Naver has hired former Vice Defence Minister Kim Sun-ho (김선호) as a full-time management adviser, the company’s latest step to strengthen its defence-related AI push. Industry sources said Kim recently completed a post-government employment review and is coordinating his start date with Naver. The move is seen as aimed at applying his experience in defence and government policy to Naver’s public and defence AI transformation and its sovereign AI strategy.

Dinotisia said on Tuesday it will pursue strategic investment and business cooperation with STX Engine in a defence industry-focused artificial intelligence data centre business. STX Engine will participate as an investor and supply power infrastructure equipment such as generators. The companies will jointly develop and commercialise defence AI solutions and seek new business opportunities using their technologies and business networks. They plan follow-up working-level talks to finalise detailed arrangements.