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AI & Enterprise
MSIT to name \'rising star\' research institute companies with stage-based support
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT will push ahead with a 2026 programme to designate outstanding research institute companies by growth stage, it said on Tuesday. The ministry will classify firms as \'rising star\' or \'star\' and provide tailored support such as commercialisation-linked R&D, intellectual property consulting, follow-on investment links and overseas investor briefings. It will accept applications through Oct. 2 and award certificates in December.
AI & Enterprise
Genians named KOSDAQ Rising Star for fourth straight year
South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians said on Aug. 13 it was selected for the Korea Exchange-hosted 2026 KOSDAQ Rising Star programme for a fourth straight year. It submitted its Genian NAC network access control solution in the cybersecurity category and received high scores across quantitative and qualitative evaluations. The selection will provide a package of support such as personnel, funding and consulting to strengthen global capabilities.
Telecommunications & Media
K-culture hot issues: Flower Buni\'s final moments aired; BTS\' Jungkook drinking live sparks backlash
With March and the new school term arriving, news of Flower Buni, the pet dog of actor Guseong Hwan, drew sadness after her final moments were shown on MBC\'s \'I Live Alone\'. BTS member Jungkook attracted domestic and overseas attention with a late-night live broadcast while drinking, including profanity and comments targeting his agency. The article also notes the indictment of a Brazilian woman for stalking Jungkook, debate over actor Oh Dal-su, and the marriage registration of Tiffany Young and Byun Yo-han.
