ECONOMY

AI Agents Could Transform Tech, but Experts Warn of Serious Privacy Risks

Reports have surfaced that OpenAI is preparing to launch a premium AI agent product priced at around 30 million won (approximately $20,633) monthly. This signaled the rapid approach of the AI agent era. However, this development has raised significan

BMW’s New iX2 eDrive20 Offers 350 km Range and Impressive Electric Performance

BMW Korea announced the launch of the New iX2 eDrive20, the brand’s first all-electric Sports Activity Coupe (SAC). This vehicle combines a dynamic exterior with an eco-friendly all-electric powertrain.The iX2 features a coupe-style SUV silhouette wi

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Tops Smartphone Rankings in Consumer Reports

Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S25 Ultra was ranked first in Consumer Reports‘ latest smartphone evaluation for March. Samsung announced on Tuesday that the Galaxy S25 Ultra has maintained the company’s winning streak, following last year’s Galaxy S24 U

Samsung Soundbars Soar to 11th Year at the Top of the Global Market

Samsung Electronics has again secured the top spot in the global soundbar market, marking its 11th consecutive year as the industry leader. According to market research firm FutureSource, Samsung captured 20.1% of the market by value and 18.4% by vol

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5 for Plus Subscribers Amid Resource Challenges

On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced via his X account that GPT-4.5 had been released for Plus subscribers. This comes just a week after the model was made available to a select group of users and Pro subscribers for research preview testing

Kia’s RV Prices Reach Record High, Surpassing KRW 60 Million for the First Time

Kia’s average overseas sales price for recreational vehicles (RVs) has broken the annual 60 million KRW (about $41,400) mark.According to Kia’s business report released on Thursday, the average overseas sales price for RVs last year reached KRW 63.82

South Korea’s AI Computing Center Set to Secure 10,000 GPUs

Over 100 companies and institutions have shown interest in the government’s ambitious National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Computing Center project. This public-private partnership has a budget of approximately KRW 2 trillion (about $1.38 billion).

Brand Strategy for Economic Resilience: Win Over 1% for Success, Experts Advise

Experts suggest that to succeed in a struggling retail industry—where recession-driven consumer hesitancy, high inflation, and rising interest rates pose significant challenges—brands must cultivate a loyal 1% customer base and establish a compelling

TSMC Plans $100 Billion U.S. Investment as It Expands Manufacturing in Arizona

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, will announce a $100 billion investment plan in the United States on Monday. This announcement comes amid concerns over potential tariffs, which U.S. Presid

Your Tires Are About to Get More Expensive—Here’s What’s Driving It

South Korean tire manufacturers Hankook Tire, Kumho Tire, and Nexen Tire plan to raise prices in March. This decision follows a more than 30% surge in raw material costs last year, compounded by the recent depreciation of the Korean won. It marks the