South Korea

South Korea Microsatellites Transmit First Earth Images
Five mass-produced microsatellites launched aboard South Korea's Nuri rocket beamed their first Earth observation images roughly 14 hours after launch.

South Korea Releases AI Software to Predict Rice Harvest Times
South Korea developed artificial intelligence software to help farmers accurately predict optimal rice seed harvest times amid climate change.

LG Launches UAE Roadshow for OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV
LG Electronics is showcasing its ultra-thin True Wireless Wallpaper TV across the United Arab Emirates with a winter-long roadshow and social media campaign.

Flexcompute Raises Strategic Investment for Physics AI Model
Flexcompute will use backing from semiconductor and manufacturing leaders to scale its Physics World Model research.

South Korea Launches AI Watermark System to Detect Fake Goods
South Korea introduced an AI-powered digital watermark system allowing consumers to instantly verify genuine products using a smartphone.

South Korea Nuri rocket launches five constellation satellites
South Korea has launched its fifth Nuri rocket, successfully deploying five microsatellites and nine CubeSats to establish its first microsatellite constellation.

Samsung Wallet Adds USDC Cross-Border Transfers on Solana
U.S. Galaxy users will be able to send international remittances using USDC stablecoins natively within Samsung Wallet starting in late October 2026.

Google Expands Access to SynthID Detector Globally
Google is rolling out its SynthID Detector globally in English, allowing everyone to verify AI-generated images, videos, and audio.

Mistral AI Raises €3 Billion in Series D Funding Round
Mistral secured €3 billion in Series D funding led by Samsung Electronics, reaching a valuation exceeding €21 billion.

Samsung Art Store adds 30 British Museum masterpieces
Samsung Electronics has expanded its digital art platform for compatible Art TVs with a new curated collection of historic artworks.