AI & Enterprise

Song Kyung-hee says she will build virtuous cycle of tough penalties and active investment

Song Kyung-hee, chair of South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission, said in a New Year address that 2026 will be the first year of a major shift in the personal data protection framework. She said the commission will pursue five key policies, including a virtuous cycle of strong penalties and investment, a prevention-led protection system, a trust-based AI innovation society, a daily privacy safety net, and deeper international cooperation.

Mobility

Five reasons you may not need a new bike in 2026

The bicycle market has been filled with tempting new models over the past 1 to 2 years, but there may be few compelling reasons to buy a new bike in 2026. Bikerumor lists five: a new bike does not guarantee better performance, prices have risen sharply, the used market offers good value, maintenance can make an older bike feel new, and versatile bikes can cover more riding needs with a single machine.