South Korea
PulseAugur coverage of South Korea — every cluster mentioning South Korea across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- headquartered in Samsung Electronics 95%
- located in Samsung Electronics 90%
- headquartered in Seoul 90%
- located in Seoul 90%
- instance of KOSPI 90%
- partners with LG Group 90%
- headquartered in Bank of Korea 90%
- headquartered in Yoon Suk Yeol 90%
- employed by Yoon Suk Yeol 90%
- located in KOSPI 90%
- instance of Korean won 90%
- located in Shinsegae Group 90%
- 2026-06-08 funding South Korea announced a large-scale investment project to support future growth engines, funded in part by excess tax revenue from the semiconductor industry. source
- 2026-06-08 funding South Korea announced a major investment initiative to foster new economic growth engines. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory South Korea is mandating the use of AI censorship tools for scanning images on online forums. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory South Korea's Ministry of Justice plans to install air conditioning in prison corridors, sparking public criticism. source
- 2026-06-03 regulatory Exit polls indicate the ruling Democratic Party is set to win a majority in local elections, serving as an assessment of President Lee Jae-myung's first year. source
- 2026-06-02 regulatory South Korea is simplifying import procedures for EUV lithography equipment to support its chip industry. source
- 2026-06-01 funding South Korean companies raised nearly $15 billion in direct financing in April, a 13.2% increase from the previous month. source
- 2026-05-29 funding Global investors have divested $63.6 billion from South Korean stocks in May, marking the largest single-month outflow since 1999. source
- 2026-05-29 regulatory South Korea announced plans to build its first nuclear-powered submarines, with initial approval granted by Donald Trump. source
- 2026-05-27 regulatory South Korea announced plans to open regular commercial shipping routes through the Arctic by 2030, including a trial voyage later this year. source
- 2026-05-26 regulatory South Korea plans to strengthen regulation of cross-border cryptocurrency transactions by requiring registration for operators. source
- 2026-05-26 regulatory South Korea plans to strengthen regulations on cross-border cryptocurrency transactions. source
- 2026-05-22 partnership South Korea and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development discussed establishing the Korea-EBRD AI Hub. source
- 2026-05-22 funding South Korea plans to allocate a portion of its semiconductor industry tax surplus to a new sovereign wealth fund. source
- 2026-05-22 funding South Korea plans to launch a new sovereign wealth fund with initial capital of approximately 30 trillion Korean won. source
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South Korean temple uses humanoid robot in Buddhist initiation ceremony
A Buddhist temple in South Korea has incorporated a humanoid robot into its religious ceremonies. The robot, named Seongjeong, has been integrated into the initiation rites, marking a unique intersection of technology a…
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Robot Buddhist monk sparks debate over technology and spirituality
A robot monk designed to lead Buddhist meditations has drawn mixed reactions in South Korea. While some see it as a technological advancement, others, like Zen instructor Noah Namgoong, view it as a socioeconomic phenom…
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Gulf oil producers eye South Korea's storage amid Hormuz closure
South Korea is experiencing interest from major Gulf oil producers, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE, in utilizing its underground crude oil storage facilities. These nations are seeking to reduce export risk…
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South Korea and MicroVision/Avular advance AI-powered drones for defense
South Korea's National Intelligence Service and military are pooling their data to counter drone threats, integrating AI and real-world training in response to the conflict in Ukraine. In parallel, MicroVision and Avula…
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Asian nations boost Ebola screening amid regional naval activity
Several Asian nations, including Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, are enhancing their border screening and public health measures in response to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. While the likelihood of loca…
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China's tech surge prompts South Korea to rethink industrial ties
China's advancements in technology and competitive pricing are challenging South Korean companies' ability to find profitable industrial collaborations. Experts suggest that both nations should focus on developing inter…
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Unitree Robotics expands to South Korea, robot ordained at Seoul temple
Unitree Robotics, a prominent Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer, has launched its operations in South Korea. As part of its market entry, the company's G1 robot participated in a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Seoul'…
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Trump plans to invite Nvidia, Apple, Exxon CEOs on China visit
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to invite CEOs from major US companies, including Nvidia, Apple, ExxonMobil, and Boeing, to accompany him on a potential visit to China. The selection process for these invitations is…
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South Korea's March current account surplus hits record $37.3B on strong chip demand
South Korea's current account surplus reached a record high of $37.33 billion in March, driven by strong overseas demand for semiconductors. This marks the 35th consecutive month of surplus since May 2023, the second-lo…
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DeepSeek seeks $7.35B in record funding round; Tencent eyed as investor
DeepSeek, an AI company, is reportedly seeking up to 50 billion yuan (approximately $7.35 billion) in its first major external funding round, which could set a new record for a Chinese startup. Industry insiders suggest…
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South Korea extends oil hoarding ban until July amid supply fears
South Korea has extended its ban on hoarding and monopolizing petroleum products for an additional two months, through the end of July. This measure aims to address supply concerns stemming from Middle Eastern conflicts…
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Unidentified aircraft strike South Korean ship in Hormuz Strait
A South Korean cargo ship, the HMM Namu, was struck by unidentified aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to South Korea's foreign ministry. The ministry stated that the aircraft hit the ship's ballast t…
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US allies build independent tech cooperation frameworks
Allies of the United States are developing independent cooperation frameworks for advanced technologies like AI and semiconductors, aiming to reduce reliance on American leadership. These initiatives, such as the Canada…
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Vibranium Labs expands into South Korea with its AI-powered SRE tool, Vibe AI
Vibranium Labs is expanding into the South Korean market with its AI-powered SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) incident response tool, Vibe AI. This move aims to address the growing need for efficient and automated sol…
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South Korean court reduces ex-PM Han Duck-soo's jail term to 15 years
A South Korean appeals court has reduced the jail sentence for former prime minister Han Duck-soo from 23 years to 15 years. The initial sentence was related to his involvement in the 2024 martial law declaration by ex-…
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Moonshot AI nears $20B valuation amid diverse financial market news
Chinese financial news outlet 36Kr reported on several distinct events. In one item, South Korea plans to import up to 33 million barrels of crude oil annually from Canada under a free trade agreement, simplifying impor…
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North Korea revises constitution, dropping reunification goal for state-to-state relations
North Korea has revised its constitution, removing references to national reunification and emphasizing a formal state-to-state relationship with South Korea. The updated document replaces phrases about "independence, p…
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Humanoid robot Gabi takes Buddhist precepts at South Korean temple
A humanoid robot named Gabi has taken Buddhist precept vows at the Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea. This event marks a unique intersection of artificial intelligence and religious practice. Gabi participated in a r…
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Anthropic executives to visit South Korea to discuss AI safety risks
Executives from the AI company Anthropic are scheduled to visit South Korea next week. The purpose of their visit is to discuss strategies for mitigating AI safety risks with the South Korean government. This meeting hi…
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US Treasury plans $125B debt issuance amid AI safety talks and Nvidia's module innovation
Anthropic executives are scheduled to visit South Korea next week to discuss AI safety risks with government officials. This meeting follows the U.S. Treasury's announcement of a $125 billion debt issuance to manage mat…