Industry

Samsung Electronics launches Korea-tailored Bespoke AI Steam robot vacuum

Samsung Electronics has launched its 2026 Bespoke AI Steam robot vacuum cleaner tailored for South Korean households, featuring up to 10W suction, AI-based navigation and a 100C steam sterilisation function. The company added Knox Matrix and Knox Vault security features and applied end-to-end encryption for captured images and video. The product comes in three lineups and includes subscription and expanded service support options.

Telecommunications & Media

Korea broadcast media telecom commission to fund 20 AI-made programmes with 7.2 billion won

South Korea's Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission said on Tuesday it will invest 7.2 billion won to support 20 productions under an AI and digital-based broadcast programme production scheme. The programme spans overseas-focused drama and non-drama series, documentary exports and AI-based public interest content. Applicants include domestic broadcasters and OTT operators. At least 20 percent of funding per project must be allocated to AI or digital technology, except in the documentary export category.