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U.S. company Firefly Aerospace achieves moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

2025/03/04 10:00

U.S. space company Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its uncrewed lunar lander, Blue Ghost, on the moon, becoming the second private company to successfully land on the moon. Blue Ghost, about the size of a compact car and equipped with four legs, carried 10 scientific payloads. It landed in the northeastern region of the moon in the early hours of Sunday, U.S. time. Firefly claims it is the first to achieve a "fully successful" soft landing. Previously, Intuitive Machines landed its Odysseus lander last year, but it touched down at an angle, causing many of its onboard instruments to malfunction.

MWC 2025: What to expect at the world's largest mobile and telecomm event

2025/03/04 10:00

Over in Barcelona, the annual Mobile World Congress is in full swing The 38th edition is all about AI as well as its power that bridges all fields and industries. Lee Soo-jin is there. The world's largest and most influential mobile telecommunications event, the Mobile World Congress, is opening its doors once again. The 2025 edition of the MWC, held every year in Barcelona, kicks off on Monday, local time. The theme for this year's four-day event is "Converge. Connect. Create." emphasizing the event's focus on uniting industry leaders to shape the future of technology. The more than 2-thousand-7-hundred companies from over 2-hundred countries set to attend are expected to draw a record 101-thousand attendees. South Korea's Big Three Telecom companies, SK Telecom, KT Corp., and LG Uplus, will all be participating, with LG Uplus marking its first solo attendance at the event by unveiling AI security solutions. And SK Telecom will feature advanced AI data center technologies, while KT showcases how AI technologies can be integrated into daily life at its "K-Street" pavilion. Chinese mobile companies are also attracting attention, with Xiaomi unveiling its latest flagship Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Huawei, the world's first triple-foldable smartphone. But it's not just the big names that are aiming to make a splash. "At MWC, many cloud service providers and GPU-heavy companies ---our core clients ---are present. We've designed our new technology to seamlessly switch to local processing if an issue arises in the cloud, ensuring no disruptions." This technology further enhances the company's flagship product, Backend.AI, an AI platform software that maximizes GPU utilization for high-performance AI workloads. It's also the only software in Asia officially validated by NVIDIA to run efficiently on DGX systems, or AI supercomputers. Yet another domestic startup, making its MWC debut at the Daejeon Technopark pavilion, is showcasing how it is using AI to enhance brain tumor diagnosis. "Our technology converts 2D MRI scans into 3D, which makes it easier for neurosurgeons to carry out precise and efficient diagnosis." He added that the company hopes to leverage MWC to expand into hospitals worldwide. With participants from tech giants to startups, this year's MWC promises new opportunities and industry collaboration for business growth and global partnerships. Lee Soo-jin, Arirang News.

MWC 2025: What to expect at the world's largest mobile and telecomm event

2025/03/03 18:00

This week is an especially exciting one for the tech world as global tech leaders connect in Barcelona, Spain, for the annual Mobile World Congress, or "MWC," hailed as the world's largest connectivity event. With MWC 2025 powering on today, our Lee Soo-jin, who will be covering the event on the ground, breaks down what to watch out for this year. The world's largest and most influential mobile telecommunications event, the Mobile World Congress, is opening its doors once again. The 2025 edition of the MWC, held every year in Barcelona, kicks off on Monday, local time. The theme for this year's four-day event is "Converge. Connect. Create." emphasizing the event's focus on uniting industry leaders to shape the future of technology. The more than 2-thousand-7-hundred companies from over 2-hundred countries set to attend are expected to draw a record 101-thousand attendees. South Korea's Big Three Telecom companies, SK Telecom, KT Corp., and LG Uplus, will all be participating, with LG Uplus marking its first solo attendance at the event by unveiling AI security solutions. And SK Telecom will feature advanced AI data center technologies, while KT showcases how AI technologies can be integrated into daily life at its "K-Street" pavilion. Chinese mobile companies are also attracting attention, with Xiaomi unveiling its latest flagship Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and Huawei, the world's first triple-foldable smartphone. But it's not just the big names that are aiming to make a splash. "At MWC, many cloud service providers and GPU-heavy companies our core clients are present. We've designed our new technology to seamlessly switch to local processing if an issue arises in the cloud, ensuring no disruptions." This technology further enhances the company's flagship product, Backend.AI, an AI platform software that maximizes GPU utilization for high-performance AI workloads. It's also the only software in Asia officially validated by NVIDIA to run efficiently on DGX systems, or AI supercomputers. Yet another domestic startup, making its MWC debut at the Daejeon Technopark pavilion, is showcasing how it is using AI to enhance brain tumor diagnosis. "Our technology converts 2D MRI scans into 3D, which makes it easier for neurosurgeons to carry out precise and efficient diagnosis." He added that the company hopes to leverage MWC to expand into hospitals worldwide. With participants from tech giants to startups, this year's MWC promises new opportunities and industry collaboration for business growth and global partnerships. Lee Soo-jin, Arirang News.

MWC 2025: What to expect at the world's largest mobile and telecomm event

2025/03/03 12:00

Samsung Electronics' latest Galaxy S25 series hits 1 million domestic sales in fastest time

2025/02/28 17:00

Sales of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series hit one million in 21 days. Company officials point out this is the shortest time frame as compared to the previous record set by the Galaxy Note 10 series which hit the one million mark in 25 days back in 2019. Meanwhile with regard to the reason behind the purchase of this latest series most consumers touched upon the new smartphone's "performance".

[Econ & Biz] The future of remote warfare: DSK 2025 showcases S. Korean military drone technology

2025/02/27 20:00

Korea's southern port city of Busan is hosting an annual drone show, the largest in Asia, celebrating its 10th anniversary. This year, drones for defense took center stage. Our correspondent Moon Hye-ryeon joins us in the studio to share more about the future of that particular technology. Hye-ryeon, tell us about what you saw at Drone Show Korea. As drones become increasingly more autonomous and able to carry out a variety of functions, they're beginning to change the face of future warfare. Let's take a look at some examples. When you think of a drone, what image comes to mind? For many, it's a small, four-propeller device hovering in the air. But what truly defines a drone is not its shape or size—it's the fact that it operates without a pilot on board. This makes drones invaluable across various sectors — a point underscored at Drone Show Korea 2025, Asia's largest drone exhibition. Marking its tenth anniversary this year, the event placed a strong emphasis on the growing role of drones in defense and security, as these unmanned systems become increasingly central to modern warfare. The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have underscored the growing importance of drones in modern warfare, and South Korea is also ramping up its use of drone technology within its military. The Republic of Korea Army showcased surveillance drones designed for reconnaissance missions, while the Republic of Korea Navy unveiled unmanned underwater vehicles capable of navigating restricted and high-risk areas. The Air Force showed its vision for unmanned systems integrated with artificial intelligence, where drones can reduce casualties and address manpower shortages with the country's declining birth rate. "This manned and unmanned combat aircraft system enhances pilot survivability, maximizes operational efficiency, and enables a single aircraft to carry out the missions of six or seven units. As a result, it is considered a game-changer in future warfare. Recognizing its strategic importance, South Korea is investing significant effort and resources into its development." South Korean drones are also gaining popularity around the world — such as in Southeast Asia, as they search for alternatives to cheap Chinese drones with security issues becoming more prominent. This company not only develops surveillance and attack drones for the Korean army but also exports smaller drones to the Philippines where they're used to make the streets safer. Delivery drones that are capable of lifting heavy equipment to high altitudes are also popular overseas, with this company supplying them to film sets in 할리우드 and to the Jordanian Armed Forces. You mentioned that other countries are beginning to look to South Korea for drone technology — can you tell us more about this? Speaking to industry insiders during the event, I found that many Korean drone firms are exporting their products overseas. Rising demand was reflected in South Korea's drone exports, which saw a surge of more than 260 percent last year – according to trade data from the Korea International Trade Association. This comes as the U.S. government seeks to tighten regulations on drone components and technology with the intensifying U.S.-China tech war. "One thing that sets South Korean drones apart is our advanced technology in secure communications. We've developed systems that can block unauthorized signals, prevent external intrusions, and neutralize potential threats. In this area, we're ahead of many other countries." Citing security concerns, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security has warned that China's dominance in the global drone market poses "significant risks," particularly in areas related to data security and potential misuse. In that case, what can be done to foster this growing sector? Despite the growth in exports recorded last year, South Korea's drone industry remains relatively small in the global drone market. Thus far, local governments have taken the lead in regulatory reforms. In July last year, the city of Seongnam established dedicated drone parks and expanded anti-drone countermeasure protections, while the city of Pocheon began administrative procedures to reclaim a former military base to transform it into a hub for drone manufacturing. To foster further growth and expand exports, industry experts stress the need for regulatory reforms and government support, particularly as South Korea's drone sector is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises and startups rather than large conglomerates. Alright, thank you for your report, Hye-ryeon. Thank you for having me.

S. Korean tech giants Samsung and LG Electronics sweep iF Design Award 2025

2025/02/27 17:00

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics dominated this year's iF Design Award one of the most prestigious events in the global design industry. Organized by Germany's International Forum Design since 1953 the award evaluates nine categories including product design packaging and user experience. Samsung won 58 awards including two gold awards for an AI home robot and for a reusable packaging cloth. "Ballie" the robot helps with scheduling and controlling household appliances among other tasks. "Bojagi" is a reusable packaging cloth inspired by traditional Korean wrapping allowing products of different shapes to be wrapped easily. LG won 36 awards including the gold award for the world's first wireless transparent-screen television the "LG Signature OLED T."

Surgical robots precisely assist interventional treatment for cardiovascular diseases

2025/02/25 10:00

Up next we share with you some promising advances in the use of surgical robots in interventional treatment of cardiovascular disease. Cha Yun-kyung tells us more. Researchers have been using a surgical robot, nicknamed a "catheter robot," to perform venous and arterial catheterization for the removal of blood clots. A guide wire is moved through blood vessels, controlled by the robot and overseen by a certified surgeon who can take control using a joystick, to locate and treat blockages in, for example, the carotid arteries. The success rate of treatment using the catheter robot has been 100-percent in clinical trials due to its ' precise control and accuracy, and it also reduces operation times by assisting the surgeon effectively. It also lowers a patient's exposure to radiation by cutting the time needed for real-time X-ray imaging. The robot is currently undergoing further clinical trials before commercialization, after acquiring the New Excellent Technology(NET) certification from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for the first time in Korea's surgical robot industry. "We will start using catheter robots in five designated hospitals from July this year. We can lower the operation time by controlling the robot precisely, 1 millimeter at a time " Surgical robots are being welcomed by patients as they raise the accuracy of surgery and lower the error range. Eyes are on whether catheter robots can be successfully commercialized. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.

Over 2 million hybrid cars registered in S. Korea

2025/02/25 10:00

The number of hybrid cars registered in South Korea has surpassed two million units. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Tuesday as of December 2024 over 482-thousand hybrid vehicles were registered, pushing the cumulative figure above two million. Hybrid cars first appeared in South Korea in 2008, with the number of units reaching one million in 2022. The proportion of eco-friendly vehicles, including electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles, also surpassed ten percent for the first time in 2024.

Surgical robots precisely assist interventional treatment for cardiovascular diseases

2025/02/24 17:00

Up next we share with you some promising advances in the use of surgical robots in interventional treatment of cardiovascular disease. Cha Yun-kyung explains. Researchers have been using a surgical robot, nicknamed a "catheter robot," to perform venous and arterial catheterization for the removal of blood clots. A guide wire is moved through blood vessels, controlled by the robot and overseen by a certified surgeon who can take control using a joystick, to locate and treat blockages in, for example, the carotid arteries. The success rate of treatment using the catheter robot has been 100-percent in clinical trials due to its precise control and accuracy, and it also reduces operation times by assisting the surgeon effectively. It also lowers a patient's exposure to radiation by cutting the time needed for real-time X-ray imaging. The robot is currently undergoing further clinical trials before commercialization, after acquiring the New Excellent Technology(NET) certification from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for the first time in Korea's surgical robot industry. "We will start using catheter robots in five designated hospitals from July this year. We can lower the operation time by controlling the robot precisely, 1 millimeter at a time." Surgical robots are being welcomed by patients as they raise the accuracy of surgery and lower the error range. Eyes are on whether catheter robots can be successfully commercialized. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.

[Features reporter] The sweet story of Korean strawberries

2025/02/24 14:00

What do you have for us today? Here in Korea, it's not the cherry on top. It's the strawberry. This time of year, they're everywhere, piling up in markets, topping off desserts, and filling bakery shelves. But Korean strawberries aren't just a seasonal favorite anymore. They're making their way beyond our tables and into markets around the world. For this week, I looked into the story behind Korean strawberry's success. From cakes and tarts to canapes and salads and even sandwiches, strawberries dominate bakeries and restaurants across Korea this time of year. But their appeal isn't just local. While Southeast Asia has long been a key market, Korean strawberries are now expanding into new regions. Compared to 2021, exports to the Middle East jumped 40 times last year, while U.S. exports increased threefold. "Until the early 2000s, Japanese strawberries dominated exports to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. But in 2002, Korea developed the Maehyang variety, which has firmer flesh, a longer shelf life, and a sweeter taste, ideal for export. That was the turning point." It all started here. "The Strawberry Research Institute in Nonsan City, Chungcheongnam-do Province, about a two-hour drive from Seoul is where Korea's signature strawberry varieties are developed. So far, researchers here have cultivated over a dozen unique varieties." This institute introduced the internationally popular Maehyang and then Seolhyang in 2005, which holds an 80-percent share of the domestic market. It's also home to trending varieties like King's Berry, as large as a fist, and Vita Berry, known for its high vitamin content. Developing new strains is a rigorous process, typically taking five to seven years. "We do it through selective breeding, with a focus on taste and yield. The flavor must stand out to attract consumers, and a high-yield variety ensures stable supply." This commitment has shaped the iconic flavor of Korean strawberries. "Korean strawberries offer a unique sweet-tart balance, which is different to many tropical fruits, for example. They also have a juicy texture and softer bite, which makes them especially popular among international consumers." But the journey doesn't stop here, with researchers working to develop the breakthrough variety. "We're developing new varieties with improved durability for the sake of distribution. At the same time, as climate conditions change, we're also focusing on breeding disease-resistant strawberries." It's a success story that's getting sweeter, and it looks like the best is yet to come. Yoo-jin, while strawberries are in peak season here in Korea, they're typically known as a summer fruit in many other parts of the world. What makes Korea different? That's right. Strawberries used to peak in early summer here as well, around May. But thanks to advancements in farming technology, such as greenhouse cultivation with precise temperature control, farmers can now harvest strawberries even in the cold winter months. What's interesting is that winter strawberries take a little over two months from flowering to harvest, compared to just one to one-and-a-half months for summer varieties. This slower growth at lower temperatures allows the fruit to develop a denser, firmer texture and accumulate more nutrients, resulting in a sweeter, more flavorful berry. And there's also a strategic shift in marketing. With fewer fruit options available in winter, producers began focusing on the colder months to meet consumer demand. That's fascinating. And for our viewers who might want to try some, do you have any recommendations from the many K-strawberry varieties out there? Absolutely. According to the Strawberry Research Institute, Korea has developed around 60 to 70 varieties, though only about 10 are available in the market. For those looking for a classic favorite, researcher Yang, who appeared in my report, recommends Seolhyang, loved for their soft texture and sweetness. A newer variety to look out for is Joy Berry, which was introduced in 2023 They're firmer and even sweeter than Seolhyang. And for something unique, there's Doorihyang, known for its distinctive fragrance. They actually went viral after BTS member Jin posted about them on social media. So many varieties to explore. Thank you Yoo-jin for your report today. My pleasure.

The story behind Korean strawberry's sweet success

2025/02/21 17:00

In Korea it's not the cherry on top. It's the strawberry. And advances in farming technology here have made it possible for us to indulge in them all year round as their popularity also takes them from our tables to those beyond borders. Our Song Yoo-jin has this tasty tale. From cakes and tarts to canapes and salads and even sandwiches, strawberries dominate bakeries and restaurants across Korea this time of year. But their appeal isn't just local. While Southeast Asia has long been a key market, Korean strawberries are now expanding into new regions. Compared to 2021, exports to the Middle East jumped 40 times last year, while U.S. exports increased threefold. "Until the early 2000s, Japanese strawberries dominated exports to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. But in 2002, Korea developed the Maehyang variety, which has firmer flesh, a longer shelf life, and a sweeter taste, ideal for export. That was the turning point." It all started here. "The Strawberry Research Institute in Nonsan City, Chungcheongnam-do Province, about a two-hour drive from Seoul is where Korea's signature strawberry varieties are developed. So far, researchers here have cultivated over a dozen unique varieties." This institute introduced the internationally popular Maehyang and then Seolhyang in 2005, which holds an 80-percent share of the domestic market. It's also home to trending varieties like King's Berry, as large as a fist, and Vita Berry, known for its high vitamin content. Developing new strains is a rigorous process, typically taking five to seven years. "We do it through selective breeding, with a focus on taste and yield. The flavor must stand out to attract consumers, and a high-yield variety ensures stable supply." This commitment has shaped the iconic flavor of Korean strawberries. "Korean strawberries offer a unique sweet-tart balance, which is different to many tropical fruits, for example. They also have a juicy texture and softer bite, which makes them especially popular among international consumers." But the journey doesn't stop here, with researchers working to develop the breakthrough variety. "We're developing new varieties with improved durability for the sake of distribution. At the same time, as climate conditions change, we're also focusing on breeding disease-resistant strawberries." It's a success story that's getting sweeter, and it looks like the best is yet to come. Song Yoo-jin, Arirang News, Nonsan.

S. Korean gov't pledges to develop its own ChatGPT with elite AI task force

2025/02/21 10:00

AI ambitions are heating up globally one being China's introduction of DeepSeek. South Korea is also jumping into the AI race with a goal of developing its very own AI model. Our Moon Hye-ryeon has more. The South Korean government is launching an elite AI task force to develop a world-class large language model like ChatGPT or DeepSeek, aiming to compete with global leaders like the United States and China. "The global AI race is intensifying, but this is our opportunity. Now is the time for the public and private sectors to unite and fast-track South Korea's rise as a top-three AI powerhouse." On Thursday, Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok announced the "AI Computing Infrastructure Expansion Plan" as he hosted the third AI committee meeting, outlining a three-pronged strategy: advancing next-generation AI models, expanding AI computing infrastructure, and accelerating AI-driven transformation. As part of the initiative, the government will establish a "World Best LLM" project, which will bring together top experts and provide high-performance computing resources to develop a world-class LLM within a short time frame. To support AI growth, the government is expanding computing infrastructure, with plans to acquire 18 thousand graphic processing units by next year and increase the use of domestic AI semiconductors in national AI centers by 2030 to 50 percent. One trillion Korean won – around 700 million U.S. dollars – will be committed to AI research to secure core technologies, and a global AI competition will be launched to attract talent. Beyond research, AI will be applied across a wide range of sectors, with the government planning to boost AI adoption among small businesses by 2027. To further encourage AI innovation, the government will offer tax credits for investments in research and development and AI infrastructure. Additionally, incentives will be provided for building AI data centers outside the Seoul metropolitan area, including priority access to power grid evaluations and diversified site options such as port and airport facilities. Acting President Choi stated that the government is committed to making South Korea a global AI powerhouse – and the country has the potential to be one. Moon Hye-ryeon, Arirang News.

S. Korean gov't pledges to develop its own ChatGPT with elite AI task force

2025/02/20 20:00

The country is ramping up its AI ambitions as DeepSeek makes waves across the globe. To this end, a new initiative has been unveiled to develop Korea's very own AI model. Our Moon Hye-ryeon has the details. The South Korean government is launching an elite AI task force to develop a world-class large language model like ChatGPT or DeepSeek, aiming to compete with global leaders like the United States and China. "The global AI race is intensifying, but this is our opportunity. Now is the time for the public and private sectors to unite and fast-track South Korea's rise as a top-three AI powerhouse." On Thursday, Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok announced the "AI Computing Infrastructure Expansion Plan" as he hosted the third AI committee meeting, outlining a three-pronged strategy: advancing next-generation AI models, expanding AI computing infrastructure, and accelerating AI-driven transformation. As part of the initiative, the government will establish a "World Best LLM" project, which will bring together top experts and provide high-performance computing resources to develop a world-class LLM within a short time frame. To support AI growth, the government is expanding computing infrastructure, with plans to acquire 18 thousand graphic processing units by next year and increase the use of domestic AI semiconductors in national AI centers by 2030 to 50 percent. One trillion Korean won – around 700 million U.S. dollars – will be committed to AI research to secure core technologies, and a global AI competition will be launched to attract talent. Beyond research, AI will be applied across a wide range of sectors, with the government planning to boost AI adoption among small businesses by 2027. To further encourage AI innovation, the government will offer tax credits for investments in research and development and AI infrastructure. Additionally, incentives will be provided for building AI data centers outside the Seoul metropolitan area, including priority access to power grid evaluations and diversified site options such as port and airport facilities. Acting President Choi stated that the government is committed to making South Korea a global AI powerhouse – and the country has the potential to be one. Moon Hye-ryeon, Arirang News.

S. Korea to make its own ChatGPT or DeepSeek: Acting President

2025/02/20 17:00

Korea will work to develop its own AI-powered large language model like ChatGPT or DeepSeek. Plans to this end were shared by acting President Choi Sang-mok on this Thursday at the third AI committee meeting aimed at placing Korea among the world's top AI powerhouses. Choi spoke of bringing together a strategic team of highly skilled experts to drive Korea's AI ambitions as substantial research and development funding is set aside for a comprehensive infrastructure that supports all AI-related initiatives. Pointing to Korea's leading position in broadband internet connection across the globe Choi shared optimism about Korea's future AI endeavors.

Top Air Force commander oversees first test flight of S. Korea's KF-21 advanced supersonic fighter

2025/02/19 17:00

The Korean Air Force Chief of Staff took part in the first test flight of the country's homegrown advanced KF-21 supersonic fighter jet known as Boramae earlier today. General Lee Young-su assessed the aircraft's operational capabilities while flying at an altitude of 4-thousand-5-hundred meters over waters off the country's southern coast at a speed of more than one-thousand kilometers per hour. Following the flight he claimed Boramae would stand shoulder to shoulder with world-class fighter jets. South Korea began developing its own jet in 2015 and the first batch is scheduled to be deployed to front line air bases starting next year.

Chinese tech firm Huawei unveils first tri-folding phone

2025/02/19 10:00

Chinese tech giant Huawei unveiled on Tuesday its tri-fold smartphone outside China The Mate XT Ultimate Design is the first phone in the world to feature a dual-hinge system, where the flexible OLED display can expand from a compact 6.4 inches to a tablet-like 10.2 inches when fully unfolded. It operates on Huawei's proprietary software instead of Google services. The Mate XT's starting price point is approximately 3,660 U.S. dollars, and is currently listed for sale in several countries, including Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Pre-orders have reportedly surpassed 6.5 million units.

S. Korean data privacy regulator confirms user data leak from DeepSeek to ByteDance

2025/02/18 20:00

Authorities say Chinese AI application DeepSeek has indeed transferred user data to a third party amid data privacy concerns. Moon Hye-ryeon has details. South Korean data privacy regulators have confirmed that DeepSeek – the Chinese artificial intelligence startup facing controversy over data collection – has shared user data with TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. The Personal Information Protection Commission said on Tuesday that although they were able to confirm the transmission of user data, it has yet to determine the exact nature and amount of data transferred. The PIPC launched an independent investigation into DeepSeek's data collection and processing methods after requesting clarification on the matter from the firm last month, finding that DeepSeek's privacy policy fell short of the requirements listed for service providers in the country's Personal Information Protection Act. "Under South Korean law, transferring personal data overseas or moving it from one country to another requires a legal basis. In this case, while ByteDance does have a headquarters in the U.S., when the PIPC says that user data was sent to ByteDance, it means there was an international data transfer. So the concern is whether DeepSeek complied with South Korea's regulations on cross-border data transfers." The firm acknowledged that it had not fully considered South Korean data protection laws when launching its global service, and took the recommendation of the PIPC to temporarily suspend services in South Korea while necessary modifications are made. This means that no new users can download the app across any domestic app markets such as Apple's App Store and Google Play, but existing users can continue to use it for the time being as the PIPC considers further measures to protect existing users. During the suspension period, the PIPC plans to continue its thorough review of DeepSeek's handling practices. Legislative efforts are also underway to amend the Personal Information Protection Act to reflect AI innovation with this latest development – strengthening enforcement measures for foreign service providers. Experts say that it will be necessary to consider other AI services for legislative changes not just DeepSeek. "Clear discussions on what standards should apply to all the new AI systems that will come out in the future are needed. AI is only going to become more widespread, and for it to provide more personalized services, it's going to need access to more of our personal information." The PIPC also plans to seek stronger international cooperation on AI-related data privacy regulations at the Global Privacy Assembly in Seoul this September. Moon Hye-ryeon, Arirang News.

Gov't, PPP agree to invest more in AI through talent and infrastructure

2025/02/18 20:00

Meanwhile. The government and the ruling People Power Party announced on Tuesday their plan to enhance AI industry competitiveness. This includes actively expanding high-performance GPU and other infrastructure while also implementing measures to support talent development. They also agreed on the need to accelerate the expansion of national AI infrastructure and strengthen the foundation for growth across the AI R&D environment and the overall computing ecosystem. To achieve this, the government and private sector will collaborate to secure 10-thousand high-performance GPUs within this year and launch the National AI Computing Center services ahead of schedule.

Bladder cancer even in early-stage can be detected at home with urine sample

2025/02/18 17:00

Bladder cancer has a relatively higher survival rate IF detected early. Accordingly researchers here have come up with a simple urine test to allow for an early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Cha Yun-kyung has more. Researchers have developed a diagnostic test to detect early-stage bladder cancer, with the data detailing it being published in Nature Biomedical Engineering last November. The researchers took the video of urine samples from patients with bladder cancer and those without, with a smartphone, 30 minutes after putting the sample in a small optical device. For the test, they put the urine samples into small optical devices and added water with a fluorescent material, hydrogel, and oil. The fluorescent material in the water rose to the oil level in samples with bladder cancer cells. On the other hand, the fluorescent material remained at the water level for non-cancerous cells. The key is the hydrogel film that is degraded by bladder cancer-specific enzymes. When these enzymes degrade hydrogel films, the fluorescent material with buoyant properties in the film floats upward. Diagnostic tests for bladder cancer already exist, however, it is hard to detect early-stage cancer. That is because there is too small amount of sample including cancer cells in the urine, and hematuria, which is one of the main symptoms of bladder cancer. Researchers solved this problem by using the separation nature of oil and water. "We found technology to make fluorescent material float on the upper oil level while filtering out impurities in the water level by using double layers of water and oil." Also, they explained that bladder cancer can be detected with only a small amount of cells as cancer-specific enzymes can amplify the fluorescent material through a repeated response. The research team achieved positive results after conducting clinical trials with Korea University College of Medicine, recording 88-percent sensitivity for the diagnosis while a former test was 20-percent. They are planning on commercializing the diagnostic test by establishing a bio-venture company next year. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.

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