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U.S. AI investment seen up 40%, widening gap with Europe
U.S. companies’ push to increase artificial intelligence investment is expected to widen the gap with Europe. Oxford Economics forecast real U.S. spending on new AI hardware and infrastructure will rise 40% by the end of 2027 from 2021, versus 12% in the euro zone. Global AI funding has expanded sharply, with 2025 investment up 129.9% to $581.69 billion. Regulators warn of an investment bust if returns disappoint.
Games & Commerce
Haegin launches mobile action game \'Last Hunter K: Seoul\' in 13 countries
Haegin has launched its mobile action game \'Last Hunter K: Seoul\' in 13 countries including South Korea, the United States, Japan and Taiwan, it said on Monday. The game is available via Google Play, Apple App Store and One Store. Set in a devastated Seoul after a fourth world war and nuclear conflict, players fight machine lifeforms created by an arms conglomerate alliance called High Table.
Industry
Korea post office evolves into everyday safety infrastructure beyond delivery
Cases are rising of postal carriers acting as a local safety net, from helping at traffic accidents to stopping fires and preventing voice phishing losses. Korea’s Postal Service said carriers’ roles are expanding beyond reporting incidents to early response and support for elderly and isolated households. It has institutionalised regular home visits through a welfare parcel programme and piloted cash delivery of local subsidies for older residents.