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AI & Enterprise
South Korea to back physical AI commercialisation via National Growth Fund, expand long-term investment
South Korea plans a support system linking physical AI technology development, on-site demonstrations and private investment, using fiscal spending and the National Growth Fund. The government set next year’s physical AI budget at 3.1 trillion won, more than triple this year’s 900 billion won. The Financial Services Commission will expand long-term investment and offer funding via direct and indirect investment, infrastructure finance and ultra-low-interest loans. Ministries also outlined new projects for core technology, logistics trials, training infrastructure, manufacturing adoption and sector-specific pilots.
AI & Enterprise
Kakao unveils AI personalisation and safety design, memory limited to consented services
Kakao unveiled a personalisation and safety design that separates how user memory is used from the authority given to AI agents to act. It said memory will be provided only within the scope of user consent and only to the requesting service or agent. Kakao also outlined safety checks that verify not just final answers but execution steps, including action plans and tool calls. It introduced an operating strategy that splits roles between on-device and server models.
Telecommunications & Media
iPhone Duo cannot use existing cases or tempered glass, users urged to check accessory compatibility
Apple's foldable smartphone iPhone Duo has limited compatibility with existing iPhone accessories. Many USB-C peripherals and wireless chargers can still be used, but cases and screen protectors require products designed for the foldable form factor and new size. Some MagSafe accessories may cover edges or protrude. Tempered glass films can break when folding, making flexible TPU or PET films an option. Apple Pencil support is limited, and some mounts may not fit.
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Games & Commerce
Shina Chung says AI will build next decade of connections as Kakao expands KakaoTalk agent ecosystem
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Games & Commerce
Krafton to hire more than 100 'AI native' entry-level workers
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Finance
Shinhan Financial to buy Lotte Non-Life Insurance for 693.3 billion won, seek merger with Shinhan EZ
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Finance
IBK, Shinhan, Woori, Hana banks to issue mobile ID in apps from Oct. 14
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Telecommunications & Media
iPhone Air 2 to launch despite weak sales outlook, ultra-wide camera and battery upgrades expected
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Industry
AMD unveils Helion rack for agentic AI, launch set for November
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Industry
Samsung, LG face off over AI appliances, subscriptions at KES 2026
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Finance
KOSPI falls below 6,000 in intraday trade for first time since July 31
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Telecommunications & Media
Korea space agency to cut launch costs with reusable rocket, push mass satellite production
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AI & Enterprise
Dell Technologies builds new backup infrastructure for IBK Industrial Bank of Korea to strengthen cyber resilience
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AI & Enterprise
Tatum Security to provide CNAPP service on Samsung SDS public cloud platform
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AI & Enterprise
UK AI minister says do not launch models if risks cannot be controlled
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Crypto
France seeks to tax BTC, ETH swaps into stablecoins and overhaul cost basis rules
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Crypto
EU pushes to shift oversight of crypto firms to ESMA to fix MiCA loopholes
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AI & Enterprise
Calendar invites emerge as new phishing route targeting work meetings