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Korea Banks Federation appoints former BC Card vice president Woo as executive director
The Korea Banks Federation has appointed Woo Sang-hyun (우상현), a former BC Card vice president, as its new executive director. The federation said on Sept. 1 the appointment was made after obtaining approval from an employee general meeting. Woo, born in 1965, graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in economics and earned a master’s degree in environmental management from Yale University. He has held senior government and finance posts and later worked in the private financial sector.
AI & Enterprise
Financial sector moves beyond tests to roll out AX in production; executive interest far higher than DX
Financial companies are accelerating moves to deploy AI in production beyond proof-of-concept tests, with executives playing a major role in adoption, speakers said at an AWS financial services forum in Seoul. They said questions have shifted to how to operate agents safely at scale and prevent duplication across departments. Security, safety and data reliability were cited as key requirements. Hyundai Capital said top management backing and input from employees helped drive its companywide AI transition.
Industry
Hyundai Motor considers selling humanoid robots through dealer network
Hyundai Motor is considering selling humanoid robots and robot dogs through its existing car dealer network and exploring whether Hyundai Capital can provide similar financing support for robots. CEO Jose Munoz raised the possibility at an investor event. The plan builds on Hyundai Motor Group\'s robotics push, including its 2021 acquisition of an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics. The consumer robot market remains early, and Hyundai has not clarified target buyers.
