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October 24

• Jun Jin-gook, CEO of Okins Electronics, Receives Commendation from Gyeonggi Provincial Council Chairman

  ➀ Jun Jin-gook, CEO of Okins Electronics, received a commendation from the Chairman of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council on October 22, recognizing his contributions to local community development through exceptional dedication and service;

  ➁ The award highlights his active participation in fostering community harmony and fulfilling corporate social responsibility, setting a model for regional growth;

  ➂ Established in 1998, Okins Electronics specializes in semiconductor test sockets and interface solutions, driving innovation in the global semiconductor industry through continuous technological advancements.

• Inometri Expands Orders for ESS Battery Inspection Equipment

  ➀ Inometri has secured orders to supply ESS battery inspection equipment, including CT imaging and X-ray systems, to major Korean battery manufacturers;

  ➁ The ESS market is growing due to rising AI-driven power demands, prompting battery makers to focus on ESS as a new growth driver;

  ➂ Inometri plans to expand its inspection solutions to new industries like semiconductor glass substrates and smartphones by enhancing R&D and technical capabilities.

• Zetacube Partners with Sinsungo to Build Ultra-Compact High-Density Data Centers with AI Cooling Technology Integration

  ➀ Zetacube and Sinsungo collaborate to integrate advanced cooling technology into NANODC, addressing heat and power challenges in AI-driven GPU server environments;

  ➁ Joint development of AI-based cooling control modules and the CUBEDC solution, leveraging cold storage technology to support up to 20kW per rack in compact spaces, with projected annual revenue of 8-12 billion KRW (~$6.7-10 million USD);

  ➂ Expansion plans target international markets like Africa and the Middle East, positioning NANODC as a decentralized data center standard.

• Hunide Expands Cooperation with US Defense Company GA-ASI on 'Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Electrical Systems'

  ➀ Hunide signed an MOU with GA-ASI at ADEX 2025 to collaborate on Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for next-gen UAVs, becoming the first Korean defense firm to supply EWIS to a global UAV OEM;

  ➁ Building on prior Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) cooperation since 2021, the partnership aims to advance UAV electrical/electronic integration and solidify Hunide's role as a high-value aviation systems supplier;

  ➂ Hunide targets expanding its export share from 10% to 50% within three years, leveraging this alliance to strengthen global competitiveness in aerospace.

• Samsung Electronics Showcases Art TV Technology at Art Basel Paris

  ➀ Samsung Electronics will exhibit its Art TV technologies, including Micro RGB, Neo QLED, and The Frame, at Art Basel Paris 2025 from October 24–26 (local time);

  ➁ The artworks featured on these TVs are accessible through Samsung's subscription service, Samsung Art Store;

  ➂ Visitors can experience diverse artistic works displayed on Samsung’s advanced TV models at the Grand Palais venue.

• LG Electronics Tops U.S. Consumer Appliance Satisfaction Survey ... Most in the Industry

  ➀ LG Electronics ranked first in the 2025 U.S. Appliance Consumer Satisfaction Survey by JD Power, winning four categories: French-door refrigerators, Side-by-Side refrigerators, dryers, and ranges;

  ➁ The survey evaluated 15,000+ consumers on seven criteria, including durability, performance, design, and brand trust, with LG praised for product value and spacious storage;

  ➂ LG emphasized this result reflects its leadership in the premium U.S. market and commitment to innovative customer experiences.

• LG Electronics Joins Global Automotive Software Marketplace 'SDVerse'

  ❶ LG Electronics has joined SDVerse, a global automotive software marketplace led by companies such as GM, Magna, and Wipro, to accelerate software innovation in the automotive industry;

  ❷ LG plans to showcase its automotive software solutions, including 'LG αWare', and address integration, compatibility, and security challenges through collaborations with global automakers and suppliers;

  ❸ Recognized for leadership in the SDV field, LG won the '2025 SDV Innovator Awards' and presented its vision of transforming vehicles into 'living spaces on wheels' at IAA Mobility 2025.

• Elon Musk Announces Development of 'AI5' Chip with TSMC and Samsung

  ➀ Elon Musk revealed that Tesla will collaborate with both TSMC's Arizona facility and Samsung Foundry's Texas Taylor fab to produce its AI5 chip, ensuring oversupply to meet demand for vehicles, robots, and data centers;

  ➁ The AI5 chip is designed for multi-use scalability, delivering 40x performance improvement over AI4, 2-3x better power efficiency, and 10x cost efficiency;

  ➂ Samsung's Texas fab, initially planned for AI6 production in 2027, will now prioritize AI5 production by late 2026, driven by Samsung's reliability in supplying AI4 and TSMC's capacity and cost limitations.

October 23

• Opening Speech by Lim Sung-taek, Vice President of Samsung Electronics

  ➀ Samsung Electronics officially launched the ‘Galaxy XR,’ a headset-style mobile device, on October 22, 2025;

  ➁ The launch event, titled ‘Galaxy XR Media Briefing,’ was held at Samsung Gangnam in Seoul's Seocho District;

  ➂ Vice President Lim Sung-taek, head of Samsung Electronics Korea, delivered the opening speech at the event.

• [Photo] Mecanum Wheel Driving Robot Utilizing PLC

  ➀ The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Association hosted the '2025 Manufacturing Innovation Korea' event at Seoul's aT Center on October 22, 2025;

  ➁ LS Electric showcased a mecanum wheel mobile robot powered by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) at their booth;

  ➂ Attendees observed the robotic demonstration, highlighting advancements in industrial automation solutions.

• Huneed Signs $130 Million Aircraft Parts Supply Contract with Boeing…Officially Announced at ADEX 2025

  ➀ Huneed Technologies signed a $130 million (approximately 180 billion KRW) aircraft parts supply contract with Boeing, announced at ADEX 2025, covering electrical panels and wire harnesses for H-47 and F-15EX platforms, with deliveries starting in 2026;

  ➁ The company's cumulative contract value for 2025 reached $145 million, nearing its $150 million annual target, and aims to achieve over $70 million (approximately 100 billion KRW in annual revenue) from 2026 onward;

  ➂ This partnership solidifies Huneed's role as a strategic aerospace supplier for Boeing and highlights South Korea's growing competitiveness in the global defense and aviation market.

• Galaxy XR Launch: See Another World

  ➀ Samsung officially launched its XR headset device 'Galaxy XR', designed for immersive extended reality experiences;

  ➁ The product was unveiled at a media briefing in Seoul's Seocho District on October 22, 2025, with live demonstrations;

  ➂ The launch marks Samsung's strategic expansion into next-gen spatial computing and virtual interaction markets.

• [Photo] Galaxy XR Unveiled

  ➀ Samsung officially launched its headset-style mobile device 'Galaxy XR';

  ➁ The product was showcased at the 'Galaxy XR Media Briefing' held in Seoul on October 22, 2025;

  ➂ This marks Samsung's entry into the extended reality (XR) hardware market.

October 22

• Samsung Supports 3,450 Companies in Smart Factories Over 10 Years

  ➀ Samsung celebrated the 10th anniversary of its smart factory initiative, having supported 3,450 South Korean SMEs and mid-sized manufacturers since 2015 by deploying 160+ experts to optimize production processes;

  ➁ The company launched 'Smart Factory 3.0,' integrating AI and real-time data analytics to enable predictive maintenance and autonomous manufacturing, with plans to expand collaborations with 10 local governments;

  ➂ Participating companies saw a 23.7% increase in sales, 26.0% rise in employment, and 36.8% growth in R&D investment, with success cases like Baekje (33% productivity gain) and Wizes (52% productivity boost).

• [Photo] Integrit's AI Guide Robot

  ➀ The Korea Electronics Exhibition 2025, hosted by South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, commenced on October 21st at COEX in Seoul for a four-day event;

  ➁ Integrit showcased its AI-powered guide robot at the exhibition, attracting visitors to interact with the innovative technology;

  ➂ The robot exemplifies the integration of AI in practical applications, underscoring advancements in exhibition services and smart robotics.

• [Photo] Visitor Exploring Smart Farm Solutions

  ➀ The Korea Electronics Show, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, was held at COEX in Seoul's Gangnam District as a four-day event;

  ➁ Visitors examined Mosbrothers' smart farm cultivation solutions at the exhibition;

  ➂ The event highlighted cutting-edge electronics technologies and their agricultural applications.

• AI-Based Smart Factory

  ➀ The Korea Electronics Exhibition, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, was held at COEX in Seoul for four days starting October 21st;

  ➁ Visitors explored AI-based smart factory solutions at the D:milieon booth, highlighting industrial applications of AI;

  ➂ The event demonstrated advancements in integrating AI with semiconductor and manufacturing technologies to enhance production efficiency.

• [Photo] LG Electronics' Magnit Active Micro LED

  ➀ LG Electronics showcased its Magnit Active Micro LED display at the Korea Electronics Exhibition hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy;

  ➁ The event took place over four days at COEX in Seoul, attracting visitors to explore the latest technologies;

  ➂ The photo highlights public interest in LG's advanced display innovation.

October 21

• Hyosung Supports Disabled Artists' Creative Activities for the 8th Consecutive Year

  ➀ Hyosung is sponsoring the Seoul Disabled Art Creation Center's exhibition 'Narrative of Senses' at the Hangaram Art Museum from October 17 to November 6, supporting six resident artists;

  ➁ Since 2018, the company has funded stable creative activities, exhibition planning, and artist support for disabled artists;

  ➂ Hyosung also promotes accessibility in cultural arts for disabled individuals through initiatives like barrier-free film production and rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities.

• Rebellion Selected as Arm Total Design Partner

  ➀ Rebellion becomes the first AI semiconductor startup selected for Arm's Total Design (ATD) program, a collaborative ecosystem based on Arm's Neoverse CSS platform for custom system development;

  ➁ The company will focus on addressing AI data center demands, integrating its high-performance, low-power AI chips into next-gen AI data center infrastructures through the ATD ecosystem;

  ➂ Arm previously participated in Rebellion's Series C funding, strengthening their strategic partnership to deliver optimized solutions for large-scale data centers.

• Sharing SoC Technology for the AI Era... 'ISOCC 2025' Successfully Concludes in Busan

  ➀ The 22nd ISOCC 2025, co-hosted by the Korea Semiconductor Society and IEEE, took place in Busan with 510 experts from 11 countries, featuring 221 papers on SoC design trends for AI-driven systems;

  ➁ Keynotes included SK Hynix's VP Park Myung-jae discussing HBM's challenges in the AI era and Samsung's VP Lee Jung-won outlining 6G communication roadmaps;

  ➂ Sessions explored AI-powered medical innovations, sustainable semiconductor strategies (led by Samsung's Ahn Soo-jin), and AI-driven design automation.

• South Korea Proposes 4 New Standards at ISO Offshore Plant Conference

  ➀ South Korea proposed four new international standards at the ISO TC67 conference for marine plants, focusing on unmanned/eco-friendly systems and renewable energy infrastructure.

  ➁ Key proposals included safety signage for unmanned platforms, aerogel insulation standards for hydrogen/ammonia pipelines, material specifications for structural bolts/nuts, and anti-corrosion coating standards.

  ➂ The event marked Korea's first hosting of this ISO meeting since 1947, with technical seminars and Samsung Heavy Industries facility tours showcasing domestic marine plant technology to global experts.

• Doosan Robotics Collaborates with Daedong on Agricultural Robots

  ➀ Doosan Robotics and Daedong announced a partnership to develop agricultural robots optimized for smart farms and outdoor environments, leveraging on-device AI technology;

  ➁ The collaboration involves developing robotic arm motion, control systems, autonomous mobile platforms, and pursuing government-funded AI SoC projects;

  ➂ Both companies aim to commercialize mobile robots and expand into the global agricultural market by combining Doosan's robotics expertise with Daedong's field equipment experience.

• International Nano/Micro Joining Conference to be Held in Yeongju on the 17th of Next Month

  ➀ The 6th International Nano/Micro Joining Conference (NMJ 2025) will take place in Yeongju, South Korea, from November 17 to 21, marking its first occurrence in the country;

  ➁ The event will highlight advancements in nano/micro joining technologies for semiconductors, batteries, and mobility, focusing on low-temperature and precision bonding;

  ➂ Keynote speakers include experts from SK Hynix, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and global universities, with sessions covering semiconductor packaging, 3D IC hybrid bonding, and reliability analysis.

• DukSan Neoplux Supplies Core Components to SETREK i-UAE Joint Satellite

  ➀ DukSan Neoplux contributed to the UAE-SETREK i's 'Etihadsat' SAR satellite by supplying antenna and signal-processing hardware, enabling sub-meter (25cm) resolution for day/night and all-weather imaging;

  ➁ The satellite leverages slot array waveguide antenna technology for precise radar beam control and wide-area observation, with applications in military surveillance, disaster response, and environmental monitoring;

  ➂ DukSan aims to expand its global space industry presence and plans a KOSDAQ listing in 2026 after passing a technical evaluation with an 'A' grade.

• OCI Holdings Plants 10,000 Trees at Han River Park

  ➀ OCI Holdings successfully concluded its three-year 'OCI Forest' campaign at Seoul's Ichon Hangang Park, planting over 10,000 trees;

  ➁ The initiative, part of the company's ESG efforts, involved 500+ employees and families across subsidiaries, with a focus on carbon-absorbing species like spirea and yellow plum trees;

  ➂ The project transformed a 3,000 m² urban wasteland into a sustainable green space, aligning with OCI's renewable energy vision.

October 20

• 'Where is the Real QLED?'...Samsung Electronics Launches Global Marketing Campaign Targeting 'Fake QLED'

  ➀ Samsung released a YouTube video titled 'Where is the Real QLED?' using a clown metaphor to criticize Chinese rivals like TCL and Hisense for misleading QLED claims;

  ➁ The video portrays a clown (symbolizing deception) selling TVs lacking quantum dot technology, aligning with recent U.S. consumer lawsuits against the Chinese companies;

  ➂ This campaign is part of Samsung’s efforts to emphasize its authentic QLED TVs, contrasting with products it deems as 'fake' in global markets.

• NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Visit South Korea at End of Month for APEC Summit

  ➀ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will visit South Korea in late October to attend the APEC CEO Summit 2025 in Gyeongju, hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce;

  ➁ Huang plans to present NVIDIA's vision for advancing technological innovation in AI, robotics, digital twins, and autonomous driving;

  ➂ The summit will bring together around 1,700 participants, including heads of APEC member economies and global corporate executives.

• LG Electronics Launches AI-Powered Kimchi Refrigerator to Preserve Kimchi Taste

  ➀ LG Electronics unveiled the 'LG Diosis AI Objet Collection Kimchi TalkTalk,' a kimchi refrigerator that uses AI to customize temperature settings based on the type and brand of kimchi via the ThinQ app, while also adjusting defrosting cycles according to usage patterns;

  ➁ The product features multi-purpose compartments for vegetables, fruits, rice, and grains, with a dividable design and a 'multi-purpose storage mode' that automatically sets optimal temperatures for 37 types of food items;

  ➂ Enhanced hygiene includes a larger air filter and subscription-based maintenance services. Priced at ₩4.05 million (~$3,115), it offers a 3–6-year subscription plan starting at ₩78,900/month (~$61) for 6 years.

• KCCI Hosts 'APEC CEO Summit' with 1,700 Global Leaders

  ➀ The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will host the 2025 APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju (October 28-31), focusing on regional economic integration, AI/digital transformation, sustainability, and bio-health, with participation from 1,700 global leaders including NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, AWS’s Matt Garman, and executives from Google, Meta, Microsoft, Naver, and LG;

  ➁ The expanded 4-day event includes 85 speakers across 20 sessions, addressing AI ethics, ESG investment, and digital divide, while facilitating 1:1 business meetings between CEOs and APEC leaders;

  ➂ Economic impact is projected at KRW 7.4 trillion (~USD 5.7 billion)* and 22,000 new jobs, with side events like the K-Tech Innovation Showcase highlighting Korea’s industrial competitiveness.