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➀ The selection method for Korea’s next-generation destroyer (KDDX) project, valued at 7.8 trillion KRW (~$5.8 billion USD), is expected to be finalized in November 2025, ending a two-year delay. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (basic design contractor) and Hanwha Ocean (concept design contractor) are competing between a sole-source contract or joint development model.

➁ The sole-source contract favors HD Hyundai for technical consistency, while joint development proposes dual participation in detailed design and simultaneous shipbuilding to accelerate deployment. However, joint development risks complexity, unclear accountability, and potential delays.

➂ Industry observers anticipate controversy regardless of the decision, as both models have distinct pros and cons. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) faces pressure to balance expertise, timelines, and political demands.

➀ Samsung Electronics was named the 'Most Loved Home Appliance Brand' in the 2025 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards in Australia, based on a survey of over 60,000 consumers evaluating product innovation, performance, reliability, and usability;

➁ The company scored highly for its AI-driven personalized features, energy efficiency, and seamless connectivity within the SmartThings ecosystem;

➂ Samsung also won 26 'Best' and 13 'Excellent' awards across categories like TVs, refrigerators, and washers, while its Neo QLED 8K TV and Bespoke AI Combo Washer-Dryer previously earned design accolades.

➀ LG Electronics hosted the 'Future 2030 Summit' with KAIST and KRISS to strengthen leadership in 6G, AI, quantum, and space technologies;

➁ The event showcased advanced solutions like 6G FDR, P5G-based smart factory robotics control, and satellite-enabled voice communication for remote areas;

➂ LG is accelerating R&D in humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, and space technology, including a communication module for Korea's 2026 Nuri rocket launch.

➀ The global AI wave is driving a 'golden decade' for the PCB industry, accelerating its integration with advanced semiconductor sectors.

➁ Trade sanctions reflect competition between major powers, with the US government and corporate moves to pursue 'Out of Taiwan' production criticized.

➂ The global PCB market is projected to reach US$100 billion by 2026, driven by AI server, data center, and high-speed networking demand.

➀ Amazon's Project Kuiper may soon be introduced in Taiwan, with Far EasTone Telecom holding an early advantage due to its control of 28 GHz spectrum bands compatible with Kuiper's technology.

➁ Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Alex C. C. Chien confirmed the company's active pursuit of the Kuiper partnership and questioned the legality of using 28 GHz frequencies for satellite communications.

➂ Chunghwa Telecom is also seeking to participate in the Taiwan Space Agency's indigenous satellite program, aiming to play a larger role in the satellite supply chain.

➀ Amid the AI era and geopolitical influence, Taiwan's semiconductor industry remains a global hub.

➁ TSIA's chairman and TSMC's senior vice president discuss strategies to strengthen Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain.

➂ Expansion domestically and bringing in foreign companies are the two main strategies outlined.

➀ Intel Corporation dispels speculation about discontinuing its 14A process technology;

➁ Affirms the importance of 14A node development for its long-term manufacturing strategy;

➂ Strengthens partnership with Nvidia, aiming for further collaboration in technology development.

➃ Intel's progress on 14A is supported by the recruitment of specialized engineering talent in process technology;

➄ Intel's renewed focus on 14A reflects its improving financial position and broader effort to rebuild execution credibility;

➅ Intel continues to advance its 18A process technology, which anchors its next-generation product lineup;

➆ Intel and Nvidia are jointly defining a new platform, codenamed Crescent Island, for advanced artificial intelligence inference workloads;

➇ The collaboration with Nvidia represents incremental growth potential for Intel, opening new revenue streams without overlapping existing business segments;

➈ Intel's financial strategy remains disciplined, with a focus on verified customer demand and return potential.

➀ S-Oil donates 10 million KRW (approximately $7,240) to the 16th Seoul Social Welfare Walking Event organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Social Welfare Council, continuing its sponsorship since 2014;

➁ The event, scheduled for October 28 at Ttukseom Hangang Park, aims to foster unity among welfare workers and public engagement, with around 1,000 participants expected;

➂ Activities include a walking course, experience booths, and an opening ceremony, emphasizing community growth and philanthropic practices.

➀ The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Statistics Department conducted the 'Overseas Production Real Situation Survey' for export orders since 2011, surveying 2,804 companies with a response rate of 99% in 2024.

➁ The domestic production ratio of orders from overseas reached 51.4%, with China's production ratio at 33.1% and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at 9.2%.

➂ The self-production ratio of export orders increased to 82.7%, with 'cooperation with customer requirements' as the primary reason for overseas production.

➀ NVIDIA introduces a high-speed 800G OSFP to 2x 400G QSFP112 passive splitter DAC cable, designed for connecting its SN5610 switches and ConnectX-8 NICs;

➁ The cable utilizes 112G PAM4 signaling and splits an 800G port into two 400G ports, supporting next-gen networking demands;

➂ Highlights the evolving complexity of 400G/800G connectivity standards, including OSFP and QSFP112 connector variations for high-performance computing environments.

➀ OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas AI browser has been jailbroken within a week of its release.

➁ The security exploit is due to 'prompt injection', where unwanted prompts can trick the AI into performing unwanted tasks.

➂ Experts warn about the security risks posed by these browsers, as any exploit of the AI can become a browser-wide exploit.

➀ Microsoft is testing a new Teams feature that can automatically update a user's work location based on the Wi-Fi network they are connected to.

➁ The feature is intended to reduce confusion in the workplace by helping colleagues identify who is on-site or remote.

➂ The feature will be off by default, and tenant admins will have the privilege of deciding whether to enable location reporting and require end-user opt-in.

➀ Microsoft announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be a multi-platform release, including PlayStation 5;

➁ This marks the first time since 2001 that a major Xbox exclusive has been ported to a PlayStation console;

➂ The game is rumored to be based on Halo Reach, with Unreal Engine 5 visuals and features from later games.

➀ Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip6 (512GB) is on sale for $549.99 at Woot, 55% off MSRP.

➁ The Fire HD 8 (2018, 8th Gen) is available for $29.99 at Woot, $24.99 after coupon.

➂ The tablet features an 8-inch HD display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage.

➀ A massive scam center, 'KK Park', operates along the Moei River in Myanmar, resembling a Silicon Valley tech park but involved in transnational fraud and human trafficking.

➁ Since the military coup in 2021, the number of scam centers in Myanmar's border regions has increased from 11 to 27.

➂ Victims report harsh conditions, including electric shocks and torture, if they fail to meet their fraudulent performance targets.

➀ The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on nine individuals linked to the Shwe Kokko scam hub in Myanmar.

➁ The sanctions aim to disrupt the ability of criminal groups to conduct large-scale fraud, forced labor, physical abuse, and theft of Americans' savings.

➂ According to OFAC, the scam centers have caused over $10 billion in losses to Americans in 2024.

➀ The KK Park in Northern Myanmar is notorious for its involvement in fraud, smuggling, and torture, with rumors of organ trafficking.

➁ The KK Park has experienced rapid expansion, with Phase I completed between late 2019 and mid-2021, and Phase II, known as 'Dongfeng', currently under construction.

➂ Shwe Kokko, a city with casinos, hotels, KTVs, and fraud areas, is considered a fraud trading ground controlled by the BGF.

➀ Cambodian crime boss Chen Zhi, head of Prince Holding Group, and his associates are accused of setting up a family office in Singapore for tax evasion, while also networking with state-backed firms like Temasek Holdings.

➁ Chen Zhi and his team were sanctioned by the US for their involvement in a cryptocurrency-laundered investment scam.

➂ Singapore is investigating potential financial regulation breaches by the group, including DW Capital Holdings Pte and Canopy Sands Development Co.

➃ The scandal has raised concerns about Singapore's role in facilitating criminal activities in the region.

➀ Chen Zhi, a Chinese businessman, is alleged to be behind a major cybercrime operation in Cambodia, with connections to Hong Kong business entities.

➁ The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 11 Hong Kong companies linked to Chen, who is also the CEO and chairman of the Cambodian conglomerate Prince Holding Group.

➂ Prince Group Holdings, one of the sanctioned entities, operates an office in Hong Kong, and its parent company is registered in the British Virgin Islands.