South Korea stories

Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge
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Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.

Alibaba Cloud to open second data centre in South Korea by 2025
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Alibaba Cloud will open its second South Korean data centre by June 2025 to boost AI and cloud services amid rising local demand.

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
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The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.

Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
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Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.

Bitsensing & IKIO partner to bring AI traffic tech to India
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Bitsensing and IKIO Technologies have teamed up to introduce AI-powered traffic monitoring on key Indian expressways, starting with a pilot on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor.

Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.

APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
Fri, 30th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.

LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
Thu, 29th May 2025
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personalisation
LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.

Suprema renews ISO certifications to boost data protection
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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cloud security
Suprema has renewed its ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and 27701 certifications, reinforcing its commitment to data security amid evolving digital threats.

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Tue, 20th May 2025
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financial systems
New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

Trymax reaches 500th Asian installation amid chip demand surge
Tue, 20th May 2025
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Trymax Semiconductor Equipment hits 500th installation in Asia, driven by soaring chip demand in EVs, AI, and 5G across the region’s booming markets.

Suprema launches cloud-based biometric access platform
Tue, 13th May 2025
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physical security
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personal computing devices
Suprema launches BioStar Air, a cloud-based biometric access control system designed for easy, scalable management across multiple sites with native biometric support.

Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws
Thu, 8th May 2025
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financial systems
Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.

AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
Tue, 6th May 2025
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AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

Vantiq, Etevers & Jeonju University drive AI for public safety
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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genai
Vantiq, Etevers and Jeonju University partner to deploy AI-driven public safety systems across South Korea's Jeollabuk-do region, enhancing safety and innovation.

LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG Electronics secured 35 awards at the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, including Best of the Best for its wireless transparent OLED T TV.

Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Vantiq partners with Etevers to expand real-time AI systems in South Korea's healthcare and government sectors, boosting digital transformation efforts.

APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data protection
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Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.