The Korea Battery Industry Association and Germany's Fraunhofer Institute signed an MOU to enhance battery technology cooperation, aiming to help Korean companies meet EU market requirements. Their collaboration focuses on R&D, supply chain development, and safety solutions in line with the EU's new regulations.

Kim Sang-hun, chairman of the Democratic Party's Digital Asset Special Committee, urged for prompt legislation on stablecoins to maintain monetary sovereignty and provide market clarity, while avoiding equity disputes that could hinder progress.

In 2025, Google removed 175.5 million violating ads in South Korea using AI, suspended 326k accounts, and faced a $50 million fine for privacy violations, highlighting a trend of increasing enforcement and AI's role in combating ad fraud.

South Korea plans to launch a blockchain-based deposit token pilot in Sejong City in Q4 2026, replacing traditional government payment methods. This initiative aims to simplify transactions and reduce costs for small businesses.

BlackRock has upgraded U.S. and emerging market equities, highlighting South Korea's pivotal role in technology and AI hardware demand. With a significant increase in profit expectations and strong investor sentiment, South Korea's KOSPI index has surged despite geopolitical tensions.

Hannam University has launched a GPU data center project in Daejeon, South Korea, set to house over 62,500 GPUs at a cost of $1.9 billion. Supermicro is in charge of GPU procurement, and the facility aims to support up to 320,000 GPUs with advanced cooling systems.

South Korea dominates global cryptocurrency trading with 30% volume, primarily in altcoins, while Japan's market shows higher Bitcoin liquidity but lower overall trade volume.

Elice Group, a South Korean AI firm, plans to IPO this year to fund next-gen portable modular data centers. With a revenue increase and a focus on cloud services over education, they aim to expand AI solutions and secure GPU procurement projects.

Zerion confirmed a recent AI-driven social engineering attack by North Korean hackers, resulting in a $100,000 loss from corporate hot wallets. User funds remain safe, and the company has taken precautionary measures. This follows another significant attack on Drift Protocol.

Shin Hyun-song, nominee for Bank of Korea governor, acknowledged the coexistence of CBDCs and stablecoins at a confirmation hearing. He proposed a three-pronged approach for the won's internationalization and pledged to divest foreign assets to prevent conflicts of interest.