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June 29

• LG Smart Cottage Proposes 'Energy Efficiency and Safety' Standards for Modular Housing

  ➀ LG Smart Cottage became the first modular housing in Korea to achieve the highest 'ZEB Plus' certification, surpassing 100% energy self-sufficiency through renewable energy;

  ➁ It integrates AI appliances, HVAC technology, and solar panels for complete energy independence;

  ➂ Collaborated with Korea Electric Safety Corporation to establish safety standards and expand quality certification systems for modular housing.

• Samsung Electronics Holds 'AI Home Appliances' Lifestyle Exhibition in Busan to Beat the Summer Heat

  ➀ Samsung Electronics participated in the '2025 Happy Partnership Busan' lifestyle exhibition from June 26-28 at ECKE, a cultural complex in Haeundae, Busan, showcasing Bespoke AI home appliances designed to enhance comfort during summer and monsoon seasons;

  ➁ Highlighted products included the Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer, AI Windless Combo Gallery for air quality control, AI Hybrid KitchenFit Max with Peltier cooling tech, and AI Family Hub refrigerator, all integrated with vintage-inspired interiors;

  ➂ The company also joined the Busan Design Festival (BDF) from June 26-29, reinforcing its focus on AI appliances that harmonize lifestyle and interior design.

• HD Hyundai Electric Supplies Power Equipment for Data Centers in Norway... Accelerates European Market Expansion

  ➀ HD Hyundai Electric signed an MOU with Norway's Bulk Infrastructure to supply power transformers and high-voltage circuit breakers for data center projects, expanding its presence in Europe's growing data center market;

  ➁ The company previously secured contracts in Scotland and Denmark, including a 40 billion KRW (approx. $30.77 million) deal with Energinet to support renewable energy infrastructure;

  ➂ IEA forecasts a 15% annual increase in global data center electricity consumption (2024-2030), with Europe already accounting for 70TWh in 2024, driving demand for specialized power equipment.

• S-Oil Strengthens Digital Services of 'MY S-OIL' App for Enhanced Convenience

  ➀ S-OIL has upgraded its 'MY S-OIL' app with digital features like **cardless payments** using pre-registered cards, bonus points, and coupons, streamlining fuel purchases;

  ➁ The app allows users to preset fuel types and payment amounts for faster transactions, while offering **real-time price checks**, mobile gift card integration, and **e-receipts** to promote sustainability;

  ➂ The company aims to further enhance digital payment solutions and customer satisfaction through expanded rewards and eco-conscious services.

June 28

• Chungnam and Gwangju Join Hands to Develop Hyper-Regional Cooperation Model for Future Vehicle Custom Parts Industry

  ➀ Chungnam and Gwangju held a strategic forum to establish a hyper-regional collaboration model for advancing future mobility parts industries;

  ➀ Discussions focused on integrating regional industrial ecosystems, R&D innovation, and talent cultivation for autonomous vehicles;

  ➂ The initiative aims to strengthen economic growth and secure future competitiveness through joint policy proposals and technology development.

• LG's 'SKS' Makes Debut at U.S. Food & Wine Classic, Showcasing Premium Kitchen Experience

  ➀ LG's ultra-premium built-in appliance brand 'SKS' participated as the sole official appliance sponsor at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, attracting over 4,000 visitors;

  ➁ Highlighted products included the Pro Range (gas, induction, sous vide), French Door Refrigerator with temperature control, and AI-powered oven with personalized recipe recommendations;

  ➂ Collaborated with James Beard Award-winning chefs and hosted seminars, including a session with food columnist Mark Bittman on cooking technology evolution.

• Coway Life Solutions Signs Business Agreement with 'CareDoc'... Partnership for Senior Customized Healthcare Services

  ➀ Coway Life Solutions partners with CareDoc to provide tailored senior healthcare services, including caregiver matching and nursing home discounts;

  ➁ The collaboration offers benefits such as fixed-price personal care services, up to 50% discounts on premium hearing aids, and reduced rates at memorial parks;

  ➂ The partnership aims to enhance accessibility and affordability of reliable care services for seniors.

• Komico Establishes New Factory in Kumamoto, Japan... Construction Begins in November

  ➀ Komico invests 30 billion yen (approx. 281 billion KRW/$216 million USD) to build a new factory in Kumamoto, Japan, supporting TSMC's foundry business with semiconductor equipment cleaning and coating services;

  ➁ The factory, spanning 8,558㎡ in the Tamana Mitsukawa Industrial Park, will start construction in November 2025 and operational by December 2026, creating 30 jobs;

  ➂ Focuses on reusable semiconductor equipment components to enhance TSMC's supply chain efficiency.

• SK Magic Launches Ultra-Compact 'PSG Collaboration' Direct Water Purifier

  ① SK Magic released a limited-edition ultra-compact water purifier in collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), featuring a 164mm x 395mm x 345mm design for small spaces and PSG’s signature navy/white colors.

  ② The purifier offers cold/purified water, four temperature settings (up to 100°C), 10ml precision dispensing, UV sterilization, and IoT connectivity for remote filter management via a mobile app.

  ③ Customers can choose self-service filter replacement or professional maintenance, with promotional discounts available through major card partnerships.

• LG Display Begins Mass Production of 4th Generation OLED Monitor Panels

  ➀ LG Display has initiated mass production of its 4th-gen OLED monitor panels featuring primary RGB tandem technology, achieving 1,500 nits brightness and 99.5% color accuracy with a 280Hz refresh rate;

  ➁ The company developed a 540Hz QHD OLED gaming panel using proprietary algorithms to maintain image quality at ultra-high refresh rates, addressing common trade-offs;

  ➂ Plans to mass-produce 540Hz gaming panels in H2 2025 aim to expand OLED monitor market share and strengthen competitiveness against rival display manufacturers.

• Court Rules New Share Issuance Invalid... Korea Zinc Claims 'Management Necessity' vs. Young Poong Demands 'Responsibility for Restoring Damages'

  ➀ Seoul Central District Court ruled Korea Zinc's third-party share issuance to HMG Global (a Hyundai Motor joint venture) invalid, citing violations of corporate articles;

  ➁ Korea Zinc defended the issuance as necessary for eco-friendly ventures and announced plans to appeal, while Young Poong and MBK Partners welcomed the ruling, demanding accountability for damages;

  ➂ The court partially acknowledged the operational rationale but upheld technical breaches, emphasizing the legal obligation to protect shareholder rights.

• Samsung Electronics Hosts '2025 South Asia Tech Seminar' in India

  ➀ Samsung Electronics showcased its Bespoke AI home appliances, including a 9-inch touchscreen fridge and AI Combo washer-dryer, at the 2025 South Asia Tech Seminar in Gurgaon, India;

  ➁ The event highlighted AI-driven features like SmartThings integration for energy efficiency, automated sleep optimization via Galaxy wearables, and 3D 'Map View' for device management;

  ➂ The seminar is part of Samsung's global expansion strategy, following similar events in North America, Europe, and other regions.

June 27

• Hanwha Robotics Participates in Europe's Robot Exhibition 'Automatika' for the First Time

  ➀ Hanwha Robotics debuted at the European robotics and automation exhibition 'Automatika 2025' in Munich, showcasing collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to strengthen its presence in the European market;

  ➁ The company unveiled its HCR-32 collaborative robot, capable of lifting up to 32kg, alongside welding-optimized robots and AMRs tailored for manufacturing environments;

  ➂ Hanwha emphasized its strategy to expand market share by offering industry-specific solutions beyond hardware.

• Thai Navy Delegation Visits Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje Shipyard, Pledges Collaboration on Frigate Project

  ➀ A delegation from the Royal Thai Navy, led by Rear Admiral Chaksawat Saiwong, visited Hanwha Ocean's Geoje Shipyard to explore cooperation on Thailand's frigate acquisition project and inspect naval shipbuilding capabilities;

  ➁ The delegation expressed strong interest in Hanwha's frigate-building expertise, referencing their successful 2018 delivery of the HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej frigate, Thailand's current flagship named after the revered late king;

  ➂ Hanwha Ocean outlined plans to offer upgraded frigates with advanced sensors, stealth capabilities, and localized production partnerships while emphasizing long-term technology transfer and workforce development collaborations.

• Electronic Whiteboards Also Enter the AI Era

  ➀ LG Electronics will launch a new AI-powered electronic whiteboard in July 2025;

  ➁ The product features real-time translation and wireless screen-sharing capabilities to enhance learning experiences;

  ➂ The video content in the article was produced using Dongwha Bizion's 'OneStudio'.

• Denotisia Participates in Startup Fair 'NextRise'

  ➀ Denotisia announced its participation in Asia's largest startup event 'NextRise 2025,' held at COEX in Seoul for two days from June 26, organized by KDB Industrial Bank and KITA;

  ➁ The company showcased its core products: the high-performance vector database 'C-Holes' and personal LLM device 'Nimos';

  ➂ CEO Jung Moo-kyung delivered a keynote speech titled 'Beyond the Era of Models: Data-Driven AI Revolution' on the opening day.

• DeepX Wins World Economic Forum's 'Minds 2025' Award

  ➀ DeepX was selected as a winner of the World Economic Forum's 'Minds 2025' award at the Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin, recognized for its edge AI chip-based robot solution developed with Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics Lab, which delivers AI computing performance at under 5W power consumption, outperforming high-performance GPUs;

  ➁ The award honors companies driving technological innovation through AI, with other winners including CATL, Foxconn, and Siemens;

  ➂ CEO Kim Nok-won emphasized DeepX's commitment to providing sustainable, practical AI solutions for humanity.

June 26

• Envision Unveils SWIR High-Speed Throughput Inspection Solution Capable of Detecting Internal Micro-Cracks in HBM

  ➀ Envision introduced a SWIR-based inspection solution that detects micro-cracks within HBM stacked structures, overcoming limitations of traditional methods for hidden defects;

  ➁ The Adimec 1.3M camera, equipped with the Cardinal 1280 sensor, delivers high sensitivity and resolution at 150fps for inline semiconductor defect inspection;

  ➂ Envision's SWIR portfolio, with multi-resolution cameras and specialized imaging expertise, addresses growing demands for precision in HBM and semiconductor inspection processes.

• Rapidus Collaborates with Siemens on 2nm Semiconductor Design

  ➀ Rapidus partners with Siemens to develop 2nm semiconductor design kits using Calibre EDA platform, aiming to accelerate tape-out time for GAA process;

  ➁ Targets mass production of 2nm chips by 2027, expanding collaborations with Synopsys and Cadence to enhance design-manufacturing ecosystem;

  ➂ Plans to integrate Siemens' solutions to optimize physical verification and reliability from design to fabrication stages.

• LG Innotek Releases Sustainability Report Focusing on Shareholder Value and Transparency

  ➀ LG Innotek published its 2024-2025 Sustainability Report, detailing ESG initiatives such as increased shareholder dividends and enhanced governance;

  ➁ The company raised its cash dividend payout ratio to 11% in 2023 (KRW 2,090 per share) with plans to expand it to 20% by 2030;

  ➂ Governance reforms include appointing an external director as board chairman, and it achieved CDP's top-tier 'Leadership A' rating for climate action.

June 25

• Court Dismisses Injunction to Allow Voting Rights... Koryo Zinc Says 'Hostile M&A Lost Grounds', Young Poong 'Difficult to Agree'

  ➀ A Seoul court dismissed Young Poong and MBK Partners' injunction to restrict voting rights at Koryo Zinc's shareholder meeting, with Koryo Zinc asserting the ruling validates its anti-takeover measures and weakens the hostile M&A case;

  ➁ Koryo Zinc plans to advance governance reforms and shareholder value initiatives, emphasizing its role as a national strategic industry with core technologies;

  ➂ Young Poong criticized the decision as a distortion of corporate law and vowed to legally challenge Koryo Zinc's management for alleged illegal acts to defend control.

• SK Chairman Choi Tae-won Urges, 'Remember Societal Benefits and Become Contributors'

  ➀ SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, also head of the Korean High Education Foundation, emphasized a "gratitude mindset" to overseas scholarship recipients, urging them to recognize societal support and fulfill their responsibility to give back;

  ➁ Established in 1974, the Foundation has supported over 5,000 students globally, including 1,000 Ph.D. graduates, with full tuition and living expenses for five years and no contractual obligations;

  ➂ Under Choi’s leadership since 1998, the Foundation expanded its programs beyond scholarships, fostering creative interdisciplinary leaders through lectures, team projects, and knowledge-sharing initiatives tailored to modern needs.

• Gachon University to Invest 83 Billion Won by 2030 to Build Advanced Cs-Corrected Electron Microscope

  ➀ Gachon University's Bio-Nano Convergence Materials Research Center will invest 83 billion KRW (approx. $63 million USD) by 2030 to establish a state-of-the-art Cs-corrected transmission electron microscope (TEM) for advanced semiconductor research;

  ➁ The equipment enables atomic-level analysis of semiconductor devices, supporting sub-nanometer-scale mapping and operando studies (real-time analysis under operational conditions);

  ➂ Funded by South Korea's Ministry of Education, the project aims to strengthen next-gen semiconductor R&D and foster industry-academia collaboration, involving professors from semiconductor physics, engineering, and electronics disciplines.

• SK Chemicals Supplies Recycled Material 'SKYPET CR' to European Automotive Mat Manufacturer

  ➀ SK Chemicals has entered an exclusive partnership with Austrian automotive carpet manufacturer DuMont and logistics partner Phararang to supply its chemically recycled PET material, SKYPET CR, for car mats;

  ➁ SKYPET CR, produced through molecular-level chemical recycling, maintains high-quality performance even after repeated recycling, supporting a closed-loop system for automotive components;

  ➂ The collaboration aligns with EU sustainability regulations like ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles), addressing growing demand for circular economy solutions in the automotive industry.

• Yuil Robotics Relocates Headquarters to Cheongna… 'Establishes Mass Production System'

  ➀ Yuil Robotics announced the relocation of its headquarters from Incheon's Namdong Industrial Complex to Cheongna International City's high-tech industrial zone, completing procedures with approval from Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority;

  ➁ The new 26,400㎡ (8,000 pyeong) headquarters, built from February 2023 to April 2024, aims to establish mass production systems for multi-joint and collaborative robots, with production capacity expected to increase tenfold;

  ➂ CEO Kim Dong-heon emphasized the company's vision to evolve into a technology community enhancing human well-being and pledged further growth following the relocation.

June 23

• RFHIC Advances Development of 6G-based Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communication System

  ➀ RFHIC joins ETRI-led 3GPP 6G standardization project (budget: $246 million) to develop core technologies for LEO satellite-ground communication systems;

  ➁ Focuses on localizing GaN-based RF components and MMICs, aiming to reduce reliance on expensive foreign parts;

  ➂ Targets global 6G coverage by complementing 5G dead zones through LEO satellites in 500-2,000km orbits

• Lenovo Korea Launches 10th Gen 'Legion' Lineup with Latest Intel and AMD Processors

  ➀ Lenovo Korea unveiled its 10th generation Legion gaming lineup, featuring Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and AMD Ryzen 7 260 processors, alongside NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060/5070 Ti GPUs for enhanced performance;

  ➁ Key models include the Legion Pro 5i, Legion 7i, and Legion Tower 5 with WQXGA OLED displays, 144Hz/500-nit brightness, Dolby Vision support, and Legion ColdFront cooling systems for stability during high-load gaming;

  ➂ AI-optimized software, Legion Spectrum RGB customization, and tool-free transparent side panels for easy upgrades highlight the user-centric design of the new series.

• SKC Absolics Pursues Investment from Applied Materials to Secure Operating Funds

  ➀ SKC Absolics, a subsidiary of SKC specializing in semiconductor glass substrates, is seeking additional investment from Applied Materials to fund R&D, hiring, and equipment for next-gen glass substrate commercialization;

  ➁ Applied Materials, a major shareholder (29.95%) since its 2023 investment of 51 billion KRW (~$39.2 million), aims to expand advanced packaging and supply lithography tools, reinforcing its leadership in glass substrate technology;

  ➂ Absolics, having secured a $50 million loan and $40 million in U.S. subsidies (with $35 million pending), plans to utilize the new funds to accelerate commercialization efforts amid financial challenges.

• Hanwha Systems and Northrop Grumman Collaborate to Target Global Integrated Air Defense System Market

  ➀ Hanwha Systems signed an MOU with Northrop Grumman to jointly develop integrated air defense system technologies and explore global business opportunities;

  ➁ The collaboration leverages Northrop Grumman's IBCS (Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System) to integrate multi-domain sensors and weapons, enhancing real-time threat interception capabilities;

  ➂ Hanwha Systems contributes its expertise in Korea's C4I-based missile defense command systems and radar technologies, aiming to strengthen next-generation defense solutions in the global market.

June 22

• HD Hyundai Partners with U.S. Shipbuilder for Merchant Ship Construction... Accelerating Local Expansion

  ➀ HD Hyundai signs strategic partnership with U.S. shipbuilder Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to jointly build LNG-fueled medium-sized container ships by 2028, with HD providing design expertise, equipment procurement, and technical support;

  ➁ The collaboration aims to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding competitiveness and security, with plans to expand into port cranes and diversify vessel types;

  ➂ HD Hyundai continues U.S. partnerships, including defense agreements with Huntington Ingalls/Fairbanks Morse Defense and academic alliances for maritime talent development.