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AI & Enterprise
Local governments hold AX overhaul forum as Chu Mi-ae, Kim Byung-wook pitch policies
The Korea Generative AI Foundation (KGAF) said it held a policy forum in Seongnam to discuss AI transformation visions for Gyeonggi province and the city. Attendees included gubernatorial candidate Chu Mi-ae and Seongnam mayoral candidate Kim Byung-wook, along with lawmakers and AI experts. Chu highlighted semiconductors as core infrastructure and said AX can expand across industries. Kim urged data standardisation and model development for public administration.
AI & Enterprise
Korea postal delivery workers to support national statistics surveys in government efficiency drive
South Korea\'s post office will join national statistical surveys by using its delivery worker network. The Postal Service and the National Data Agency signed an agreement on May 6 in the Government Complex Daejeon to improve the efficiency of statistical surveys. Under the deal, postal delivery workers will visit some households in three pilot districts for a first trial survey tied to the 2029 household and housing basic survey, with pre-tests starting in June.
Industry
Samsung Electronics bets on newlywed appliances, says next 2 years are crucial
Samsung Electronics is stepping up a campaign aimed at newlyweds, promoting its premium Bespoke AI lineup and including its Micro RGB TV. The push comes as South Korea’s number of marriages rose to 240,000 last year, the highest in seven years, and the share of births within two years of marriage increased to 36.1 percent. Samsung is highlighting AI features designed to reduce household chores and tailoring product options for different housing types.
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Finance
High oil prices, weak won and rising prices put Bank of Korea monetary policy at crossroads
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General News
March consumer prices rise 2.2 percent; oil products jump 9.9 percent amid Middle East shock
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Industry
Semiconductor adjustment drags January industrial output down after three months; consumption and investment rise
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Industry
Employment rate for people in their 20s falls for first time in 5 years, jobs also drop
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Games & Commerce
November online shopping hits record 24.2 trillion won on delivery, groceries and travel