South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT opened an AI Semiconductor Innovation Research Institute at Hanyang University to train key master\'s and PhD-level talent in AI semiconductors. The ministry held an opening ceremony with the Institute of Information and Communications Technology Planning and Evaluation. The institute will run industry-tailored research and education programs and require NPU-based projects. It will receive government support for up to six years and aims to train at least 110 graduates.

Korea Investment Securities will recruit new employees in the second half across its securities business, including private banking, investment banking and IT. The company said applications for its 2026 second-half open recruitment program will be accepted until Oct. 19. Applicants with at least a four-year bachelor’s degree can apply regardless of major, including those graduating in February 2027. The process includes document screening, job competency assessment, an AI interview and multiple interviews.