Telecommunications & Media

LG Uplus expands AlDot plans bundling FacePay, draws interest from people in their 20s and 30s

LG Uplus is expanding promotions for lifestyle-focused partner mobile plans with Toss Mobile. The company said it is selling five Toss Mobile budget mobile plans on its AlDot platform that combine benefits tied to the FacePay facial-recognition payment service. Among subscribers to the FacePay-linked plans launched on Aug. 3, people in their 20s and 30s accounted for 56 percent. Plans are offered at 8,000 to 16,000 won a month for seven months, with coupons provided for up to 24 months.

AI & Enterprise

Small AI models near large-model performance as Dokpamo second evaluation nears

Small AI models that can be installed on PCs are evolving rapidly, raising attention over whether they can rival large models that run on high-capacity computers. Tech companies are releasing local-run models aimed at cost and privacy needs. The government is set to disclose second-round results for its independent AI foundation model project and narrow four teams to three. The article also lists recent moves by Korean and global companies on AI models, tools, pricing and partnerships.