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LG Uplus Unveils Global AI Expansion Plans with Google and AWS LG Uplus has unveiled plans to expand globally with its AI-powered call agent, ixi-O, aiming to generate $300 million (approximately 430 billion won) in revenue by 2028. The South Korean telecom company has partnered with Google to integrate its Gemini AI model into ixi-O, enhancing its ability to analyze, summarize, and provide recommendations while ensuring […] The post LG Uplus Unveils Global AI Expansion Plans with Google and AWS appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/g5drVFkV #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

KT Expands AI Partnership with Microsoft, Unveils New AI Initiatives KT Corp. CEO Kim Young-shub has outlined plans to deepen the company’s AI collaboration with Microsoft, targeting tangible outcomes by the end of the year. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, he highlighted the importance of fast-tracking joint efforts to achieve significant AI progress. KT is set to establish the AI […] The post KT Expands AI Partnership with Microsoft, Unveils New AI Initiatives appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/gkJSKikA #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

Kia Targets Spain’s EV Market with New Lineup and Expansion Strategy South Korean automaker Kia is expanding its presence in Spain, one of Europe’s key car markets, through its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. Having already gained traction with models like the Sportage SUV, Kia now aims to boost market share with a stronger focus on electrification. Spain, the fifth-largest auto market in Europe, recorded 964,763 vehicle […] The post Kia Targets Spain’s EV Market with New Lineup and Expansion Strategy appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/gEQengEJ #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

Samsung Gains Green Light to Acquire Rainbow Robotics, Advancing AI-Driven Automation South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has approved Samsung Electronics’ acquisition of robotics startup Rainbow Robotics, clearing the way for the tech giant’s expansion into advanced automation. The approval, granted on March 5, follows a two-month regulatory review, which concluded that the deal poses no significant risk of monopoly. Samsung initially acquired a 35% stake […] The post Samsung Gains Green Light to Acquire Rainbow Robotics, Advancing AI-Driven Automation appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/ga6W7ZSC #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

AsiaStartUpExpo Q1 2025: A Global Stage for AI Startups to Connect with Investors and Buyers The world of AI startups is set to witness an opportunity as AsiaStartUpExpo Q1 2025 gears up to connect the brightest minds with top-tier investors and corporate buyers. Scheduled for March 19, 2025, this one-day virtual event is being hosted by beSUCCESS Media Group in collaboration with AsiaTechDaily and KoreaTechDesk and is expected to redefine […] The post AsiaStartUpExpo Q1 2025: A Global Stage for AI Startups to Connect with Investors and Buyers appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/gYCjiM_9 #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

HD Hyundai Partners with Palantir, Siemens for Shipyard Automation HD Hyundai is accelerating the digital transformation of its shipyards by integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technology. To address rising ship demand and labor shortages, the company is collaborating with global tech firms such as Palantir Technologies and Siemens to enhance automation and operational efficiency. Executive Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun has reiterated […] The post HD Hyundai Partners with Palantir, Siemens for Shipyard Automation appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/g38zd5Nd #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

Google Renews Bid to Transfer South Korea’s Detailed Map Data Overseas Google has once again requested approval from the South Korean government to transfer the country’s high-precision map data overseas, nine years after its last attempt was denied over security concerns. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the U.S. tech giant applied to the state-run National Geographic Information Institute on February 18, seeking […] The post Google Renews Bid to Transfer South Korea’s Detailed Map Data Overseas appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/gmAwVh-p #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

Kia Expands PBV Strategy with Samsung’s IoT for Smarter Business Operations Kia has joined forces with Samsung Electronics to upgrade the digital capabilities of its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup by incorporating SmartThings Pro, an advanced IoT solution. The companies formalized their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Kia’s 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, highlighting a key milestone in their collaboration. This initiative […] The post Kia Expands PBV Strategy with Samsung’s IoT for Smarter Business Operations appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/g-ZAz-b2 #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

SK Telecom Partners with IonQ to Boost AI with Quantum Computing SK Telecom has formed a strategic partnership with IonQ, a U.S.-based quantum computing firm, to accelerate the integration of quantum technology into artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration will enhance AI performance by leveraging quantum computing’s ability to process vast amounts of data faster and with lower power consumption than traditional systems. Under a memorandum of […] The post SK Telecom Partners with IonQ to Boost AI with Quantum Computing appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/gNwzKKyz #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea

Naver Expands E-Commerce Push with AI-Powered Plus Store App Naver, South Korea’s leading internet company, is set to launch its standalone shopping app, Naver Plus Store, in the first quarter of this year. Previously available through shopping tabs, the app will now function independently, offering a hyper-personalized shopping experience powered by artificial intelligence (AI). At an event held at Naver 1784 in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, […] The post Naver Expands E-Commerce Push with AI-Powered Plus Store App appeared first on KoreaTechToday - Korea's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform . https://lnkd.in/g4RvnFKy #KoreaTech #techindustryinkorea #technewsinkorea