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AI & Enterprise

Four NST government-funded research institutes still recognise only 1 year of parental leave

Four government-funded research institutes under the National Research Council of Science and Technology have not revised internal rules despite an expansion of statutory parental leave, according to lawmaker Hwang Jung-a. The institutes include KIST, the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, the Korea Institute of Energy Research and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute. Some rules still count only 1 year, and KIST retains a clause limiting men’s leave recognition. The institutes said they will amend rules and apply changes retroactively.

Games & Commerce

Krafton to hire more than 100 \'AI native\' entry-level workers

Krafton will recruit more than 100 entry-level hires across all job categories for candidates with AI-use capabilities, its largest intake for new graduates. Applications for its 2027 internship-linked programme run through Oct. 23. The six tracks include AI research, tech, support, business and game development. Screening will include documents, aptitude tests, an AI capability assessment and interviews, using Krafton’s in-house \'Kopa Probe\' solution.

Finance

Brokerages ramp up pension platforms as South Korea\'s retirement fund market tops 500 trillion won

South Korea’s retirement pension market has topped 500 trillion won, prompting brokerages to step up competition in pension platforms. Korea Investment & Securities showcased an upgraded mobile pension service and plans to expand support from contributions to payouts. Data show retirement pension reserves rose to 501.4 trillion won at end-2025, with DC and IRP accounts making up 54.3%. Firms including Kiwoom, KB, Shinhan and NH are also enhancing services.