ECONOMY

From CDMA to AI Highways: What’s Next for South Korea’s Telecom Industry?

[Courtesy of SK Telecom] SK Telecom is marking the 30th anniversary of the world's first commercialization of CDMA technology. On April 12, 1996, Samsung Electronics launched the CDMA handset SCH-100 alongside the rollout of commercial mobile service

Innerspace Revolutionizes Aerospace Manufacturing: 40% Cost Reduction with Innovative 3D Printing

Innerspace, a private space launch company, is ramping up its expansion into advanced manufacturing and deep tech. The firm has commercialized a groundbreaking technique that slashes both time and costs for producing curved structural components.On T

EXAONE 4.5 vs. Global Giants: How LG's New AI Model Surpasses GPT-5 Mini and Claude Sonnet

On Thursday, LG AI Research unveiled its groundbreaking multimodal AI model, EXAONE 4.5, capable of simultaneously processing and analyzing both text and images.EXAONE 4.5 represents a significant leap forward in AI technology, integrating a propriet

$75M Bet on Next-Gen Chips: Hanmi Unveils Hybrid Bonder for HBM

Hanmi Semiconductor revealed on Thursday that it will launch a prototype of its 2nd Generation Hybrid Bonder for next-generation HBM production this year and collaborate with clients.This strategic move aims to strengthen its position in the TC bonde

AI vs. Traditional ERP: What LG CNS and SAP's New Strategy Means for Your Business

LG CNS is ramping up efforts to transform the enterprise resource planning (ERP) market through AI, in partnership with SAP.On Wednesday, LG CNS and SAP jointly hosted the Business AI for ERP Summit at the Josun Palace Hotel in Seoul's Gangnam distri

Cosmecca Selected for Government Robotics Program, Moves to Build AI-Driven Autonomous Manufacturing

Cosmecca said Wednesday it has been selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ “2026 Robotics Utilization Manufacturing Innovation Support Program,” and will move forward with building an AI-based autonomous manufacturing system.Under the progra

HSAD-Created ‘DENSITY’ Ad Surpasses 20 Million Views in Three Weeks

HSAD said Wednesday that a new advertising campaign it produced for the radiofrequency lifting medical device “DENSITY” has surpassed 20 million cumulative views within three weeks of its launch.The campaign promotes the release of “Alpha Tip,” a thi

Cryosurgery Offers Anesthesia-Free Option for Tumor Removal in Aging Pets

[A pet dog, phot unrelated to the article. / Courtesy of News1] As companion animals age, more are being diagnosed with tumors affecting the skin and mucous membranes, raising concerns among pet owners—especially those hesitant about general anesthes

Why Samsung's Galaxy S26 Switches to Aluminum: A Deep Dive into Design Choices

Samsung Electronics (005930) announced that it applied aluminum materials across the Galaxy S26 series to achieve product unity.During a media briefing on April 9, Samsung unveiled the design concept and development process behind its latest flagship

Samsung Display QD-OLED Monitor Shipments Top 5 Million Units

Samsung Display said its QD-OLED monitors have surpassed 5 million units in cumulative shipments as of March, cementing the technology’s position as a new standard in the premium monitor market.The company announced Wednesday that it reached the mile