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Can AI robots help Japan tackle care worker shortages driven by ageing?
Japan is increasingly adopting AI robots and remote monitoring systems as shortages of care workers worsen with the country’s ageing population. A Tokyo robotics startup is developing a humanoid assistant designed to take on tasks such as cleaning, laundry and night monitoring. Remote observation systems combining bed sensors and cameras are also spreading. Japan’s health ministry estimates care worker demand will reach 2.72 million by 2040, while low wages remain a barrier.
Industry
Postmen to deliver essential goods to help close welfare blind spots
Korea’s Postal Service and the Health and Welfare Ministry agreed on Oct. 29 to launch “Just Dream Delivered by Postmen,” under which postmen will deliver food and daily necessities to selected vulnerable households and check on their wellbeing. The programme supports people struggling to make a living with 20,000 won worth of goods per person, without separate proof or complex applications, but some have faced access limits. A pilot will start in 10 districts.
People
LG Electronics holds GITC, sets stage for AI competition for disabled youth
LG Electronics said on Oct. 29 it will hold the finals of the 2026 Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities in Da Nang, Vietnam. The contest is hosted by LG and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, with LG Electronics and partners co-organising. The event, launched in 2011, has drawn about 5,000 participants from 41 countries. This year 81 finalists from nine countries are competing across four events.
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Games & Commerce
Naver Happybean holds Corporate Partners Day, shares social contribution cooperation cases
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AI & Enterprise
Korea expands eligibility for national integrated bio big data project to those not covered by health checkups
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AI & Enterprise
SKT holds 2026 Happy AI Challenge to narrow digital gap for disabled youth
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People
Woori Financial to support young people entering society with 3 billion won
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Finance
Toss Ads measures awareness impact of public service ads, first applied to smoking cessation campaign
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People
SOOP wins Welfare Ministry award for suicide prevention, life respect efforts
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Games & Commerce
Naver runs World Suicide Prevention Day campaign across main page, blog and Chzzk
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Telecommunications & Media
Callers with phone service suspended for non-payment to get access to 109 suicide prevention line
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AI & Enterprise
Homegrown AI foundation model, GPU power and chatbot safety set to dominate 2026 parliamentary audit
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AI & Enterprise
Naver Happy Bean to support 300 young adults leaving care with emotional and living aid
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AI & Enterprise
LG CNS completes AI drug discovery platform for Dong-A Socio Group
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Finance
KB Kookmin Bank to provide 100 billion won in policy financing for emergency medical institutions outside Seoul
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People & Appointments
LG Electronics to support AI skills for disabled youth through GITC Korea competition
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Industry
Postmen to check on residents and help with surveys as Korea Post expands public role
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AI & Enterprise
OpenAI to train young social welfare leaders in AI agents