in military, data privacy and illegal money lenders — Ep. 38
Jeongmin and John discuss the military AI conference, new data collection rules and a crackdown on illegal lending
September 13, 2024
Artificial intelligence takes center stage in South Korea’s defense strategy
Advanced technologies promise enhanced border surveillance and decision-making, but ethical concerns loom on the horizon
September 12, 2024
South Korea bets $205M on semiconductor packaging to maintain competitiveness
Government funding boosts R&D, but weak horizontal integration and supply chain vulnerabilities could jeopardize push
September 11, 2024
South Korea hosts international summit on responsible military use of AI
The two-day event includes 1.5 track talks between high-level officials and industry leaders
September 10, 2024
South Korea’s patent sharing program gives SMEs a boost but big firms loom large
Program offers 490 energy patents, but technological challenges and competition pose risks
September 9, 2024
Diplomatic faux pas, challenging trade deals and deepfakes — Ep. 37
Kim Tae-hyo says the quiet part aloud, Korea seeks to import Australian lithium, and KHNP’s nuclear deal is in trouble
September 6, 2024
South Korea bets on tech and manufacturing to drive growth in 2024-2028 plan
The government pledges support measures for companies, but increasing national debt might limit financial capacity
September 4, 2024
SK Telecom and Hana Financial invest in BitGo Korea to enter crypto market
Partnership highlights growing interest from traditional financial institutions in South Korea’s digital asset sector
September 4, 2024
South Korea to investigate Telegram for allegedly abetting deepfake sex crimes
Investigation into messaging app follows arrest of CEO in France, highlighting cross-border nature of digital sex crimes
September 3, 2024
