ECONOMY

2025 Population Trends: Will Korea's Birth Rate Continue to Rise?

This week, a series of key economic indicators will be released, offering insights into population trends, industrial activity, and business sentiment. The government is set to announce measures to stabilize prices and the supply of essential goods a

AI Meets Railways: Why SR Is Partnering With a U.S. Startup to Rethink Train Operations

SRT operator SR announced on Sunday that they hosted an event on Friday at SRT Suseo Station, inviting Tarun Raisoni, CEO of the American AI company Gruve.This event was a follow-up to the memorandum of understanding signed with Gruve last December.

Samsung's The Frame Pro Wins CNN Innovation Award: Why 98-Inch Art TVs Are Shaping CES 2026

Samsung Electronics announced on Sunday that its The Frame Pro TV has been recognized for its excellence, receiving the Innovation Awards 2026 from CNN Underscored, CNN's product evaluation platform.CNN Underscored selects innovative products across

Coupang Under Scrutiny: Why U.S. Investors Are Pushing Washington to Step In

Coupang's American investors have labeled the South Korean government's investigation as retaliatory and are urging the U.S. government to intervene. This has drawn attention to the Fair Trade Commission's (FTC) review of regulations, including the p

Samsung vs. LG: The Race to Control the AI-Powered Car Cabin in the Autonomous Era

Samsung and LG have officially entered the race for dominance in automotive technology as the industry shifts towards autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The competition between these tech giants is rapidly focusing on displays a

Microsoft’s New Robotics AI Turns Language Into Action: Inside the Rho-alpha Breakthrough

Microsoft (MS) has unveiled its first robotics model, Rho-alpha (ρα), marking its entry into the Physical AI market.On Thursday, MS Research introduced Rho-alpha, an advanced VLA+ model that surpasses existing VLA models by integrating tactile sensin

Samsung Brings AI Classrooms to Bett 2026: What 35,000 Educators Saw in London

Samsung Electronics showcased its cutting-edge AI-powered products at Bett 2026, Europe's premier educational technology exhibition, held at ExCeL London from Wednesday to Friday. The tech giant unveiled innovative solutions designed to create person

From CES 2026 to 200 Countries: How Korean AI Startups Are Testing Global Demand

Wadiz is gearing up to support the global expansion strategies of domestic companies that have gained recognition for their innovation at CES 2026, the world's largest information technology (IT) exhibition.On Wednesday, Wadiz participated in the CES

Apple Turns Siri Into a Chatbot: What a Gemini-Powered Overhaul Means for iPhones in 2026

Apple is gearing up for a major overhaul of its voice assistant Siri, transforming it into a chatbot akin to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.The tech giant has faced criticism for falling behind in AI innovation. This month, Apple seems to be mo

Discover LG's Innovative Laundry Lounge: A Game Changer for Campus Living in 2026

LG Electronics is bolstering its brand presence in the North American commercial laundry market by creating innovative laundry experience spaces on U.S. college campuses.On Tuesday, LG Electronics unveiled its LG Laundry Lounge at the University of T