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Cross-government body launched to step up response to digital sex crimes

The Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission said on Monday it held a kickoff meeting for a cross-government consultative body on responding to digital sex crimes with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the National Police Agency and the Broadcasting Media and Communications Review Commission. The body is meant to cover prevention, investigations, blocking, and victim support. The agencies shared operating plans, discussed faster blocking and overseas illegal sites, and said the new chiefs-level forum will strengthen accountability and execution.

AI & Enterprise

Should firms hire more or spend more on AI? Companies face dilemma as AI costs surge

Generative AI is becoming a core productivity tool for companies, but costs are rising faster than expected, creating new budget pressures. Some firms are seeing annual AI budgets run out in a month or two, forcing decisions between hiring and AI investment. Executives are increasingly focused on controlling expenses and running models efficiently. Industry executives say top-tier models remain the main driver of spending, even though cheaper models could handle many tasks.

Industry

Power grid delays put Yongin semiconductor cluster investment at risk

The Yongin semiconductor cluster can supply only about 1.9 gigawatts of power on its own, far short of the 15 to 16 gigawatts needed for full operation, a report by the National Assembly Research Service showed. Korea Electric Power is 추진ing a 37.0 billion won, 1,153-km transmission project but its planned completion by 2036 is uncertain. Rising AI data centre demand is adding pressure, increasing concerns over investment execution and power stability.