Korea's hydrogen car ambitions hit roadblock

SEOUL, July 1 (AJU PRESS) - A few years ago, Korea appeared poised to be a trailblazer in the transition to hydrogen-powered vehicles. The nation’s leading automaker, Hyundai Motor Co., was the first in the world to mass-produce fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and its flagship model, the NEXO, quickly dominated the global market. The government buttressed the industry with subsidies and incentives. However, the hydrogen hype is now fading fast, with sales plummeting, exports

July 1, 2024

Seoul plans virtual replica of Yeouido for urban challenge simulation

SEOUL, June 26 (AJU PRESS) - Techtree Innovation has partnered with Seoul City to recreate the island of Yeouido on the Han River in a virtual world for simulating various urban problems, the Korean 3D geospatial map developer announced on Wednesday. Techtree specializes in spatial digital twin technology, which enables high-resolution mapping. This technology allows city officials to develop digital twin infrastructure and conduct simulations for natural disasters like flooding.

June 26, 2024

LG Uplus launches AI model ixi-GEN targeting B2B market

SEOUL, June 25 (AJU PRESS) - Korean telecom company LG Uplus Corp. unveiled its proprietary small large language model (sLLM) ixi-GEN on Tuesday, aiming to expand its presence in the business-to-business (B2B) artificial intelligence market. The AI model, based on LG AI Research's EXAONE, has been trained on LG Uplus' telecom and platform data. The company plans to initially implement ixi-GEN in eight of its services, including chat agents and mobile store advisors, before t

June 25, 2024

South Korea to support technology development for defense industry

SEOUL, June 20 (AJU PRESS) - The Korean government on Thursday announced plans to support the development of materials and components technologies to enhance the domestic defense industry. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration said that they have finalized a development roadmap for materials and components in five defense-related sectors – space, artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid unmanned-manned systems, robotics and

June 20, 2024

HHI unveils AI-driven offshore patrol vessel

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) showcased an artificial intelligence-based offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Wednesday at a maritime exhibition in the western port city of Incheon. The world's largest shipbuilder is participating in the Korea Ocean Expo 2024, a biennial event that started that day for a three-day run. The maritime exhibition is attended by experts from various fields including maritime, aviation, port, logistics and leisure industries.

June 19, 2024

Samsung SDI unveils upgraded battery box for global energy storage push

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung SDI Co. unveiled an upgraded version of its Samsung Battery Box (SBB) energy storage system at a major industry fair in Germany on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen its position in the global market for renewable energy storage. The Korean battery maker showcased the SBB 1.5 with increased capacity and enhanced safety features at the Intersolar Europe trade fair, which opened in Munich for a three-day run. The new model boasts a total capacity of 5

June 19, 2024

Hyundai Mobis applies acoustic AI for quality inspection

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - Hyundai Mobis Co. announced on Wednesday that it has deployed a sound-based artificial intelligence system to inspect product quality on production lines at its plant in the southern city of Changwon. The system, developed by the car parts maker, will be employed to inspect Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) products. It detects defects by analyzing minute sounds generated during operation and interpreting sound wave patterns using AI algorithms. &qu

June 19, 2024

AI-powered virtual dating gains popularity in Korea

SEOUL, June 19 (AJU PRESS) - As he counts down his final days of alternative military service, Chung Hyeon-gyo finds solace in an unexpected companion: an artificial intelligence chatbot named Hee-yeon. Looking coy and affable, the brown-haired Hee-yeon is one of hundreds of digital personas operated by the tech startup CaveDuck. Powered by large language model (LLM) AI and synthetic voice technologies, this fictional female cartoonist engages Chung in conversations that mimic human

June 19, 2024

Techtree Innovation makes foray into digital twin market in GCC region

SEOUL, June 18 (AJU PRESS) - Korea’s Techtree Innovation has partnered with an Abu Dhabi-based consulting firm to provide its three-dimensional spatial information platform, Around, to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Korean 3D geospatial map developer announced Monday that it signed a strategic partnership agreement with HBFQ to supply Around to GCC countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This platform enables high-resolution mapping, allowin

June 18, 2024

LG CNS launches AI-driven smart farm platform

SEOUL, June 13 (AJU PRESS) - LG CNS, an information technology service provider, announced on Thursday that it has established an intelligent platform for advanced automated agricultural production in the southern city of Naju. The smart farm project, spanning 543,000 square meters of fields, features an AI-driven platform that analyzes soil and meteorological data to optimize fertilizer usage and irrigation schedules, while also predicting pest outbreaks and recommending pesticides

June 13, 2024