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October 20

• Hurom Accelerates Global B2B Strategy with Commercial Juicers 'CE50/CP50'

  ➀ Hurom launched its first commercial juicers 'CE50' and 'CP50', targeting the global B2B market with patented dual press switching technology and ease of use;

  ➁ The company showcased the products at Host Milano 2025, a major hospitality trade fair, emphasizing solutions for cafes, restaurants, and hotels;

  ➂ Features include 3L capacity, 24-hour continuous operation, rinse functionality, and programmable recipes, aiming to expand Hurom's global presence in healthy juice culture.

• Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification Bureau Veritas Launches Integrated Entity 'BV CPS KoreaTech' to Provide One-Stop Support for Overseas Expansion

  ➀ Bureau Veritas (BV) CPS KoreaTech, formed through mergers with Costec and Wontaek, unifies testing/inspection services under a single brand to streamline support for global market entry;

  ➁ Aims to become a top 3 player in Korea's TIC market by 2028 (coinciding with BV's 200th anniversary) with planned investments, including a 3 billion KRW ($23 million USD) reverberation chamber for automotive electronics;

  ➂ Expands one-stop certification services across semiconductors, mobility, defense, and renewable energy sectors, leveraging 6 integrated facilities and 450+ experts.

• Chinese JBD Announces Mass Production of 10,000 PPI Micro-LED Panel Next Year

  ➀ JBD unveiled a 10,160-PPI micro-LED display under its new "Roadrunner" brand, targeting mass production in late 2026 using 22nm silicon process to achieve 18mW power consumption;

  ➁ The company invested $92 million in a Hefei-based production line (launched in 2023), currently recognized as the only global player capable of mass-producing LEDoS (LED on Silicon) panels;

  ➂ JBD supplies over 50 companies, with its prototypes reportedly used in Meta's AR glasses "Orion," accelerating commercialization of AR-optimized displays.

• Lee Jae-yong, Choi Tae-won, Chung Euisun, and Koo Kwang-mo Engage in 7-Hour Golf Diplomacy with Trump… Anticipating Positive Effects on 'Big Deals and Tariff Negotiations'

  ➀ South Korean business leaders, including Samsung's Lee Jae-yong, SK's Choi Tae-won, Hyundai's Chung Euisun, and LG's Koo Kwang-mo, held a 7-hour golf diplomacy session with U.S. President Trump to discuss investments and cooperation in semiconductors, automotive, batteries, and shipbuilding;

  ➁ The meeting, hosted by SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, addressed SoftBank’s $500 billion (approx. 718 trillion KRW) AI infrastructure project (StarGate) with OpenAI and Oracle, potentially involving Korean companies;

  ➂ The gathering is expected to positively impact ongoing U.S.-Korea tariff negotiations, with a potential resolution ahead of the APEC summit.

October 19

• LS Group Chairman Koo Ja-yeol Receives Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Waseda University

  ➀ Koo Ja-yeol, Chairman of LS Group, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law degree by Waseda University on October 18, 2025, in recognition of his contributions to Korea-Japan economic cooperation and academic exchange.

  ➀ Waseda University highlighted Koo's roles as former head of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and SETO Forum director, which advanced bilateral ties and international collaboration.

  ➂ He joins notable past recipients like Samsung's late Chairman Lee Kun-hee and pledged to further promote exchanges between the two countries.

• LX Pantos Conducts Cheonggyecheon Ecosystem Conservation Activities

  ➀ LX Pantos organized the "LX Pantos Nature Road Project" in Seoul's Cheonggyecheon to commemorate its 20th anniversary of restoration, involving 30 employees and children in tree planting, ecological surveys, and environmental cleanup;

  ➁ Participants received expert education, conducted freshwater fish observation, and contributed data to research institutes;

  ➂ The company emphasized ongoing commitment to ESG-based sustainable management and community contribution through social responsibility initiatives.

• S-Oil Conducts 'Natural Monument Guardian' Employee Volunteer Activity in Heavy Industry Sector

  ➀ S-OIL organized a 2-day volunteer activity in Gangwon Province, releasing two endangered otters and providing ecological education for the protection of natural monuments like the longhorn beetle;

  ➁ The company has supported conservation efforts for 18 years, successfully restoring fish populations and expanding protected species, including replacing the yellow sculpin with new designated species;

  ➂ S-OIL emphasized its commitment to ESG management and ongoing support for endangered species protection.

• LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuk-soo: 'Both Individuals and Companies Must Quickly Adapt to the Demands of the Times'

  ➀ LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuk-soo emphasized the critical need for rapid adaptability to market demands, stating that survival depends on pivoting capabilities for both organizations and individuals;

  ➁ The company is expanding its future business into new areas such as mobility, robotics, and aerospace to enhance the value of its core technologies, moving beyond its mobile-focused origins;

  ➂ In the B2B manufacturing sector, Moon stressed differentiating through value-driven innovation rather than price competition, highlighting that solving market pain points first can lead to disruptive, high-value technologies.

• Hoseo University Hosts 'West Coast Marine and Fisheries AI Conference'...Exploring the Future of the Marine Industry with AI

  ➀ Hoseo University, in collaboration with the Chungnam Intelligent Innovation Center and Marine IT Convergence Technology Research Institute, organized the 2025 West Coast Marine and Fisheries AI Conference in Boryeong, focusing on AI integration in marine policies and industry;

  ➁ The event featured discussions on marine resource management, energy-efficient fishery technologies, and global AI application cases, with participation from government, academia, and industry stakeholders;

  ➂ The conference highlighted plans to strengthen AI-driven R&D and public-private partnerships to advance intelligent marine and fisheries systems in the West Coast region.

• Yongin City Promotes Investment by Participating in 'Semiconductor Exhibition (SEDEX 2025)'

  ➀ Yongin City will participate in SEDEX 2025, a major semiconductor exhibition in Seoul, to promote its investment environment and support local semiconductor material, component, and equipment (supply chain) companies;

  ➁ Over 280 companies, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, will exhibit at the event, showcasing advancements in memory, system semiconductors, and related industries;

  ➂ Yongin aims to strengthen its global competitiveness as a semiconductor hub by highlighting its industrial infrastructure, policies, and ongoing semiconductor cluster projects.

October 18

• [Preview of ITCE 2025] Ilsun Petasis Introduces New Ultra-High Multilayer PCB Technology for Core AI Semiconductor Components

  ➀ Ilsun Petasis, a global leader in 18+ layer PCBs, will showcase ultra-high multilayer PCBs for AI data centers and automated factories at ITCE 2025;

  ➁ The company is developing autonomous manufacturing technology for 30+ layer PCBs (core components for AI chips) through a KRW 10.6 billion (approx. USD 81.5 million) government-funded project spanning 2024-2029;

  ➂ ITCE 2025, co-hosted with FIX 2025, will feature 130+ ICT companies, reaffirming Daegu’s status as a digital innovation hub in South Korea.

• Jung Ki-sun Promoted to HD Hyundai Chairman... Transitioning to 3rd-Generation Owner-Management System

  ➀ Jung Ki-sun, former Senior Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, has been promoted to Chairman, marking the group's shift from professional management to a third-generation owner-led leadership structure;

  ➁ HD Hyundai announced executive reshuffles ahead of mergers between subsidiaries, including HD Hyundai Heavy Industries-HD Hyundai Mipo and HD Hyundai Construction Equipment-HD Hyundai Infracore, with multiple senior leaders promoted to Vice Chairman roles;

  ➂ The new leadership aims to strengthen competitiveness in shipbuilding and construction machinery sectors, focusing on innovation and collaboration to drive sustainable growth and contribute to national economic development through projects like the 'Mastar Initiative'.

• LG Electronics Screens World Food Day Campaign in New York and London

  ➀ LG Electronics showcased a World Food Day campaign video in New York's Times Square and London's Piccadilly Circus from October 14 to 24, produced by UN FAO with the theme 'Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future' to raise awareness of global hunger;

  ➁ As part of its 'LG Hope Screen' initiative, the company has displayed over 350 hours of public service content since 2011, addressing environmental and humanitarian issues;

  ➂ LG supports global hunger relief through meal programs in Taiwan, India, and other countries, and raised over 28 billion KRW (approximately $21.5 million USD) through an employee-driven 'donation menu' system since 2011.

• Semiconductor Expo 2025 Opens on the 22nd... Key Players Reveal Innovation Strategies

  ➀ The 27th Semiconductor Expo (SEDEX 2025) kicks off in Seoul from October 22nd to 24th, featuring 230 companies including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, focusing on AI-driven semiconductor innovations and ecosystem collaboration;

  ➁ Samsung showcases cutting-edge solutions like high-bandwidth DRAM, advanced processors, and customized foundry services, while SK Hynix highlights next-gen AI memory (e.g., HBM), server DRAM modules, and its Yongin semiconductor cluster;

  ➂ The event emphasizes 'connected innovation' across design, manufacturing, and industry leadership, with keynote speeches on semiconductor synergy, policy trends, and advanced packaging strategies.

• ZetaCube Signs MOU with SotaTek Korea for Technical Cooperation to Expand AI and Web3 Ecosystem

  ➀ ZetaCube and SotaTek Korea signed an MOU to collaborate on expanding AI and Web3 ecosystems by integrating decentralized data infrastructure and blockchain technology;

  ➁ The partnership focuses on joint development of Omnichain-based Web3 services, decentralized applications (dApps), Zero-Knowledge Proof research, and decentralized AI (DeAI) solutions;

  ➂ Both companies aim to lead global innovation in the AI-Web3 convergence era, leveraging ZetaCube's decentralized data center expertise and SotaTek's blockchain development experience.

• Samsung Invests 156 Billion KRW in US's Grail for Early Cancer Diagnosis via Blood Test

  ➀ Samsung C&T and Samsung Electronics jointly invested $110 million (156 billion KRW) in Grail, a U.S. biotech company specializing in early cancer detection through blood-based DNA analysis and AI-driven genomic technology;

  ➁ Grail's 'Galleri' test, launched in 2021, identifies over 50 cancer types with a single blood draw and has conducted approximately 400,000 tests globally, including trials with the UK's NHS;

  ➂ Samsung C&T secured exclusive distribution rights in South Korea, while Samsung Electronics plans to integrate Grail's technology into its health platform to enhance personalized healthcare experiences.

October 17

• Hanwha's Three Defense Companies to Showcase AI-Based Advanced Weapon Systems at ADEX2025

  ➀ Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Ocean will exhibit AI-powered defense systems at ADEX2025, including loitering munitions, unmanned vehicles, autonomous artillery, and naval solutions;

  ➁ Key innovations feature AI-driven loitering precision-guided munitions (L-PGW), the Themis-K UGV, fully autonomous K9A3 howitzers, and AI-integrated naval battle systems;

  ➂ The companies plan to collaborate with domestic partners to develop a South Korean AI model for defense, enhancing data security and autonomous military capabilities.

• Samsung Electronics Shares 2,300 Patents with SMEs...Practicing Mutual Growth

  ➀ Samsung Electronics has transferred a total of 2,300 patents to partners and SMEs as of last year, with 253 additional patents made available in 2025 to strengthen technology collaboration;

  ➁ It hosted the "2025 Advanced Technology Briefing" with 104 partner companies and 45 institutions, showcasing 111 technologies including AI-driven smart manufacturing and next-gen materials;

  ➂ The event emphasized support for SME growth through industry-academia-research collaboration, offering free patent consultations and highlighting AI applications to enhance productivity.

• Supreme Court Remands Choi Tae-won and Roh So-young's Divorce Case Involving 1.4 Trillion Won Asset Division

  ➀ South Korea's Supreme Court remanded the high-profile divorce case of SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won and Art Center Nabi Director Roh So-young, requiring the Seoul High Court to re-examine the 1.38 trillion KRW ($1.01 billion) asset division ruling;

  ➁ The original appellate ruling ordered Choi to pay 2 billion KRW ($1.47 million) in alimony and 1.3808 trillion KRW in asset division (35% of claimed marital assets);

  ➂ The case, involving one of South Korea's largest-ever marital asset disputes, will undergo renewed legal scrutiny over SK Group-related stock valuations and equity distribution.

• LG Electronics Exhibits Traditional Ink Wash Paintings on Transparent OLED TVs in London, UK

  ➀ LG Electronics showcases the late artist Seo Seok's traditional ink wash paintings using transparent OLED TVs and OLED evo displays at Frieze London 2025, transforming the exhibition space into an immersive art piece;

  ➁ Collaboration with Seo’s sons: media artist Seo Do-ho reinterpreted the paintings into animations, while architect Seo Eul-ho designed the spatial layout with semi-transparent fabrics and OLED displays;

  ➂ Partnerships with the National Gallery London and Korean Cultural Centre include documentary screenings, talks, and media art events to highlight OLED's artistic potential.

• Schneider Electric Enhances Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Efficiency with 'Testis Terra'

  ➀ Schneider Electric launched 'Testis Terra,' a digital motor management system for real-time monitoring and Industry 4.0 integration, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in shipbuilding and marine industries;

  ➁ The system uses external sensors to detect overheating, cooling failures, and harmonics, preventing critical breakdowns and reducing maintenance costs, while also enabling detailed fault analysis through event logging;

  ➂ It offers user-friendly software with multilingual support, local/remote control via HMI, and customizable protection settings to optimize performance in diverse environments.

• Ciena Unveils Energy-Efficient Small Platform 'Waveserver E Series' for Network Edge

  ➀ Ciena introduced the **Waveserver E Series**, a compact and energy-efficient platform designed to extend flexible services to the network edge, addressing surging bandwidth demand while maximizing space, power, and cost efficiency.

  ➁ The series includes two models: **E10** (1RU half-rack size) optimized for scaling GbE/10GbE services to customer premises, and **E200** (1RU full-rack) tailored for metro networks, supporting up to 100GbE and 200G DWDM applications via WaveLogic 5 Nano coherent pluggables.

  ➂ The platform integrates open APIs and simplified provisioning, offering unified performance from edge to core and enabling multi-service aggregation with reduced operational complexity.

October 16

• OnePredict Begins Development of 'National Software-Based Manufacturing (SDM) Platform' Using Manufacturing AI Foundation Model

  ➀ OnePredict secured a project led by KETI to develop an AI-driven Software-Defined Manufacturing (SDM) platform, leveraging its proprietary AI foundation model technology;

  ➁ The company will design the core architecture and backbone system for AI models tailored to manufacturing, utilizing its unified data management platform 'Cyclone' for seamless AI model deployment;

  ➂ OnePredict will validate the model’s performance in semiconductor manufacturing through an automated material handling system (OHT), accelerating the transition to AI-powered 'Native AI Factories'.

• Hanwha Aerospace Partners with U.S. GA-ASI to Enter Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market

  ➀ Hanwha Aerospace signed a joint development agreement with GA-ASI for the Gray Eagle-STOL (GE-STOL) drone, aiming for its first flight in 2027 and initial delivery to purchasing countries by 2028.

  ➁ The GE-STOL drone features short takeoff/landing capability (100m runway), deployable in naval, off-road, and coastal environments, equipped with Hellfire missiles and capable of missions like anti-submarine warfare and electronic warfare.

  ➂ The project involves a total investment of 750 billion KRW (approx. $623 million USD), including 300 billion KRW from a rights offering, to establish domestic production facilities and strengthen aerospace ecosystem collaboration between South Korea and the U.S.

October 15

• SKC Absorbs Semiconductor Materials Investment Company SK Enpulse in Merger

  ➀ SKC finalized the merger with subsidiary SK Enpulse to secure 380 billion KRW (~$290 million) for investments in high-value semiconductor packaging and advanced materials;

  ➁ The funds will also improve financial stability through debt reduction and non-core business divestments, including SK Enpulse's fine ceramics and CMP segments;

  ➂ Post-merger focus will shift to back-end packaging components (ISC) and glass substrate manufacturing (ABSOLiX) to drive semiconductor materials innovation.

• Phison Collaborates with Taiwan's ADATA and GIGA Computing on Enterprise SSD Business

  ➀ Phison announced a partnership with Taiwan's ADATA (a semiconductor and computer components company) and GIGA Computing (a subsidiary of GIGABYTE) to develop enterprise SSD solutions, combining Phison's memory controller technology, ADATA's SSD expertise, and GIGA's server engineering capabilities.

  ➁ The collaboration focuses on ADATA's enterprise brand TRUSTA, including the 'TRUSTA T7P5 PCIe 5.0 SSD' powered by Phison's 5th-gen controllers and validated through GIGA's servers, with QVL certification achieved.

  ➂ Long-term plans include joint product development, white-label SSD initiatives, and expanding market reach in Asia, targeting hyperscale AI data centers and server manufacturers.

• Unique Robotics Obtains UL Certification for Industrial Robots and Controllers in the U.S.

  ➀ Unique Robotics announced it has obtained U.S. UL certification for four multi-joint industrial robots (12kg, 25kg, 50kg, 140kg) and three types of robot controllers;

  ➁ UL certification is a key safety standard for electrical/electronic products and industrial equipment in the U.S., which is expected to facilitate export expansion and enhance product reliability;

  ➂ The company aims to secure more orders in the U.S., the largest industrial robotics market, to strengthen its position as a global automation specialist.

• Dongwha Electrolite and U.S.-Based Elementium Commercialize Next-Generation Electrolyte

  ➀ Dongwha Electrolite signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Elementium Materials to commercialize next-generation electrolytes for urban air mobility (UAM) and medical devices;

  ➁ The collaboration combines Dongwha's production capabilities with Elementium's molecular design technology to address limitations of conventional electrolytes;

  ➂ Dongwha aims to enhance operational efficiency at its Tennessee plant and strengthen market leadership in North America.

• Hanwha Heavy Industries Accepts Applications for '2026 Braille Calendar'... “Foundation for a Respected Society”

  ➀ Hanwha Group is accepting applications for the 2026 Braille Calendar for the visually impaired from October 15 to November 15;

  ➁ Since its inception in 2000 under Chairman Kim Seung-yeon's initiative, the calendar distribution has grown significantly, with 40,000 copies this year and over 1 million cumulative copies;

  ➂ The dual-format calendar (Braille and standard text) promotes inclusivity and cultural understanding between visually impaired and non-impaired individuals, embodying Hanwha's CSR philosophy of 'Together, We Go Far.'

• Hanwha Ocean Unveils 'Next-Generation Strategic Surface Ship'... 'A New Platform to Respond to Security Environment'

  ➀ Hanwha Ocean unveiled a next-generation strategic surface ship at the 3rd Next-Generation Smart Naval Vessel Technology Research Meeting, designed to address evolving security challenges with advanced stealth, AI, and multi-domain warfare capabilities.

  ➁ The vessel features a compact hull with wave-piercing bow design, enhanced stealth performance, layered defense systems, and automation for rapid decision-making in combat scenarios. It integrates high-strength steel and ergonomic crew accommodations.

  ➂ Hanwha Ocean aims to develop this platform as a flagship product for the Republic of Korea Navy, ensuring long-term operational resilience against complex threats like ballistic missiles and drones over the next 20-30 years.