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Industry

Trump moves to review power generation permit, again stalling offshore wind project

The Donald Trump administration is seeking to re-examine approvals for Revolution Wind, a large offshore wind project that has already begun supplying electricity. The U.S. Interior Department asked a federal court to send the matter back to the agency so it can review the construction and operations plan approval. The move stems from a lawsuit filed by anti-wind group Green Oceans. Connecticut criticised the action, saying it undermines power stability and investment predictability.

Games & Commerce

Game makers expand AI strategy from production efficiency to physical AI

Korean game companies are expanding their artificial intelligence strategies beyond improving game production efficiency into physical AI, increasing cooperation with outside firms in robotics, autonomous driving, defence, manufacturing and shipbuilding. NC AI is focusing on a world model to narrow the simulation-to-real gap and has won national projects and industry contracts with Hyundai Rotem, POSCO DX and Hanwha Ocean. Krafton is pairing its AI software with industrial data partners, joining projects with Hanwha Aerospace and Socar.

Telecommunications & Media

South Korea to press ahead with facial authentication for mobile phone activation, distributors still burdened

South Korea is set to introduce facial authentication for mobile phone activations in July, a month away, but market unease remains. The Ministry of Science and ICT extended pilot operations to June 30 after industry pushback and has tested alternative methods such as PIN verification in a mobile ID app, video calls and fingerprint or iris checks. The National Human Rights Commission and the Personal Information Protection Commission have urged improvements, while distributors warn of delays, complaints and unclear accountability.