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February 26
- S-OIL Donates 200 Million KRW to Support Performing Arts
➀ S-OIL has donated 200 million KRW (approximately $154,000) to support performing arts through the Korea Culture and Arts Committee for Art Lobby Company as part of their 2025 Culture and Arts Sharing Campaign.
➁ The company has been running a cultural sponsorship program since 2011, hosting 141 free performances at their headquarters' lobby and auditorium, inviting around 40,000 employees and local residents.
➂ S-OIL plans to continue supporting local cultural welfare and the creative activities of artists, aiming to be a strong supporter of the community.
- SK Sugarliders Win Top Award in Sports Value Category at Korean Sports Awards
➀ SK Sugarliders, a women's handball team under SK Innovation, won the top award in the Sports Value category at the Korean Sports Awards for their contributions to handball普及 and community development.
➁ The team was recognized for their ESG activities, including charity work, human rights activities, and support for people with developmental disabilities.
➂ Since its foundation in 2012, the SK Sugarliders have been involved in various social contribution activities, such as operating handball classes for youth and running programs to support people with developmental disabilities.
- Advantest Korea CEO Cha Jae-hyeok Named 'Most Respected CEO in Korea'
➀ Cha Jae-hyeok, CEO of Advantest Korea, was named 'Most Respected CEO in Korea' at the 23rd '100 Best Companies to Work for in Korea' awards ceremony.
➁ The award, based on the Trust Index where employees evaluate five criteria including belief, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie, underscores Advantest Korea's commitment to fostering a healthy corporate culture.
➂ The company has also received 'Global ESG Human Rights Management Certification' and 'GPTW Pioneer' awards, reflecting its dedication to employee satisfaction and sustainable management.
- Italian Government Moves to Dismiss STMicro CEO Due to Poor Performance
➀ The Italian government is moving to dismiss the CEO of STMicroelectronics, Jean-Marc Chery, due to poor performance.
➁ STMicro, a Franco-Italian semiconductor company, has seen a 23.2% year-over-year decline in annual sales, amounting to $13.27 billion in 2024.
➂ The company's stock has fallen by 37% over the past year, and it projects a 27.6% year-over-year decline in first-quarter sales, totaling $2.51 billion.
- TiOderStay Signs MOU with Subsidiary HM to Accelerate Digital Transformation of Hotel Services
➀ TiOderStay has signed an MOU with subsidiary HM to accelerate the digital transformation of hotel services.
➁ Hotels managed by HM will adopt TiOderStay's 'i'stay' platform to enhance guest convenience and operational efficiency.
➂ The collaboration aims to improve digital experiences for hotel guests and expand TiOderStay's services to various hotel brands.
- Haim Electronics' Grewat Power to Host Solar Inverter Replacement Event
➀ Haim Electronics' subsidiary Grewat Power is hosting a briefing session on solar inverter replacement on March 19th.
➁ The event will be held at the Lumines Hall, Take Hotel in Gwangmyeong and will include participation from global solar inverter manufacturer Growatt and domestic module manufacturer S Energy.
➂ The briefing will cover the benefits of inverter replacement, improvements in power efficiency, maintenance cost reduction, and feature consultations on Growatt inverters and S Energy modules. A Q&A session and individual consultations will also be conducted, with door prizes including residential single-phase inverters.
February 25
- Samsung Electronics and POSTECH Develop Lighter and Clearer XR Core Technology Published in Nature
➀ Samsung Electronics and POSTECH have jointly published a research paper on 'colorless metasurface lenses' in Nature Materials, a breakthrough for XR wearable devices and holographic displays.
➁ Metasurface lenses, which control light diffraction using nanoscale structures, are seen as next-gen optical devices. They can significantly reduce size and thickness compared to traditional convex lenses but have faced challenges due to chromatic aberrations.
➂ The research team successfully developed a colorless metasurface lens, which is 3-5 times larger than existing lenses while maintaining thin thickness, providing a wide field of view and improved image quality. The technology can also improve image degradation in optical systems when combined with holographic displays.
- DeepX to Attend MWC 2025, Unveil 2nd Generation AI Chip Roadmap
➀ DeepX is set to unveil the roadmap for its second-generation on-device AI semiconductor, DX-M2, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, in March.
➁ The DX-M2 is designed for large language models (LLM) and has completed product design, with future business plans to be shared.
➂ The company will also demonstrate on-device AI solutions with LG Uplus based on its first-generation AI semiconductor, DX-M1, which boasts 10 times better power efficiency and 20 times better price-to-performance efficiency compared to NVIDIA's Jetson Orin platform.
- Samsung Resumes Marketing Activities in Russia
➀ Samsung Electronics has resumed its marketing activities in Russia, with a 30% increase in marketing efforts in January and February this year compared to the same period last year, according to Russian daily Kommersant.
➁ The company is conducting advertising activities through telecom company MTS, with new products appearing in Russia a few days earlier than in Europe or the United States.
➂ Although Samsung has not decided to resume its business operations in Russia and exports remain suspended, its stores in Russia are still operating with products supplied through parallel imports.
- Mobilint Launches NPU PCIe Card 'MLA100'
➀ Mobilint has announced the release of the neural network processing unit (NPU) PCIe card 'MLA100', based on the AI semiconductor 'Aries'.
➁ The MLA100 offers up to 80 TOPS performance and operates at a low power consumption of 25 watts, compatible with both Linux and Windows environments.
➂ It supports most machine learning frameworks and over 300 different deep learning models, with applications in AI servers, chatbots, smart factories, smart cities, smart healthcare, and robotics.
- Samsung Showcases Bespoke Appliances Offering a Distinctive AI Experience at KBIS 2025
➀ Samsung is showcasing bespoke appliances with advanced AI functions at KBIS 2025, including the 'Bespoke AI Family Hub' fridge, 'Bespoke AI Combo' washer-dryer, and 'Bespoke Slide-in Range' electric stove. These appliances utilize Samsung's Knox security solution, SmartThings connectivity, and Bixby voice assistant to offer a distinctive connected experience.
➁ The 'Bespoke AI Family Hub' fridge and 'Bespoke AI fridge' come equipped with screens that provide intuitive device information, 3D map views for monitoring connected appliances, and support for apps like YouTube and Spotify. The 'Bespoke AI fridge' also features 'AI Vision Inside' to automatically recognize food items and collaborate with Instacart for grocery purchases.
➂ Samsung is also exhibiting luxury built-in kitchen appliances from the Dacor brand, including the '30-inch Induction Pro Range' with premium features like Anti Scratch Glass, Sync functionality, and a Four-Part Pure Convection system. Samsung aims to strengthen its position as a premium appliance brand by continuously expanding its AI-enhanced product lineup.
- RoboWorld 2025 to be Held in November, Promising Largest Event Yet
➀ The 2025 RoboWorld, the largest robotics exhibition in Korea, will be held from November 5th to 8th at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.
➁ The event, celebrating its 20th anniversary, will feature 350 companies from home and abroad, with 1000 booths, making it the largest event in its history.
➂ The exhibition will showcase a wide range of robotic products including humanoid robots, physical AI, autonomous manufacturing, industrial robots, smart factories, service robots, autonomous driving, medical robots, and more. Additionally, the International Robot Symposium (ISR Asia) will be held with 3 tracks, 40 sessions, and an expected audience of 1000 attendees.
- LG Electronics Unveils New Premium Built-in Appliance Brand 'SKS' at KBIS 2025
➀ LG Electronics unveils its new premium built-in appliance brand 'SKS' at KBIS 2025, focusing on the B2B living appliance market.
➁ The company showcases 'Total Space Solutions' tailored to various lifestyles and housing environments, featuring smart home technology and IoT products.
➂ LG's new lineup includes advanced appliances like the 'All-in-One Hood' and 'Hidden Induction' island system, alongside high-efficiency premium appliances powered by Core Tech.
February 24
- Labincube participates in the 2025 Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Laser Conference, unveils PinkBall in Korea
➀ Labincube, a new material development startup, participated in the 2025 Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Laser Conference on January 23rd, introducing their medical skin booster 'PLLACUBE PinkBall' to the domestic market.
➁ The PinkBall, previously unveiled at the IMCAS World Congress 2025, features a combination of polydeoxyribonucleotide (PN) and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to promote collagen production and provide anti-aging benefits.
➂ Dr. Park Young-jin from Oblique Clinic delivered a lecture on 'Advanced Skin Rejuvenation using PLLA and PN,' highlighting the product's optimized core ingredients and all-in-one skin booster capabilities. Labincube also mentioned their ongoing efforts to expand manufacturing infrastructure for medical devices.
- Sienna Opens Era of Ultra-High-Speed 1.6Tb/s Network with WaveLogic 6 Extreme
➀ Sienna has launched WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, achieving a data transmission speed of 1.6Tb/s, marking the beginning of the ultra-high-speed network era.
➁ Collaborations with global telecom companies like KT and Telstra are accelerating digital transformation and addressing AI-driven network traffic.
➂ In a live traffic environment, Telstra successfully achieved a 1.6Tb/s data transmission speed over a single optical channel, demonstrating the capability to handle the equivalent of over 300,000 Netflix HD streams simultaneously.
- Norma Overcomes Quantum System Complexity and Contributes to Technical Advances
➀ Norma, a quantum security and computing specialist company, has published a paper in the 'Physical Review A' journal, introducing a new quantum neural network method.
➁ The research team proposed a new algorithm to more efficiently estimate core quantities in quantum information theory, developing the 'Disentangling Quantum Neural Network (DEQNN)' to maintain high accuracy in high-dimensional quantum states.
➂ The DEQNN is expected to enhance quantum computing and communication technology, offering improved quantum machine learning techniques for applications in chemical and physical simulations, financial modeling, and optimization problems.
- OCI Holdings Establishes 260MW Solar Project JV with Arava Power
➀ OCI Holdings' U.S. subsidiary, OCI Energy, has signed an agreement with Israeli solar company Arava Power to establish a 260MW solar project joint venture (JV) called 'SunRoper'.
➁ Arava Power is a company that develops and operates numerous solar and energy storage projects in Israel and the U.S., and OCI Energy has maintained a friendly relationship with them since the sale of the 200MW 'SunRay' project in 2021.
➂ The JV will develop a utility-scale solar power plant on 1714 acres in Wharton County, Texas, with each company holding 50% of the shares, aiming to complete the project by the end of 2026 and share profits from operations and future sales.
- MSI Releases Luna Lake 8-inch UMPC 'Claw 8 AI+'
➀ MSI has officially released the 'Claw 8 AI+ A2VM', an 8-inch UMPC based on Intel's Luna Lake processor, featuring AI computing capabilities. It supports up to 4 hours of gaming and over 28 hours of video playback with its large-capacity battery.
➁ Equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2), the device boasts high performance and power efficiency, enhanced by 47 NPU TOPS for AI tasks and Intel XeSS technology for smooth gaming experiences.
➂ The UMPC includes advanced cooling technology, an intuitive interface called 'MSI Center M', and offers a variety of user benefits such as a free month of Xbox Game Pass and additional game content codes.
- OCI Holdings Establishes Solar Project Joint Venture with Arava Power
➀ OCI Holdings' U.S. subsidiary, OCI Energy, has signed an agreement with Israeli solar company Arava Power to establish a 260MW solar project joint venture.
➁ The project, located in Wharton County, Texas, will be a utility-scale solar power plant developed over 1714 acres, capable of producing enough electricity for approximately 60,000 households per day.
➂ The joint venture will be equally owned by OCI Energy and Arava Power, with plans to complete the project by the end of 2026, sharing profits from operation and future sales. OCI Energy aims to maximize profits by providing expertise in permitting, financial sourcing, construction, management, and operations.
- Dongkuk Steel Group Delivers Encouraging Gifts to 107 Employees' Children Starting Elementary School
➀ Dongkuk Steel Group has delivered letters and gifts to 107 employees' children who are about to start elementary school.
➁ The event is tied to the 'elementary school entry childcare leave', allowing employees to take between 2 to 5 days off to attend their child's first day of school.
➂ Dongkuk Steel provided school bags and stationery sets, while Dongkuk CM gave children's trolley suitcases and name tags, selected based on a family survey.
- LG Chem Partners with Hansem for Eco-Friendly Kitchen Furniture Materials
➀ LG Chem and Hansem have signed a MOU for the development of eco-friendly furniture materials.
➁ LG Chem will supply ASA resin based on plant-based raw materials, which Hansem will use for the surface of its 'Ekkula' kitchen furniture.
➂ The 'Letzero' brand from LG Chem, known for its strict eco-friendly standards, will be applied to the Ekkula series, aiming to lead sustainable future with innovative products.
February 23
- KT Holds Job Fair for AIVLE School 6th Batch
➀ KT has successfully held a job fair for the 6th batch students of AIVLE School to support their employment.
➁ The event took place at the Sofitel Ambassador Seoul in Songpa-gu, Seoul on February 21st, 2025.
➂ The job fair provided students with valuable employment information and opportunities.
- KT and AbleSchool Hold Job Fair for Employment Support
➀ KT and AbleSchool have successfully held a job fair to support employment.
➁ The event took place on February 21st, where trainees from the 6th batch of AbleSchool received employment information.
➂ The fair aimed to assist individuals in gaining insights and opportunities related to job placements.
- Chairman Chey Tae-won Emphasizes AI and Energy Synergy through Korea-US-Japan Cooperation
➀ SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stressed the necessity of Korea-US-Japan cooperation in AI and energy fields at the 'TPD2025' event in Washington D.C.
➁ He proposed industrial collaboration in manufacturing AI, energy, shipbuilding, nuclear power, and more to create strong synergies in the global market.
➂ The event, organized by the Chey Institute, brought together former and current high-ranking officials and global experts to discuss international issues and seek solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Samsung Display and Intel Join Forces to Target AI PC Market
➀ Samsung Display and Intel have signed a business agreement to collaborate on AI technology and joint promotions.
➁ They plan to develop display solutions optimized for Intel's AI processor chips and expand global promotions for premium notebooks and high-performance IT devices.
➂ The collaboration will be showcased at an AI Media Art Exhibition, featuring Samsung Display's OLED and QD-OLED products, and will include an experiential area comparing devices like Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Book 5 Pro.
- Three Battery Companies Unveil New Technologies at InterBattery 2025
➀ LG Energy Solution unveils next-gen cylindrical '46 series' battery with over 5x improved energy and power compared to the 2170 series.
➁ Samsung SDI showcases 'No TP' technology to block thermal runaway and solid-state battery development, reducing fire risks.
➂ SK On introduces high-nickel mid-nickel batteries with 50-70% nickel content, aiming to expand its portfolio with cylindrical batteries.
- Doosan Enhances Maternity and Childcare Support System, Introduces New Allowance
➀ Doosan Group has enhanced its maternity and childcare support system, introducing a new 'Childcare Leave Supporters Allowance' to foster a work-family balance environment.
➁ The allowance provides up to 500,000 KRW per team member supporting employees on childcare leave for more than six months.
➂ The company also increased maternity congratulatory payments and introduced new financial support measures for childcare, extended leave and vacation policies, and additional benefits like psychological counseling and emergency care services.
- LG Electronics Expands Endangered Species Protection Campaign
➀ LG Electronics is expanding its global environmental protection activities by unveiling the 5th video of its 'Endangered Species Protection Campaign' in New York's Times Square, focusing on the 'Monarch Butterfly'.
➁ The company previously showcased endangered species such as the snow leopard, white-tailed eagle, sea lion, and red wolf in 2024.
➂ LG Electronics is partnering with NBC for the 'The Americas' documentary series, highlighting endangered species in North and South America, and will hold a competition called 'Wonderbox' for college students.
- Yongin city names road 'Williamson County Boulevard' in front of Samsung Electronics campus
➀ Yongin city has designated a 370m section in front of Samsung Electronics' Giheung campus as 'Williamson County Boulevard' to commemorate the friendly collaboration with Williamson County, USA.
➁ Williamson County, where Samsung is investing ₩54 trillion in semiconductor facilities, and Yongin city are expanding cooperation in various fields centered around the semiconductor industry.
➂ During a visit, Yongin's mayor and Williamson County commissioner celebrated the naming, and Yongin's main facilities were toured, including a UAM experience at a rest area and traditional Korean cultural experiences.
- Korea National University of Transportation Cultivates 165 Semiconductor Talents
➀ Korea National University of Transportation recently held a '2024 Semiconductor Boot Camp Industry Achievement Dissemination' forum at its Anseong campus, showcasing the achievements of their semiconductor talent cultivation efforts.
➁ The forum, attended by approximately 100 participants including local government officials, semiconductor company employees, professors, and students, featured lectures and key achievement presentations on the current and future state of the semiconductor industry.
➂ The university plans to strengthen collaboration networks between the region and the industry, expanding its role as a hub for cultivating talent in advanced industries, leveraging the regional advantages of Anseong, a key area in the government's push to build the world's largest K-semiconductor belt.