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AI & Enterprise

South Korea speeds up agentic AI ecosystem drive to open one-agent-per-person era

South Korea will speed up efforts to build an agentic AI ecosystem in which AI can plan autonomously and carry out tasks using external systems and tools. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced a joint interagency initiative focused on safety and trust, an open execution base and demand-led adoption. Plans include safety guidelines, evaluation tools, a private marketplace for verified agents, core AI operating system technology and industry consortium pilots.

Crypto

South Korea government, ruling party step up push for digital asset framework law this year

South Korea aims to complete digital asset legislation this year, and the ruling Democratic Party is pushing to submit a government-party package in September. A senior Financial Services Commission official said stablecoin legislation will be wrapped up quickly and will cover definitions, market rules and user protection. Key sticking points include who can issue won-based stablecoins, licensing and reserve management, AML rules, and limits on major shareholders of exchanges. The party plans to rebuild its task force after August leadership appointments.

Telecommunications & Media

SK Broadband\'s B tv Hot Deals posts 6 billion won cumulative sales in 8 months

SK Broadband said on Tuesday its TV-based short-form commerce service, B tv Hot Deals, recorded cumulative sales of 6 billion won and 270,000 orders in eight months after its launch. The service, which airs on B tv channel 41, introduces discounted home shopping products in short videos of about a minute. SK Broadband said the channel averages 800,000 users a day and has expanded participating home shopping partners and listed items.