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SK On develops high-density single-crystal cathode material

SK On said it developed a high-density single-crystal cathode electrode with a Seoul National University research team led by Professor Ki-Seok Kang. The company said the work identified technical challenges in synthesising single-crystal cathode materials and proposed a new synthesis pathway, with results published in Nature Energy. SK On said tests showed reduced structural deformation and gas generation, and energy density reaching up to 77 percent of theoretical crystal density.

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Samsung steps up 'Home AI Companion' strategy, focus on sleep and health management

Samsung Electronics is promoting an "AI daily companion" concept at CES 2026 and branding its home-appliance push as a "Home AI Companion." Executive Roh Tae-moon said the company aims to connect 400 million devices annually. The article cites OpenAI and McKinsey data on AI adoption and discusses Amazon CTO Werner Vogels’ view of a shift toward relationship-building AI. It also notes Samsung’s human-centred design approach and AI ethics and safety framework.

Telecommunications & Media

5G standalone mode shift gains pace as South Korea pushes network overhaul for AI era

South Korea is stepping up a mandatory transition to 5G standalone (SA) mode as part of spectrum reallocation policy, aiming to overhaul network architecture for the AI and 6G era. Domestic 5G has largely used non-standalone (NSA) mode, with only KT offering limited SA service. The government plans to link spectrum fees to SA rollout progress, require carriers to connect base stations to a dedicated 5G core, and add SA items to annual quality evaluations.