KT, Samsung Offers First Commercial 5G SA Network in Korea

KT partners with Samsung to introduce Korea’s first-ever commercial 5G Standalone (5G SA) network service using highly advanced RAN and vCore technologies.

KT Corp. and Samsung Electronics officially launched the first-ever commercial 5G Standalone (SA) network service in South Korea. Thanks to ...

The Korea Electric Power Co. developed the Multipurpose Mobile Base, the world’s first flat-bottomed ship capable of maneuvering fully built wind turbines to expand global wind power adoption.

KEPCO Leads Global Green Energy with Industry-1st Wind Power Tech

by Minseo Park

July 9, 2021

The Korea Electric Power Co. (KEPCO), South Korea’s largest electric utility, developed the industry’s first-ever vessel that could maneuver fully ...

South Korea MSIT Data Dam began distributing AI data to multiple essential sectors to improve existing technologies and services, further advancing the Digital New Deal.

South Korea MSIT Data Dam Kickoff Fuels AI Innovation Across Industries

by Siwoo Jung

July 8, 2021

As part of South Korea’s Digital New Deal, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) kicked off the Data Dam ...

South Korea reinforced its global 6G network leadership with a 220 billion-won investment, significantly propelling development and commercialization.

South Korea MSIT Invests 220 Billion Won For Next-Gen 6G R&D

by Siwoo Jung

June 24, 2021

The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced that it would be investing over 220 billion won ($193 ...

Kakao Corp. had been comprehensively expanding its platforms, becoming South Korea’s fifth-largest business group in terms of market capitalization.

Kakao Becomes Korea’s 5th Largest Biz Group in Terms of Market Cap

by Martin

June 21, 2021

Kakao Corp., South Korea’s most popular messaging app operator, became the country’s fifth-largest business group in terms of market capitalization. ...

South Korea shares preparations for the post-pandemic era, improving the Digital New Deal with Data Dam, a data standardization and processing initiative.

South Korea Improves Digital New Deal with the Data Dam Project

by Minseo Park

June 18, 2021

As part of the Korean New Deal Comprehensive Plan, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT had been heading the ...

Kakao Corp. would enter the South Korean e-commerce market by launching a new e-commerce platform, reportedly named Talk Channel 2.0.

Kakao Challenges Local Rivals with E-commerce Platform Launch in July

by Hayoon Kim

June 8, 2021

Kakao Corp. currently prepares to participate in the South Korean e-commerce sector. In particular, Kakao would be launching its e-commerce platform ...

Naver Corp. announced its plan to become the top search engine platform in the South Korean Internet ecosystem with Naver Whale over the next three years.

Naver Whale Targets to Become No.1 Browser In South Korea

by James Jung

April 29, 2021

Naver Corp., a leading South Korean web browser operator, announced that it aims to become the top search engine platform ...

The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced that it would develop countermeasure technologies against illegal drone attack. . photo courtesy of MSIT

South Korea MSIT to Develop Countermeasure Tech Against Illegal Drones

by KoreaTechToday Editor

April 19, 2021

The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced that it would develop countermeasure technologies against illegal drone attacks. Recently, security ...

South Korean Tech to look out for in 2021

Top South Korean Tech Products to Look Out for in 2021

by KoreaTechToday Editor

April 16, 2021

Since the pandemic accelerated the global innovation pace, South Korea has continuously shown leadership in developing future-shaping technologies and products. ...

South Korea will provide a real-time air quality-monitoring map service to the public by utilizing collected data from the geostationary environmental observation satellite Chollian-2B.

South Korea to Launch Real-Time Air Quality-Monitoring Map with Chollian-2B

by KoreaTechToday Editor

March 22, 2021

South Korea revealed it would start operating a real-time air quality-monitoring public service for the Korean Peninsula and surrounding areas. ...

CNN’s ‘Reconnect South Korea’ introduces the creators who leverage technology to give a fresh take on traditions. / photo courtesy of CNN International

CNN’s ‘Reconnect South Korea’ Shows Creators’ Fresh Take on Tradition

by James Jung

March 8, 2021

CNN's 'Reconnect South Korea' in its 30 minutes special meets the creators, innovators, and adventurers who are reconnecting South Korea ...

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy partners with Hyundai, LG, KST, and Hyundai Glovis for eco-friendly EV battery leasing and reusing.

South Korea Partners with Hyundai, LG, KST for EV Battery Reuse

by James Jung

February 19, 2021

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution, ...

South Korea’s procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it would provide $3.9 billion for defense R&D projects this year.

South Korea Pledged 4.3 Trillion Won for Defense R&D Projects This Year

by KoreaTechToday Editor

February 18, 2021

South Korea announced they would invest KRW 4.3 trillion (USD 3.9 billion) for defense research and development projects in 2021. ...

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service reveals North Korea attempted to hack Pfizer’s servers for sensitive COVID-19 vaccine technology.

North Korea Attempts Pfizer Server Hack for COVID-19 Vaccine Tech

by James Jung

February 17, 2021

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service announced that North Korea attempted to hack into US-based pharmaceutical company Pfizer. According to the ...