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Telecommunications & Media
Cable TV responsible for broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, strong universal service role
Lee Jong-kwan (이종관), a senior expert member at Shin & Kim, called for a reorientation of media policy toward sustainability and regionality to secure cable TV’s future. He said cable TV provides low-cost live broadcasting and supports broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, giving it a strong universal service character. He cited declining revenues and profits for system operators since 2013 alongside rising content fees.
AI & Enterprise
Koreans\' generative AI usage rate at 39%, average daily use 49 minutes
About 38.9% of South Koreans have used generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT, a survey showed. The usage rate has risen for three straight years, from 12.3% in 2023 and 24.0% in 2024. Users spent an average of 49.6 minutes a day, with 68% using it for at least 30 minutes daily. Concerns about adverse effects, including misinformation, also increased.
AI & Enterprise
KT renews CSAP certification for AICC solution to step up public sector push
KT said on Wednesday it has renewed Cloud Service Security Certification (CSAP) for its cloud-based subscription AI contact centre (AICC) solution, A’cen. The company plans to support stable AI counselling services in the public sector through 2031. CSAP is a cloud security certification programme overseen by the Korea Internet & Security Agency that evaluates whether security requirements are met for safe use by government and public institutions.
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Industry
Nvidia steps up push into South Korea\'s AI ecosystem with CUDA-style lock-in strategy
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Games & Commerce
Kurly posts 13.1 billion won operating profit in 2025, first full-year profit
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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
Cafe24 launches K-manufacturing smart e-commerce project
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Industry
December consumer prices rise 2.3 percent as weak won pressures petroleum, imported foods
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Games & Commerce
October online shopping hits record 23 trillion won