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➀ Researchers at the Technical University of Ulm (THU) developed CleanScreen, a UV-LED system integrated into touchscreens to automatically disinfect surfaces after each use, achieving 99.9% germ reduction in seconds;

➀ The system, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, uses UVC and Far-UVC light (200-450 nm) and targets high-traffic public areas like hospitals and ATMs to enhance hygiene standards;

➂ The project received the UVLaunch Award from IUVA and the Senetics Innovation Award (2nd place) in healthcare, validating its potential for real-world applications.

➀ TSMC's September 2025 revenue reached $10.3 billion, a 31.4% year-on-year increase, though declining 1.4% month-on-month;

➁ Q3 2025 revenue totaled $32.47 billion, up 30% year-on-year;

➂ January-September 2025 cumulative revenue rose 36.4% year-on-year to $90.33 billion.

➀ Sateliot and Nordic Semiconductor demonstrated a 5G IoT transmission via LEO satellites using an unmodified commercial cellular IoT module (nRF9151), replicating terrestrial roaming experiences;

➁ The collaboration enabled connectivity through Sateliot’s satellite constellation to Nordic’s cloud platform, addressing the global gap in terrestrial cellular coverage for IoT applications;

➂ Sateliot, backed by €70 million funding, aims to deploy a 5G-IoT satellite network for cost-effective, universal connectivity across industries like agriculture, energy, and defense.

➀ Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-yeon emphasized the goal of becoming a global leader on its 73rd anniversary, urging subsidiaries to leverage expertise from shipbuilding and defense sectors to expand globally;

➁ He stressed securing core technologies in defense (e.g., AI-based unmanned sensors), renewable energy, and aerospace to ensure future competitiveness, highlighting the need for bold innovation and risk-taking;

➂ Hanwha’s market cap surged to 127.07 trillion KRW (~$103.3 billion USD) as of September 2025, tripling from early 2025, with Kim underscoring operational safety and long-term vision for the group’s centennial.

➀ Five South Korean universities, including Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Korea University of Technology, held the 5th Semiconductor Materials·Parts·Equipment Innovation Convergence College Project committee meeting to enhance semiconductor education and industry collaboration;

➁ Key discussions included curriculum development (e.g., new micro-degree programs), budget adjustments, and multimedia content reviews to improve educational quality and operational efficiency;

➂ The project, supported by the Ministry of Education and National Research Foundation, aims to foster convergent talent for the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry and establish a demand-driven educational ecosystem.

➀ Choi Chang-gol, honorary chairman of Korea Zinc, passed away at 84, leaving a legacy as a pioneer in revitalizing the non-ferrous metals industry and transforming Korea Zinc into a global leader in integrated smelting;

➀ In the 1970s, he spearheaded the construction of the Onsan Smelter, securing critical funding from domestic and international institutions like the IFC, which laid the foundation for the company’s expansion;

➂ He championed innovative smelting technologies, such as the DRS process, establishing Korea Zinc’s unique competitiveness and driving its rise as a cornerstone of Korea’s industrial and global supply chain.

➀ Global digital trade has tripled from $539.1 billion in 2010 to $1.62 trillion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud services, despite stark regulatory divides among major economies;

➁ South Korea's regulatory stance positions it between open economies (US, Japan) and restrictive ones (EU, China), as shown by OECD's DSTRI index;

➂ Experts recommend South Korea lead international standardization efforts, balance openness with technological sovereignty, and establish itself as a trusted digital trade partner.

➀ KEA will host the '2025 2nd Overseas Technology Regulation Briefing' on October 22 in Seoul, focusing on adapting to global regulatory shifts in the electronics industry driven by digital acceleration;

➁ The event includes five sessions: AI policy changes, cybersecurity integration trends, data sovereignty implications, legal liabilities for software-related product incidents, and Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations;

➂ KEA emphasizes proactive regulatory strategies as essential for navigating the evolving digital landscape.

➀ Lenovo will release its first AI workstation "ThinkStation PGX" in Q4 2025, equipped with NVIDIA's Grace Blackwell Superchip, targeting AI developers and researchers;

➁ The workstation delivers 1 petaflop AI performance with 128GB unified memory, capable of handling up to 200B-parameter AI models (405B with dual units), rivaling clusters of high-end gaming PCs;

➂ Enables on-premise AI development without cloud dependency, reducing training time from weeks to hours while cutting infrastructure costs and enhancing data security.

➀ The EU announced plans to reduce steel import quotas by 47% (from 30.53 million tons to 18.3 million tons) and raise tariffs from 25% to 50% for excess volumes, mirroring U.S. trade barriers, threatening South Korea’s steel exports; Korea’s 2023 exports to the EU totaled $4.48 billion (≈6.28 trillion KRW), surpassing U.S.-bound exports ($4.35 billion).

➁ The bipartisan "K-Steel Act," aimed at supporting carbon-neutral green steel and countering unfair trade practices, remains stalled in parliamentary committees due to political conflicts, delaying critical industry support.

➂ The South Korean government plans to unveil measures this month, including a new export guarantee scheme worth 400 billion KRW (~$285 million at 1,400 KRW/USD), to bolster the steel sector amid mounting global protectionism.

➀ The memoir 'A Mole Flew to the Sky' by late Sambo Computer Honorary Chairman Lee Yong-tae details the 1987 launch of South Korea's first national administrative network, a landmark project that pioneered the country's e-government era and IT revolution;

➁ Co-authored by key project leaders, the book reveals challenges overcome, including UNIX adoption, domestic mainframe development, and system standardization, which unified IT infrastructure across government agencies;

➂ The employment referral system implementation eliminated regional barriers for job seekers, exemplifying Lee's visionary leadership in transforming administrative efficiency through technology.

➀ The approaching end of Windows 10 support has led to a surge in PC purchases, with IDC Research reporting a 9.4% year-over-year increase in PC shipments to 75.8 million units in the third quarter of 2025. Lenovo has emerged as the biggest beneficiary in the rush to avoid being left behind by Microsoft.

➁ Windows 10 will enter semi-retirement on October 14, 2025, with no further technical support or free software updates. Microsoft has mostly held firm to this decision, despite calls to keep Windows 10 rolling.

➂ Lenovo has grown its market share from 23.8% to 25.5%, accounting for just over a quarter of all PCs.