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dictionary Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Daemyung Hwang The author is a student at Seoul Beodle Elementary School. As I waited for the bus, I was using my smartphone to watch YouTubers build Lego tanks. “Oh, too bad I didn’t bring those bricks with me,” I thought. “I really want to build that!” When the bus came, I heard the usual loud vrooming sound and a little squeak as it stopped. Without letting my eyes come unglued from the phone, I started to get on the bus.
Samsung sparks hiring drive with 60,000 new jobs over five years
Samsung Group’s plan to hire 60,000 people over the next five years underscores its strategy to secure talent in future growth engines such as semiconductors, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence (AI), while reaffirming its role as the country’s leading youth job creator. The move also signals Samsung’s intention to sustain large-scale recruitment at a time when most major conglomerates have shifted to on-demand hiring.
Korean conglomerates announce unprecedented hiring plans for H2
Seven major conglomerates in South Korea, including Samsung Group, have announced plans to hire a total of 30,000 new employees in the second half of 2025. The initiative aims to alleviate the severe youth unemployment crisis and act as a catalyst for reviving the sluggish Korean economy. Samsung Group announced on Thursday that it will hire 12,000 new employees annually from 2025 to 2029, totaling 60,000 hires, to create high-quality jobs for young people and secure future key talent.
LG reveals Nuriho parts, teases space development goals
LG unveiled the components to be mounted on the Nuri rocket’s fourth and fifth launches, underscoring its growing commitment to future space ventures. The company introduced its first space demonstration project co-developed with domestic startup Unmanned Exploration Laboratory, South Korea’s sole lunar rover developer, on Wednesday at LG Science Park in Magok, Seoul, during its “Superstart Day 2025” startup showcase.
LG Electronics revives voluntary retirement after 2 years
LG Electronics has reintroduced a voluntary retirement program after a two-year hiatus, targeting employees aged 50 and above as well as low performers. The company said on Wednesday that it will expand the scheme - previously conducted only within its TV-focused Media & Entertainment Solutions (MS) division - across all business units. Employees who opt in will receive up to three years of salary and two years of tuition support for their children.
Global scholars share insights at Samsung AI Forum
Samsung Electronics Co. is developing foundational technologies that apply artificial intelligence (AI) across diverse fields of work, enabling people to use AI easily and quickly anytime, anywhere, according to Jun Young-hyun, vice chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) at Samsung Electronics Co. Jun expressed his expectations for an AI-driven transformation of the semiconductor industry on the first day of the Samsung AI Forum 2025, which took place on Monday at The Universe SE in...
Hyundai debuts Ioniq compact EV at IAA Mobility
Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled its first compact electric vehicle (EV) under the Ioniq brand for the European market, as it aims to expand its presence by leveraging tariff advantages over Chinese automakers. The company introduced the Concept Three at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, marking its first appearance at the event in four years.
Korean firms halt U.S. trips after mass worker arrests in Georgia
Major South Korean companies have suspended all business trips to the United States following the mass arrest of Korean employees by U.S. immigration authorities. Industry sources said on Sunday that Hyundai Motor Co. instructed employees who were scheduled for travel to the United States to cancel their plans. LG Energy Solution Ltd.
Samsung Electronics resumes construction of Pyeongtaek Plant 5
Samsung Electronics Co. is moving quickly to resume construction of its Pyeongtaek Plant 5 in preparation for growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. According to industry sources on Sunday, Samsung Electronics has recently begun preparatory construction work at the Plant 5 site in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.
Sk Hynix introduces high-NA EUV tool
SK hynix introduced next-generation semiconductor production equipment that is capable of achieving up to three times higher integration density than existing tools. The company said on Wednesday that it brought in a high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet (high-NA EUV) lithography machine to its M16 fab in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.
LG to build HVAC R&D center in Changwon
LG Electronics will build a next-generation heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) research hub in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, as part of efforts to expand in the global HVAC market. The company said on Wednesday that it signed an agreement with Changwon National University to build an advanced research center dedicated to HVAC technologies.
LG Electronics, U.K.’s Octopus partner up for AI-driven heat pump push
LG Electronics has joined forces with the United Kingdom’s largest power supplier to accelerate the rollout of heat pump heating and cooling systems across Europe. The company said on Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Octopus Energy on August 28th, 2025, at the British firm’s London headquarters to pursue strategic collaboration in cleantech.
Samsung expands AI subscription service with unlimited repairs
Samsung Electronics Co. has relaunched its home appliance subscription service, AI Subscription Club, with new features and more flexible payment options. The company said on Monday that the revamped service strengthens customer care and offers broader payment methods. First introduced last year, AI Subscription Club allows consumers to access Samsung’s latest AI-powered appliances through affordable subscription plans. A newly added Blue Pass package offers five types of services.
U.S tightens chip restrictions on Korean companies
The United States, which has been containing China’s semiconductor industry, is sparking controversy over “double standards” by adopting a lenient stance toward the China-bound exports of U.S. companies such as Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), while tightening restrictions specifically on South Korean companies Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc.
Samsung, SK Hynix take hit as U.S. tightens China equipment rules
Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. are set to take a direct hit from Washington’s decision to tighten restrictions on shipments of U.S.-made semiconductor equipment to China, where both companies operate key production bases. According to the Federal Register on Friday (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce will abolish the broad license that allowed global chipmakers including Samsung, SK hynix, and Intel Corp.
Hyundai Motor expands partnership with Nvidia for AI applications
Hyundai Motor Group is strengthening its partnership with Nvidia Corp. and expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in mobility product development. Nvidia announced Thursday that Hyundai Motor Group, The Walt Disney Co., Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), Hitachi Ltd., Eli Lilly and Co., SAP SE, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are among the companies adopting its RTX Pro servers.
Companies unveil innovative AI utilization technologies at conference
South Korean companies showcased their latest technologies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) at the 27th Korean Academic Society of Business Administration (KASBA) Convergence Conference held in Ulsan on Tuesday. The conference – held under the theme of “Value-up Management Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” was joined by companies seeking to unveil ways to utilize AI.
KASBA conference focuses on AI management innovation
South Korean scholars and business leaders gathered in Ulsan this week to explore management innovation in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Labor unions cited as biggest obstacle to AI adoption in Korea: Survey
Labor unions are the biggest obstacle to the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Korea, a survey showed on Sunday. Maeil Business Newspaper and the Korean Academic Society of Business Administration (KASBA) released the results of a survey ahead of the 27th KASBA convergence conference that will take place in Ulsan for three days from Monday.
SK hynix CEO pledges regular bonuses amid labor dispute
SK hynix Inc.’s head pledged to ensure that employees receive performance-based bonuses on a regular basis, addressing concerns that have fueled recent labor-management tensions. Speaking at an internal communication event, “The Communication,” on Tuesday, SK hynix Chief Executive Officer and President Kwak Noh-Jung drew on the company’s past to frame his message.
Samsung’s Taylor fab draws attention from global big tech
Samsung Electronics Co.’s advanced foundry plant that is currently under construction in Taylor, Texas, is attracting strong interest from big global tech companies. Industry sources said Friday the project is more than 90 percent complete and is scheduled to begin full-scale mass production in early 2026. The $37 billion plant, often referred to as the “Taylor fab,” will be Samsung’s second foundry in the United States.
LG Electronics continues supporting vocational training in Ethiopia, Cambodia
LG Electronics is continuing its efforts to help young people achieve economic independence by providing vocational training in countries including Ethiopia and Cambodia. In partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ethiopian government, LG announced on Monday that it held the ninth graduation ceremony at the “LG-KOICA Hope Vocational School” in Ethiopia on August 9th, 2025 (local time), producing 70 new graduates.
Samsung forms AI–humanoid unit to secure future tech lead - 매일경제 영문뉴스 펄스(Pulse)
Samsung Electronics Co. has launched a dedicated task force to fast-track innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics, as part of its broader strategy to expand its AI ecosystem and strengthen its leadership in next-generation technologies. The company announced on Monday the formation of Inno X Lab, a new organization within its Device eXperience (DX) division that will oversee major strategic projects.
LG’s AI model EXAONE 4.0 ranks 11th globally
LG Group’s artificial intelligence (AI) model has been recognized among the world’s best by a leading global evaluation agency. LG AI Research announced Wednesday that its AI model EXAONE 4.0 ranked 11th globally—and No. 1 among South Korean models—in the latest Intelligence Index by global AI performance analysis firm Artificial Analysis. EXAONE 4.0 earned a composite score in the 64-point range, tying for 11th place with Claude 4 Opus, the flagship model from U.S.-based Anthropic PBC.
Samsung chief’s U.S. trip raises expectations for large-scale investments
Jay Y. Lee, executive chairman of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co., made a surprise trip to the United States on Tuesday, ahead of the August 1 deadline for U.S.-Korea tariff negotiations. The visit is raising speculation that Lee may unveil a major investment plan aimed at boosting Korea’s bargaining power in the final stages of bilateral trade negotiations.
Samsung secures $16.5 bn semiconductor foundry deal from Tesla
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. will manufacture Tesla Inc.’s next-generation autonomous driving chips at its new U.S. semiconductor plant in Taylor Texas. Tesla Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk announced on Monday that his company signed a $16.5 billion semiconductor foundry supply contract with Samsung Electronics.
Samsung TVs, monitors earn EU RED certification for security, safety
Samsung Electronics announced on Sunday that its entire lineup of 2025 TVs and monitors intended for export to Europe was certified under the European Union’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) from German testing and certification body TÜV SÜD. The RED outlines EU regulations related to health and safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and the efficient use of radio frequencies. The directive was amended in 2022 to include provisions on network security and personal data protection.
Supreme Court finalizes acquittal of Samsung chief in 2015 merger case
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee broke free from his “judicial shackles” after a decade spent fighting allegations of corporate wrongdoing. The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized the not-guilty verdict for Lee on charges related to unfair merger practices and accounting fraud.
LG unveils EXAONE 4.0, Korea’s first high-performance hybrid AI
LG Group has developed a hybrid artificial intelligence (AI) that combines a large language model (LLM) with an inference AI model capable of independently formulating and verifying hypotheses. LG AI Research unveiled South Korea’s first hybrid AI model, EXAONE 4.0, on Tuesday. The model comprising two models with 32 billion (32B) and 1.2 billion (1.2B) parameters, similar to synapses in the human brain.
Samsung chairman explores AI, semiconductor at conference
The Samsung Electronics chairman is holding high-level meetings with global tech executives at an annual media finance conference hosted and funded by private investment firm Allen & Company, as he seeks to strengthen the tech firm’s position in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and global supply chains amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Jay Y.
LG aims for $736 mn in chiller sales within two years
LG Electronics Inc. is ramping up investments in cooling solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, aiming to dominate a market driven by the growing need to manage heat from servers and networking equipment. At a press briefing held Tuesday at LG Science Park in Gangseo District, western Seoul, the company announced plans to more than triple orders for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions this year.
LG Electronics’ Q2 OP down 46.6% amid U.S. tariffs, weak demand
LG Electronics Inc. saw its operating profit for the second quarter plunge by nearly 47 percent due to weak global demand and U.S. tariff measures. LG Electronics announced on Monday that its operating profit stood at 639.1 billion won ($464.6 million) in the April-June period, down 46.6 percent from the same period a year ago. Revenue reached 20.7 trillion won, down 4.4 percent during the same period.
SK hynix’s tax payment soars 42-fold amid HBM boom
South Korean memory chipmaker SK hynix Inc. saw its tax payment surged a staggering 42-fold in 2024 compared to the previous year on the back of its record-breaking performance. According to the company’s “Sustainability Report” disclosed on Friday, its total “indirect economic contribution” - a metric measuring the value indirectly contributed to the economy via business activities - totaled 11.99 trillion won ($8.87 billion) in 2024, a 142 percent increase from 4.96 trillion won a year earlier.
LG Electronics tests eco-friendly ‘Mineral Wash’
LG Electronics will explore the potential of an eco-friendly laundry detergent ingredient made using glass in collaboration with water industry partners. The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Water Cluster and the Korea Water Forum on Thursday for a pilot project focused on low carbon “Mineral Wash” that aims to achieve Water Positive goals. The agreement was signed at the Korea Water Cluster business center in Daegu.
LG Innotek develops copper post technology for chip substrates
LG Innotek Co., an information technology component unit of South Korea’s LG Group, has successfully developed a groundbreaking technology that can significantly reduce the thickness of mobile devices such as smartphones. LG Innotek announced on Wednesday that it has developed the world’s first copper post technology for mobile semiconductor substrates and has successfully applied it to mass production.
Samsung youth tech training program surpasses 10,000 graduates
Samsung Group’s software (SW) and artificial intelligence (AI) education program, designed to help young people secure quality jobs, has surpassed 10,000 graduates. The company held a graduation ceremony for the 12th class of the Samsung Software and AI Academy for Youth (SSAFY) at its campus in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. SSAFY is a one-year program that recruits participants annually and offers intensive education in software and AI.
LG Electronics expands global footprint in sports signage market
LG Electronics Inc. is bolstering its presence in the global sports signage sector with a major new project in Spain. The company announced on Sunday that it will supply 1,700 square meters of digital signage to Roig Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena in Valencia, Spain, which is expected to open in September 2025.
Samsung to supply OLED displays for Apple’s first foldable iPhone
Samsung Group’s display-making unit Samsung Display Co. will supply its organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for Apple Inc.’s first foldable iPhone, which is expected to hit the market in 2026. According to sources from the mobile industry on Thursday, the South Korean company will supply its latest OLED panels for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
LG Display pushes OLED dominance with reshoring strategy
LG Display Co. aims to take the lead in the global organic light-emitting diode (OLED) market via a reshoring strategy, backed by a major investment in next-generation OLED production in South Korea.
LG Display to invest $900 mn in next-gen OLED facilities in Korea
LG Display Co. will invest 1.26 trillion won ($911 million) to upgrade domestic production facilities with next-generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology, decision that its board of directors approved on Tuesday. The investment is aimed at proactively addressing the growing global demand for OLED displays and strengthening the company’s technological competitiveness in the OLED sector, with the goal of securing leadership in the global display market.
Samsung Electronics to invest $10 mn in U.S. robotics startup
Samsung Electronics Co. will invest $10 million in U.S.-based robotics software startup Skild AI Inc. in a strategic move to bolster its capabilities in humanoid robotics. Bloomberg reported on Thursday that the investment will be part of the startup’s Series B funding round, which values the startup at $4.5 billion, and that Samsung Electronics will take minority stake in Skild AI as part of the round.
Global automakers change tactics under U.S. tariffs
Amid sustained U.S. tariffs on imported cars and parts, global automakers are beginning to shift their strategies by expanding local production and weighing price increases.
GM Korea reignites exit concerns with discussions on asset sale
GM Korea Co. has launched discussions on measures to improve profitability, including the sale of assets. “We plan to begin consultations with stakeholders on ways to ensure financial sustainability amid the rapidly changing industrial and global business environment,” the company said on Wednesday.
Korea’s auto, auto parts exports to plunge 11.4% in H2: Report
South Korea’s exports of automobiles and related parts are projected to plunge by more than 10 percent in the second half of this year due to the impact of the United States’ tariff measures. According to a report released by the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET) on Tuesday, the country’s outbound shipments of automobile and auto parts are projected to decline by 4.9 percent in the first half of this year and by 11.4 percent in the second half.
Hyundai Motor Group creates $91 mn startup investment fund
South Korean auto conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group has launched a new fund that invests in promising startups in future growth sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and hydrogen. The initiative aims to overcome the limits of in-house research and development (R&D) and gain new business ideas through collaboration with startups. Hyundai Motor Group announced on Monday that it held a founding general meeting for the ZER01NE Fund III on Wednesday in Seoul.
Korea falls behind as U.S., China scale robotaxis
As robotaxi services continue to scale in the United States and China, South Korea is lagging in the global autonomous driving race due to restrictive regulations and limited testing environments. Google’s autonomous vehicle unit Waymo announced last week that it topped 10 million paid robotaxi rides across cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin. The company is currently completing more than 250,000 paid rides weekly.
Hyundai, Kia team up with Walkerhill to pilot mobility tech
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. are launching a new initiative with Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts to test and demonstrate future mobility services in everyday settings. The two automakers signed a memorandum of understanding with Walkerhill on Tuesday at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin District, aiming to transform the venue into a mobility-friendly hotel.
Kumho Tire likely to relocate fire-damaged Gwangju plant
The fire at Kumho Tire Co.’s Plant 2 in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, which began Saturday, was largely extinguished by Monday, with only residual flames remaining. Based on similar past cases, industry insiders expected the company may demolish the damaged facility and construct a new plant at a new location. Local fire authorities said Monday that more than 50 percent of the residual flames had been extinguished.
Hyundai Rotem wins $300 mn driverless train deal in Taiwan
Hyundai Rotem Co. has secured a driverless train contract worth about 420 billion won ($300 million) in Taiwan. The company announced on Thursday that it signed the final contract for the Taichung Blue Line electric train project, commissioned by the Rapid Transit System Bureau of Taichung City Government. The driverless trains will feature advanced safety systems, including front collision avoidance technology using light detection and ranging (LiDAR), cameras, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Hyundai accelerates hydrogen push in U.S. with new truck
Hyundai Motor Co. is accelerating its hydrogen business in North America with a new hydrogen-powered truck and plans to establish a major refueling hub in the United States. The South Korean automaker on Monday introduced the XCIENT Fuel Cell at the 2025 ACT Expo, a clean transportation exhibition held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. The model is a revamped version of its hydrogen electric truck tailored for the North American market.
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