NC AI consortium said it will release its proprietary AI foundation model VAETKI as open source on Hugging Face to support AI transformation across domestic industries. The model targets sector-specific needs in areas such as manufacturing, defence, logistics and content, and uses MoE and MLA technologies. NC AI formed a consortium with 14 industry, academic and research institutions and is conducting 28 pilot projects. It plans a 200B-class model and a large multimodal model in 2026 and aims to export packaged offerings in 2027.

Hana Financial Group said on Dec. 31 it delivered donations accrued through its HERO check card to the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation to support children battling pediatric and rare cancers. Hana Card sets aside 1,000 won per month in donations for customers who spend at least 50,000 won monthly. About 25,000,000 won was accrued based on card use from September to November 2025 and donated in the names of Hana Financial, advertising model Lim Young-woong and fan club Hero Era.