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Atlas, a humanoid robot by Hyundai Motor-backed Boston Dynamics, waves as it makes its debut at the CES 2026 in Las Vegas on Jan. 6. [NEWS1]

Beaten by China in EV batteries, Korea finds an edge in humanoids

After being undercut by lower-cost Chinese rivals in the EV market, Korea’s leading battery makers have recently gained a much-needed jump from the burgeoning humanoid robot sector.

2026.2.2

From left: The Atlas humanoid robot; Members of the Hyundai Motor labor union stage a protest, calling for a wage increase, in Ulsan on Sept. 3, 2025. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Optimus joins Tesla’s line, but Atlas can’t even cross Hyundai’s plant

While Hyundai Motor has been enjoying a surge in its market valuation since the unveiling of its Atlas humanoid robot, the Korean automaker is facing a big yet expected obstacle: a hard-line labor union.

2026.1.25

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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung walks with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dog in Las Vegas ahead of CES 2022. [HYUNDAI MOTOR]

Inside Hyundai’s calculated silence on Boston Dynamics

Hyundai's ownership of Boston Dynamics faces financial challenges, but it could aid in future growth and succession amid rising robotics competition.

2025.7.8

Boston Dynamics' Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid robot. [HYUNDAI MOTOR]

AI-powered humanoid robot Atlas to begin trials at Hyundai Motor factories this year

Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid robot from Hyundai Motor-backed Boston Dynamics, is set to begin trial operations at the carmaker's manufacturing factories by the end of the year.

2025.3.10

Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Bok-hyun, speaks during a press conference held at the FSS office in Yeouido, western Seoul, to celebrate his first anniversary in the role in June. [FSS]

FSS chief meets Chinese counterpart, first in six years

The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) governor met with his Chinese counterpart last week for the first time in six years in a bid to strengthen financial cooperation between the two countries.

2023.9.7

Financial Supervisory Service Gov. Lee Bok-hyun speaks to reporters following an event for small and mid-sized companies at Hana Financial Group’s global campus in Incheon on Aug. 10. [NEWS1]

Financial authorities re-investigate fund scandals

Financial authorities and the prosecution relaunched an investigation into three asset management companies - Lime, Optimus, Discovery - that were at the center of an infamous fund scandal after discovering additional law violations.

2023.8.30

Humanoid robot Ameca created by British robotics company Engineered Arts is displayed at CES 2022 in January 2022. [NEWS1]

Is a 'Samsung Bot' set to be released in coming years?

Samsung Electronics has set its sights on the development of a humanoid robot as the tech company reviews the mid-to-long-term strategy of its robot business. A planning team under the Device eXperience division is developing a business strategy...

2023.8.3

Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot at the Seoul Mobility Show 2023 [SARAH CHEA]

[THINK ENGLISH] 서울모빌리티쇼에 테슬라 휴머노이드 로봇 ‘옵티머스’ 등장 … 중국 이어 세계 2번째

A 173 centimeter, 73 kilogram (160 pound) silver humanoid robot welcomes visitors at the entrance of Tesla's booth at the Seoul Mobility Show on Thursday. Donning a Tesla logo belt, Optimus has a 2.3-kilowatt-hour battery pack at the back which...

2023.4.5

Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot on display at the Seoul Mobility Show, which kicks off on March 31 at Kintex, Gyeonggi [SARAH CHEA]

Tesla brings bots, Xs and Ss to the Seoul Mobility Show

A 173 centimeter, 73 kilogram (160 pound) silver humanoid robot welcomes visitors at the entrance of Tesla's booth at the Seoul Mobility Show on Thursday.

2023.3.30

Optimus Asset Management's office in Gangnam District, eastern Seoul, in 2020. [NEWS1]

Korea's Supreme Court sentences Optimus Asset Management CEO Kim Jae-hyun to 40 years

The Supreme Court of Korea upheld a ruling by the lower courts to sentence Kim Jae-hyun, the CEO of Optimus Asset Management riddled in one of the largest fund fraud schemes in Korea’s history, to 40 years in prison.

2022.7.14