Ministry of Science and ICT and Google DeepMind Partner on 'K-Moonshot'... AI Campus to Be Established in Korea

The Ministry of Science and ICT is joining forces with Google DeepMind to advance the 'K-Moonshot' initiative and establish a collaborative framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). On April 27, the Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul?where the 2016 'Google DeepMind Challenge Match' between AlphaGo and Lee Sedol took place. The main areas of cooperation include joint scientific and technological AI research, AI talent development, and the responsible use of AI. Google DeepMind is a global AI research organization that established a symbolic turning point in AI advancement with its Go AI AlphaGo, and proved the scientific applicability of AI with AlphaFold. Notably, thanks to AlphaFold's achievement in solving the longstanding challenge of protein structure prediction, CEO Demis Hassabis jointly received the Nobel Prize in Chem

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04.27 16:00

AI Adoption Rate in Manufacturing Sites at 17.9%... KITA Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Awareness and Implementation

The Korea International Trade Association has taken the initiative to support export manufacturing companies in their transition to artificial intelligence (AI). On April 27, the association, in cooperation with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Information Industry Association, held the 'Manufacturing AX Seminar' at the Trade Tower in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to facilitate AI transformation at export manufacturing sites. According to a recent 'Survey on AI Utilization by Export Companies' conducted by the association, while the awareness of the need for AI transformation is spreading across export companies, only 17.9% of companies are actually utilizing AI in their manufacturing sites. Companies cited the following reasons for not adopting AI: difficulties in identifying areas and processes for AI implementation (41.6%), and lack of basic data infrastructure required for AI adoption (39.1%). This seminar was organized to bridge the gap between awarenes

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04.27 15:03

LG Chem Wins 'Technology Award' at Chinaplas for Materials for Electric Vehicles and Robotics

LG Chem has demonstrated its technological competitiveness with high-value specialty materials at a global exhibition. On the 27th, LG Chem announced that it received the "Top 10 Technology Excellence Award" for its specialty polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material, HRTP (Heat-Resistant Recycled Thermoplastic Resin), at "Chinaplas 2026," a global plastics and rubber exhibition recently held in Shanghai, China. LG Chem was the only Korean company to win an award at this event.This award is regarded as evidence that LG Chem's strategy to shift its business structure from commodity products to high-value, high-functionality materials is yielding tangible technological achievements on the global stage. HRTP was named "Innovation of the Year" at Chinaplas 2025 last year, earning recognition for its technological competitiveness for the second consecutive year. The judging panel cited the outstanding performance of the ultra-high molecular weight HRTP material in terms of flexibility, flame retard

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04.27 15:02

POSCO Launches Industrial Accident Family Care Foundation, Investing 25 Billion Won Over 5 Years

POSCO Group announced on the 27th that it has launched the industrial accident family care foundation, "POSCO Hope Link." The company plans to contribute a total fund of 25 billion won over the next five years to establish the operational foundation for the foundation. "POSCO Hope Link" is intended to support the social reintegration of workers and families facing hardships due to industrial accidents. The board of directors consists of experts in labor, healthcare, law, and welfare, thereby enhancing the fairness and effectiveness of the foundation’s programs. Jang Inhwa, Chairman of POSCO Group and the inaugural chairperson of the foundation, stated, "Sincerity and responsibility from corporations are needed to assist workers and families who fall through the cracks of industrial accident compensation," adding, "We will ensure the foundation becomes a new model for the social safety net." The support programs are divided into three main areas: emergency living expense support, care f

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04.27 14:20

'Copper Foil, Semiconductors, Chemicals' All Rebound... SKC Narrows Losses

SKC has successfully returned to profit (on an EBITDA basis), driven by improved performance across all business segments. On April 27, 2026, SKC announced its consolidated results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting sales of 496.6 billion won and an operating loss of 28.7 billion won. The operating loss narrowed compared to the previous quarter, and EBITDA reached 10 billion won, marking the first quarterly profit since the second quarter of 2023. The secondary battery materials business posted sales of 156.9 billion won, recording significant growth both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. North American copper foil sales volume increased by 95% compared to the previous quarter, and ESS-related sales jumped by 132%, boosting overall performance. Improved productivity at the Malaysian plant also enabled the local subsidiary to achieve a positive EBITDA. The semiconductor materials business recorded sales of 68.3 billion won and operating profit of 23.6 billion won. Structural re

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04.27 14:15

Dongguk Systems Achieves Highest Elite Tier in NVIDIA Compute Partner Program

Dongguk Systems, the ICT specialist company of Dongkuk Steel Group, announced on April 27 that it has achieved the highest 'Elite' tier in the 'Compute' category within NVIDIA's Partner Network.NVIDIA assigns partner tiers based on evaluations of technological capabilities and business performance. The 'Compute' category, where Dongguk Systems earned the highest rank, is considered a core competency within the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN). In particular, the 'Elite' tier is the highest level, granted only to a select few partners worldwide who have proven their credentials. Dongguk Systems was promoted from Preferred to Elite in about two years after joining the program for the first time in 2024. This certification signifies that Dongguk Systems has been recognized as an 'AI infrastructure expert' for its top-level technical expertise in designing NVIDIA's latest GPU technology for enterprise environments and building high-performance server infrastructure optimized for AI computation

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04.27 14:13

Huawei Launches Watch GT 6 Series: "20% Improvement in Location Tracking Accuracy"

Huawei announced on April 27 that it will officially launch the “Huawei Watch GT 6 Series” smartwatches in Korea on May 6.This new series can be used for up to 21 days on a single charge, allowing for worry-free use even during extended outdoor activities. In addition, the location tracking accuracy has been improved by 20% compared to previous models. The device enables route tracking and real-time altitude data monitoring in complex terrain environments such as cycling, trail running, hiking, skiing, and freediving. The Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro is specialized for golf. Users can access real-time information on green slopes and distances to hazards through high-precision vector maps, which include data from over 450 golf courses in Korea. The product is available in a single 46mm size. The standard model is offered in black and gray, while the Pro model comes in black and brown. Compatibility is provided for both iOS and Android operating systems.

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04.27 13:46

LG CNS Selected as ChatGPT Edu Reseller Partner... "Targeting the Educational AX Market"

LG CNS announced on April 27 that it has signed a reseller partner agreement to provide OpenAI's "ChatGPT Edu" to educational institutions.Following its previous reseller partner agreement for ChatGPT Enterprise, LG CNS plans to target the educational artificial intelligence transformation (AX) market as a ChatGPT Edu reseller partner. ChatGPT Edu is designed exclusively for educational institutions, supporting on-campus work such as generating lecture materials, organizing research data and reports, and providing customized tutoring. It offers the same level of security environment as the enterprise version of ChatGPT, allowing students, professors, and researchers to use it without concerns about sensitive information leakage. Arizona State University, California State University, and Harvard University have adopted ChatGPT Edu to enhance overall educational productivity. Estonia has also introduced ChatGPT Edu across its secondary education system, expanding AI utilization among stu

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04.27 13:41

"Outstanding Achievements in Plant and AI Research"... Hwang Ildoo and Cho Sungbae Win Samyang Sudang Award