AMD to open Korea AI research center, hire hundreds of researchers The U.S. chipmaker plans to expand AI computing infrastructure and partnerships with Korean startups, universities and NPU developers. 2026.10.7
Korea splits AI push into two tracks amid confusion over sovereign model project The government will continue its sovereign AI competition while launching a separate frontier-model program backed by a proposed 4.7 trillion won budget. 2026.10.5
Science Ministry seeks nearly 30 trillion won for record AI-focused budget South Korea's Science Ministry has proposed a record 29.6 trillion won budget for 2027, prioritizing AI, semiconductors and future growth technologies. 2026.9.1
SK Telecom, Kakao and KT chosen for public AI service project The three tech giants will develop government-backed AI services, with beta tests planned before a year-end launch. 2026.8.28
Korea's new AI ethics principles spark industry concerns over data disclosure, regulatory risks The government's voluntary AI framework promotes safety, transparency and accountability, but companies worry it could shape future regulations and expose competitive training data. 2026.8.25
SK Telecom begins 3G network wind-down The carrier stopped new 3G sign-ups and is targeting a full shutdown by the end of 2027 as customers move to LTE and 5G. 2026.8.20
Korea secures partnership with AMD to advance domestic AI infrastructure The U.S. semiconductor manufactuer will build a research center in Korea as well as support domestic firms and universities. 2026.7.27
Privacy concerns mount as Korean telecoms adopt facial recognition for new lines The measure — set to take effect on Monday — is meant to shut down burner phones used in voice-phishing scams, but the collection of biometric data is already drawing objections. 2026.7.1
Facial recognition to become ID verification option when registering new phone number Starting Monday, customers registering a new mobile phone number will be able to verify their identities either through facial recognition or other government-approved forms of identification. 2026.6.30
